Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, if you have already paid your balance in full youl will still need to register and create an account.

You will register as an existing student for the package that you need. There will be a balance to that package.

Once you have registered for the package that you need, please notify us and we will change your payment on the back end. You will then be able to select the classes that you still need to attend. 

Yes, you will still need to register and create an account. 

When you register, select "flexible classroom" and the package will be classroom + behind the wheel"

There will be a remaining balance. If you have already paid, please notify us and we will remove the amount on the back end. 

 Once you are registered you can select any date to come in and complete the exam. When you arrive, let us know you are there to complete the exam and one will be ready for you.

Once you have created an account and logged into your student center. On the left there will be a link that says "Schedule Flexbile Classroom Instruction"

 You will then see a calendar with availability. Select the date that you are looking at and on the right hand side you will see the lesson number next to the time. It will be listed as Mr. L "Lesson Number" 

If it says you need to secure your seat first, that means you need to make the deposit before you can register for a lesson. 

That means you must pay the deposit required before you can register for the lesson needed. 

If you are an existing student that needs to complete their behind the wheel please create an account and then you'll need to be able to register online. 

We are only able to schedule one behind the wheel at a time. If you have more then one that needs to be scheduled it will be scheduled after each session. 

If you have already completed your classroom sessions and need to schedule your behind-the-wheel, please create an account, pay the registration fee to secure your seat, and then you'll be able to sign up for your first behind-the-wheel lesson. You can only schedule one behind the wheel at a time due to increased demand.

Congratulations!  You have completed your 30 hours of classroom instruction!  Check with your parents to make sure you have paid the online class portion so I can give you your blue card. 

Once your payment has been received, your Blue permit card will be mailed to you and you should receive it in 3 to 5 days. Also if you are still 14 you have to wait until your 15th birthday to take your permit test.

Link to DMV locations to schedule your permit test https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/dvs/locations/Pages/find-office-locations.aspx

Booking your Behind the Wheel lessons. 

After you receive your permit, you will begin driving with your parents. DS Driving school requires you to get 10 - 15 hours in before you schedule your first Behind the Wheel lesson. Your 3 lessons will be spread out over the next year. Do not do them all at once! You can only schedule one lesson at a time so please plan it out. 

IMPORTANT!! Students who wait to do all 3 lessons at once, risk getting in all 3 lessons by their scheduled driving test date. Plan accordingly!! 

DS Driving School West BTW Lessons schedule example:

Lesson 1: Drive 10 to 15 hours (Lesson 1 Fall)

Lesson 2. Drive 10 to 15 hours (Lesson 2  Winter/Spring)

Lesson 3. Drive 10 to 15 hours (Lesson 3 Next Summer) - Schedule your 3rd lesson the same week as your driving test if at all possible.)

Be sure to download the RoadReady app to your smartphone to easily track your driving hours. 

https://www.roadreadyapp.com/

Copy of Minnesota Driver's Manual also located under the Tools and Resources tab on the DS Driving School website. 

https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/dvs/forms-documents/Documents/Minnesota_Drivers_Manual.pdf

In order to receive a password reset, please verify your email address. Once you verify your email address you will be able to request a new password. 

If you'd like to have the flexibility of picking which sessions you want to attend on which day, you will have to select "Eden Prairie " as the location. Then select the appropriate package.

Once you are registered, you will see on the left hand side a section that says "Schedule Flexible Classroom Instruction." This is where you will select the lessons that have yet to be completed. When you select a date the lesson number will be listed after the time of the class.

Please note: The flexible schedule classroom is only at the DS Driving School Eden Prairie office.

Click here to view the Flexible Classroom Calendar

Food and beverages are not allowed in class. However, water bottles are allowed. 

A flexible classroom allows students to take classes in any order and not in sequence order from 1 through 10. You can pick and choose your the order and the days that work for your schedule. However, day 10 is a test day and can only be completed after session 1 through 9 have been completed. 

A regular classroom session is in order from 1 through 10 in a set period of time. Students are also able to make up any missed classes in another session. 

If you missed your scheduled driving lesson, you will be assessed a no-show fee of $80.00. Once you have paid that fee, you can reschedule your lesson.

We currently do not offer refunds.

All current DS Driving School West/Eden Prairie students must register to finish their classroom and/or behind the wheel.

To register, select the Teen Drivers Ed button at the top. On the left you will see different packages available. You will see a section for Flexible classroom and btw lessons.

Select "Register Now." Complete the form on the left and then create a username and password.

You will then select Eden Prairie location. Under "Select a Package" you will select "Flexible Classroom + Behind the Wheel."   

Once you are registered, you will see on the left hand side a section that says "Schedule Flexible Classroom Instruction." This is where you will select the lessons that have yet to be completed. Note: When selecting a date, the lesson number will be listed after the time of the class.

Students who need to complete the final exam do need to register beforehand as an exisiting DS Eden Prairie student. 

Once you are registered you will be able to pick the date you'd like to take the exam. This exam can be taken during any classroom lesson. You pick the best date and time that works for you. 

When you arrive to class let us know you are there to take the exam. 

Here is a link to the 2021 February through May flexible classroom 

Select the "In-car driving lessons" button at the top and the scroll down to see the section for "Current Excalibur Students - Behind the Wheel Only."

Select "Register Now." Complete the form on the left and then create a username and password.

You will then select the high school you are attending. Under "Select a Package" you will select "Current Excalibur Student -Behind the Wheel Only."   

Once you are registered, you will see on the left hand side a section that says "Schedule Behind the Wheel." This is where you will see the availability and schedule a time that works best for you.

Please note: as of right now we are not able to schedule any new behind the wheel courses and will be scheduling them at a later time.

This package is for those who have already paid in FULL.

Select the Teen Drivers Ed button at the top. On the left you will see different packages available. You will see a section for "Classroom + Behind The Wheel."

Select "Register Now." Complete the form on the left and then create a username and password.

You will then select Eden Prairie or Chaska locaiton. Under "Select a Package" you will select Flexible Classroom + Behind the Wheel."   

Once you are registered, you will see on the left hand side a section that says "Schedule Flexible Classroom Instruction." This is where you will select the lessons that have yet to be completed. When selecting a date the lesson number will be listed after the time of the class.

You must register for the lesson (day) you need to attend. Walk-ins are not allowed. 

Select the Teen Drivers Ed button at the top. On the left you will see different packages available. You will see a section for "Classroom + Behind The Wheel."

Select "Register Now." Complete the form on the left and then create a username and password.

You will then select Eden Prairie or Chaska locations. Under "Select a Package" you will select the appropriate package. Under the package you will select the session date & time that work for your schedule.  You will then select "register.

There is a $50 deposit that is required and the remaining balance will need to be paid before the last class.

Once you are registered, you will see on the left hand side a section that says "Schedule Behind the Wheel." This is where you will see the availability and schedule a time that works best for you.

If you are a current DS Driving School Student who has completed their classroom and need to register for behind the wheel only you will select the "In-car driving lessons" button at the top and you will see a section for current DS students - behind the wheel only."

Select "Register Now." Complete the form on the left and then create a username and password.

You will then select the high school you are attending. Under "Select a Package" you will select "Current DS Students -Behind the Wheel Only."   

Once you are registered, you will see on the left hand side a section that says "Schedule behind the wheel." This is where you will see the availability and schedule a time that works best for you.

If you are under 18, you must complete 30 hours of classroom instruction and be enrolled in 6 hours of in-car driving lessons in order to be eligible for a Minnesota instruction permit.

You can take the classroom portion as early as age 14 but must be at least 15 years old with a permit to complete the behind the wheel.

When you have paid in full and completed the 30 hour classroom, you may schedule your first driving lesson.