💻 ZOOM STUDENTS

 We will NOT email out zoom links after day 1 of class. They will be posted in your Flexi dashboard. 

In your original confirmation email from us.. It will explain how to get the code. 

IN PERSON STUDENTS

Fridays are ONLINE. Your student will log into their Flexi dashboard to see the days task list for the day.

MAKE UP DAYS FOR CLASS 

Need a makeup day? No problem! 

Simply scan the code on the front of your folder provided on the first day of class. 

The code will be listed under 

“ Make up day ”

It is your students responsibility to fill out the form! 

By law you can only do 3 hours of Drivers Ed a day. With that being said if your student needs a make up day.. 

Make up day form

PERMIT TEST QUESTIONS  

The cost of the permit test is $10.00. If you are doing BOTH the permit test AND the review it is $20.00.

  If you are doing the review before the test... please still come in at your scheduled time

We offer the permit test daily at our main location in Forest Lake. At our other locations in the High Schools, we only offer it on the last day of an in person class. 

We do NOT accept walk-ins for this option you will need to make an appointment.

 You can set up a permit test at this link

BLUE CARD 

As of April 1st 2025 we will now upload your students blue card to the D.M.V webpage once all 10 days are completed and last day payment has been paid.

LESSON & TEST COMBO 

 Looking to combine the last BTW lesson and road test together? 

sign up for that option here -  Lesson & test intake form

WHITE CARD 

As of April 1st 2025 we will now upload your students white card to the D.M.V webpage.

 Please allow up to 5 business days from your last lesson for us to upload your white card. 

If you are doing a 3rd lesson and road test with us we will upload your white card the same day as your test.

FAILED ROAD TEST 

If you failed your 1st road test the DMV will keep your white card. 

You're now in the system and you will NOT need another one for your second test. 

💰PAYMENT QUESTIONS 

If you receive a "Forbidden Message"

after making a payment.. please do not pay a 2nd time.

"Forbidden" means you are Forbidden to make another payment.

If you have concerns please check in with us.

Need to make a payment? Click here to pay on our web page 

We DO NOT schedule months in advance for regular BTW’s & permit tests.

The following month’s calendar will always be released on the second Wednesday of every month.

CANCELING A LESSON  

If you need to cancel a Behind-the-Wheel lesson or permit test, please use the confirmation email you received when the appointment was originally scheduled.

The confirmation was sent to the email address entered at sign-up.

Please note: a $50 cancellation fee applies to canceled lessons.

📍BEHIND THE WHEEL PICK UP 

The address on your confirmation email is where we will pick you up and drop you off. 

The confirmation email was sent to the email you provided at the BTW sign up.

WHAT DO YOU NEED ON YOUR B.T.W LESSON? 

🪪 A valid permit is required for all Behind-the-Wheel lessons.
⏰ Permits do expire, so please double-check before your lesson.

❌ We cannot complete a lesson if the student does not have their permit physically with them.
📸 Pictures of permits are NOT accepted.

📁 If you still have your classroom folder, please bring it!
 We’re happy to review the 50-hour driving log and provide additional handouts to help keep everything organized.

 Any adult may drop off a student for a BTW lesson — a parent does not need to be present.

📍Can you utilize any BTW location? 

YES, You can use Forest lake for one lesson and North Branch for the next. Whatever works for you, works for us :) 

Can you set up more than 1 BTW a month? 

NO, Please remember students are only allowed ONE Behind-the-Wheel (BTW) lesson per month on the calendar.

📅 Any additional BTW lessons scheduled beyond the allowed one per month will be automatically canceled.

 If the student is under 18 and two BTW lessons are scheduled in the same month, the second lesson will be automatically canceled.

⏱️ Before scheduling the FIRST BTW lesson, students are required to complete 10 hours of drive time with a parent/guardian.

PARENT / STUDENT QUIZ

From the time of classroom sign up – the last day of class. We need BOTH parents and students to sit down and take this “Quiz”.

It will take no more than 10-15 minutes.

We are hopeful this will clear up any confusion and repeat questions about the Driver’s Ed process.

PERMIT EXAM

 Permit Test Requirements (After Classroom Completion)

Once a student has completed the 30 hours of classroom instruction, they must take their Permit Test.
Please bring ALL 5 items listed below to the testing location:

Blue Slip
📌 As of 04/01/25, Blue Slips are uploaded directly to the D.M.V — physical cards are no longer issued.

 Social Security Card
(Physical card required)

 Current School ID (Grades 7–12)
Must include the student’s name, photo, and date of birth

 Birth Certificate
⚠️ Must be the original certificate — photocopies are NOT accepted

 Parent or Legal Guardian
A parent or legal guardian must be present at the permit test

 Scheduling the Permit Test:

There are a few options available for scheduling a permit test. 

1. Take the Permit test at our office for $10.00. OR our $20.00 option study and review before taking the Permit test. 

Click on this link to sign up for the Permit test at our Forest Lake office.

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP

2. Schedule an appointment to take the test in person at the DMV that offers the permit test by clicking HERE.  

Make sure to select “Select Schedule or Reschedule a Road or Class D Knowledge test at an Exam Station" 

   BEHIND THE WHEEL LESSONS

 1st BTW Lesson Timing
The first Behind-the-Wheel lesson should be scheduled after at least ONE month of practice driving.
Once a student has a valid permit, we strongly recommend they drive with a parent/guardian for a few weeks before scheduling their first BTW lesson. This helps reduce nerves so the student can focus on rules of the road and driving techniques during their lesson.

🚘 Lesson Structure & Scheduling
• Each student receives 3 private, one-on-one BTW lessons
• ⏱️ Each lesson is 2 hours long
• Lessons must be spaced out — one lesson per calendar month
•  Please schedule only ONE lesson at a time

📍 Pickup Locations
We will pick students up from one of our three locations or from school.

🧠 Practice Is Essential
The only way to become a safe driver is by driving.
📖 Minnesota law requires a minimum of 50 logged practice hours with a parent/guardian, including:
🌙 15 hours of nighttime driving

Planning Ahead
⚠️ Do NOT wait until the last minute to schedule BTW lessons.
Please plan ahead around sports, activities, and school schedules so your student can take their road test as soon as they’re eligible.

📆 Contract & Permit Requirements
• Your child’s contract with Right Away Driving School is valid for 2 years
• 🪪 A VALID instruction permit must be physically present at every lesson

❌ Cancellation & Missed Lesson Policy
• 💲 A $50 cancellation fee will be charged if:
– The student does not have a valid permit at the lesson
– A lesson is canceled with less than 48 business hours’ notice
• 🤒 If the student is sick, we require at least 5 hours’ notice to avoid a missed-lesson fee

✅ Completion & Road Test Info
Once all three BTW lessons are completed:
 We will upload your student’s completion card to the D.M.V website
⏳ Please allow up to 5 business days for processing
 The completion card is required at the testing station for the road test

 Optional Road Test Service
We can schedule and transport your student to the road test in our Driver’s Ed vehicle immediately after the 3rd BTW lesson.
📞 For details, call 651-253-7977 BEFORE booking the road test
💰 This service is optional and available for an additional fee.

MN driving log 

you will need to start documenting as soon as you get the permit. This EXACT log will need to be printed and filled out in order to take a driver’s test. Click HERE to print 

Parent Class

Please check our website HERE for an updated schedule. 

This is a free class offered to parents to gain knowledge of the process, receive tips and tricks from licensed instructors and to learn about the up-to-date rules of the road.  

Attending the Parent class will also take 10 hours off the required 50 hours of supervised driving time. Please note- this is not a required class.