Sorry we missed you!
It is after hours, and we will return your message during normal business hours.
Usually Parents / Students have the same few questions.
Here are some frequently asked questions we get that may help you even after hours.
CLASSROOM QUESTIONS
ZOOM STUDENTS
We will NOT email out zoom links or google class codes.
In your original confirmation email from us.. It will explain how to get the code.
You will go to our web page and go to the student login page at the bottom of our web page.
Its called "Coursework & Zoom links"
IN PERSON STUDENTS
Fridays are ONLINE, your student was given a slip the day before about how to get the Google class code for the day.
We DO NOT email out the codes. Your student will go to our web page and go to the student log in page at the bottom of the web page.
This information was also emailed to you in your original class confirmation email.
We talk about this daily in class. If your student is not sure how to log in... honestly they were not paying attention, yikes!!
MAKE UP DAYS FOR CLASS
Need a makeup day? No problem!
Everyday at the start of class we ask if anyone needs a make up day,
students are able to scan a code on Google slides that brings them directly to the form on our web page to fill out.
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..
We will assign it to be sent out on the following Saturday at 8:00 am to finish over the weekend.
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
At the end of the final your student fills out a form online..
They will request 1 of 2 things.
The blue slip to be mailed to your house OR if your student is taking the permit test with us at the Driving school we will hold on to the blue card and give it to you in person.
YES, even if your student is taking the permit test on the last day of class we will still have it ready for you guys :)
ROAD TEST QUESTIONS
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
You will get this on your 3rd BTW lesson. If you are doing the lesson and test option with us.
We will give it to your student at the end of the 2 hours right before the road 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
APPOINTMENT QUESTIONS
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 BTW lesson OR permit test please use your confirmation email you received when initially setting up the appointment.
It would have gone to the email you typed in at sign up.
BEHIND THE WHEEL PICK UP
The address on your confirmation email is where we will pick you up and drop you off.
WHAT DO YOU NEED ON YOUR B.T.W LESSON?
A VALID permit. Your papers DO expire.
We are not able to do the lesson if your student does not have the permit in their possession.
A picture of the permit is NOT acceptable.
Also note ; Anyone can drop off a student for a BTW lesson. A Parent does not need to be there
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 you are only allowed to have 1 behind the wheel at a time on the monthly calendar.
Any behind the wheels scheduled after the allowed 1 behind the wheel will be automatically canceled.
You are required to get in 10 hours of drive time with a parent/guardian before scheduling your 1st behind the wheel.
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OUR PARENT SYLLABUS BELOW
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.
https://www.flexiquiz.com/SC/N/47c25d4a-18f6-4c1c-a5a5-b9fdcfb772cb
PERMIT EXAM
Once a student has finished the 30 hours of classroom, they will need to go and take their Permit test. They will need to bring these 5 things with them:
-Blue slip
-S.S CARD
-Current secondary school (grades 7-12) student identification card with students name, photograph, and date of birth
-Birth Certificate (actual certificate, not a photocopy)
-Parent (Legal guardian)
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.
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 LESSON should be scheduled after 1 month of practice driving
Once a student has a valid permit, we find that it is best if they drive with their parents for a few weeks before scheduling the first B-T-W lesson. That way the student is not so nervous and they can concentrate on the rules and driving techniques.
We will pick each student up from one of our three locations, or school. Each student will receive 3 private one- on- one lessons. Every lesson is 2 hours long. Try and space these lessons out as much as possible. We require 1 lesson per calendar month. Please remember the importance of practicing with your child in all kinds of traffic and road conditions.
The only way your student will learn to be a safe driver is by driving. The law states you must log a minimum of 50 hours of practice time with your child. It is required that 15 of the hours should be night time driving.
We require that you only set up one lesson at a time and that you space the B-T-W lessons out. You can schedule your lessons by visiting our website and clicking on "Book a Behind the Wheel." DO NOT wait till the last minute to schedule the B-T-W lessons, plan ahead for sports and other after school activities so the student will be able to take their road test as soon as they want to do so.
Your child’s contract with Right Away Driving is valid for 2 years. A student will need a VALID instruction permit with them in order to do the lesson.
A cancellation fee of $50.00 will be charged to any student who does not have a valid permit with them or cancels a lesson with less than 48 business hours notice. If you are sick, we require a 5 hour notice to avoid a missed lesson fee.
When the student has completed all three lessons, they will receive a “Completion Card.” They will need to take this with them to the testing station in order to take their road test. It is best to make the appointment in advance. We can schedule and take your child to the testing facility for their road test in the driver’s Ed car right after the 3rd B-T-W for details, call 651.253.7977 before you book your child’s road test. NOTE- this is an extra option for a 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.