A few GDL facts: The Graduated Driver's License law provides for three phases of licensing for persons under 18 years of age:  Phase I-Instruction PermitQualifications | |||||
 Must be at least 15 years of age. | |||||
| Must have completed 30 hours of classroom instruction and be enrolled in behind-the-wheel instruction. | |||||
| Must pass vision and written tests, complete application, and pay the required fee. | |||||
| Parent or legal guardian signature and certification required. | |||||
| Conditions Permit holder may drive under the supervision of a certified driving instructor, parent or guardian, or other licensed driver age 21 or older. | |||||
| Every occupant under the age of 18 must have a seat belt or child passenger restraint system properly fastened. | |||||
| Phase II-Provisional License Qualifications | |||||
| Must be at least 16 years of age. | |||||
| Must have completed driver education. | |||||
| Must have held an instruction permit for six months with no convictions for moving violations or convictions for alcohol/controlled substance violations. (M.S. 169A.20 & 169A.54 Driving Under the Influence; M.S. 169A.33 & 169A.54 Underage Drinking and Driving; M.S.169A.35 Open Bottle; M.S. 169A.50 M.S.169A.51 M.S.169A.52 and M.S. 169.53 Implied Consent) NOTE: If all or part of the six months of driving experience was in a state other than Minnesota, the applicant must present a certified driving record from that state. | |||||
| Must pass the road test, complete application, and pay required fee. | |||||
| The person who approves the application also certifies that the applicant had driven under the supervision of a licensed driver at least 21 years of age for not less than 30 hours, at least ten of which were at night. | |||||
Conditions Every occupant under the age of 18 must have a seat belt or child passenger restraint system properly fastened. Phase III-Full LicenseQualifications | |||||
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| Must complete application and pay required fee. | |||||
| If under 18, the person who approves the application also certifies that the applicant has driven under the supervision of a licensed driver at least 21 years of age for not less than ten hours on the provisional license. | |||||
The law increases the parent's/legal guardian's involvement in their teen's driving experience. A person who fails the driving test four times must complete a minimum of six hours of behind-the-wheel instruction with a licensed instructor before taking the road test again. (A valid instruction permit is required.) An applicant who is age 18 and who has not been previously licensed, must hold an instruction permit for six months before taking a road test. Applicants who are 19 or older must hold an instruction permit for three months before taking a road test. Source: Minnesota Department of Public Safety | |||||
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