This is not a medical exam, it is a screening to determine if their vision meets minimum standards. Peripheral vision must be at least degrees in either one or both eyes. If the person works for the United States Armed Forces or are a family member of someone in the Armed Forces stationed in Minnesota and hold a valid out-of-state driver's license the person does not need to obtain a Minnesota license.
Test Requirements:. They do not need to take a skills road test. If the license has been expired for more than a one year, they will also then need to take a skills road test. This is true even if they have a valid driver's license from your former home country. The person must present other driver's licenses.
A license from previous state of residence will be invalidated and returned to applicant. Licenses from another country are not invalidated as the person may use them if they have dual citizenship. If the person is unable to present current valid driver's license they will need to supply a certified copy of their driving record.
There are four classes of driver's licenses and several endorsements available to Minnesota drivers. Information about the license class and any endorsements or restrictions should appear on the back of the driver's license. With a Class D driver's license, driver may operate: -All single-unit vehicles cars and pickup trucks , except those with a gross vehicle weight of more than 26, pounds, vehicles designed to carry more than 15 passengers including the driver , and vehicles that carry hazardous materials.
The farm truck must be operated by the farmer, his or her immediate family member or an employee of the farmer. Driver must have an endorsement on license in order to drive motorcycles, buses, school buses, double and triple trailers, tank vehicles, and if driver will carry hazardous materials. All endorsements require additional knowledge tests. Bus, school bus, and motorcycle endorsements require specialized road tests.
A CDL allows a driver to drive all Class D vehicles, in addition to certain types of vehicles included in each driver's license class. Class C License With a hazardous materials endorsement, a Class C license holder may transport hazardous materials in a Class D vehicle.
With a school bus and passenger endorsement, the holder may operate a school bus or bus designed to transport 16 or more passengers, including the driver.
Class B License A Class B license, with necessary endorsements, allows the holder to operate all class C and D vehicles and all other single-unit vehicles. The holder of a Class B license may only tow vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of 10, pounds or less. Class A License With appropriate endorsements, a Class A license is valid for any vehicle or trailer combination.
The license will carry specific restrictions. Minnesota Commercial Driver's Manual. Note: If a driver operates any class of vehicle as an employer or employee, they may be subject to commercial motor carrier requirements. These requirements may apply to single unit and combination vehicles of more than 10, pounds gross vehicle weight such as construction vehicles , vehicles used to deliver packages and other items, and vehicles designed or used to transport more than eight passengers, including the driver.
In order to legally operate these vehicles, a driver may need to possess a valid U. Department of Transportation medical examiner's certificate. They may also be subject to restrictions on the number of hours they drive and to vehicle maintenance and inspection requirements. Driver's License Information. Driver's License Forms. Identification Card Forms. Social Media. Find a license in the A-Z Index. Please verify that JavaScript is enabled and that cookies are turned on. Each category like About the DPS , has multiple sub-categories.
To browse these categories, please click on the links in the global navigation bar, and you will be presented with these links. If you have any questions, please see the Help Section or contact us. A Class D License is a regular driver's license required to operate a vehicle weighing 26, pounds or less.
It is the most common type of driver's license. Choose an age group below to learn more about the process. An instruction permit has restrictions and allows motorcyclists to practice riding on public roadways to become familiar with the motorcycle and its controls.
Motorcyclists must carry these documents with them when riding on public roadways. A Class A License is required to drive any vehicle towing a unit of more than 10, pounds Gross Vehicle Weight Rating with a gross combination weight rating truck plus trailer over 26, pounds.
A Class C License is required to drive a single-unit vehicle, 26, pounds Gross Vehicle Weight Rating or less, with one or more endorsement for hazardous materials, passenger, or school bus with passenger endorsement.
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Commercial - Class A. Commercial - Class B.
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