Driving School

Capital Driving School
411 40th Ave.
Columbia Heights, MN 55421

Capital Driving SchoolFAQ's

Is Capital Driving School licensed by the Minnesota DMV to offer behind-the-wheel training courses?
Although we include Capital Driving School in our directory of driving schools for Columbia Heights Minnesota, we cannot make any assurances about whether or not Capital Driving School is certified by the Minnesota DMV.  You should contact Capital Driving School directly and ask them if you are thinking about enrolling in their Columbia Heights Minnesota driver training class.
I heard that parents can fill the role of driving instructor in Minnesota, so taking a Columbia Heights behind-the-wheel training course like the one Capital Driving School offers is not necessary. Is that true?
You should contact the Minnesota DMV or a licensed driving school like Capital Driving School and ask them.  While parent-taught driving instruction is permitted in some states, many states do NOT allow it.
What if I don't know how to drive a manual-shift automobile? Does Capital Driving School have automatic-shift vehicles that I can drive when I do my driver training?
If you're taking a Columbia Heights Minnesota driver training class, chances are you don't know how to drive ANY vehicle yet-- manual or automatic.  However, if you prefer an automatic vehicle then you should tell Capital Driving School that prior to enrolling in the course in order to make sure they can accommodate you. 
I live in a remote area, that has a lot of dirt roads and bumpy terrain. Will Capital Driving School teach me how to drive in BOTH city AND rural environments?
If you live in a remote area, chances are very good that a local driving school like Capital Driving School will want you to be taught how to drive safely on the local area's terrain.
I just turned 14 years old. Can I apply for my learner's permit in Minnesota?
Probably not.  The minimum age requirement for holding an instruction permit in most states is 15 1/2.  You should contact the Minnesota Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or a licensed driving school such as Capital Driving School to find out more information about the minimum age requirement in Minnesota. 
Will I be required to register for both a drivers education classroom or online course and a behind-the-wheel training course in Columbia Heights Minnesota?
It depends on which state you live in, but many states now mandate new teen-aged drivers to enroll in both a drivers education course as well as a behind-the-wheel training course.
Does Capital Driving School provide a behind-the-wheel training course like the one that is required by the State of Minnesota? I need to complete one in order to obtain my driver license.
Capital Driving School offers driver training courses which are approved by the Minnesota DMV.  You may want to contact Capital Driving School directly for more information about their courses and how to go about registering for one.
Do I have to take drivers education to get a Minnesota driver's license?
Drivers education requirements vary depending on which state you live in, but you should be aware that most states require new, teen-aged drivers to register for both a driver training course in addition to a safe driving classroom or online course.  You may wish to contact the Minnesota DMV to find out exactly what requirements you will need to meet in order to obtain your first driver's license.
Do I have to take a Columbia Heights Minnesota driver training course in order to get a driver's license?
Yes.  All drivers in Minnesota must successfully complete an approved driver training course in order to receive a driver's license.  Please contact Capital Driving School for information on the types of behind-the-wheel training courses they offer in Columbia Heights Minnesota.
Am I required to obtain my learner's permit in Minnesota before I am allowed to sign up to take a behind-the-wheel training course like the one Capital Driving School gives its students?
Laws vary from state to state, however most states do require that you hold a instruction permit before you can enroll in a behind-the-wheel training course like the one that Capital Driving School gives its students.