Pike Driving SchoolFAQ's
Is Pike Driving School certified by the Minnesota DMV to offer behind-the-wheel training courses?
Although we include Pike Driving School in our directory of driving schools for New Ulm Minnesota, we cannot make any assurances about whether or not Pike Driving School is certified by the Minnesota DMV. You should contact Pike Driving School directly and ask them if you are thinking about enrolling in their New Ulm Minnesota behind-the-wheel training class.
Is it true that my mom or dad can be my driving instructor when I do my driver training instead of a professional driver training school instructor like the ones they have at Pike Driving School?
It depends on what your state's laws are. You should contact the Minnesota DMV or a licensed driving school like Pike Driving School to find out if Minnesota allows driver training with a parent.
I can't operate a stick-shift. Will Pike Driving School allow me to complete my driver training on an automatic-shift vehicle?
We recommend that you contact Pike Driving School and ask them if you can do your driver training using a vehicle that has an automatic shift before enrolling in their driver training course.
What happens to those of us who live in a rural area? Will Pike Driving School include instruction on how to drive on dirt roads, mountain roads, and other rugged?
If you live in a rural location, there is a high probability that a local driver training school like Pike Driving School will either want--or even be required--to tailor their instruction towards driving safely in your particular locale.
Now that I'm 14, will Minnesota allow me to get a learner's permit to drive?
Not likely. Most states require residents to be at least 15 or 15 1/2 years old before applying for an instruction permit. We recommend that your contact the Minnesota DMV office or a Minnesota-approved driving school such as Pike Driving School to learn more about the minimum driving age requirement in Minnesota.
Is taking a drivers education course in a classroom or online sufficient in New Ulm Minnesota or do I also have to enroll in a behind-the-wheel training class with a professional driving instructor?
It depends on what the Minnesota's laws require, but many states do mandate that new, young drivers to take a driver training class with a professional driving instructor as well as a drivers education classroom or online course.
I have to take a defensive driving course in New Ulm Minnesota. Can I meet this requirement by registering with Pike Driving School?
Yes, Pike Driving School offers defensive driving courses in New Ulm Minnesota. You will need to contact Pike Driving School directly to get more information on the types of courses they offer and when to register for a class.
I live in New Ulm Minnesota. What requirements must I meet to be able to get my first Minnesota driver's license?
It depends on the particular laws of Minnesota, but most states require teen-aged first-time license applicants to successfully complete both a drivers education classroom course and a behind-the-wheel training course. Pike Driving School may offer courses which would fulfill the behind-the-wheel training requirement, however you will need to contact them directly to find out exactly what types of courses they offer.
Is there a law in Minnesota that says I have to take driver training in order to get my driver's license?
Yes. State law in Minnesota requires that all teen-agers successfully complete an approved behind-the-wheel training course before receiving a Minnesota driver's license.
Will Minnesota allow me to register for a behind-the-wheel training course before I actually get my learner's permit?
You will need to contact your state's DMV office to find out. However, most states require that you obtain your learner's permit before you register with a driver training course.