Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services has nearly a hundred exam stations across the state. They issue more than 66,000 IDs and driver's licenses every two weeks. Appointments at metro locations notoriously fill up fast, leaving some families driving the distance to secure a spot.
Typically between 9 and 11 AM, and 2 to 4 PM are good options for lighter traffic.
Afternoon Hours Afternoons generally have lighter traffic as most people are busy at work, reducing the chances of traffic buildup. This timing allows your examiner to test your skills in different driving scenarios, including more challenging maneuvers like parallel parking.
The examiner will be able to take you across a wide range of road types, including dual carriageways and narrow back streets lined with parked cars. You may also be more alert during a driving test in the morning, compared with the 'afternoon slump'.
Typically between 9 and 11 AM, and 2 to 4 PM are good options for lighter traffic.
Choose a time when you're alert If you're a morning person, you may want to schedule your test for earlier in the day when you're feeling more awake and alert. On the other hand, if you tend to feel more alert in the afternoon or evening, you may want to schedule your test for later in the day.
Call DPS (not City Hall) at 651-284-1234 or visit the DPS website for questions or scheduling your written or behind the wheel exam.
Call us. Call 612-348-3000, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to p.m.
Written Exam and Road Test Information: You can call the state-wide scheduling number at 651-284-1234 or you can schedule online at .dps.mn.