Behind the Wheel- Byron Rasch-August

State Mandates & Completion

Per Minnesota State Law, students must complete six hours of formal Behind-the-Wheel (BTW) instruction to qualify for their Class D driver’s license road test.

• Session Structure: These six hours are typically completed over three to four sessions.
• Certification: Upon successful completion of the full six hours, students will receive an eCard Certificate of Completion via email.

Scheduling Rules & Restrictions

To ensure student safety and proper skill development, the following scheduling policies are enforced:

• Instructor Consistency: Students must register with the same BTW Instructor for all sessions. If a student registers with a different instructor, the appointment will be removed from the schedule 
• Frequency Limit: To allow for adequate practice and progression, students may not schedule more than one session every three weeks. Multiple appointments scheduled within the same month will be canceled.
• Permit Requirement: Students must have a valid learner’s permit in their possession for every session.

Meeting Locations

• School Year: All sessions begin at the front entrance of STMA High School.
• Summer Sessions: All sessions meet at the front entrance of Middle School West.