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Hello! I am Eric Weaver, owner of Heavy D Driving School.

I have been a teacher for over 28 years, coach and driving instructor for over 24 years. I started Heavy D to help students year round to become courteous, responsible, and defensive drivers. I believe building confidence through deliberate practice of skills will develop safer drivers. I welcome the nervous first timers, experienced permit holders, and adults needing a little extra practice for a variety of reasons. We all share the same road. So join me in building this most important experience!

Meet the Team

DRIVER TRAINING

**CruiseControl! Fully online option for Minnesota classroom***

Heavy D Driving School is teaming up with CruiseControl to offer the required classroom training fully online through an asynchronous class. The 30 hour course can be taken at your convenience (up to 3 hours a day) until all 30 hours of instruction are completed. The flexibility of this option will help meet the needs of your busy student! I am excited to offer this great option.

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CURRENT MINNESOTA ZOOM CLASSROOM
Zoom Teleconference 38 November 17th, 21st, 24th, 25th, and December 1st, 2nd, 8th, 12th, 15th, and 19th. (Sundays Noon-3pm and Weekdays 5-8pm)
 Please email Eric to get the invitation link, contract, and syllabus! 

*Please note if a class is missed it must be made up in the following session. Next session will start in March

Cost for classroom sessions $100, behind the wheel is $380. Behind the wheel availability will be determined toward end of class. Classes will include small group projects, problem solving, and lesson reviews. Please contact Eric for more information to enroll. Payment can be with cash, check or Venmo.

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NORTH DAKOTA WAIVER TRAINING

For North Dakota residents, we offer the Road Test Waiver option.  This would include online classroom and behind the wheel training. Classroom is $100, behind the wheel is $380. Classroom and behind the wheel is necessary if choosing the 'Road Test Waiver' option. 

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OVER 18 REFRESH AND SKILL TRAINING

North Dakota? Minnesota? Need a refresher? Maybe retaking the road test, or driving with that new permit and need behind the wheel training?

Cost for 6 hours BTW $380 refresher lessons $70/hour, two hour minimum. Please send an email request including name, date of birth, address, and how many hours of instruction you require.

 

What is the process in ND and MN?

Please do not hesitate to contact me for any further questions.

 

North Dakota Driver's License

  • INSTRUCTION PERMIT
    Students age 14 may take the permit test. Drivers must maintain less than 6 points for one year (or until 16, for a minimum of 6 months). Parents will be asked to confirm 50 hours of practice with a signature upon application.
  • CLASS D LICENSE ROAD TEST WAIVER
    Students age 15 will provide a certificate showing completion of 30 hours classroom and/or 6 hours of behind the wheel. Having passed a skill test with an authorized driving school.

*Heavy D Driving School is approved to issue a road test waiver. A road test waiver can only be given by an approved driving school in the form of a Certificate of Completion. This requires both classroom and behind the wheel portions be completed to NDDOT standards. This is never a guarantee, but rather the result of direct instruction and much practice by the student between lessons.

ND Parent Guide >>
ND Driver's Manual >>

Minnesota Driver's License

What to bring to the DMV? What are the fees? How can I prep for the written test? Where can I find the handbook? What are the most frequently missed test questions? Click the Online Permit Information button below to get access to all these questions.

INSTRUCTION PERMIT

    1. At age 14, students may begin 30 hours of classroom. *required for students under 18.
    2. Enroll into behind the wheel to receive a blue card. The blue card is your ticket to take the permit test.
    3. Sign up online to take the permit test at any DMV in the state of MN.

 

PROVISIONAL CLASS D LICENSE ROAD TEST

    1. Students under 18 must have a white completion card from an instructor
      • permit must be held for 6 months and have logged 50 hours (15 of which are at night). Please click here to access the recommended format. You can also download the RoadReady app. This can be printed when hours are completed.
    2. Sign up online to schedule a road test. If 18 or over, you must have a permit for 6 months (3 months if 19 or over).

Be sure to have all proper documentation. Refer to the manual for an exhaustive list.

MN Online Practice Test