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Minnesota 501(c)(3) public charity  •  EIN 42-3925503 Nonprofit records and transparency

Driver safety • Public education • Minnesota

Safer Minnesota roads start with access to good information.

Our mission is to reduce traffic crashes and fatalities in Minnesota by making high-quality driver-safety education and practical resources accessible to teens, families, adults, and older drivers—regardless of geography, income, or circumstance.

Our public study tools, safety lessons, and resource guides are free to use.

A driver practicing safe, attentive driving
Practical learning for real roadsMinnesota-focused resources for everyday driving decisions.
Who we areAn independent Minnesota 501(c)(3) nonprofit
Who we serveTeen drivers, families, adults, and drivers age 55+
What we provideFree study tools, safety lessons, and public resources

Make driver-safety learning easier to reach.

Driver education can be expensive, confusing, or difficult to access. DriveSmart Minnesota exists to reduce those barriers by publishing clear learning materials and practice tools that Minnesota residents can use from a phone, tablet, or computer.

Our work supports new drivers preparing for the road, parents helping a teen learn, adults refreshing their knowledge, and older drivers adapting to changing needs. We focus on practical safety topics, Minnesota driving concepts, and decisions people face behind the wheel.

Learn who we are and why we started →

Three concrete ways we serve Minnesota drivers.

These are active public resources—not a directory of outside links. DriveSmart Minnesota creates and maintains the learning experience on this website.

PROGRAM 01

Permit and road-sign practice

Interactive permit questions, road-sign identification, topic quizzes, driving scenarios, and a knowledge assessment help learners check what they understand and what they should review.

Open the free practice tools →
PROGRAM 02

Self-guided safety learning

Our free learning center covers defensive driving, winter conditions, distracted and impaired driving, pedestrian safety, school zones, railroad crossings, and other everyday road risks.

Visit the free learning center →
PROGRAM 03

Resources for families and communities

Teen, parent, adult, and 55+ resource pages turn safety information into practical checklists, conversation guides, practice logs, and steps families can use together.

Explore community safety resources →

Useful at every stage of the driving journey.

01

Teen learners

Practice core concepts, recognize signs, and build safer decision-making habits before driving independently.

02

Parents and guardians

Use structured prompts, checklists, and practice resources to support a new driver at home.

03

Adult drivers

Refresh knowledge of traffic laws, difficult conditions, and defensive-driving strategies.

04

Drivers age 55+

Review changing road environments and practical ways to keep driving knowledge current.

Use the resources. Share them with a Minnesota family. Help keep them available.

Donations support the maintenance and expansion of free public driver-safety education. Questions about the work, community use, or support are always welcome.