Behind-the-Wheel-Jim Hudspeth
Driver's Ed -
Winter 2026
Minnesota law requires six hours of Behind-the-Wheel instruction to qualify a student to take their Driver’s License test. Behind-the-Wheel sessions typically meet three to four times in order to complete the six hours needed for each student driver in the car. Upon successful completion of Behind-the-Wheel, students will receive an ECard Certificate of Completion via email. Behind-the-Wheel sessions are offered year-round, weather permitting, with the majority of sessions in the summer months. New Prague chooses to run our Behind-the-Wheel sessions with two students in the car. This gives students opportunities to practice driving as well as learn from observing their peers. Each car is equipped with a camera for the safety of the students and the instructor.
Please note: It is recommended that students have 20 hours of supervised driving time with a parent/guardian before beginning Behind-the-Wheel.
If you have any questions or concerns, please call our office at (952) 758-1734.
Jim Hudspeth
Jim Hudspeth has been teaching Driver Education since 1999 for various communities in the area and has recently begun teaching in New Prague. Currently, he is paraprofessional with the Special Education department at Shakopee High School. Jim was inspired to become a Driver Education instructor from his father Tom, who was a New Prague Driver Educator from 1973 to 2017.
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