The cost of the teen package is $399 and includes the classroom and behind-the-wheel lessons, and all materials. Pay in full upon registration or choose the payment plan: $249 payable to Community Education upon registration and $150 (two payments of $75 each) payable to Safeway at the behind-the-wheel lessons. 

Classroom instruction prepares students to take the Minnesota permit test and begin the responsibility of driving. The 30 hours of classroom time is structured into 10 independent lessons. Students must be on time for all classes. If a student misses a class, they may complete the missed lesson during the next series or at one of Safeway’s other locations. After completing classroom instruction, students that are 15 years old are eligible to take their permit test at any Minnesota exam center. The permit test is not provided during the class. Students may take the class at age 14½ but cannot take their permit test until age 15. No transportation is available for the classroom instruction. 

Behind-the-wheel instruction includes six hours of driving in three, two-hour private lessons. All driving is done in a real car on city streets, highways and freeways with a responsible, licensed Safeway instructor. Safeway recommends students take their first lesson two to three weeks after receiving their permit. The lessons should be a minimum of 30 days apart to allow for practice driving. The lessons can be completed up to one year after completing classroom instruction. Scheduling is offered online for your convenience. All of Safeway’s cars are white with identical graphics, so parents and students will know that it is a Safeway car picking up the student for a lesson. Students can be picked up for their behind-the-wheel lesson from home, school or work.

Visit our registration site to see upcoming sessions.

Register online or call 651-748-7442