Stillwater Community Education has a partnership with Safeway Driving School to offer a convenient teen driver education program in our schools. All instructors are licensed through the Minnesota Dept of Public Safety. The program is divided into two phases:

Classroom Phase: 30 hours of classroom instruction that prepares the student to take the Minnesota permit test. Students can take the class at age 14½ but cannot take their permit test until age 15.

Behind-the-Wheel Phase: After students pass the permit test, they are required to complete six hours of driving lessons. The lessons are provided in three, two-hour lessons.

Parent Involvement: It is critical that parents plan to practice regularly with their newly permitted drivers. Safeway offers detailed information on its web site to assist parents with understanding MN laws and requirements for student drivers. Safeway strongly encourages all parents to review its Parent Information section at www.safewaydrivingschool.com.

1) You can pay in full up front (includes classroom instruction, materials and behind-the-wheel training).

2) Or, pay $254 to secure your spot in the classroom portion. Later, $180 is due to Safeway before your student does their behind-the-wheel lessons.

Permit and road exam fees are not included. Fee assistance may be available for those who qualify for Educational Benefits (free / reduced lunch) through the local non-profit organization, Youth Advantage. Call the Community Education office at 651-351-8300 for more details.