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The road to a driver's license begins here! Start with classroom training, then complete six hours of Behind the Wheel lessons. Our proven curriculum and consistent classroom training produces safe and informed drivers. 

For more information about our Driver's Ed program, please visit https://northfieldschools.org/communityeducation/programs-for-youth/driver-education/

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Driver Education Behind the Wheel
Driver Education

The six-hour Behind-the-Wheel experience is available following completion of the classroom session. Students must be at least 15 years old, have successfully completed 30 hours of Classroom Drivers Education and have their permit. We recommend waiting until closer to your DMV road test to do your three, 2-hour sessions. Work on adding driving hours to your practice log and then contact us three-four months before your road test to set up your appointments. *Email Marianne Moser, Enrichment Coordinator, at mmoser@northfieldschools.org to arrange dates/times that fit your schedule. Then after successful completion of the Behind-the-Wheel instruction, students will receive a Certificate of Completion Card which is necessary to apply for a driver's license. Cost for replacement of lost or damaged cards is $10. Please note: If you fail to attend the driving appointment you are registered for or cancel your appointment on the same day (within 12 hours) a drop/add fee of $30 will be assessed for each missed appointment if money is refunded, $30 will be subtracted from the registration fee
Summer 2024

Driver Education Classroom
Driver Education

This class is the first step on the road to a driver's license. We offer a complete driver education program conducted by certified instructors. After completing this class, students will receive a blue card and can take the permit test at a driver's exam station. Cost for replacement of lost or damaged blue cards is $10.
Summer 2024

Driver Education Parent Awareness Presentation
Driver Education

Driver Education Classroom instructor Kevin Dahle and Sgt. Paul LaRoche from the Rice County Sheriff's Office will present the "Point of Impact" program and will be available to answer any specific questions afterwards as it relates to community based Driver Education and local law enforcement. After attending this event, parents will receive a certificate that reduces their student’s required driving hours from 50 hours to 40 hours. The objectives of this "Point of Impact" presentation is to increase parental awareness of: All teen driving risks present today Current driving laws in MN and best practices for teen drivers and their parents Parental involvement with the Driver's Education learning process Resources available to parents and their teen drivers This event is free, but please register in advance under the parent's name and note your student's full name in the question area (first, middle, last) so we can prepare your certificate.
Summer 2024

Driver Education Combo Package
Driver Education

Register for classroom and Behind the Wheel together and save almost 10%! Choose the classroom section that works best for your schedule. Then after your student completes the classroom phase, they will be issued a blue card (Certificate of Enrollment and Classroom Completion). This blue card is necessary to apply for an instruction permit. Once the permit has been obtained, the student should practice driving with parents and then contact us to schedule driving appointments with our Behind the Wheel instructor closer to the date of their road test. *Email Marianne at mmoser@northfieldschools.org or call 507.664.3648 to arrange dates/times that fit your schedule. After successful completion of the Behind-the-Wheel instruction, students will receive a Certificate of Completion Card which is necessary to apply for a driver's license. Cost for replacement of lost or damaged cards is $10. Please note: If you fail to attend the driving appointment you are registered for or cancel your appointment on the same day (within 12 hours) a drop/add fee of $30 will be assessed for each missed appointment if money is refunded, $30 will be subtracted from the registration fee
Summer 2024
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