Northfield Community Education

The six-hour Behind-the-Wheel For Off-Site Classroom students is available following completion of the classroom session for students who completed their 30 hour classroom phase at an online facility or program other than Northfield Community Education. Any online classroom program must be on the State of Minnesota Approved Online Classroom Driving Training Program List. BTW students provide a "Letter of Completion" from the classroom service provider before registering for Behind the Wheel-Classroom taken elsewhere. Please contact Marianne Moser, Enrichment Coordinator, at mmoser@northfieldschools.org with any questions.

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 completing your three 2-hour sessions close to the time of your DMV road test. Focus on logging practice hours first, then contact us 3–4 months before your test to schedule your appointments. The Behind the Wheel scheduling link is provided upon request once a student is officially registered for the program. *Email Marianne Moser, Enrichment Coordinator, at mmoser@northfieldschools.org with any questions. 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

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. Students aged 19 and younger must complete 30 hours of in class instruction before they are able to take the permit test. Important: Registering for the Driver’s Education classroom portion only means your student will receive a Letter of Completion after the 30-hour course. This letter cannot be used to take the permit test at the DMV. To become eligible, you must also enroll in a Behind-the-Wheel program and receive a Blue Card from that provider. Please note: Enrolling in the Drivers Ed Combo package enrolls your student in both Drivers Ed Classroom and Behind The Wheel. If you'd like your student to receive their blue card immediately following the 30 hour Classroom course, please register for the Combo package. What is a typical class like? What is needed for class? Class meets Monday-Friday, 3 hours each day (if there is a holiday, class will meet for 3 hours 20 minutes).The maximum number of students in class is 50. Students should bring a highlighter, notebook and writing utensil along with their school issued iPad. Manuals are provided for those without a school issued device. Usually class begins with review. The remainder of the class includes chapter reading, worksheets, group activity and chapter testing. What if my child misses a day? Your child may miss up to 1 day and still pass the class. Make-up work will be assigned. This makeup work must be turned in before receiving a Letter of Completion. If more than one class is missed, the missed seat time must be made up in a subsequent classroom session.

Ready to rev up your driving skills? Register for both the classroom and Behind-the-Wheel lessons together and enjoy 10% off! Start by selecting the classroom section that fits your schedule best. Once your student completes Phase 1, they’ll earn a blue card—an essential step to applying for their instruction permit. Once your student has had their permit for 6 months, simply reach out to us to schedule driving appointments with our expert Behind-the-Wheel instructor as their road test approaches. Email Marianne at mmoser@northfieldschools.org or give her a call at 507.664.3648 to find dates and times that work for you. Once they finish the Behind-the-Wheel instruction, students will receive a Certificate of Completion Card—your ticket to applying for a driver’s license. Let’s get cruising toward that goal! 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

Join Driver Education instructors and the Rice County Sheriff's office for the Point of Impact program. This event covers teen driving risks, MN driving laws and best practices for parents. Attending reduces your teen's required practice driving hours from 50 to 40 hours. Your teen driving questions can be answered after the presentation as they relate to community based Driver Education and local law enforcement. Students may attend with a parent, but the program content is primarily designed for parents. Kindly register in advance so your certificate can be prepared before the event. If you have attended the presentation previously for an older child, you do not need to attend again. Please contact Marianne Moser, mmoser@northfieldschools.org, for a certificate for your current student.