Minnesota’s Largest & Most Trusted Teen Driving School
Minnesota’s Largest & Most Trusted Teen Driving School
Trusted by schools and families across the Twin Cities, we prepare over 14,000 teens each year to drive safely, responsibly, and defensively – because your teen’s safety comes first.
Classroom, Zoom, or Self-Paced — It’s Up to You
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In Person Classrooms
Learn in a traditional classroom setting with certified instructors at convenient locations across Minnesota.
In Person Classrooms
Learn in a traditional classroom setting with certified instructors at convenient locations across Minnesota.
Safeway Classrooms:
Community Education Programs:
Distance Learning via Zoom
Join live Zoom sessions from home or school with real-time instruction, flexible scheduling, and interactive lessons.
Online Self-Paced
Work through the course at your own speed, anytime, anywhere. Perfect for students with busy schedules.
Safeway offers Home or school pickup and drop-off for most students in the twin cities metro.
How to Schedule a Behind The Wheel Lesson
The first step in scheduling behind the wheel lessons is to register your Instruction Permit number with us. Login to your student account to register your permit.
If you...
Took Classroom with Safeway
If You Took Classroom with Safeway
Make Sure You're Activated
- Only after you have registered your Instruction Permit and Safeway has verified the permit number with the State can BTW lessons be scheduled. Login into your student account to register your permit.
What are your scheduling options
- Log in to your student account using your pin OR
- Call Safeway’s office (651-351-9150) to schedule your lesson.
Schedule a Lesson Online
- Log in to your student account using your pin.
- Under the BTW Lessons tab, click the green Schedule a Behind-the-Wheel Lesson button
- Check the calendar below to find open lessons and click on the open lesson that is available
- If no lessons are available, you can also check on to see if there are BTW lessons outside of drive zone. If you do select a BTW lesson outside of your drive zone, you will have to meet the Instructor at that fixed location.
- Finally, if you still do not find an open lesson that fits your schedule, please call Safeway’s office (651-351-9150). We can put your on a waitlist. Once on the waitlist, we will contact you when we open more lessons in your area.
Watch for Confirmation
- A confirmation email will be sent to the addresses on file in your student record.
*Check your spam or junk mail folder, since some email systems detect and block any auto-generated emails.
Need to Cancel?
- You can cancel your BTW lesson online by logging into your student a/c and clicking on the green Cancel Lesson button near your scheduled lesson.
- You can call Safeway’s office (651-351-9150) to cancel your lesson. Office Hours: Mon-Fri 9 AM – 5 PM.
Be aware: a $75 cancellation fee applies if you cancel within 24 hours of your scheduled lesson. Weekends and holidays don’t count toward the 24-hour window. For example, a BTW lesson on Mon at 3.00pm would need to be cancelled before Fri at 3.00pm to avoid the $75 cancellation fee.
If you...
Are a Homeschool Student
If You Were a Homeschool Student
What are the Pre-requisites
- Minnesota law approves home school parents to teach the classroom portion of driver education to students under the age of 18 when the student is receiving full-time instruction in a home school
- Homeschool students need to have “Home School Driver’s Education Affidavit” to schedule BTW lesson.
What are your scheduling options
- Homeschool students can be registered only by calling Safeway’s office (651-351-9150). Once registered BTW lessons can be scheduled online or via phone.
- Along with “Home School Driver’s Education Affidavit”, you will need to fill a service agreement and pay the registration fee.
- Once we receive the above items, we will electronically submit your Blue Card to the State.
What do you need to do once you are registered with Safeway:
- Take the Knowledge (permit) Test.
- Register the permit number with Safeway.
- Schedule behind-the-wheel lessons.
If you...
Took Classroom somewhere else
If You Took Classroom Somewhere Else
Unfortunately, due to high demand of Safeway Driving School services, Safeway Driving School is prioritizing Behind The Wheel lessons for students that took Classroom with Safeway Driving School. We will continue to accept Behind The Wheel Only students who have been home schooled or moving to the metro area from out of state.
Parent Class Sign up
The Parent Class is open to any parent of a Safeway student at any stage of the licensing process. The class is not mandatory but it presents helpful information to parents of new teen drivers.
The 50-hour practice driving requirement can be reduced to 40 hours if the parent or guardian attends a Parent Class and receives a completion certificate.
Distance Learning via Zoom
Online Self-Paced
Get Ready to Drive
Free Downloads & Tools
Everything you need to practice, study, and track your progress toward your license.
Minnesota Driver’s Manual
Everything you need to know to pass your permit test and stay safe on the road, straight from the MN DPS.
Printable Driving Log Sheet
Prefer pen and paper? Download the official supervised driving log sheet required for your license test.
Real Students. Real Results.
Learning to drive can be intimidating — but Safeway made it easy, supportive, and even fun. From classroom to behind the wheel, we’re proud to help students and parents feel confident every step of the way.
Frequently Asked Questions
Many families wonder about the "right" time to begin. In Minnesota, teens can start the classroom portion of driver's education at age 15, and beginning early often helps students feel more confident and prepared when they apply for their permit. Enrolling in drivers ed classes in St Paul, MN allows teens to build a strong knowledge base before they ever get behind the wheel. Starting early gives them time to absorb traffic laws, understand road signs, and develop defensive driving habits at a comfortable pace rather than rushing through the process.
While supervised practice is essential, a structured course provides organized, comprehensive instruction that ensures nothing important is missed. Through drivers ed classes in St Paul, MN, students receive step-by-step guidance on traffic laws, safe decision-making, and hazard awareness in a format designed specifically for new drivers. This foundation makes time spent practicing with a parent more productive and less stressful, since teens already understand the rules and expectations before applying them on the road.
Classroom learning introduces teens to real-world driving scenarios before they experience them in traffic. By discussing right-of-way rules, weather conditions, distracted driving risks, and defensive strategies, students develop critical thinking skills that translate directly to safer behavior. Our drivers ed classes in St Paul, MN are designed to help students recognize potential hazards early and respond calmly. When teens understand why certain rules exist, they're more likely to follow them consistently and make responsible choices under pressure.
We understand that teens often juggle academics, sports, and extracurricular commitments. Flexible learning options can make it easier to fit driver's education into an already full calendar. By offering different formats, drivers ed classes in St Paul, MN can accommodate a variety of schedules and learning preferences. Whether a student thrives in a traditional classroom, benefits from live virtual instruction, or prefers a self-paced format, having options helps families move forward without disrupting other responsibilities.
Preparing for the permit test involves more than memorizing answers—it requires understanding how traffic laws apply in everyday situations. In drivers ed classes in St Paul, MN, students review Minnesota driving regulations in depth and practice with questions similar to those on the official exam. This structured preparation builds familiarity with the test format and reduces anxiety. When students feel prepared, they approach the permit exam with confidence and a clearer understanding of what safe driving truly involves.
New drivers face a wide range of unpredictable situations, from sudden weather changes to distracted motorists. Learning defensive driving strategies helps teens anticipate potential hazards instead of simply reacting to them. Through drivers ed classes in St Paul, MN, students learn how to maintain safe following distances, scan intersections effectively, and make thoughtful decisions in heavy traffic. These habits are essential for reducing risk and building long-term confidence behind the wheel.
Parental involvement plays a key role in a teen's success. Staying informed about permit requirements, supervised driving hours, and state guidelines helps families support steady progress. Attending a parent-focused class can also provide helpful insights into coaching techniques, common mistakes new drivers make, and ways to encourage safe habits at home. When parents and teens work together with a clear understanding of expectations, the learning process becomes more consistent and productive.