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Driver ’ s Educa�on with Safeway

Community Educa�on offers teen driver ’ s educa�on in coopera�on with Safeway Driving School . Classroom and behind-the-wheel lessons emphasize defensive driving techniques tailored for the inexperienced teen driver . All of Safeway ’ s instructors are licensed by the Minnesota Dept . of Public Safety .

Classroom instruc�on prepares the student to take the Minnesota permit test and begin the responsibility of driving . The 30 hours of classroom is structured into 10 independent lessons . Students can take the class at age 14½ but cannot take their permit test un�l age 15 . A�er class is completed , students who 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 .

Behind-the-wheel instruc�on includes six hours of driving in three , two-hour private lessons . All driving is done in a Safeway car on city streets , highways and freeways with a responsible , licensed Safeway instructor . At least 30 days of prac�ce between lessons is suggested . Students have one year a�er comple�ng classroom to finish their behind-the-wheel lessons . Scheduling is offered online for 24 / 7 convenience . All of Safeway ’ s cars are white with iden�cal graphics so parents and students are confident that it is a Safeway car picking up the student for a lesson . Students can get picked up for their behind-the-wheel lesson from home , school or work .

Cost of the teen package is $ 380 and includes the classroom and behind-the-wheel lessons , and all materials . Pay in full upon registra�on or choose the payment plan : $ 230 payable to Community Educa�on upon registra�on and $ 150 ( two payments of $ 75 each ) payable to Safeway at the behind-the-wheel lessons . Limited fee assistance available .

North High School

Monday – Thursdays 2:55 – 5:55 pm DEN105 January 9 – January 25 ( no class Jan 16 ) DEN107 February 21 – March 8 DEN109 April 10 – April 26 ( no class April 13 )

Tartan High School

Monday – Thursdays 2:55 – 5:55 pm DET106 January 30 – February 15 ( no class Feb 2 ) DET108 March 20 – April 4 DET110 May 1 – May 17 ( no class May 15 )

Registra�on : Online www . isd622 . org / driversed - Credit card or ACH . Ques�ons ? Call Community Educa�on at 651-748-7442 with ques�ons about registra�on .

Call Safeway at 651-351-9150 or visit www . safewaydrivingschool . com with ques�ons about the program .

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