Your Family Jeweler for Life - Where Quality and Trust Matter
At Elite Driving School, we are a family-owned local small business with over 15 years of experience in education and youth development, including 5 years in licensed driver's education. Our passion is to connect with youth by sharing the excitement and responsibility that comes with driving. As parents, we understand that the years will pass quickly, and before we know it, our children will be learning to drive. We know what kind of drivers education experience we would want for them and what we would expect for our money.
Our Program
At Elite Driving School, we are dedicated to offering you top-quality, flexible, and fun driving instruction at a great price. We proudly serve Richfield, Minneapolis, Bloomington, Edina, St. Paul, Eagan, and the surrounding areas. Our program is designed to provide a comprehensive driving experience that will prepare you for a lifetime of safe driving.
Testimonials
-Kathleen from Minneapolis: "At the end of each lesson, we received a thorough written assessment of our son's driving performance and were given complete instructions on what to work on with him before the next lesson. My son gained confidence and developed a real sense of the awareness and skill that a mature, defensive driver should have. I believe we made an excellent choice with Elite Driving School. I cannot imagine how things could have run smoother, or how this could have been a more positive experience."
-Nick from Edina: The class was fun, and I learned stuff I never would have thought of. It made me look at the road differently.
-Camille from Minneapolis: The teacher made this class class as fun as 3 hours of drivers ed can be.
How Do I Get My License?
At Elite Driving School, we are dedicated to offering you top-quality, flexible, and fun driving instruction at a great price. We proudly serve Richfield, Minneapolis, Bloomington, Edina, St. Louis Park, Plymouth, Eden Prairie, St. Paul, Eagan, and the surrounding areas. Driver's education is our passion. This is not a part-time job. We believe that learning to drive is about so much more than passing a test and getting your license. We want to prepare you for a lifetime of safe driving.
Classroom Complete Classroom Instruction and Prepare for Your MN Knowledge Test
The first step towards driving in Minnesota is taking Classroom instruction. You can sign up when you are at least 14.5 years or older. You must complete 30 hours of classroom instruction. We have designed our classroom schedule to fit into a busy teen's life. How it works is simple: there are 10 numbered classes (each 3 hours long) that you can start at any time and take in any order and at your own pace. Get done in as quickly as two weeks, or spread them out at your own convenience.
How To Schedule Classroom and Take the Permit Test
Complete our Registration Form and sign up for our "Classroom & Behind the Wheel" or "Classroom Only" packages and create your account in our online portal. Schedule the classes you want to attend. While you are logged into your portal, you can choose the dates you plan to attend class (and you can log in anytime to change or add dates). If your class is online, the week of your first class, we'll email you instructions to log in to the Google Classroom and Google Meet. Make sure to log in for your first class at least 15 minutes early to allow time for troubleshooting if there are technical difficulties.
Finish Your Classes and Get Your "Blue Card" or Letter of Classroom Completion
When you have completed all 10 classes, and if you are enrolled in Behind the Wheel with us, then we can give you your "Blue Card" that you need to take your MN Knowledge Exam. Or if you plan to take your Behind the Wheel lessons at another school, then we can give you a "Letter of Classroom Completion" to take to the other school. Once you register for Behind the Wheel with them, then they can give you a Blue Card.
Take Your MN Class D Knowledge Exam
Once you have your blue card and are at least 15 years old, you can take your knowledge exam to earn your permit. Visit MN Driver and Vehicle Services to schedule your test, note what paperwork you need to bring to the appointment, and look for any special Covid regulations.
Behind the Wheel
Complete your Behind the Wheel (BTW) Requirements and Prepare for Your MN Road Test. After you earn your permit, then you can schedule your Behind the Wheel lessons with us. Our instructors are experienced and professional, and we work with you to tailor your lessons to your needs and schedule.
Overall Experience
The reviews provide a mixed assessment of the driving school, with some students and parents having a positive experience, while others were disappointed and frustrated.
Scheduling and Behind-the-Wheel Hours
Some reviewers had a good experience with scheduling and behind-the-wheel hours, with instructors being thorough and getting students the necessary hours before their driving test. However, others had a terrible experience, finding it impossible to schedule behind-the-wheel hours and feeling frustrated with the process.
Instructors and Staff
Some reviewers praised the instructors and staff, calling them polite, kind, and responsive. However, others had a negative experience, with instructors being unprofessional, rude, and distracted during lessons.
Communication and Administration
Some reviewers mentioned that communication was not always easy, with difficulties in getting replies to emails and phone calls. However, others found the owner and staff to be responsive and helpful.
Special Circumstances
Some reviewers mentioned that the school handled special circumstances, such as the pandemic, well, with online classes and refunds being offered. However, others felt that the school was more concerned with other issues, such as COVID vaccinations, than with teaching students how to drive.
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