Driving School in Apple Valley, Minnesota
Behind-the-wheel lessons and driver's education for Apple Valley teens and families — taught by experienced local teachers, with scheduling you can count on.
Enroll Now For Adult LearnersThe details matter when it's your kid behind the wheel
Your teenager will learn to drive on Cedar Avenue, on County Road 42 (150th Street), and on Pilot Knob and Galaxie — the same roads that carry half of Apple Valley past the Minnesota Zoo. Those are the roads we teach on every week.
A Real Teacher Behind the Wheel
Your instructor is a current or former professional classroom teacher — an experienced educator who knows how to teach, not just drive.
Talk Directly With Your Instructor
You'll communicate with your instructor directly, which makes for clear and consistent communication every step of the way.
A Team, So You're Not Waiting
We have a team of driving instructors — which means a wider scheduling window and quick completion, typically within a few weeks.
One Clear Price
You'll know exactly what you're paying before you commit. No surprise fees at checkout.
Getting your Apple Valley teen licensed — step by step
Minnesota's Graduated Driver Licensing path is clear. Here's how we walk your family through it.
Classroom (30 Hours)
Complete Minnesota's required 30 hours online, on your teen's schedule.
Pass the Knowledge Test & Earn the Instruction Permit
Once the classroom is done, your teen takes and passes the DVS Knowledge Test to earn their Instruction Permit to drive. Study free with NorthStarDE.com, our Minnesota permit-practice app.
Behind-the-Wheel (6 Hours)
One-on-one drive time with a licensed instructor on real Apple Valley roads — where confidence gets built and bad habits get caught.
Supervised Practice (50+ Hours)
Your teen logs supervised hours with a parent. We give you the tools to make that practice count.
The Road Test
Apple Valley families test at the Eagan Exam Station (2070 Cliff Road) — just up Pilot Knob. We make sure your teen walks in ready.
Right here in your community
We serve families throughout Apple Valley (55124), primarily in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan (ISD 196) area. Whether your teen goes to Apple Valley High School, Eastview, or is coming up through Falcon Ridge, Scott Highlands, or Valley Middle School of STEM, we build a schedule around school, sports, and family life.
We teach on the roads your teen actually drives — from the neighborhoods off Johnny Cake Ridge Road to the County Road 42 corridor to real highway confidence on Cedar Avenue.
Local driving tips for Apple Valley families
We teach on the roads your teen actually drives — here's a little of what we cover close to home.
Our Roads
From Cedar Avenue (Hwy 77) and County Road 42 (150th Street) to Pilot Knob, Galaxie, and the streets around the Minnesota Zoo — your teen learns to drive where they live.
Our Busiest Junction
Cedar Avenue & County Road 42 is one of the busiest intersections in the south metro. We build the confidence to handle its volume and turn lanes calmly, one step at a time.
The Habits That Keep Teens Safe
Minnesota's most common crash factors are distraction, speed, and skipping the seat belt — and for a new driver the real fix is scanning ahead. We drill all of it, every lesson.
Confidence Before Traffic
Calm, supervised practice in quiet areas builds the basics first, so busy corridors like Cedar Avenue feel manageable when your teen gets there.
Simple, all-in pricing
No surprise fees at checkout.
Six hours of one-on-one, in-car instruction with a licensed Minnesota instructor. Everything included.
Enroll NowBehind-the-wheel plus the full 30-hour classroom, bundled into one price. Everything your teen needs, start to license.
Enroll NowComplete Minnesota's required 30 hours online, on your teen's schedule. We'll send your access code.
Enroll NowNot sure which to start with? Call or text 612-552-1929 — we'll map out the whole path for your family.
Apple Valley driver's ed FAQ
How old does my teen have to be to start?
Your teen can start the classroom at age 14½ and take the Knowledge Test for their permit at 15. They must hold the permit at least 6 months (and be 16) before the road test.
Where do Apple Valley teens take the road test?
At the Eagan Exam Station, 2070 Cliff Road, Eagan — just a few minutes up Pilot Knob Road, with the Hastings Exam Station the next closest. We prepare your teen specifically for what that test covers, and offer a Mock Road Test beforehand.
How much does driver's ed cost in Apple Valley?
Behind-the-wheel is $438, the online classroom is $99, or bundle both as a Complete Package for $499.
How quickly can my teen get scheduled?
Because we have a team of instructors, most families are scheduled and completing behind-the-wheel within a few weeks — not waiting on one person's calendar.
Ready to get your Apple Valley teen on the road?
Spots fill fastest in the fall. Enroll now and we'll get your family on the schedule.
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