Minnesota State-Certified · Serving Eagan (55121 / 55122 / 55123)

Driving School in Eagan, Minnesota

Behind-the-wheel lessons and driver's education for Eagan teens and families — taught by experienced local teachers, with the road-test exam station right here in town.

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★★★★★  Local instructors · Direct communication · Quick completion
Why Eagan families choose us

The details matter when it's your kid behind the wheel

Your teenager will learn to drive on Pilot Knob and Yankee Doodle, on Diffley and Cliff Road, and out onto Highway 13 — the roads that move Eagan every day. And when your teen is ready, the road test is right here in town.

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.

How it works

Getting your Eagan teen licensed — step by step

Minnesota's Graduated Driver Licensing path is clear. Here's how we walk your family through it.

1

Classroom (30 Hours)

Complete Minnesota's required 30 hours online, on your teen's schedule.

2

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.

3

Behind-the-Wheel (6 Hours)

One-on-one drive time with a licensed instructor on real Eagan roads — where confidence gets built and bad habits get caught.

4

Supervised Practice (50+ Hours)

Your teen logs supervised hours with a parent. We give you the tools to make that practice count.

5

The Road Test — Right Here in Eagan

Eagan families test at the Eagan – South Metro Exam Station, 2070 Cliff Road — minutes from home. Because we teach on these exact roads, your teen tests where they trained.

↳ Add a Mock Road Test: a full practice exam on real roads, scored like the state test, so there are no surprises on test day.
Proudly serving Eagan

Right here in your community

We serve families across Eagan. Eagan is served by more than one school district — Eagan High School is part of Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan (ISD 196), and other parts of the city are served by neighboring districts. Whether your teen attends Eagan High School or is coming up through Dakota Hills or Black Hawk Middle School, we build a schedule around school, sports, and family life.

We teach on the roads your teen actually drives — from the neighborhoods off Lexington Avenue to the Cliff Road corridor to real highway confidence on Highway 13 and Cedar Avenue.

Know before you drive

Local driving tips for Eagan families

We teach on the roads your teen actually drives — here's a little of what we cover close to home.

Our Roads

From Pilot Knob and Yankee Doodle to Diffley, Cliff Road, and Highway 13 — your teen learns to drive where they live.

The Home-Field Advantage

Eagan's road test is right here in town on Cliff Road. We train your teen on the very roads and skills that station tests — an edge no other city has.

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 junctions like Pilot Knob & Yankee Doodle feel manageable when your teen gets there.

Eagan pricing

Simple, all-in pricing

No surprise fees at checkout.

Behind-the-Wheel · 6 Hours
$438

Six hours of one-on-one, in-car instruction with a licensed Minnesota instructor. Everything included.

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Best Value
Complete Package · Both
$499

Behind-the-wheel plus the full 30-hour classroom, bundled into one price. Everything your teen needs, start to license.

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Online Classroom · 30 Hours
$99

Complete Minnesota's required 30 hours online, on your teen's schedule. We'll send your access code.

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Not sure which to start with? Call or text 612-552-1929 — we'll map out the whole path for your family.

Common questions

Eagan 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 Eagan teens take the road test?

Right here in Eagan — at the Eagan – South Metro Exam Station, 2070 Cliff Road. We prepare your teen on the exact roads and skills that station tests, and offer a Mock Road Test beforehand.

How much does driver's ed cost in Eagan?

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 Eagan 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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South Metro Driving School — Minnesota State-Certified Driver Education
SouthMetroDrivingSchool.com  ·  Info@SouthMetroDS.com  ·  612-552-1929