Minnesota State-Certified · Serving Rosemount & 55068

Driving School in Rosemount, Minnesota

Behind-the-wheel lessons and driver's education for Rosemount teens and families — taught by experienced local teachers, with scheduling you can count on.

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

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

Your teenager will learn to drive on Highway 3 through downtown, on County Road 42 (145th Street), and out Akron Avenue toward the growing east side. 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.

How it works

Getting your Rosemount 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 Rosemount 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

Rosemount families test at the Eagan Exam Station (2070 Cliff Road, Eagan), a short drive up Highway 3 and Pilot Knob. We make sure your teen walks in ready.

↳ 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 Rosemount

Right here in your community

We serve families throughout Rosemount (55068), in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan (ISD 196) area. Whether your teen goes to Rosemount High School or is coming up through Rosemount 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 Biscayne Avenue to the County Road 42 corridor to real highway confidence on Highway 3.

Know before you drive

Local driving tips for Rosemount families

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

Our Roads

Highway 3 (South Robert Trail), County Road 42 (145th Street), Akron Avenue, and Biscayne — your teen learns to drive where they live.

Downtown Highway 3

Downtown Rosemount mixes through-traffic, pedestrians, and on-street parking. We coach the patient, heads-up driving that keeps it calm and safe.

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 busier roads like Highway 3 feel manageable when your teen gets there.

Rosemount 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

Rosemount 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 Rosemount teens take the road test?

At the Eagan Exam Station, 2070 Cliff Road, Eagan — a short drive up Highway 3. 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 Rosemount?

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 Rosemount 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
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