SERVICES and PRICING

SMDS Primary Services Offered

6-HOURs of BTW ENROLLMENT
2-HOURS OF BTW ENROLLMENT
30-HOURS OF online Classroom
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6-Hours BTW ($425)

This service includes 6-hours of Behind-The-Wheel Driver Education provided by a professional staff of State Approved Driving Instructors. Anyone under the age of 18 is required to complete these 6-hours before moving forward with a Provisional License per MN State Law. Add-On Services Listed below can be added at checkout.

2-Hours of Practice Driving ($130)

This service is perfect for Adult Student Drivers who need real practice. Nervous drivers getting back behind the wheel, new Minnesotans learning Twin Cities roads, recently licensed adults who want a professional second opinion before driving solo. Two hours is the right block. Long enough to leave the parking lot, work on freeway entry, parallel park, and overall driving improvement. We can tailor the lesson to your needs and whatever you want to work on. Schedule a single 2-Hour Lesson or add more as necessary. Add-On Services Listed below can be added at checkout.

30-Hours of Online Classroom ($99)

Minnesota requires 30-Hours of classroom instruction before a teen can earn an Instructional Driving Permit. South Metro Driving School has partnered with Pass Drivers Ed to provide this pathway with an online curriculum that is self-paced and taught with real world situational driving. After completion, students will receive a Classroom Completion Letter and can move forward with earning a Permit. Read more about the Online Curriculum here.

1-Hour of Mock Road Test ($75)

This service offers 1 (extra) Hour in a Mock Road Test designed to help students prepare for their official driving test. During this session, students will complete a simulated Road Test while the instructor evaluates their performance using the same standards applied during an actual Road Test. Following the drive, students will receive detailed, personalized feedback highlighting strengths, areas for improvement, and key skills to focus on specifically for passing the Road Test. This service is a great option for student drivers looking for a little extra confidence before an upcoming test, or student drivers struggling to pass the test.

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Priority Scheduling ($50)

This service ensures students (15 to 17) will complete their 6-hours of Behind-The-Wheel Lessons in expedited fashion, no later than 3 weeks of requesting to Schedule Lessons. SMDS will maketime to fit you in to the best of our ability, possibly during off-peak times.

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SMDS Add-On Services

(These are additional services that can be added to Primary Services listed above; add any of theses when checking out)

Mock Road Test
Priority Scheduling

Other SMDS Services

  • Purchase a Blue Card (E-Card)

    Buying a Blue Card indicates you want to take the Knowledge Test and earn a Permit to drive. If this is the case, purchase 6-Hours of Behind-The-Wheel to receive an E-Card (new Blue Card) to move forward.

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  • Schedule Driving Lessons

    When you complete 6-Hours of BTW you will receive an E-Card (new White Card) Click Schedule Lessons when ready. Before requesting to Schedule Behind-The-Wheel Lessons you must; have passed the Knowledge Test, have possession of your Instruction Permit, and have 2 to 3-hrs of supervised driving experience.

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Frequently asked questions

Services Offered

  • This service includes 6-hours of Behind-The-Wheel Driver Education provided by a professional staff of State Approved Driving Instructors. Anyone under the age of 18 is required to complete these 6-hours before moving forward with a Provisional License per MN State Law. Add-On Services Listed below can be added at checkout.

  • This service is perfect for Adult Student Drivers who need real practice. Nervous drivers getting back behind the wheel, new Minnesotans learning Twin Cities roads, recently licensed adults who want a professional second opinion before driving solo. Two hours is the right block. Long enough to leave the parking lot, work on freeway entry, parallel park, and overall driving improvement. We can tailor the lesson to your needs and whatever you want to work on. Schedule a single 2-Hour Lesson or add more as necessary. Add-On Services Listed below can be added at checkout.

  • This service offers 1 (extra) Hour in a Mock Road Test designed to help students prepare for their official driving test. During this session, students will complete a simulated Road Test while the instructor evaluates their performance using the same standards applied during an actual Road Test. Following the drive, students will receive detailed, personalized feedback highlighting strengths, areas for improvement, and key skills to focus on specifically for passing the Road Test. This service is a great option for student drivers looking for a little extra confidence before an upcoming test, or student drivers struggling to pass the test.

  • This service ensures students (15 to 17) will complete their 6-hours of Behind-The-Wheel Lessons in expedited fashion, no later than 3 weeks of requesting to Schedule Lessons. SMDS will make time to fit you in to the best of our ability, possibly during off-peak times.

  • This service includes 2-hours of ‘Driving after Dark’ with a trained professional at your side, (This service is an add-on to each 2-hour BTW Lesson you purchase) These lessons are designed to prepare inexperienced drivers how to manage the darkness of the night, glare from headlights, and other disorienting factors. Students are also required to drive at least 15 hours at night (after dark) under adult supervision before earning a Provisional License to drive per MN Law. This is extra practice with Professional Supervision but cannot count toward the 15 hours.

  • SMDS prefers full payments up front but if you need to make two payments, we can help you with that. Pay $225 when you enroll and the remaining balance before starting Behind-The-Wheel Lessons. (You will not be able to schedule unless you’ve paid your balance) Contact SMDS directly if you have questions.

  • Contact SMDS directly if you prefer to pay with cash, check, Venmo or Zelle; this would avoid a 3% transaction fee.

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How to Sign Up or Purchase Services

Select the service you are looking for, click the link, and Enroll. You will be directed to another page to provide more information and make a payment. If you need a payment plan consisting of two payments; pay $225 now to Enroll with SMDS and get an E-Card (Blue Card) which allows you to take the Permit Test, the remaining balance before starting Behind-The-Wheel Lessons.