Safeway Driving School – Distance Learning (Zoom) Driver Education

Founded in 1969, Safeway Driving School is Minnesota’s largest driving school, serving over 14,000 teen drivers each year. For more than 55 years, our mission has been to help teens become safe, confident, and responsible drivers. Our program goes beyond the rules of the road, teaching defensive driving, awareness of road conditions, and smart decision-making to protect students, their passengers, and others. Families trust Safeway for our experienced instructors, clear communication, flexible scheduling, and long-standing partnerships with Community Education programs across Minnesota.

Safeway Driving School offers a comprehensive, state-approved driver education program designed to prepare students for safe, responsible driving. This course is open to students ages 14.5–18 and is delivered live via Zoom, providing flexibility and convenience for Bemidji-area families.

What’s Included

30 hours of live online classroom instruction (Zoom)
Students participate in live, instructor-led, Zoom classes that cover the Minnesota state-approved curriculum and prepare them for the permit exam.

6 hours of behind-the-wheel training
Students receive three, two-hour private driving lessons with licensed, professional Safeway instructors. Behind-the-wheel lessons are scheduled separately after the classroom portion is completed.

Flexible scheduling
Online classes reduce travel time, and behind-the-wheel lessons are scheduled to accommodate busy family and student schedules. Make-up options are available.

State certification
Upon successful completion, students receive all required documentation to apply for their Minnesota driver’s license.

Important Timelines & Planning Tips

• Students have one year from the end of the classroom portion or from their 15th birthday (whichever is later) to complete their behind-the-wheel lessons.
• Safeway recommends allowing approximately 30 days between each driving lesson, with the final lesson completed about 30 days prior to a potential road test.
• We work to ensure that the majority of behind-the-wheel lessons are offered after school and in the evening to accommodate student and family schedules.
• Regular practice with a supervising driver is strongly encouraged to build confidence and real-world driving skills.

Why Choose Safeway Driving School?

Experience you can trust
With over 50 years of experience, Safeway Driving School is Minnesota’s largest driving school, serving more than 14,000 students each year.

Minnesota-focused curriculum
Our self-paced program is customized specifically for Minnesota laws, road conditions, and driving challenges.

Safety-first instruction
We emphasize defensive driving, awareness, and responsible decision-making to help students become safe, confident drivers.

Convenient online format
Live Zoom classes allow students to participate from home while still receiving real-time instruction and interaction.

For additional details, please visit our FAQ page or contact Safeway Driving School directly.

Safeway Driving School
www.safewaydrivingschool.com | 651-351-9150