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About Drivers Education

A staff person is available at the Community Education office M-F, 8 am-330 pm (except holidays and some non-school days. Summer hours may vary) to be assigned a behind-the-wheel (BTW) instructor, pick up Blue card, register, etc.

BHM Community Education offers classroom instruction throughout the year (Fall A: Sept/Oct), (Fall B: Oct/Nov), (Winter: Jan/Feb), (Spring A: Feb/March), (Spring B: April/May) and many sections during the summer. It is recommended students are age 15 by the last day of classroom instruction as this is the age the student needs to be to take the Written Knowledge Test. Don't wait until the deadline to register... classes fill quickly so early registration is encouraged.

The fee includes 30 hours of classroom instruction, 6 hours of behind-the-wheel instruction with a licensed teacher AND all classroom materials. The classroom portion of the fee is non-refundable. BTW instruction is offered year-round and is typically scheduled one-hour each month for six months which allows time in-between for parent/guardian practice driving with the student. Once you have your permit, do not wait to schedule your first BTW instruction.

Driver’s Education is not funded by the State of Minnesota. Therefore, all costs are incurred by the family upon registering. (No discounts or scholarships are available for the driver education program.)

Featured Courses

  • Drivers Education - Winter 2026

    When registering, complete student profile with their legal First, Middle, Last names as it appears on the Birth Certificate. You will also be asked to include the best Email Address you want the State of Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) to send Classroom Completion e-Card (formerly Blue Card) and Behind the Wheel Certificate of Completion e-Card (formerly White card). The package fee includes 30 hours of classroom instruction, 6 hours of behind-the-wheel instruction with a licensed teacher and ALL classroom materials and supplies. The classroom portion of the fee, $135, is non-refundable. Please check for schedule conflicts prior to registration. It is recommended students are at least age 15 by the last day of classroom instruction, or shortly thereafter, as this is the age the student needs to be to take the Written Knowledge Test. Registration for the Winter class ends January 7, 2026 or when the class is full. Make-Up Session: One make-up session is scheduled for Thursday, February 19, 3:35-6:35 pm at Buffalo High School with Mr. Gunderson. Tardies and/or absence from one class need to be made-up. Students needing more than 3-hours of make-up time will need to retake classroom instruction and pay the $135 classroom fee. BHM Community Education offers classroom instruction and behind-the-wheel instruction year-round. During the school year, classroom is offered right after school, 2-days a week for 5-weeks. During the summer, class times include morning and afternoon, M-F for 2-weeks. Note: Driver’s Education is not funded by the State of Minnesota, therefore, all costs must be incurred by the family upon registering. (No discounts are available for the driver education program.)