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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

  • Summer 2025 Driver Education Parent and Student Safety Presentation

    We highly encourage soon to be drivers and their parents to attend this presentation as part of their Driver’s Education training. The focus of the presentation is to educate the student and parents on the seriousness of teen driving, the real risk of teen crashes and what parents and teens can do to make things safer when new drivers are behind the wheel. The student fee is $10. Only the student needs to pre-register at bhmschools.ce.eleyo.com or call 763.682.8770. Safe Communities of Wright County and Community Education will offer the presentation on the following date: Wednesday, June 25, 2025, 6:30-8 pm, Buffalo High School, Room C219 Tuesday, August 12, 2025, 6:30-8 pm, Buffalo High School, Room C219 *NOTE: Due to summer construction, please watch your email for facility/entrance updates.
  • Summer Driver Education 2025 (July Classes)

    The package 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, $135, is non-refundable. Please check for schedule conflicts prior to registration. It is recommended students are 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 July classes in Buffalo ends Monday, June 30 or when the class is full. Registration for July/August class in Montrose ends Monday, July 21 or when the class is full. Make-Up Sessions: Buffalo Classes: One make-up session is scheduled for Monday, July 21, 8-11, am at Buffalo High School with Mr. Gunderson. Montrose Class: One make-up session is scheduled for Monday, August 11, 8-11, am at Montrose Elementary Mr. Kyllonen. Tardies and/or absence from one class need to be made-up. Students needing more than 3-hours of make-up time will be withdrawn and the student will retake all 30 hours of classroom instruction and pay the $135 classroom fee. BHM Community Education offers classroom instruction and behind-the-wheel instruction year-round. Classroom offerings include: Fall A (Sept-Oct), Fall B (Oct-Nov), Winter (Jan-Feb), Spring A (Feb-March), Spring B (April-May) and many sections throughout June and July in the summer. During the school year, classroom is offered right after school (3:35-6:35 pm) 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 or scholarships are available for the driver education program.)