Students may start classroom driving lessons at age 14, take the Knowledge Test and obtain their Instruction Permit at age 15, and take the Road Test and obtain their Provisional License at age 16. To be eligible to take the Road Test, students must have had their Instruction Permit for a minimum of six months.

The Driver's Education Program is divided into two phases:

Classroom Phase 
This phase includes the required 30 hours of classroom instruction that prepares the student to take the Minnesota permit test and to take on the responsibility of driving. If a lesson is missed, a make-up lesson can be arranged with the office at either the next Farmington session or at another A+ session. This portion can be taken virtually or in-person. 

Behind-the-Wheel Phase
After students pass the permit test, they are required to complete six hours of driving lessons. The lessons are provided in three, two-hour lessons. The lessons are one-on-one instruction with instructors licensed through the MN Dept. of Public Safety. Students can be picked up from and dropped off at home, school or work. Detailed information about scheduling the behind-the-wheel lessons will be provided.

Can't Make Every Lesson?

If you miss a lesson, you are responsible for making up that exact lesson number. You can attend any A+ classroom or any community education program to make up a missed lesson. Please call A+ the office the day before so we can add the student to the attendance roster.

Disclaimer: This contract expires 2 years from the first day of classroom training or when the student turns 18, whichever occurs first. All classes and BTW lessons must be completed before the expiration date. The Driver's Education program is offered as a package (classroom instruction & behind the wheel lessons) and cannot be separated. 

Fees (Starting April 2022)

$420 per student includes classroom instruction, materials and behind-the-wheel training. Permit and road exam fees are not included.

The option is also available to pay $210 at the time of registration and be charged the remaining $210 the first day of class. 

Driver’s Education Need Based Fee Assistance

Families who are in need of assistance to cover this cost currently have 2 options for Fee Assistance

Minnesota Afterschool Advance – 75% off

Families who have a household income of $33,500 or less can receive an advance on their Minnesota Afterschool Tax Credit to pay for 75% of the cost of Drivers Education. So families will only have to pay $97.50 to register, and the rest will be paid out from the Minnesota After School tax credit when taxes are filed.

To understand more about how this works please visit: https://mnafterschool.org/how-it-works

To apply to receive advanced funding visit: https://mnafterschool.org/apply

Once approved, register for Drivers Education here: https://mnafterschool.org/drivers-education-winter-spring-2022/aplusdrivingschool-farmington

OR

Community Education Fee Assistance - $100 off

Families who qualify for free and reduced lunch or have extenuating circumstances, may apply for fee assistance of $100 off by visiting: https://www.farmington.k12.mn.us/community_education/youth_enrichment_and_sports/youth_scholarships