Central Minnesota Driving Academy

30 hours of classroom instruction and 6 behind-the-wheel hours train teens under 18. Our state-approved curriculum ensures students meet permit and licensing requirements through interactive lessons and hands-on practice with certified instructors.

Specialized instruction packages for drivers age 18+. Choose 2-hour sessions for refresher courses or 6-hour programs for beginners. Our lessons focus on skill development and road test preparation tailored to adult learning needs.

Flexible 30-hour online programs use Zoom or independent study platforms. Courses align with state standards for permit testing while offering remote accessibility for busy students seeking self-paced driver education.

Customizable payment arrangements let clients manage training costs without extra fees. Split payments for teen packages start at $350 registration deposit with remaining balances due before lesson scheduling.

We match competitor pricing for teen driver education programs within 15 miles. Contact us directly to verify eligibility and secure discounted rates matching nearby providers.

We offer full packages combining classroom instruction with behind-the-wheel training, standalone driving lessons for students transferring programs, and flexible online learning options meeting state requirements.

Yes. Our adult programs include 2-hour refresher lessons and 6-hour comprehensive packages for new drivers, focusing on road test preparation and practical driving skills.

Office hours operate by appointment. We offer flexible scheduling for driving sessions and payment plans to accommodate various availability needs.

All instructors complete rigorous training, annual state/federal background checks, and continuing education to maintain current knowledge of Minnesota driving regulations and teaching standards.

We offer payment plans with no additional fees and guarantee price matching for comparable local teen driver programs within a 15-mile radius.

Just called to get some info and they hung up the phone on me. Called a second time and they did the same thing.

Critical: Quality Terrible communication with they're customers never answer phones or reply to emails i highly don't recommend this place

Critical: Communication I've called 3 times in the last week. Left messages and never get a return phone call. Giving up on them going elsewhere

The amount of money we poor into these classes for our children is insane to start with. My daughter has almost 4K hours logged for driving before she even got to do the behind the wheel portion. Granted, COVID has set everything back, but I called them many times over a 2 month span before finally getting a call back. Now I'm sitting in front of the store for my daughter to take her 2nd behind the wheel and there is nobody here.

I have doubled checked the times/days multiple times. How are they even in business? Our appointment was at noon and it is currently 12:20 and nobody is here. They aren't answering the phones. This whole thing has been a joke. Worst experience ever. Do yourself a favor and go to Sartell like I wish we would have!

Critical: Communication, Professionalism, Quality I called and emailed them and left voicemails for the past week and didn't get a call back or an email. In my opinion this place should be cancelled don't waste any time on this place.

It pains me to give 1 star, 1 Star is not deserved. Our son is in the online class (due to Covid) and if you are considering using Central MN Driving School DO NOT! Use Sartell's school (I've heard good things). I have never experienced such poor communication and lack of customer service. At this point, my son has been in 7 days of class and 2 of those days he has not received the Zoom invite, so he missed class. An email is supposed to arrive the day before class with the Zoom info, when we did receive the emails I started calling and emailing Sam, the manager.

The problem is, no one ever answers the phone.and I mean NEVER.and she does not respond to emails. This last class he missed I called many, many times and left voicemails AND I sent six emails looking for help. No response! I cannot believe they run a business where there is no one to answer/return phone calls or emails?! If I could go back in time, I would use any other driving school. If you're reading this review and considering Central MN Driving School, go anywhere else, you'll be so happy you didn't deal with this business!