Minnesota State Approved 30hr Online Driver's Ed Self-Paced Course

Take the 30-hour classroom portion of Minnesota driver's education completely online, on your own schedule. Our course is approved by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety and open to students ages 14–17 anywhere in the state.

What's included

• All 30 hours of state-required classroom instruction
• 100% online and self-paced — start any day, no scheduled class times
• Up to 3 hours per day, so you can finish in as few as 10 days
• 90 days to complete (30-day extension available if you need it)
• Certificate of completion so you can take your knowledge test
• Works on phone, tablet, or computer — progress saves automatically

Choose your option

Live outside the Park Rapids area? You can still take this course.

The online classroom is available to students across Minnesota. We have students from Bemidji, Brainerd, Detroit Lakes, Wadena, Walker, Staples, Pine River, Bagley, Laporte, and the Twin Cities. Take the classroom with us, then complete your 6 hours of behind-the-wheel with any licensed driving school near you. Your certificate is accepted statewide.

If you're in the Park Rapids, Menahga, Sebeka, or Nevis area, you can do behind-the-wheel with us and save $50 by bundling.

Pricing

• Online classroom only: $150
• Behind-the-wheel only (6 hours): $350
• Classroom + behind-the-wheel package: $450 (saves you $50)

You can pay for the classroom now and behind-the-wheel later and still get the $50 discount.

See the course before you buy

Watch a short demo of the online driver's ed course to see exactly how the lessons work.

Frequently asked questions

Is this course approved by the Minnesota DPS?

Yes. This 30-hour online course is approved by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety and satisfies the full classroom requirement for teen driver education in Minnesota.

Can I take this course if I don't live near Park Rapids?

Yes. The classroom-only option is designed for students anywhere in Minnesota. You take the 30 hours online with us and do your behind-the-wheel training with a licensed school in your area.

How long does the course take?

Minnesota limits students to 3 hours per day, so the fastest possible completion is 10 days. Most students take two to four weeks. You have 90 days total.

How old do I need to be?

Students must be at least 14 years old to enroll. The course is designed for students ages 14–17 working toward a Minnesota instruction permit.

What do I get when I finish?

You'll receive a certificate of completion, which you take to the DVS to sit for your knowledge test and get your instruction permit.

Can I do behind-the-wheel with a different driving school?

Yes. Your classroom certificate is valid statewide and any licensed Minnesota driving school can provide your 6 hours of behind-the-wheel instruction.

What if I don't finish in 90 days?

You can purchase a 30-day extension once the course expires. Your progress is saved.

Do I still need supervised driving hours?

Yes. Minnesota requires 50 hours of supervised driving, including 15 at night. If a parent completes the optional Parent Awareness class, that drops to 40 hours.

Questions?

Call or text Sadie Etter at (218) 252-4735 or email headwatersdrivingschool@gmail.com.