DRIVERS ED In-person (Winter Jan 2026-Feb 2026)

In-person classes are taught by licensed High School teachers. The State requires that students attend all 30 hours of the class. If they miss one class, they will need to make arrangements with the instructor to make it up and pay an additional fee. Electronic cards will be given out after class is completed. A practice permit test is provided during the class.

Behind-the-wheel Instruction includes six hours of driving in private lessons. Their Driver's Education teacher will contact students to schedule their 6 hours of behind-the-wheel instruction, usually within six months after receiving their permit. Parent involvement is required to produce safe, responsible teen drivers and practice regularly with their student drivers. The state requires that students have a minimum of 50 hours of practice (15 hours at night). The practice time must be recorded on a state-approved Supervised Driving Log and presented at the road test. A Parent Class sign-up can be found on hastingscommunityed.com or by calling 651-480-7671. These classes are not required but qualify the parent to receive a certificate that allows their student reduced practice time (from 50 to 40 hours). HERE'S WHAT YOU HAVE TO DO! Register TODAY for in-person Driver's Education at www.hastingscommunityed.com, enter Driver's Ed in the search box; visit us at Tilden Community Center, 310 River Street; or call 651-480-7671. Successfully finish the classroom portion of Driver's Education. When completed, you will receive your electronic card via email to take with you to the Driver's Exam Station to take your permit test. Also, bring: a primary identification, such as your birth certificate or passport a secondary identification, such as your school ID your Social Security card After passing your permit test, you will be issued your permit, which you need to have prior to starting behind the wheel. Behind the Wheel must be completed within two years after finishing the classroom.