Currently, we are not offering pick-ups and drop-offs at home locations. All lessons begin and end at AAA Minneapolis Headquarters in St. Louis Park .

We recommend 5-10 hours of practice driving before your first lesson. Make sure you are comfortable with the basic controls and driving on multi-lane roads at speeds up to 40 mph before your first lesson.

If you are under 18, the state requires 6 hours of behind-the-wheel instruction. You will take three 2-hour lessons. Although drivers over 18 are not required by the state to take behind-the-wheel lessons, they are still encouraged to take the three 2-hour lessons. Additional parking lessons and refresher lessons are available as well.

We require students to complete 10 hours of practice driving in-between lessons. The three weeks of driving allows the driver time to practice skills learned and prepare for the upcoming lessons.

Lessons are private. Occasionally, another AAA Minneapolis employee may observe a lesson for training purposes.

In order for us to make adequate progress during the lesson, it is important the driver has practiced and is fully prepared. If the driver does not feel ready for the lesson, you can cancel or reschedule at least 48 hours (excluding weekends and holidays) in advance of the lesson start time by contacting us at 952-927-2602 or accessing the online student portal .

We are currently only enrolling adult students over the age of 18 for behind-the-wheel driving lessons.

After each lesson, the instructor will fill out an evaluation and the student will fill out a rubric. These will be discussed, and an e-mail will be sent with a breakdown of what was completed and what should be practiced in preparation for the next lesson.

When you drive, you must have your instructional permit in immediate possession. It is illegal to practice driving without a valid instruction permit, therefore we cannot honor a lesson without a valid permit. You can get a duplicate permit at any license center with proper identification and a parent/guardian. We require a 48-hour (excluding weekends and holidays) advance notice for cancellations.