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Southland Driver's Education


Learn to Drive with Confidence

Whether you're preparing for your instruction permit or your driver's license, Southland Driver's Education provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to become safe, responsible drivers.

Our state-approved program combines classroom instruction with behind-the-wheel training to prepare students for a lifetime of safe driving. 
 

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Program Overview

Our Driver's Education program includes:

  • Minnesota state-approved classroom instruction
  • Certified Driver Education instructor
  • Behind-the-wheel driving lessons
  • Defensive driving techniques
  • Traffic laws and safety education
  • Preparation for the Minnesota permit examination

Who Can Enroll?

Students who:

  • Meet the Minnesota age requirements
  • Attend Southland School District or qualify under district enrollment guidelines
  • Complete all required registration forms
  • Submit payment before the registration deadline

Summer Driver's Education
empty classroom with desks and chalkboard

Summer Driver's Education provides students with the flexibility to complete classroom instruction during summer break.

Classroom Instruction

Students will participate in engaging classroom sessions covering:

  • Rules of the road
  • Defensive driving
  • Distracted driving awareness
  • Impaired driving prevention
  • Vehicle operation
  • Minnesota traffic laws

Behind-the-Wheel Training

a person driving a car with their hand on the steering wheel

After completing classroom requirements, students will schedule behind-the-wheel lessons with a certified instructor.

Training includes:

  • Residential driving
  • Highway driving
  • Rural roads
  • Parking
  • Intersections
  • Night driving (when applicable)
  • Hazard recognition

Registration Checklist

Before registering, please have:

✔ Student information

✔ Parent/guardian contact information

✔ Payment

✔ Required forms

✔ Emergency contact information


Frequently Asked Questions

When can my student begin Driver's Education?

Students may enroll when they meet Minnesota eligibility requirements.

How many classroom hours are required?

Students must complete all classroom instruction required by Minnesota law.

When can behind-the-wheel instruction begin?

After completing the required classroom instruction and meeting eligibility requirements.


Resources

A+ Driving School | Preparing You for the Highway of Life

Helpful information:

  • Registration Forms
  • Student Handbook
  • Parent Information
  • Minnesota Driver's Manual
  • Frequently Asked Questions

Contact Driver's Education

Southland School District
Ethan Riggin - certified instructor

200 Water Street NW
Adams, MN 55909
Phone: (507) 582-3568

Questions? Contact the Mr. Riggin,  for assistance with registration, schedules, or program requirements.