Safeway Driving School of Maplewood

Safeway Driving School of Maplewood is a driving school in Maplewood, MN. It serves as one of several local classrooms for a statewide program that prepares over 14,000 teen students each year to drive safely and defensively. The school offers in-person classroom instruction, behind-the-wheel lessons, and permit tests, with options for live Zoom classes or self-paced study. It holds a rating of 3.50 based on customer reviews.

Founded in 1969, the organization operates as the largest driving school in Minnesota. Its curriculum focuses on defensive driving, awareness of road conditions, and making smart decisions to protect passengers and others on the road. The school maintains partnerships with numerous community education programs across the Twin Cities, including districts in Anoka, Hennepin, Carver, and Washington counties. It also provides instruction for specific private schools such as Heritage Christian Academy, Mounds Park Academy, and Saint Thomas Academy. The business is fully insured, bonded, and licensed by the State of Minnesota. It is a member of the Driving School Association of the Americas and a founding member of the Minnesota Driving School Association. Additionally, it participates in Minnesota’s Towards Zero Deaths initiatives.

The Maplewood location is situated on Larpenteur Avenue East. It is located about 0.4 miles from Hillside Park and 0.5 miles from Mounds Park Academy. Nebraska Park is also within 0.5 miles of the site. The Webster Education Center is approximately 0.7 miles away, while Goodrich Golf Course is about a mile from the school. Aldrich Arena is located roughly 1.2 miles from the location.

Safeway Driving School of Maplewood serves the local community by providing structured driver education through its established curriculum and regional partnerships.