People often ask us “What is the difference between your Driver’s Ed program and the one at my child’s School” That is a great question, and we are here to answer that!

First off we would like to say we have no affiliation with the Forest Lake High Schools program – this is a question we get a lot! Although we would love to, We are right across the street.
When you are inside our Driver’s Ed classroom (Physically/ Zoom) you will be taught by a LIVE person. NOT A VIDEO!!!!
** If you’re looking to sit in a classroom for 3 hours and watch a recorded video of a person teaching- Right Away is NOT the driving school for you! (Yes, driving schools are doing this)
We take pride in knowing our students and love to be hands on.
Hidden fees??
– WE DON’T HAVE ANY!!
RAD will keep it that way – No gas surcharges here!
The permit test at our office is $10.00. This is the fee set by the state of Minnesota.
We do NOT charge a filing fee!!
**Please do your research before picking your child’s driving school!
** $45.00 is a fee set by a school in the area; they have a $35.00 filing fee. And yes, some students need to take the permit test twice. Can you imagine that fee twice? YIKES.
We are local; we have 4 locations – Forest Lake, North Branch, Princeton and Chisago. We keep it small because we like to have immediate availability.
When you choose Right Away Driving, you’re choosing to keep dollars in the local economy.
We love making an impact in our hometown!! This is where we live and where our staff is raising their families.
Please remember our name when speaking with families and friends.
RIGHT AWAY DRIVING SCHOOL!
We appreciate “shares”, word of mouth, local advertisements and the referrals of our loyal alumni. We are blessed to be teaching the next generation of young drivers!
RAD STAFF.
Our instructors go through an extensive process to become licensed. All instructors must complete a series of testing, ride alongs, and background checks before becoming an instructor at our school.
All of our employees are personally known by the owners.
We are a local business! Right Away Driving is not a corporate company. By choosing us you are supporting a small family owned business AND putting your dollars back in the the same community you live in.
Behind the Wheel scheduling online.
Option of taking the permit test at our office. No need to go all the way to Arden Hills.
The option of taking the driver's test in our car.
Many payment plan options.
Able to make up class in other locations if needed.
We offer new classes every two weeks throughout the year.
Students can flip-flop between class times. This creates convenience and flexibility for all.
Free paperback manuals. Students do not need to print or purchase one. The only reason a student would need to print or purchase a manual is if it is misplace by the student.
Driving simulator and fun toys using beer goggles to show students what it is like to see under the influence.
Pizza Parties. In the summer we like to do donuts for our morning classes.
A safe, fun, and upbeat environment with passionate teachers.
We accommodate to all different learning styles whether it be visual, verbal, auditory, or hands-on. For example, checking under the hood, flash cards, Drivers Ed BINGO, videos, and much more. We also like to incorporate a healthy balance between individual and social interaction.

we hope to see you soon!

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WHY SHOULD YOU CHOOSE US?

People often ask us “What is the difference between your Driver’s Ed program and the one at my child’s School” That is a great question, and we are here to answer that!

Our instructors go through an extensive process to become licensed. All instructors must complete a series of testing, ride alongs, and background checks before becoming an instructor at our school.

The option of taking the driver's test in our car.

Many payment plan options.

Able to make up class in other locations if needed.

We offer new classes every two weeks throughout the year.

Students can flip-flop between class times. This creates convenience and flexibility for all.

Free paperback manuals. Students do not need to print or purchase one. The only reason a student would need to print or purchase a manual is if it is misplace by the student.

Driving simulator and fun toys using beer goggles to show students what it is like to see under the influence.

Pizza Parties. In the summer we like to do donuts for our morning classes.

A safe, fun, and upbeat environment with passionate teachers.

We accommodate to all different learning styles whether it be visual, verbal, auditory, or hands-on. For example, checking under the hood, flash cards, Drivers Ed BINGO, videos, and much more. We also like to incorporate a healthy balance between individual and social interaction.

we hope to see you soon!