Central Minnesota Driving Academy has over 30 years experience serving the Central Minnesota region.
Reviews
Ohoule 001
6 Aug 2026
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Brad, Brandi, and Hannah were all amazing
Trevor Gohman
24 Jul 2026
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The experience was very nice and didn't make me nervous at all.
falhadho muhumed
2 Jul 2026
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I drove around with my instructor Dave. Such an amazing guy. When I made mistake he didn’t overreact and just said some calming words and overall great instructor really helped me build more confidenc... Read More
I drove around with my instructor Dave. Such an amazing guy. When I made mistake he didn’t overreact and just said some calming words and overall great instructor really helped me build more confidence while driving and I learned a lot!! Read Less
Kat (cryptidkitty)
19 Dec 2025
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I highly recommend Brad as an instructor. I was very anxious about being behind the wheel of a car, as I had virtually no experience driving prior to the lessons. Brad was patient and helpful, and it ... Read More
I highly recommend Brad as an instructor. I was very anxious about being behind the wheel of a car, as I had virtually no experience driving prior to the lessons. Brad was patient and helpful, and it took little time for me to feel at ease, which aided my progress. Due to some scheduling issues, unfortunately I could not take my third and final lesson with Brad, but using that experience as a point of comparison highlighted Brad's strengths. I appreciate all the help Central Minnesota Driving has given me. Read Less
Trish B
22 Jun 2024
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Kristie is phenomenal! She is a keeper! There is not enough good praises I could give this lady. Very friendly, patient, thorough, informative, and all around awesome instructor! This is the kind of... Read More
Kristie is phenomenal! She is a keeper! There is not enough good praises I could give this lady. Very friendly, patient, thorough, informative, and all around awesome instructor! This is the kind of person we need more everywhere! I wish I had 10 of her working for me! Definitely the right person to be training the next generation. I will recommend her to everyone and I will return for my next student driver soon! This is where I learned to drive and returned for my children, so they are doing things right! As I am sure all the instructors are good, I especially hope you get Kristie as your instructor! Great job Central MN Driving Academy! Read Less
Jack Goff
3 Apr 2018
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Very good, much happy of an ending for both of my tiny humans. Much thanks to all.
Mohamed Mohamud
19 Jun 2017
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thanks
Frank Hopper
19 Jun 2017
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They have been amazingly helpful to my family. I can't thank them enough for walking me through all of the confusing hoops you jump through to get licensed. My step daughter enjoyed the instructors, a... Read More
They have been amazingly helpful to my family. I can't thank them enough for walking me through all of the confusing hoops you jump through to get licensed. My step daughter enjoyed the instructors, and passed both her permit and license exams on the first try! Strongly recommend calling in advance, they seem to book up quickly for behind the wheel. Read Less
Andrea Rundquist
19 Jun 2017
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As a mom of a child with learning disabilities I am always nervous starting them in a new class. The Driving Academy was so accommodating helpful with my daughter, the instructors in the classroom wen... Read More
As a mom of a child with learning disabilities I am always nervous starting them in a new class. The Driving Academy was so accommodating helpful with my daughter, the instructors in the classroom went above and beyond to ensure she kept up with the curriculum, and the manager checked in with me frequently to make sure things were going ok!
We were unable to do behind the wheel as quickly as my daughter would have liked, not realizing they prefer them spaced out. Both behind the wheel and classroom teachers made my daughter not only feel comfortable, but confident in her driving! Read Less
Natalie Wunsch
25 Jan 2017
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have been calling everyday for the last three weeks during office hours and left multiple voice mails but they never call me back
Tim Drake
4 Nov 2016
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My children have received driving instructions from Central Minnesota Driving Academy and have received good classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction that has served them well.
J M.
10 Dec 2014
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Zero stars. My wife and I had to endure a completely rude staff member today who rather than choosing to be helpful chose instead to berate us and our son for information that should have been provid... Read More
Zero stars. My wife and I had to endure a completely rude staff member today who rather than choosing to be helpful chose instead to berate us and our son for information that should have been provided by CM Driving Academy. The quality of instruction our son received from his course instructor (which included "tips" about how to know your girlfriend is cheating on you - unbelievably inappropriate and enough to leave us speechless) was poor to begin with. The encounter today was simply the closing chapter. I would not recommend this school to anyone. Read Less
The experience was very nice and didn't make me nervous at all.
falhadho muhumed
2 Jul 2026
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☆☆☆☆☆
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I drove around with my instructor Dave. Such an amazing guy. When I made mistake he didn’t overreact and just said some calming words and overall great instructor really helped me build more confidenc... Read More
I drove around with my instructor Dave. Such an amazing guy. When I made mistake he didn’t overreact and just said some calming words and overall great instructor really helped me build more confidence while driving and I learned a lot!! Read Less
Kat (cryptidkitty)
19 Dec 2025
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☆☆☆☆☆
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I highly recommend Brad as an instructor. I was very anxious about being behind the wheel of a car, as I had virtually no experience driving prior to the lessons. Brad was patient and helpful, and it ... Read More
I highly recommend Brad as an instructor. I was very anxious about being behind the wheel of a car, as I had virtually no experience driving prior to the lessons. Brad was patient and helpful, and it took little time for me to feel at ease, which aided my progress. Due to some scheduling issues, unfortunately I could not take my third and final lesson with Brad, but using that experience as a point of comparison highlighted Brad's strengths. I appreciate all the help Central Minnesota Driving has given me. Read Less
Trish B
22 Jun 2024
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☆☆☆☆☆
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Kristie is phenomenal! She is a keeper! There is not enough good praises I could give this lady. Very friendly, patient, thorough, informative, and all around awesome instructor! This is the kind of... Read More
Kristie is phenomenal! She is a keeper! There is not enough good praises I could give this lady. Very friendly, patient, thorough, informative, and all around awesome instructor! This is the kind of person we need more everywhere! I wish I had 10 of her working for me! Definitely the right person to be training the next generation. I will recommend her to everyone and I will return for my next student driver soon! This is where I learned to drive and returned for my children, so they are doing things right! As I am sure all the instructors are good, I especially hope you get Kristie as your instructor! Great job Central MN Driving Academy! Read Less
Jack Goff
3 Apr 2018
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☆☆☆☆☆
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Very good, much happy of an ending for both of my tiny humans. Much thanks to all.
Mohamed Mohamud
19 Jun 2017
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☆☆☆☆☆
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thanks
Frank Hopper
19 Jun 2017
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☆☆☆☆☆
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They have been amazingly helpful to my family. I can't thank them enough for walking me through all of the confusing hoops you jump through to get licensed. My step daughter enjoyed the instructors, a... Read More
They have been amazingly helpful to my family. I can't thank them enough for walking me through all of the confusing hoops you jump through to get licensed. My step daughter enjoyed the instructors, and passed both her permit and license exams on the first try! Strongly recommend calling in advance, they seem to book up quickly for behind the wheel. Read Less
Andrea Rundquist
19 Jun 2017
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☆☆☆☆☆
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As a mom of a child with learning disabilities I am always nervous starting them in a new class. The Driving Academy was so accommodating helpful with my daughter, the instructors in the classroom wen... Read More
As a mom of a child with learning disabilities I am always nervous starting them in a new class. The Driving Academy was so accommodating helpful with my daughter, the instructors in the classroom went above and beyond to ensure she kept up with the curriculum, and the manager checked in with me frequently to make sure things were going ok!
We were unable to do behind the wheel as quickly as my daughter would have liked, not realizing they prefer them spaced out. Both behind the wheel and classroom teachers made my daughter not only feel comfortable, but confident in her driving! Read Less
Natalie Wunsch
25 Jan 2017
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☆☆☆☆☆
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have been calling everyday for the last three weeks during office hours and left multiple voice mails but they never call me back
Tim Drake
4 Nov 2016
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☆☆☆☆☆
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My children have received driving instructions from Central Minnesota Driving Academy and have received good classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction that has served them well.
J M.
10 Dec 2014
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☆☆☆☆☆
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Zero stars. My wife and I had to endure a completely rude staff member today who rather than choosing to be helpful chose instead to berate us and our son for information that should have been provid... Read More
Zero stars. My wife and I had to endure a completely rude staff member today who rather than choosing to be helpful chose instead to berate us and our son for information that should have been provided by CM Driving Academy. The quality of instruction our son received from his course instructor (which included "tips" about how to know your girlfriend is cheating on you - unbelievably inappropriate and enough to leave us speechless) was poor to begin with. The encounter today was simply the closing chapter. I would not recommend this school to anyone. Read Less