Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to pay the $325?  Yes, IF AND ONLY IF you want to take the permit test and complete behind the wheel with AVHS before age 18.  If you plan to do your behind the wheel with a private school you will still need to pay that school their fee before you take the test.  Or you can wait until you are 18 when no classroom or behind the wheel driver training is required, which is very scary. 

Are there scholarship opportunities? No, there are no scholarships, discounted costs, or payment plans offered.  If you cannot afford to pay at this time – save up and pay when you can.

What if I plan to do my behind the wheel at a different school?  Around the 10th week of class ask Mr. Scanlon for a completion letter when.  Take this completion letter to your chosen school and ask for further instruction.

What if I turn 15 after the trimester is over?  Provided you have enrolled and paid for behind the wheel, Mr. Scanlon will give you a blue card.  Take this blue card along with your identifying documents to the Eagan station and take the permit test after you have turned 15.

Can I pay with cash?  Yes; cash payments can be made in the main office; bring your cash and this Cash Payment Form to the main office to be processed.

Can I transfer a previous payment from a sibling who didn't use it?  Yes, talk to Mr. Scanlon about this.

What if I can’t pay the $325 before the class test but plan to in the future and complete behind the wheel at AVHS?  When you eventually pay the $325, Mr. Scanlon will receive an email notification, see him to get a blue card, go to Eagan to take the permit test, and you will then be assigned to a driving instructor for behind the wheel. This list can be found in room E162. 

What is a Blue Card?  A Blue Card is given to students as a voucher (or ticket) to take their Permit Test as a DMV.  Students must have completed at least 15 hour of classroom (on the way to 30) and paid $325 to AVHS.  The Blue Card represents financial commitment to the AVHS Drivers Ed Program and gets the student 2 attempts at the Knowledge Test - the test cost $10 per test on the 3rd and subsequent tests.  

What is a White Card?  A White Card is given to students from their Behind The Wheel Instructor after they have completed their 6 hours of lessons.  This White Card represents completion of Behind The Wheel and students should bring this with them when they take the Road Test to earn a license.

Can I start driving before I get my permit?  Not legally on public streets although it is legal on private property.  It is best to wait until a student has earned their permit before driving.

Are there additional behind-the-wheel hours available for extra practice for students who need it?  Yes but it will cost more - ask Mr. Scanlon for details.  

What kind of car is used for behind the wheel lessons?  We currently have Chevy Malibus; driving instructors have a break pedal on the passenger side to use when necessary. 

Is Mr. Scanlon awesome?  Yes, ask your friends about it.