This website includes information on both the 212 Student Driving School as well as the 212 Senior Driving School-both located in Renville, Minnesota. I will provide information on each school, beginning with the student driving school.
****The student driving school offers both classroom as well as Behind The Wheel(BTW) instruction throughout the year. The school meets all state requirements as mandated for commercial driving schools. Three separate classroom sessions are offered throughout the year, with the BTW training occurring on a student need basis. The 212 Driving School emphasizes instruction in the "Ten Good Driving Habits", authored by Dr. Frederik R. Mottola. Classroom dates are indicated below. Classroom fee is $135, and the BTW fee is $240,with payment plans available. Students age 15, or within a few months of age 15, qualify for enrollment. To register, contact the instructor at either 320-522-2575, or by email at paulknapper75@gmail.com.
2023 Classroom dates are as follows:
Summer session is scheduled to begin on Monday, August 21 and will be in session for 2 weeks. Class will be held at the Emden Church in Renville and begin at 5:00.
A Fall session is scheduled to begin Monday,October 23 and will be in session for 2 weeks.
*Driver Improvement Classes for adults age 55 and older are also offered throughout the year. These classes are held at the Emden Church in Renville, and are conducted through St. Cloud State University. These classes are instructed by Paul Knapper. Students who complete the course are entitled to an annual 10% discount on their automobile insurance. First time students need to complete an eight hour class. Students who have already completed the eight hour class need only to enroll in a four hour refresher course every three years to keep their 10% discount in effect. To register for any of the classes, students can contact the RCW Community Education office at 320-329-8362, or by contacting the instructor at paulknapper75@gmail.com, or 320-522-2575. The 2021 classroom dates are listed below:
4 Hour Refresher Courses:
Saturday, September 2--9:00 at the Emden Church in Renville.
Contact the instructor at 320-522-2575 for information on the senior classes.
8 Hour First Time Courses:
Call the instructor to establish a class list.
Fees are $24 for the four hour course and $26 for the eight hour course payable to RCW Community Education.
H*** 212 Senior Driving School will offer classes on an as needed basis. For information on class enrollment, contact the instructor at the above address.
$20-payable to 212 Senior Driving School
$20-payable to 212 Senior Driving School
