Servicing Renton Washington

Compared to licensed drivers, those who drive without a valid license are two to three times more likely to cause a fatal crash. Our tag line "Driven to Safety" states our goal to provide quality driving instruction to help make our streets and highways safer. We offer driving instruction and License driver testing. We are conveniently located in the Evergreen Building at 15 S Grady Way, Suite LL25 in Renton directly behind the Red Lion Hotel with easy access off of Rainier/Highway 167 and Interstate 405.

Approved Department of Licensing Testing Center

Knowledge/Written Test: Wearing a mask is optional. Schedule here, no walk-ins.

• Written/Knowledge test $35 

Licensing Testing 

By Appointment Only (Photo ID Required) All appointments are scheduled online no walk-ins.

If you've never had a Washington ID, instruction permit or license, start the process by pre-applying online for your first license, instruction permit or ID card at www.dol.wa.gov and set up your License Express Account. It takes about 15 minutes to complete the application. You will receive a confirmation email from the Dept of Licensing. Next login to your account and locate your license number (it starts with WDL…). Bring the license number and a photo ID OR your existing WA ID, WA instruction permit or expired WA license.

• Driving/Skills Test: DO NOT SCHEDULE UNTIL YOU PASS THE WRITTEN TEST. Once you’ve passed the Written test you can schedule the driving test. Test is conducted in the school’s authorized vehicle. Fee is $60. Wearing a mask is optional.

Teens 15-17 Drivers Education

Parents may enroll their children in our Traffic Safety Education (TSE) program as soon as their child turns 15.

• We use the Washington Risk Prevention Curriculum. The course includes 30 hours of classroom instruction, 6 hours behind the wheel, and 1 to 4 hours of observation.

• To register, fill out the Registration Form below

• The fee is $475. The minimum down payment to enroll is $250. Pay online with our secure PayPal account. This fee is separate from any license testing fees.

To Obtain your Instruction Permit

• Waiver: Once registered for a class and at least a minimum payment is received, we can issue an online waiver directly to the Department of License. We will need your WA ID number to issue the waiver OR if you do not have a WA ID go to the Dept of Licensing website and set up your license express account. They will then send you confirmation via email. Login to your account and locate your Lic#/Personal Identification Code. It starts with WDL….. Text/Email that number/code to us so we can issue the waiver.

• Test: Another option is to pass the written test offered at our location (see knowledge testing instructions above to make an appointment and pay the testing fee).

• Visit the DOL website at www.dol.wa.gov for instructions to obtain your permit.

• Parent's signature granting permission for the instruction permit is required.

Next In-Person Teen Class with Instructor Rick Spengler

Jan 6th - Feb 5th Mon Tue Wed 4-6pm

Teen Class Registration

EXTRA BEHIND-THE-WHEEL TEEN LESSONS

Must have a valid Instruction Permit.

Behind the Wheel lessons are conducted in the school vehicle. Covid restrictions enforced and scheduled by the instructor based on availability.

Parent Information

Welcome

Per WAC 308-108-150 (11) of the Dept of Licensing, we are required to offer a Parent Night session. Safe Teen driving instruction is a collaborative effort between Parents/Guardians and Driving Schools. Your involvement is critical. Please plan on staying with us the first night of your daughter’s/son’s class for approximately 45 minutes. A question and answer session is provided. We look forward to seeing you.

How to apply online for a first-time Instruction Permit:

https://www.dol.wa.gov/contact/docs/faq-permit.pdf

Handbook For Home Required Practices

To help with required home practices read the Parent’s Supervised Driving Program Guide:

https://www.dol.wa.gov/business/drivertraining/docs/BehindTheWheelGuide.pdf

Also see the Safe Driving Agreement between parents and teens to establish safe-driving rules at home: https://www.dol.wa.gov/forms/661401A.pdf

Graduating from Instruction Permit to Intermediate Drivers License.

1. Keep your Instruction Permit for 6 months and be 16 years of age

2. Successfully pass an approved driver training course

3. Complete and log at least 40 hours of daylight and 10 hours of night driving

4. Decide if you’d like to be a registered organ donor. Visit http://www.lcnw.org/donation

5. Get your license.

   For information on Laws, Restrictions, and Sanctions visit: https://www.dol.wa.gov/driverslicense/teens.html

The Department of Licensing Drivers Guide is available online at:

https://www.dol.wa.gov/driverslicense/guide.html