9330 NE High School Road (classes, knowledge tests)
1310 Madison Ave N (drives at St Cecilia’s Parish)
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(360) 692-3661
office@get-defensive.com
Teen Essential Course $655 (30 hours classroom, 4 hour driver awareness course, 5 drives, 1 observation)
Teen Essential Course with license testing $740 (30 hours remote classroom, 4 hour driver awareness course, 5 drives, 1 observation, plus license testing)
Teen Individual Driving Plan Package $1399 (30 hours remote classroom, 4 hour driver awareness course, 8 drives, 1 observation, 1-on-1 knowledge test, warm-up plus skills test, extra time to complete the course, IDP consult, concierge scheduling)
Web-based and in-person classes available. See course description in the below schedule for which type of class it is. Teen Course includes 15 class sessions and 4 hours of self-paced Driver Awareness Training. Students will schedule 5 individual drive lessons and up to 5 student observation appointments with an instructor at this location (1 student observation is required by the state). Drives will continue after classroom sessions are complete. You can start class with a $250 deposit (plus tax), balance due the first day of class. A majority of our communication takes place through email. When registering please provide a valid, regularly checked email address for both student and parent. A Saturday/Sunday course is offered at the Silverdale location so click here to see the Silverdale schedule if you are interested: https://driving-school.com/locations/silverdale/
If you have special considerations, click here before purchasing the course.
We realize that not all students learn the same way, and that some students may benefit from additional help with learning the curriculum, and may need extra lessons, time, or support. Please consider whether this Individualized Driving Program (IDP) would benefit your student. See more info here: IDP video.
If you would like to determine if your student would benefit from an IDP, please purchase a consult with our IDP coordinator here: https://driving-school.com/teen-individual-driving-plan-consult/
Click “Enroll Now” to see the class schedule and enroll in a class. After entering your birthdate and address, choose “Remote” for a live web-based zoom class or choose a location for an in-person class.
Includes 1 hour Lesson. Meet at our location. You must carry a valid learner’s permit or license to drive with us.
Includes 5 (1 Hour) Lessons. Meet at our location for drives. Includes a free two-part New Driver Workshop: a self-paced 2.5-hour online portion followed by a live 2-hour Zoom session held on select Tuesdays. It is recommended to take this workshop before your driving lessons.
Includes 12 (1 Hour) Lessons, Knowledge test, and Skills test. Meet at our location for drives. You must show legal PHOTO identification at your testing appointments. A passing Knowledge test score is good for two years and is required to be eligible to take the skills test (no refunds if your knowledge test has expired). Includes a free two-part New Driver Workshop: a self-paced 2.5-hour online portion followed by a live 2-hour Zoom session held on select Tuesdays. It is recommended to take this workshop before your driving lessons.
If you are an adult who needs some extra help learning to drive, this package has been created for you. The plan includes the following: one-on-one 30 minute consult (either in person at select offices or on Zoom with our professional Individualized Driving Plan Coordinator to discuss specific needs, concerns, and fears in order to create a plan that will work for you), a free two-part New Driver Workshop (to gain a better understanding of traffic laws, driving techniques, and the DOL State Testing requirements), DOL Knowledge Test (up to 3 attempts), 12 one-hour lessons with concierge scheduling (the Coordinator will assist in matching you with an instructor that you will feel comfortable with and schedule your lessons), extended time to complete this package, and a 30-minute warm-up with DOL Skills Test (allows time to practice maneuvers and ask questions prior to the test). We encourage 2-4 hours of practice between lessons and inviting a family member or friend to ride along during your lessons, if possible, so they can know how to help you during your home practice. Defensive Driving School cannot guarantee you will qualify for a Driver’s License upon completion of this package, but you can purchase additional lessons and/or tests until you are prepared.
Applicants who arrive late for their scheduled tests will not be allowed to test. You must show legal PHOTO identification at your testing appointment. The knowledge test consists of 40 multiple-choice questions about traffic safety laws. Applicants must answer at least 32 questions correctly in order to pass the test. Applicants will be given a maximum of 35 minutes to complete the test. You must bring your cell phone or tablet logged into your License eXpress account showing “Take an Exam”. You must have mobile data or a hotspot for your personal device to be connected to Wi-Fi for the duration of the test.
You must arrive on-time for your scheduled test. Late arrivals will not be able to test. You must show legal PHOTO identification at your testing appointment. A passing Knowledge test score is good for two years and is required to be eligible to take the skills test (no refunds if your knowledge test has expired).
Please arrive to your testing appointment on time. Applicants who arrive late for their scheduled tests will not be allowed to test. You must show legal PHOTO identification at your testing appointment. The knowledge test consists of 40 multiple-choice questions about traffic safety laws. Applicants must answer at least 32 questions correctly in order to pass the test. Applicants will be given a maximum of 35 minutes to complete the test. A passing Knowledge test score is good for two years and is required to be eligible to take the skills test (no refunds if your knowledge test has expired). You must bring your cell phone or tablet logged into your License eXpress account showing “Take an Exam”. You must have mobile data or a hotspot for your personal device to be connected to Wi-Fi for the duration of the test.
Please arrive to your testing appointment on time. Applicants who arrive late for their scheduled test will have a reduced amount of time to take the test. You must show legal PHOTO identification at your testing appointment. The knowledge test consists of 40 multiple-choice questions about traffic safety laws. Applicants must answer at least 32 questions correctly in order to pass the test. Applicants will be given a maximum of 55 minutes to complete the test. This is for one attempt only. Your test will be recorded. You must bring your cell phone or tablet logged into your License eXpress account showing “Take an Exam”. You must have mobile data or a hotspot for your personal device to be connected to Wi-Fi for the duration of the test. Please contact the office to schedule.
If your schedule is limited, call ahead to check availability. Includes 30 minute warm-up lesson in company vehicle and then skills test in a Company Vehicle. You must have previously passed the knowledge test to schedule this product (sold separately). You must arrive on-time for your scheduled test. Late arrivals will not be able to test. You must bring a valid permit and legal PHOTO identification for the warm-up lesson and skills test. A passing Knowledge test score is good for two years and is required to be eligible to take the skills test (no refunds if your knowledge test has expired).
Includes Knowledge test and 30 minute warm-up lesson in company vehicle and then skills test in a Company Vehicle. You must schedule and pass the knowledge test before scheduling the warm up and skills test portion. You must arrive on-time for your scheduled test. Late arrivals will not be able to test. You must bring a valid permit and legal PHOTO identification for the warm-up lesson and test. A passing Knowledge test score is good for two years and is required to be eligible to take the skills test (no refunds if your knowledge test has expired). You must bring your cell phone or tablet logged into your License eXpress account showing “Take an Exam”. You must have mobile data or a hotspot for your personal device to be connected to Wi-Fi for the duration of the test.
Looking to get all your license testing done in a day? This is a 90-minute appointment which includes a private knowledge test with examiner plus the skills test. If there’s time you can do a short warm-up prior to the skills test which is held the last 30 minutes of the appointment. You must pass the knowledge test to be able to take the skills test. If you do not pass either test, you can take it again, time permitting but you must complete everything within the 90-minute appointment time. We would recommend taking the Knowledge Test Prep course to ensure you are ready to pass the Knowledge test on the first try. This is recommended for those who have previously held a license. The majority of locations offer this October through June on weekday mornings/early afternoons. The locations shown normally have availability in the next few weeks. Call ahead of time prior to purchase to confirm availability. Must call the office to schedule. You must bring your cell phone or tablet logged into your License eXpress account showing “Take an Exam”. You must have mobile data or a hotspot for your personal device to be connected to Wi-Fi for the duration of the test.
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