Issaquah

1505 NW Gilman #5B
Issaquah, WA 98027
(425) 643-0116
customerhelp@driving-school.com

Located west of McDonald’s in the little brown building across from QFC. TEEN CLASSES ARE HELD ONLINE VIA ZOOM. Not an office with staff, only a classroom location for Knowledge tests and pick up/drop off for lessons and tests. Our office with staff is located in Kirkland at 10505 NE 38th Place Bldg 9.

Speed up the registration process: pre-apply, the first step to getting your first driver license, instruction permit, or ID card.

Teen Course details (click here):

Provided in our classes: 17 online Zoom sessions, which includes the 30 Hour state curriculum and 4 hours of Driver Awareness Training, 5 hours of driving, and 1 hour student observation.
A parent information session will be held on Zoom. Register here: https://bit.ly/DDSparents
We strongly encourage a parent or guardian ride along on at least one driving lesson.
Minimum course length is 30 days and all classroom and driving requirements must be completed within 4 months. Students are allowed to miss and make up a maximum of 3 classes. Please keep extra-curricular activities and travel plans in mind before registering for a teen course to ensure proper attention can be given toward this course.
A driving permit is required before the first lesson. Students can get their permit no sooner than 10 days before the start date of class.
Driving lessons are held outside of classroom meeting times and will extend beyond the end of the classroom portion of the course.
Upon completion of the course, an electronic certificate will be reported to the Department of Licensing. This process takes about 1 week.
Most of our communication is through email. When registering please provide a regularly checked email address for both student and parent.

Special accommodations needed? (click here):

If you have a teen who is neurodivergent (ADHD or Autism spectrum) and/or needs some extra help learning to drive due to anxiety or a learning disability, please consider whether this Individualized Driving Program (IDP) would benefit your student. See more info here: IDP video.

Purchase an IDP consult here if you’re not sure if your student needs the IDP course: https://driving-school.com/teen-individual-driving-plan-consult/

If you already know your student will benefit from the IDP course you can purchase at this link here: https://driving-school.com/locations/individual-driving-plan-package/

Defensive Driving School and Driver License Testing Location

5.0

Based on 1183 reviews

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Nina Osborne

02:02 12 Feb 25

Clay & Josh are both amazing instructors for the zoom classes. Seriously, THE best instructors for learnint to drive and just generally good at making the class engaging and fun!

Jaxon Owens

02:00 12 Feb 25

Clay and Josh are amazing instructors and they keep class sessions interesting the entire time. highly recommend

Ankit Kolagotla

17:13 15 Jan 25

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19:48 09 Jan 25

Good stuff and nice people

Karthik G

04:43 31 Dec 24

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19:57 26 Dec 24

Jane Stratton

03:05 10 Nov 24

Jason was such a great teacher!! I don't know how he managed to make 2 hours go by so fast, it was fun and I learned a ton. 10 out of 10, would recommendJason:😎💖🚙💪

Vienna Mark

01:01 31 Oct 24

Megan Burch

20:11 12 Oct 24

Great program!

Sadie C

20:47 23 Sep 24

I think what I learned at defensive was super beneficial, and I'll never forget the drives I had with my instructor Erin, and my other instructor Josh. Thank you for teaching me new and more accurate ways of parking, and for the extremely helpful course! Would definitely recommended enrolling in drivers ed with defensive.

sunil krishna Kolluru

18:44 17 Sep 24

My son took driver’s education course with defensive driving at issaquah location. His instructor Mr. Joshua Kelley is an awesome instructor. He is punctual. He has been very patient and taught basics well. I am so impressed with him that I purchased 5 extra classes for my son. Overall, we had a pleasant experience. I will recommend defensive driving school to the new learners.

Dylan

00:11 03 Sep 24

Stacey Delcau

19:16 07 Jul 24

My daughter had a great experience with Isaac. His attention to detail, patience, and consistent coaching really set her up for success. I didn't know the best way to teach her how to get started on the highway, and Isaac just did the best job of teaching her how (and I got to listen in!). Highly recommend. Thanks Isaac! I would pay attention to deadlines and cutoffs for drives and testing. They are very strict.

Alexander Codio

17:06 01 Jul 24

Great driving school. Issac and Joshua are skilled, knowledgeable, and beginner friendly instructors. Schedule your drives early because the slots fill up fast.

duebin ciny

20:28 21 Jun 24

Mr Kim is awesome and super friendly!

hannah n

18:41 21 Jun 24

Every single instructor is fun, outgoing, patient and overall amazing. Josh, Isaac, Erin and JC, all great mentors. This is an amazing program and I could not of asked for any other driving school. Trust me and do this one.

G-money! !yonem-G

20:17 17 Jun 24

Instructors are FUNNY AND AWESOME! Bri was fantastic, Clay was a real one, and Erin has one of the funniest laughs I've ever heard.

Naomi Kang

20:49 16 Jun 24

I took the Defensive Driving Teen Driver's Course with essentially zero experience; but my instructor, Isaac Kim, was very knowledgable, and made me feel safe on the roads from the beginning. He was always extremely patient and funny, and I learned quickly thanks to him. Thank you Isaac!

Signora Longo

03:00 18 May 24

Both of our daughters have now taken their classes through DDS of Issaquah. We were very pleased and especially appreciated Isaac Kim. One finished in 2021 and the other, this year, 2024. His feedback was always extremely helpful after each drive. My older daughter insisted that my younger daughter take drives with him, when he was available. He has a great personality, very professional and takes the importance of safe driving extremely important. Thank you Isaac!!

Aiden Lee

16:27 14 May 24

Krish Selvan

00:06 25 Mar 24

Jason DID NOT save me from a burning building.

Colby Jensen

23:42 11 Mar 24

Fun experience!

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17:53 06 Feb 24

Vincent was very cool and funny and so was Clay his laugh brightened my day

Rayn R

22:56 02 Feb 24

Thimber Groet

21:52 30 Jan 24

Eva LeClair

20:41 26 Jan 24

it was good but there were just a lot of tests and my instructor was super strict on the test unlike other instructors but i liked the workbook overall was great👍

Sow

05:09 14 Jan 24

Overall I had a good experience with Defensive driving. I had my warm up and driving test with Erin. She was great and very calm especially while I was giving the test. I passed my test in first attempt. I was worried that the instructor is going to be rude but Erin surprised me. However, 5 class package I took before my test were ok. I had Issac as my instructor, he was good for the most part but only problem I had was learning to drive hand over hand while turning the steering wheel. Issac was very particular about hand over hand use which I was not comfortable with. And finally I never learnt it and I drive just fine 😀

Vortex

23:26 27 Dec 23

Great instructors and useful lessons

Weijian Xu

23:38 09 Dec 23

I have booked around 20 session to learn driving from scratch and my experience is great! Erin & Joshua are very nice and patient, and Issac is also kind while having high standard. Will definitely recommend, especially for the ones like me that have no idea of driving at first and wish to gradually learn and gain confidence in driving.

Stephan Roberts

21:08 26 Nov 23

I had booked the 12 in-car 1 hour lesson and test package at the U District location. I started my lessons with little in-car driving experience since the pandemic. The online lesson video lesson was a great starting point, fun and interactive! I went from being driven to residential areas to get used to driving, to having all the confidence I needed to do full freeway driving. I passed my test today! A big thanks to Bryan, Kate, Ahmed, and the rest of the instructors. They were awesome at explaining not just the rules of the road, but the context that really helps new drivers make smart decisions in communication and navigating their space on the road. I knew I was in good hands.

Noah Davison

22:44 16 Sep 23

Probably the best driving school you could do. Clay was the one who taught my classes and I found him to be enjoyable, he made the class engaging and interesting. The instructors who sit with you on the 5 drives are all super nice too. Customer service is also super fast 90% of the time. Issac Kim, one of the driving instructors is also a really funny guy. Makes the required drives more fun

Blair Cossey

15:45 11 Sep 23

My daughters just finished driving lessons with Issac Kim and he was fantastic. Very patient, great attention to detail, and made the girls feel comfortable. I went on many of the lessons and was impressed and learned a lot about helping the girls become good safe drivers. I highly recommend Issac.

Natalia santi

01:47 13 Dec 22

My son just finished his drivers ed with Defensive Driving in Issaquah and I am so happy, grateful and impressed with the lessons he received from Mr. Issac Kim. He was an incredible instructor who taught my son how to be a good, safe and aware driver. His patience, attention to details and amazing way to explain things are some of the few things we really appreciate about him. I went to all the drives with them and I took lots of awesome tips on how to continue supporting my son in the future practices. Thanks a lot for this incredible experience. I highly recommend the school and Mr. Issac Kim .

Jahnavi Prasanna

20:01 06 Dec 22

This was by far the best driving school that I have been to (and I have tried two other schools in the Greater Seattle area).All the people I encountered here were kind, calm, and helpful.I took the vast majority of my lessons with Isaac Kim. And like the other reviewers mention, he is a great instructor. He was patient, kind, and observant, and provided constructive feedback with a calm demeanor. He also offered several useful tips while driving, which I've found very useful.I also took my license test at this school. I had a good, stress-free, calm experience with the instructor who oversaw the test, Tyson Williams. I found the pre-test warm-up pretty useful as well.

Iris Y

00:25 11 Oct 22

Jo is such a great instructor! To be honest, I’m scared of driving because of some bad experience and haven’t driven for over seven years after I got my driver license. But I know I have to get the skill. So I came here to recap my driving skills when I saw it on google. It didn’t let me down. As my instructor, Jo helped me build confidence. She is so nice and patient. I highly recommend her and this driving school!

Ritu Kushwaha

17:40 22 Sep 22

I took lesson from Mr. Issac Kim few weeks ago. I must say he teaches really well !! I used to drive before as well with my instruction permit but after taking lessons from him, I feel more confident and under control while driving. Some of his statements like “ your eyes should be guiding your hands” are always at back of my mind while driving. His way of teaching is very unique wherein he will make you comfortable and thereby remove any driving fears.He is truly a gentleman. Way to go Kim!!

Shital Hiran

05:13 02 Sep 22

It was a great experience with defensive driving school. Isaac Kim (my instructor) is very skilled and professional guy with lots of patience. I would definitely recommend this for learning sessions as well as driving test. Thank you Isaac Kim..:)

Chethana Bhaskar

02:48 17 Jul 22

I had a great experience at Defensive Driving School, Issaquah! The instructor Mr. Isaac Kim was really patient and made me understand all safe driving practices. He also accommodated my test immediately so I got my license earlier. 10/10 would recommend taking driving lessons from this school.

zhu huang

04:49 26 Jun 22

Highly recommended! I took my diving lesson and test with instructor Kim. He is very professional, experienced and kind. He would make sure to cover as much as details in the driving and made sure the environment was safe and fun. It is for sure worth it driving to Issaqua and taking the class here.

Aryan Puthran

19:11 21 May 22

I had a great experience at DDS. Isaac Kim (my instructor) was extremely professional, kind, and very helpful in my journey of learning to drive. From basic turning to the final skills test, he has always been there to make sure I keep myself and others safe. Mr. Kim made sure the environment I learned in was fun and safe. Thank you so much Mr. Kim!

Shruti Patankar

18:09 27 Apr 22

The driving school at Issaquah was awesome for my driving lessons. Issac was very patient, a great instructor and focused on getting my driving techniques be perfect along with ensuring that I am following all the safety protocols. He provided me with enough amount of practice before recommeding me to take the test. I would highly recommend Issac.

Themi Randeny

05:51 19 Apr 22

The online lessons and in-person training were both taught at an excellent pace and by understanding and qualified teachers. The administration also keeps in touch with the student so that they do not get too overwhelmed in what can sometimes seem like a daunting process. It is rare that I feel this confident in a 5/5 rating.

Hani Ck

00:54 28 Mar 22

No wonder this place got 5 star reviews, especially Mr. Kim. I am glad that I found Mr. Kim as my instructor. He is always encouraging and very knowledgeable. He works with your pace and builds confidence. Finally, I could take the fear of driving out of my life, that was only because of Mr. Kim. I would 100% recommend this place and Mr. Kim.

priya singh verma

01:50 06 Dec 21

I benefited a lot from my driving lessons with Mr. Kim. He is not just a great instructor but an amazing human being as well. I am originally from India so I used to driving on the other side of the road. And Mr Kim was very understanding of my paradigm shift and gave me time to overcome that. Also, he always looks out for my best interest.This was my first learning/ driving experience in the United States and I couldn't have asked for a better teacher. Thank you Mr. Kim for being so amazing.

Nick Vanni

05:16 29 Nov 21

Good Drivers Ed school; however, the reviews here are all skewed by the fact that the lead driver asks for a 5 star Google Review to be done in the car at the end of the last drive. Please take these reviews with a grain of salt due to this as it is a very manipulative move that helps bring in new students - me being one of them.Other than that, they are a great drivers ed school; however, I cannot post a 5 star review in good conscience, as I don't want the school's rating being skewed by their ask for a 5 star review before you leave them for the final time.

Jeannie Kenyon

23:20 03 Nov 21

I have had two teenagers take lessons at two different driving schools in the Issaquah area so I’m in a good position to compare. I wholeheartedly recommend Defensive Driving School over the other nearby school (won’t name them) to anyone looking for a school. The best part was the behind the wheel instruction provided by Isaac Kim. My son took all 5 drives with Isaac and I observed from the back seat. In each drive, he was very thorough with instructions and gave reasoning for all explanations. He also took the time to illustrate on paper for the visual learners. The most impressive part was his ability to keep the lesson stress free by trying to make the students relax and provided lots of humor throughout the lessons. I am very happy with my decision to sign up at DDS and my only regret is not having had my daughter go here two years ago. The other school she attended made her feel so anxious that she left one drive crying. No need for that. Trust me, go to Defensive.

Sridhar Gollapalli

03:00 28 Oct 21

I moved to Seattle recently from India. Heard about Defensive Driving School from colleagues and read reviews on Google. I have enrolled for Knowledge test, Skills test and driving classes. I must mention and thank Mr Issac Kim, the expert instructor, for teaching me the basics and also advance topics as I mature class by class. His sense of humor is great and examples that he provided are apt and resonate well with the situation. I am happy to mention that I passed the driving test and glad to recommend Defensive Driving School to anyone wanting to learn driving be good at it. Thank you Mr. Kim.

saga

17:18 12 Oct 21

I just wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed my 5 day driving class with Isaac Kim. I took classes with this instructor after reading all the positive reviews. He was excellent, extremely knowledgeable and patient. He made the class extremely fun and made the stress of learning easy. Had an awesome experience overall. I am very impressed.

Tanisha Sabhaney

16:07 11 Oct 21

Isaac and Jo are great instructors. Isaac has great attention to detail and focuses on all the important and necessary aspects to make a good driver. I enjoyed my lessons with this school. They are very thorough and help you prepare for your experience on the road.

CV Wolf

23:14 10 Sep 21

The DDS online courses and parent communication were highly impressive and went beyond our expectations. The teaching staff are engaging, passionate, and truly care - all the staff I've encountered are helpful and kind. And then we met Mr. Isaac Kim. What a genuine gift to humanity. He helped my daughters build confidence and awareness behind the wheel with a unique kindness, patience, and humor. My daughters didn't want his lessons to end, but in a sense, they never really do, because he's a part of their subconscious now. Driving lessons with Mr. Isaac Kim are life lessons. He takes the stress out of the most stressful milestone and makes the roads a lot safer. I'm a better driver now, and I didn't even take the class. Thank you for your generosity! 500 stars out of 5! I wish DDS had Mr. Isaac Kim merch to display in the car...

Xenia Elzohairy

06:18 29 Aug 21

Make sure you book your class with Isaac Kim, he is a fantastic driving instructor. I had a fear of driving but his calm and reassuring teaching style made it so easy for me to learn and pass the test. I couldn't have asked for a better learning experience.

Madhavi Vivek

20:42 19 Jul 21

Very helpful and supportive. Also very kind and funny to create a stress-free environment. Helped me in adult lessons and moved my test earlier. He is very flexible and understanding. Best experience I could've had!!

Dannielle Hiu

23:21 03 Jul 21

I had Issac throughout my time there and he is AMAZING. He’s patient, kind, and best of all is his jokes haha. He genuinely cares and wants you to pass. I would definitely recommend Defensive Driving School for anyone looking, and try to get Issac to be your instructor!! You won’t regret it!

Fariha Malik

00:04 29 Jun 21

Mr Issac Kim is an amazing teacher and extremely patient human. He really helped me get from zero driving skills to becoming a pretty decent driver in 10 classes. I highly recommend taking all your classes with him. Overall such a smooth and fun experience learning from him.

Joel Iorga

22:23 02 Jun 21

Outstanding Drive and Class Instructors!Tyson is a great class instructor that really provided an enjoyable learning experience backed by clear years of expertise.Isaac Kim is an enjoyable, well-versed instructor that provided a great, safe environment.Nothing but positives about this school.

Rahul Rathi

02:19 15 May 21

I’m extremely impressed by Mr. Isaac Kim. I had a driving license from another country and Mr. Kim helped me obtain a Washington drivers license. His unique teaching style is super engaging and fun and he provided so much invaluable driving knowledge and confidence. Loved his funny stories! Highly recommend

Belinda K. Tyrer

18:04 30 Apr 21

Nothing but great things to say about Mr Isaac Kim and my experience with DDS. I am an experienced driver used to driving on the left side of the road but chose to take a package of 10 lessons to get used to driving in Washington (Right on red isn't really a thing where I was from). Mr Kim was amazingly supportive every step of the way and never once belittled me when I made mistakes or showed signs of boredom during lessons like driving instructors I had in the past. He always kept lessons light-hearted with his very wry sense of humour, and I always looked forward to lessons for that reason. He offered tips in very 'easy-to-remember' anecdotes, like, 'UP, UP, and AWAY' when parking UPhill, so that you'd remember to turn your wheels AWAY from the curb. It was a bittersweet moment when I passed my test on the very first attempt, as I will no longer get to drive with this very spirited personality in the passenger seat, who made driving all that less daunting 🙂 Thank you, Mr Kim!

Akshaya Gulhati

23:44 26 Mar 21

Isaac taught me really really well. Broke down the tough stuff into simple steps. I’ve been driving for 25 years, but now I finally get the right and systematic way to parallel park! Highly recommended! The kids are coming here to learn from Isaac! Thank you.

Emma Silva

16:35 24 Mar 21

It was really good and I was able to learn a lot in a short period of time despite taking the class online. The instructors were really nice and helped me learn a lot. I would recommend this school to anyone looking to learn to drive!

Jennifer Joh

22:49 24 Feb 21

Instructor Kim was really patient with me all throughout my lessons. He also gave me concise and thorough instructions on driving. It is also a very friendly and easygoing environment for a first-time, nervous adult driver. I was able to pass my test within the allotted package lessons! I would definitely recommend instructor Kim and DDS to others.

A Butler

20:28 23 Feb 21

We have had three children at Defensive Driving School over the past 10 years. Instructors are professional, communicate easily with teens, and make the whole process safe and fun. Worth the money! Can't say enough good things about Mr. Kim! Such an asset to our community.

Jordan Lieb

23:14 25 Jan 21

I really enjoyed doing Drivers Ed with DDS. Online was a little rough, but they compacted it to only a few months which was nice. I did all of my drives/tests with Mr. Kim and he is amazing! He makes everything pretty fun and relaxed, recommend him/DDS to anyone looking to take driver’s ed

Shravanthi rajagopal

00:47 17 Jan 21

When I joined Defensive Driving School, I was an adult with no prior experience with car driving and the adult driving lesson package was really helpful to learn the basics. Spl mention to my instructor Douglas Erickson - I really loved the way he encouraged me to learn driving with continuous appreciation when I do something good and careful instructions when I do something wrong. Would recommend to choose him as instructor

Nicholas Graham

01:33 07 Nov 20

This school is amazing, especially the instructor Isaac. His teaching methods provided clear and concise instructions while still leaving room for humor. Some of the tips that he’d give will forever remain in my mind as I drive.“Sometimes life doesn’t make sense, for example, why do they call it a drive way where you park and a park way where you drive.”-Isaac

Luke Mileski

22:21 27 Oct 20

DDS was great! My instructor Isaac was awesome and helped me a lot with improving my driving skills. My mom said scheduling classes was very easy. I highly recommend the collision avoidance training. I’m very glad I chose this program and recommend it for any other student drivers!

krity deb

23:22 15 Oct 20

When I decided to learn driving, I picked this school based on the Google reviews. I read a lot of good things about Mr. Isaac Kim. I am so glad I picked up this school. I took the 5 class package. When I started learning, I knew almost nothing and was extremely scared to be behind the wheel but over the last year, I have become quite confident and I would say all credit goes to Mr. Kim. He has been most kind and patient with me, answered even the most basic questions and guided to learn the right thing. He has really taught me well. I passed the test and have become more confident driver. Whenever I scheduled a class, I always made sure I had him as my instructor. Mr. Kim, I was lucky to have you as my teacher. Thank you very much for all the guidance.

JD Carroz

21:26 17 Sep 20

Great experience for our young driver. Isaac was a calm reassuring presence and helped build confidence and provide great feedback on areas to focus on when driving with us.

Tree Pi

17:41 08 Sep 20

Mr. Kim was a great instructor! I really enjoyed his classes and he was great at teaching.

Ryan Welsh

00:14 26 Aug 20

Love the instructors here. Great place, had a great time learning here.

Wanhe Zhao

18:22 23 Aug 20

Issac is super helpful in getting me comfortable on the wheel! Really informative and nice instructor. He not only teaches me how to pass the test but also always reminds me how to safely drive on the road. Highly recommended!

Boris L.

03:38 23 Aug 20

I can't praise Isaac highly enough for dedication to his students, professionalism, good communication and focus on safety. I also appreciate the extra effort Isaac takes to keep his classroom and cars clean and sanitized during COVID-19 pandemic.After a few lessons with Isaac my teenage son became more confident and observant on the road. I highly recommend Defensive Driving School Issaquah location.

Anya Krupp

23:22 22 Aug 20

I picked this driving school based on the reviews and I am so glad I did. I had an amazing experience learning how to drive. Mr Kim was my teacher, he is thoughtful, patient and kind. Not judgemental at all! I was worried and nervous to go to driving school, I am not a teenager and had a fear of highways. Honestly I wasn't sure I could ever drive. But all the work, encouragement and support I got from Mr Kim and the school (including scheduling folks that worked with me and accommodated my request) was so amazing. Now I am with a driver license, able to take my dog to park and vet on my own, and I can not be happier! Thank you Mr Kim for teaching me ☺️ I am very lucky to had you as my teacher.

Shwetha Anand

19:49 22 Aug 20

Isaac is a great instructor and he is a very nice person . He is funny and is very patient. Have fun learning !

Corbin Piliaris

18:48 18 Aug 20

Mr Kim was very nice and was very helpful when I had to ask questions, he also was very calming and didn't stress me at all.

Dean Settimi

23:32 14 Aug 20

Mr. Kim is a great driving instructor. He made his lectures fun and hes funny as well

Darius Johnson

17:16 19 Jul 20

Mr. Kim is the best driving teacher in the country! He made classes and drives fun and informative.

Cheng Zhifei

18:57 27 Jun 20

very responsible driving instructor. definitely worth the value. Highly recommended!

SonicFrost

01:29 16 Jun 20

Mr. Isaac Kim is the best driving mentor to me. He helped me overcome my fear of driving. He helped me to have trust and courage in myself.

Josh Delgadillo

00:48 14 Jun 20

Mr Kim is amazing! Instead of being boring I looked forward to going to drivers ed every day. Very forgiving and understanding for lessons, would highly recommend!

shreya nadiger

19:05 16 Mar 20

I took a one hour class with the skills test combination with Mr. Isaac. It was a great experience. I was very nervous for the class, however Mr. Isaac was very patient and gave me many tips on how to crack the actual test. He made it a fun experience and also gave good feedback for the new/student driver to overcome our fear and drive better. I would definitely recommend defensive driving school and Mr. Isaac. Thank you.

Liju Thomas

21:45 03 Mar 20

I trained with Issac Kim at Defensive Driving School, Issaquah. It has been a tremendous experience for me. Issac is patient, thorough, keeps his calm at all times and makes it a fun learning experience. Issac provides objective feedback to help improve overall driving and at the same time helps the student overcome any driving related fear. I would highly recommend the school and Issac Kim. Thank you:)!

Brian Wong

23:36 10 Feb 20

Isaac is a wonderful instructor! I didn’t think I would be able to conquer the fear of driving but he helped me overcome my fear and encouraged me. He is also very patient and calm. He gives clear instructions. He is an excellent instructor!

Max Kipust

20:18 04 Jan 20

I had an amazing experience driving with them. They taught me all the skills I needed to pass the test and even taking the test with them was a pleasure.Highly recommend

Jenelyn Zabay

06:59 23 Dec 19

Thank you Mr. Kim for being such a knowledgeable instructor. You made me a more confident driver. you are the best. This driving school is great. Again, thank you! Best of luck to you and the school. Awesome learning with you!

Allison Chu

21:49 16 Dec 19

I took driving lessons and the skills test here with Isaac Kim. Before my first lesson, I thought I would always be anxious and could never be a confident driver. After taking lessons with Mr. Kim, I have become completely comfortable behind the wheel. Mr. Kim is incredibly patient and keeps the atmosphere light and positive. No matter how many mistakes you make, he stays cool and shows you how to correct them. Not only does he show you basic skills to pass the test, but he also shows you practical skills to help you in everyday driving. If I had come here years ago when I was first learning to drive, driving would never have been an issue. Isaac Kim is the best instructor anyone can hope to have. If you are looking for a driving school, stop looking and come here.

Navtej Kathuria

23:09 26 Nov 19

Issac was a wonderful instructor and taught the class very well. He kept the content interesting and accurate. He is a wonderful driving instructor and is always very professional. I highly recommend Defensive Driving School and give a huge thanks to Issac for the experience.

boss nass

01:03 16 Nov 19

This was our second experience with Defensive Driving School. Our first daughter also took her driver’s ed class with DDS. We had great experience this time with DDS at Issaquah. Isaac Kim was a great instructor to our second daughter - always helpful and humorous. My daughter enjoyed his and Doug’s lessons very much. Not surprisingly, she passed the written and skill tests without any problem.Thanks DDS.

Shubhra Didi

21:31 12 Nov 19

Isaac Kim: This review is for my driving instructor Isaac Kim. He is the most patient instructor who not only teaches you how to drive safely with all the rules and regulations but also to how to drive elegantly and effortlessly. He is simply the best. I have tried learnig driving multiple times but never had the confidence. With him i have felt confident for the first time. A big thanks to him.

Brian Guo

01:10 23 Oct 19

Very enjoyable experience, instructor Isaac Kim was extremely helpful in the classroom and especially on the drives. He always tries to make the class more exciting with jokes that may or may not be funny. I am more confident in my abilities now and feel like I have learned a lot.

Shawn Draco

22:01 20 Sep 19

My teacher was Isaac Kim and he really made this class amazing. It was fun, and we also learned what we needed to at the same time. He's an awesome teacher, and I'm happy he helped me through this! 🙂

Utsav Goswami

01:35 19 Sep 19

Took my driving skills test here today and passed on my first try! Mr.Kim was an amazing examiner and goes above and beyond by giving you a pep talk before the pre test! He gives clear directions and instructions during the test, and before you know it, you’ll be done!

Tiffany Aske

13:42 10 Sep 19

We are happy to report that we have had an excellent experience from beginning to end with Defensive Driving School of Issaquah. This is our second child to work on the milestone of driving. We knew better this time to start our experience with a high quality program that would support us through the entire experience, even if our teen driver needed extra help. In this case, we did not end up needing the extra help, but every student is different. In our experience, not every local driving school is prepared to help students who do need extra support. This added support is not free, but it is worth every penny. During our recent experience, Mr. Kim provided engaging instruction, both in class and behind the wheel. Our young driver would come home with funny stories from class, indicating that Mr. Kim used language and instruction techniques that were memorable and related especially well to teens. As a parent, I was invited to sit in the back seat for every driving lesson. This allowed me to learn the lingo that the instructors use with the students, so I was better prepared to be a good teacher to my young driver during all of our practice drives. Mr. Kim is an outstanding instructor for both the teens and their parents. As far as supporting a child through milestones, I would rather go back to diapers than have to sit in the passenger seat during driving practice! The good news is that Defensive Driving School and their instructors help make the experience as pleasant as it can be. Highly recommend!

Julia Kharchenko

05:47 08 Sep 19

I took both the teen course and the driver's license test here. Mr. Kim was a great instructor throughout the course and throughout the exam, and always maintained a positive attitude. I was very comfortable during my drives with the school and learned many useful techniques that I will take with me on the roads; I am confident that I can drive safely on the roads thanks to this course.

Cameron McCaw

02:20 07 Sep 19

My driving instructor Mr. Kim was one of the best teachers I’ve ever had. Extremely patient and understanding he really focused on making sure i understood everything, and taught me very well.

Dianne Caras

20:47 30 Aug 19

Defensive driving school really helped me learn all the rules of the road. Mr. Kim is super nice, funny, and makes learning fun. I was scared at first to take the class and drive but he made it very fun and easy. The whole month passed by in a flash. But now I am confident in driving then I was before. I highly recommend taking the class for this will help you in learning how to drive.

Chris Leu

23:50 17 Aug 19

It's a great place to take your test. Mr. Kim is a great guy and an even better instructor. He is full of laughs!

Hailey Warren

00:54 17 Aug 19

Had a great time! Really fun instructor, they really want you to succeed here. Hailey Warren

jasmine h

21:51 30 Jul 19

Mr. Kim was the best instructor! His class was engaging, interesting, and really fun to be a part of. He made every day an easily comprehensible experience and he made the drives less stressful due to his enjoyable demeanor. I highly recommend Defensive Driving School!

Josiah Stewart

00:15 23 Jun 19

could not have had a better experience here! The classes (taught by Mr. Kim) were very informative, and yet entertaining! would HIGHLY recommend this place, and my teacher Isaac Kim!

Vanessa Cusimano

19:23 18 Jun 19

Mr. Kim is patient and clear in his instruction. He communicates well with students and parents about skills to practice and next steps to take. The entire experience from driver's education through testing for license was positive. I highly recommend Defensive Driving School.

Mahpara Khan

23:52 24 May 19

Mr. Issac Kim is an amazing instructor. He encouraged me through my thick and thin and pushed me to perfection. His caring attitude made things a lot easier, exactly what anyone would need in a new learning experience. I am glad I was a part of DDS. 👍👍👍

Maya Menon

02:45 13 Jun 18

I had a great experience with Sir Kim Issac. He is a great instructor. I was very tensed and hesitant to drive on road. Sir Kim Issac taught me proper ways to drive and boosted my confidence too. Thank you sir for all your help.

Jack Welsh

01:46 05 Jun 18

Mr. Kim was an amazing teacher and he really helped me (and my parents) get over my fears about driving. The classes were enjoyable and I learned a lot from drives in particular. Highly recommended!

gillybeeaann

00:20 27 May 18

Isaac was a wonderful teacher- very kind, patient, and well-educated. Very funny and never was there a dull class. I really enjoyed taking drivers ed from him!

Harsimrat Parmar

23:15 10 May 18

I have always been fearful of driving, especially merging onto the highways. I took lessons at Defensive Driving with Mr. Issac Kim. He was very patient with me and gave me time to learn and improve on my mistakes. He is an amazing teacher and helped overcome my fear of driving and made sure I was comfortable enough to get onto the highway. He gave me enough practice with the mock tests that I knew what I would be tested for during the driving test. I am grateful that I found Defensive Driving and Issac helped me learn. If possible would give them more stars. Can't recommend Issac enough!! 🙂