The instructors all have different rules. Tonight's said if you ask to go over a question she went…read moreover already you'll take the class again! $500 class again-no way! The other 2 were happy to help the kids and make sure they got the info. They have been late to start class for 3 of the 4 classes-tonight was 16 minutes late. They don't reply to emails. I am regretting using this school for my kid.

My daughter was their to take a driving test. The driver instructor was very rude he told my…read moredaughter that she could not take the test due to her wearing g Ugg shoes. He was very disrespectful about it. He told her they have no refunds . He than proceeded to take another girl who was tsking the drive test in place of my daughter mind you wearing the same ugg shoes. My daughter is native american and the other girl was European american white. I couldn't attend my daughter's drive test that day I had to work. But I believe that my daughter was wrongfully discriminated against. My daughter is sweet and very respectful. When I called to speak to a manager. The young girl who answered was very rude. And stateded"we don't give any refunds" she started "the Washington state department of licensing says my daughter can't wear those type of shoes to take a dri e test" I asked if that was stated on the 911 driving school website. She said yes. I asked her are you sure. (It doesn't say that anywhere on their website) she never got the manager. I than asked if my daughter can take the test with another driver. This was an option. My daughter is rescheduled. I feel like this needs to be addressed. I wonder how many people, young kids of color they do this too. They just take their money and not give them a chance to even take the tests. No refu d policy needs to be adjusted or a new staff. Who do not discriminate. This is not right.

Mr. Joe was a very good instructor, although he goes through his lessons fast, he gives detailed…read moreexplanations for each questions and examples of real life situations. He makes lessons fun and jokes with the kids. Overall I recommend you to come take classes here!

Joe is an exceptional driving school teacher for several reasons. Firstly, his patience and calm…read moredemeanor make him an ideal instructor for nervous or inexperienced drivers. He has a knack for putting students at ease, creating a conducive learning environment where mistakes are seen as opportunities for growth rather than failures. Joe's clear communication skills ensure that students understand instructions thoroughly, fostering confidence behind the wheel. Moreover, Joe's extensive knowledge of road safety regulations and driving techniques equips his students with the skills necessary to become responsible and skilled drivers. He goes above and beyond the standard curriculum, offering practical advice and real-world scenarios to prepare students for various driving situations they may encounter. Joe's commitment to excellence is evident in the success of his past students, many of whom have praised his teaching methods and credited him for their driving success. Given Joe's exceptional teaching abilities and dedication to his students' success, it is only fitting that he receives a raise. Beyond the standard duties of a driving instructor, Joe consistently goes the extra mile to ensure that his students receive the best possible education. Whether it's spending extra time with struggling students or providing supplementary resources, Joe's commitment to excellence warrants recognition in the form of increased compensation. Driving school is the best place to learn how to drive for several reasons. Firstly, it provides a structured and safe environment for students to learn and practice driving skills under the guidance of experienced instructors like Joe. Unlike learning from family members or friends, formal driving instruction ensures that students receive comprehensive training that covers all aspects of safe driving, including defensive techniques and traffic laws. Additionally, driving school offers a range of resources and tools to facilitate learning, such as simulators, instructional videos, and practice tests. These resources supplement in-car instruction and help reinforce important concepts, ensuring that students are well-prepared for the challenges of driving on their own. Overall, Joe's role as a skilled and dedicated driving school teacher underscores the importance of formal driver education in creating safe and responsible drivers. Furthermore, Joe's passion for his profession is contagious, inspiring students to take their driving education seriously and strive for excellence. His enthusiasm for teaching extends beyond the confines of the classroom, as he actively seeks out opportunities to engage with students outside of scheduled lessons, whether through additional practice sessions or informational workshops. Joe's genuine investment in his students' success fosters a supportive learning community where individuals feel motivated to achieve their goals and become confident drivers. This dedication to fostering a positive and empowering learning environment further solidifies Joe's reputation as an outstanding driving school teacher deserving of recognition and a raise.

What a wonderful experience to go through together with future drivers step by step processes and…read moreencouragement for these kiddos to move on to next step. So worth the price and time to make sure they are learning correctly how to be on the roads safely. Staff was so incredible. Granddaughter finally passed today. I would highly recommend this class. Thank you for the encouragement and cheering her on from the 911 team.

Passive aggressive instructors. Seems to be a culture. I live and work nearby and have seen a…read moremultitude of questionable actions and behaviors. I do not recommend. I'm sorry.

I came here for a Women's Off Road day with Avants held at DirtFish, it was amazing and so fun. The…read morestaff at DirtFish were great and we can't wait to go back and do a rally school.

I mean this place is amazing. super fun and great people all around. Not sure what else to say!read more

Defensive Driving is a chain throughout the Skagit area, and it has some pros/cons…read more A positive is that the instructors are engaging, especially online, which is very helpful for a digital class. However, a con is that they often cut observed drives short, and ask the students if they want to end early. I wish they wouldn't ask a teenager if he/she wants to end early - because the teenager invariably wants to go home and do nothing. Defensive Driving needs to provide the hour of observation/instruction that I'm paying for. A pro is that the instructors provide good feedback and lend confidence to the learners. However, a HUGE con is that they never have drive times available afterschool or on the weekend. They only put one month up at a time on the schedule agent, so if you don't get any dates that month, you can't even go forward to the next month to schedule. I refuse to let my son to skip school to do observed drives. Perhaps they need to hire more trained observers. Another positive is how easy it is to take both the written and practical driving tests with Defensive Driving. It really is seemless. But, another negative is that the instructor has the students use his own personal car for the exam (maybe he gets a tax write-off), instead of the cars they have been practicing in and are used to. Unfortunately, there is odd rubber-band placed on the brake pedal, which really distracted my son who has sensory issues. He failed his first driving exam because the rubberband on the brake pedal was a huge distraction.

The owner or manager at this Stanwood location is AMAZING. We had the opportunity for my sons high…read moreschool or this drivers Ed company which happens to be within walking distance of the high school. It's a tad more expensive but worth every penny as I've heard nothing but amazing things about how this school operates. I also get the pleasure to watch these adorable teens parallel park in front of my house quite often. I stopped in the other day to sign my son up in which they do sign ups on online. I stopped by and the owner/manager was so helpful, so positive, such a great guy. Works well with kids with learning disabilities he mentioned also. Who teaches my son how to drive legally is so important to me. My son (all kids) are my world and teaching styles can be so different. I immediately knew not only the first time but the second time I was able to talk to him that this hands-down was the place to go. It's worth the extra 40 or $50 trust me. And there flexible so many different options like weekend versus weekdays. Also currently still doing online classes also however I am choosing in person as it will fit my son better. and it's next-door to the YMCA in which he's always at. When it comes to your kids safety it's priceless not to mention the experience, even the memories that he will gain are important. I feel this will be more tailored to his needs but most of all MY BIGGEST PET PEVE is when adults/teachers don't treat kids with the same respect as they do parents for instance that they will be treated I'm sure with the same respect as the parents are. I would highly recommend this location in Stanwood. My daughter went through the high school drivers Ed 10 years ago they did a good job but usually it's teachers teaching at the HS and you don't know what one probably where is I know my son Maddox will be able to succeed and have a better learning experience under this facility and educator. Meeting him twice GREAT GUY WHO YOU CAN TELL CARES but also enjoys what he does huge bonus versus some teachers at the school I'm sure could get a little cranky if there with high school students all day (I get it lol ) and then teaching them to drive after UGG. Bless them. Oh and their cars are very nice new and clean. Thanks Defensive Driving School. We will see you soon. The yellow truck is no longer in front of my home but we have a grey Kia out in front you can parallel park next to anytime.

The class isn't worth taking here. Also the thick accent is hard to understand at times.read more

Went back to see Mr. G at Vision Driving School once again. Experience was even better than the…read morefirst time. I had been really frustrated with the lack of appointments at any of the DOL's in Washington State and I was relieved how comparatively easy it was to schedule with the owner, Mr. Gezahegne, Mr. G was patient with me and made me feel very comfortable. I was surprised how much i learned from his feedback on my driving skills. Vision Driving School provides super good value for the quality of training and testing- I wouldn't go anywhere else!

Took a driving test for my license and was automatically failed because I went 6 hours over the…read morespeed limit for one second (it was downhill, and the car they had me drive was VERY sensitive. And I drive a sensitive car.) Also I could barely see the mph because of the FUCKING GLARE in that UGLY ASS CAR. Instructor sucked. Wore a cowboy hat and wrap-around sunglasses. I was minused points for not putting the hand brake on when parallel parking, and for when trying to parallel park, I didn't back into the space. HE SAID I WASN'T ALLOWED TO DRIVE FORWARD INTO THE SPACE! ANkD MINUSED POINTS FOR IT. TLDR; Instructor ass and deducted points for the smallest of things.

My third teenager just completed drivers ed at Munros' in Anacortes. I would recommend them. Our…read moreinstructor Staci was great, all of my kids liked her. If you have more than one student they offer a family discount make sure to ask for it.

I did both my knowledge test and driving test with them and had a very good experience…read more I took 5 lessons with Ian, and he is such a great teacher, I have extreme driving phobia and he taught me how to ease into it.

I took the English drivers test, and I can't say much about Bob because Joyce took over as the…read moresubstitute examiner for the day. I've been very nervous about the test since this was my first but Joyce was very nice in letting me know those feelings are normal, while keeping the test professional and structured. Despite passing, Joyce still gave me a lot of great pointers on the mistakes I made which I really appreciated. I've had bad experiences with driving instructors being very rude and aggressive when it comes to making mistakes, but I felt Joyce kept it friendly but also straightforward in giving constructive criticism

great service Rickio is a great instructor was very helpful during the entire lesson will…read moredefinitely recommend to anybody.

One of the instructors made some inappropriate comments about body weight during instruction. Not…read moreonly is that offensive, but consider the age difference a class of teens, many young girls and an adult man making a comment that has absolutely zero to do with driving. hard pass

Super happy I decided on the Defensive Driving School located in Silverdale! Three things made my…read moreexperience at Defensive positive, stress-free, and successful (as I passed my driving test on the first try!) 1. The instructor: Mitch is such a rad guy. He is patient, laid-back, and upfront-- if you are doing great, he let's you know what you're succeeding in which increases your confidence in driving and reinforces GOOD "habits" (driving techniques)! If you're struggling, he will also not hesitate to let you know where you need improvement without condescending or belittling you. I made some pretty embarrassing mistakes during some lessons, but he never once made me feel silly or discouraged for messing up, instead he provided insight and tips which alleviated a lot of pressure. His style of teaching also makes it so much easier to learn because there are no surprises and there is no awkwardness either. Ultimately, I believe his teaching style would work for anyone because he adjusts his lessons to fit his learner and what works best for them, whether that is more verbal guidance or taking you step-by-step once, twice, fifteen times. I really enjoyed my time spent with Mitch and his success in teaching really reflects in his students' vast improvement-- I never thought parallel parking would be such a snap for me as it is now! Additionally, because he is the main instructor at this location, more often than not you will end up taking your skills test with him which really is a huge benefit for anyone taking the skills test the first time around-- I wasn't nervous at all and my confidence showed because I knew he had given me all the tools I needed to pass. 2. Flexibility of hours and Variety of driving packages: As a recent college grad just getting their driving license, I am so happy I was able to skip the classroom sessions and group car rides and instead get one-on-one lessons with Mitch. I am a much better individual learner than I am group learner, so this contributed to my comfort, lessened my anxiety, and allowed me to really grasp the skills quickly. From browsing around, Defensive is the only driving school I found in the area that had so many different packages, from classes with driving practice for teens to those like me who want multiple 1-hr or 90-minute one-on-one lessons. I liked that I could shape the lessons around my schedule, as someone going through lots of changes-- something which was not offered at other competitors in the area. Additionally, as an adult, there are options of booking lessons as closely/far apart from one another as desired which may be a helpful note for folks like me who are not teens-- just call their customer service hotline and let them know you need them to change your profile to fit this feature. However, it's important to note that teens cannot book lessons any closer than 5 days apart. The schedule agent online booking site they use makes appointment bookings easy as can be. You don't have to wait to call to book lessons and there's no need to walk in with a check, which was convenient for me. If you ever need to reschedule or made a mistake on the site, Defensive's customer line is just as impressive as everything else, as they were always super kind, clear, quick (but not rushy), and helpful on the phone. 3. Price: For my 5 lessons, I thought what I paid was fair and every dollar was well spent. Some people may look at the classroom/driving packages for their teens and be tempted to not book with Defensive and go for a cheaper competitor, but I cannot sincerely say enough that you cannot compete with the level of professionalism and skill that they have here! Overall I'm a happy and safe new driver thanks to Mitch and would recommend Defensive @ Silverdale for new drivers!

Dave was on time and was very helpful after the road test in explaining what I did right or wrong.read more