Burien driving academy, Driver License Testing Center Approved by Department of Licensing

Fantastic experience: Just passed my driving test with Lallu. Everything was great. I felt comfortable and everything was really professional and went well. Definitely recommended.

Fantastic experience: The instructors are very professional and courteous! I recommend Burien Driving Academy to the people I know my family and others. Great personally and professionalim.

Fantastic experience: First of all I thank all of the team Burin Driving Academy, especially for Lallu’s . His wealth of tricks and techniques made complex maneuvers feel simple and easy. Lallu’s friendliness and patience created a learning environment that was not only comfortable but also highly professional. His abilities are unique. I recommend for all to learn driving lessons from Burin Driving Academy.

Fantastic experience: I love this driving school. I’d recommend anyone starting to drive to come here.

Fantastic experience: Good experience. My daughter successfully got her license with burien Driving Academy. Instructor Lallu did a great job teaching her with passion.

Negative experience: terrible experience…

Fantastic experience: Outstanding school with great instructors the instructors are patient and kind. The front desk is very helpful. I do recommend this place.

Positive experience: It felt like a real classroom full of learning and opportunities to gain insight into new experience. My driving instructor lulla was very precise, and gave me both positive and negative feedback about my driving test. Thank you guys in believing in me.

Fantastic experience: great service. the staff makes sure you are comfortable. instructors were indeed reliable and knows a lot of tips and tricks to make your driving experience easier.

Fantastic experience: Very patient and very caring and doesn't feel your with a stranger but feels like family

Fantastic experience: I recently enjoyed attending Burien Driving Academy and can’t recommend it highly enough! The staff was incredibly supportive and welcoming when I walked in, creating a positive learning environment. My instructor was exceptional—exhibiting remarkable patience, professionalism, and kindness throughout the process. They took the time to ensure I understood everything, making me feel comfortable and confident behind the wheel. The personalized attention and encouragement made all the difference in my learning experience. I feel fully prepared and excited to hit the road, thanks to Burien Driving Academy. If you’re looking for a driving school that genuinely cares about its students, this is the place to go!

Fantastic experience: Showed up for my driver's test early, so they changed my appointment around so I could be out the door sooner. Staff felt very friendly and familiar.

Negative experience: Literally the worst people ever they just steal you’re money first of all I never took my test anywhere else on November 2 I don’t know where these creeps got this information nor did I ever call my statement is from taking you’re horrible classes where you guys don’t teach anything and also very hard to understand Indian accents so next time you try to “expose” me by stating the time and dates of my supposed exams make sure to send me a message first before sharing false personal information I know you don’t take 1 star reviews that’s well from reading you’re previous replies

Fantastic experience: Stephen is pretty cool

Fantastic experience: Muy buenas atención y muy positivo para mí fue una experiencia genial, pasé mi examen en el primer intento

Fantastic experience: They are great, polite, and patient!

Negative experience: I had a terrible experience at Burien Driving Academy. The staff is extremely unprofessional. When I arrived, the person at the front desk was on a personal phone call with a friend for a full five minutes, completely ignoring the customers waiting for assistance. This lack of basic customer service is unacceptable. I would not recommend this driving academy to anyone. Save your time and money and go somewhere else.

Fantastic experience: From the moment I started my driving lessons with Lallu at Burin Driving Academy, I knew I was in capable hands. His wealth of tricks and techniques made complex maneuvers feel simple and intuitive. Lallu’s friendliness and patience created a learning environment that was not only comfortable but also highly professional. Each class at Burin Driving Academy was a blend of practical advice and hands-on practice, tailored to address my specific needs as a learner. Lallu’s testing methods were thorough, ensuring that I was not just prepared to pass the test, but to be a confident and safe driver for life. What stood out most were his advices—they were spot-on and incredibly helpful. They weren’t just instructions; they were the kind of insights that only come from years of experience at a top-notch driving school like Burin Driving Academy. I wholeheartedly recommend Lallu and Burin Driving Academy to anyone looking to learn how to drive. Whether you’re a nervous beginner or looking to brush up on your skills, Lallu is the instructor who will take you to the next level.

Fantastic experience: Fabulous customer service and great Experience

Fantastic experience: I have learned very basic things from the professionals of this academy. Although I personally put in a lot of effort, after I entered the academy, they shaped me with great patience so that my views changed in many ways I am also satisfied with their service. I now understand that my choice was right. Strong BDA!

Fantastic experience: Excellent customer services and professionals I highly recommended anyone who wants to train and take the driver license tests.

Fantastic experience: Great experience, Very helpful instructors! Would recommend to anyone in the South Seattle/Burien area.

Fantastic experience: Lallu was awesome he made me feel comfortable even though it was a test.. I recommend him if you have to take a driving test .

Fantastic experience: Great instructors. Professional. I recommend this driving school to anyone who needs training or test

Fantastic experience: This academy is awesome. Amazing instructors. I recommend this academy for teens and adults looking to get a license. I'm lucky I was here to be able to have an amazing experience learning here in Burien Driving Academy.

Fantastic experience: Excellent driving school in Burien. I took my driving test with Lallu, and he was very friendly!

Fantastic experience: Super friendly staff, easy process, 5 stars Also- my review is based on my experience with the weekend instructor, I forgot his name but it starts with an L ... I can't speak for experiences that people have had with anyone else, but if you want to come out of there with confidence and a smile on your face, I would recommend going on Saturdays! :)

Negative experience: They said I failed but when I asked on what I got wrong they would not tell me. How you are going to learn if you don’t know what you got wrong. The instructor sat and played games on his phone. The lady at the desk was nice. I would say don’t go there if you are under 18 tbh.

Negative experience: Si hablas español no vayas aquí. La persona de asistencia no habla español. Solo dos maestros hablan español y no te pelan. No son amigables las personas que no hablan español hacia la gente que habla español. Realmente dan muy pésima asistencia. Dicen hablar español en su sitio de web pero no es así.

Positive experience: "Talking too much" is grounds for failure, according to Carmen. Wish I had been told that beforehand. Other staff is otherwise friendly- Just don't book with Carmen.

Negative experience: I am extremely unhappy with the 6 hour pickup pick off Driving instructions I took with them. On the website they promise 80 minutes behind the wheel each lesson (90 minutes) but Sarah never allowed that much time (This review is right after she dropped me off and the time I am posting this, she should had been instructing me). If I have to remind you of it everytime then it is not right. Deliver the time promised. Over 4 lessons, I was not taught anything of value or that would help me in test. I told her of all the problems I was having or areas where I was lacking confidence or need work in and she focused on none of them. She would shout everytime when I was near the curb that I was going to hit it even though I wasn't. If you are that scared, then don't teach; don't make the student lose confidence. Being near doesn't mean hitting it. She would give incorrect instructions and then shout I did the wrong thing. For example, You can't say things like take a left with right indicator on. Any questions I asked I wouldn't get a proper answer despite framing the questions multiple times so that she could understand but she would not try to understand and would just say some random stuff. If I am being nice to you each class and having my patience, it doesn't mean that it gives you the right to dupe me or make a fool of me. Don't ask me to book more classes in the first class itself. Rather teach properly, work on a student's weak areas and topics and help them. I would not recommend this school or the instructor. Wasted my money and time.

Negative experience: Would take them seriously if they knew how to park. Taking 2 spaces in the parking lot.

Fantastic experience: My teen took his driving course here, and we had a good experience. The (online) classroom portion seemed thorough, and there was enough driving practice through the lessons and personal practice hours for him to confidently pass the tests. He loved driving with Tammy the most; she kept him calm and taught him a lot. I wish the class wasn't so expensive, but that's the same with all the state-mandated teen classes. This school is more affordable than many.

Negative experience: Store front unattended. Vehicles used have deficient equipment. Pointed out broken taillight lenses to instructor. If it wasn’t a requirement to use a service of this type they’d never attract customers.

Fantastic experience: They are so nice and professional I highly recommend taking the classes if your young and just learning how to drive. I also recommend having Tammy as your teacher and try to get her for as many drives and tests as possible. Very patient and helpful teacher when it comes to the rules of the road.

Negative experience: I got Carmen as my instructor, she was extremely sassy and overall just felt unprofessional. She instantly failed me for clearing the intersection at a yellow light claiming that I ran a red light.

Fantastic experience: Thank you very much, Tammy, you are a wonderful driving instructor!

Negative experience: Ise mi cita y me presenté a hacer mi examen práctico Tuve una mala experiencia con una señora que se llama Carmen tiene un carácter horrible muy mal educada realmente fue orrible

Negative experience: poor customer service

Negative experience: Fui aserle una cita de manejo a mi esposa y la atencion fue muy buena Pero lastimosamente le toco una instructora llamada "Carmen "de muy mal caracter y arrogante

Fantastic experience: Very good! The instructor was very patient. Everything worked fine

Fantastic experience: awesome!!

Fantastic experience: My 16 y.o. daughter and I were moving to Washington from another state where she already had gotten her license. There was a lot of communication needed with the WA Department of Licensing, and Lallu was diligent and supporting in helping us navigate through the process and get her the extra instruction and testing required. I would highly recommend Burien Driving Academy.

Fantastic experience: The instructors are all helpful and kind.

Negative experience: Worst school ever don’t go to that school and is just wasting your money.

Fantastic experience: Burien Driving Academy is a wonderful place for you or your kid to learn. They have the best instructors. Noah has been kind and caring while he was trying my son. Tammy was treating the students as if she was teaching her own kids. Thank you all for your great service.

Negative experience: This place is awful! Some of the worst customer service I've ever seen. Go somewhere else. My fiancée went here to get her license. After passing her written test they scheduled her driving test for a few days later. When she arrived they said that they had forgotten to mark down her appointment in their calendar and had double booked. Oh well, mistakes happen. They rescheduled her and she came back a few days later. They didn't mark down her appointment AGAIN and had to reschedule AGAIN. Finally after nearly 2 weeks she showed up for her 3rd driving test (scheduled properly this time). The person testing her showed up late to the appointment. During the test he acted impatient the entire ride, tapping his pen and his foot constantly. At one point he told her "You're driving sooo slow!" SHE WAS DRIVING THE SPEED LIMIT on a driving test. She passed her test and they told her they would submit her info to the DOL and she could schedule an appointment with them for the next week to get her license. When she arrived the DOL could not find the record they had submitted. She and the DOL agent both tried to call the office. After calling more than 15 times they finally answered the phone and it turns out they had improperly submitted the forms. She would need to wait again. If you're keeping track this is now 4 different times she had to leave school early to make it to appointments that were either a waste of her time or their employees showed up late. She finally got her license, but it took more than 30 days longer than it should have. Seriously, don't go here. Anywhere has to be better.

Fantastic experience: IF I COULD GIVE THIS PLACE 100 stars I would! I’d recommend this place to everyone! I took my daughter disha here so she could do the driving package and it was a reasonable price. She loved it there and did amazing! Thank you Kramer and Noah for making her experience wonderful!

Positive experience: Great place & good reception, thank you.

Fantastic experience: I took my written test way back 2021 and i failed 1st attempt but when i got another test I passed, staff are friendly and accommodating. I got my driving skill test today i was nervous but my instructor (Noah) was so calm and soft spoken, they way he instructed me while i was driving sometimes I’m having hard time to heard it but i can asked him again and is very patient to me. I thought i did not pass but as soon as We back to the office I said I passed. THANK GOD! And God Bless this licensing office I would say BEST DRIVING LICENSING OFFICE EVER! Highly recommended.

Fantastic experience: Highly recommend for written test, driving lessons, and driving test. Instructors are calm, kind, professional, and helpful. Shout-out to Kramer and Teo (sorry if I misspelled any names), thanks for your help guys.

Fantastic experience: Great service by the truly fantastic instructor, Kramer. He prepared me well for the test. He was always able to answer my questions. Great experience, highly recommended. Thank you BDA!

Fantastic experience: 10/10 recommend this place for both your tests! They do get busy around the weekend so definitely book I’m advance if possible. The customer service here was great! From the receptionist ( very kind souls) they are very welcoming and the instructors have a very professional and calm personalities so it makes this experience a great one!

Fantastic experience: I was worried about taking my test after 20 years of not driving so I got the 40 minute class as well. SO glad I did! My Instructor was calm, patient, and helpful. He quickly figured out where I needed help for my test and focused on that. He was amazing and I bbn passed! This is absolutely where I'm sending my son when he is ready. 10/10

Fantastic experience: Kramer best instructor ‼️‼️

Positive experience: After an hour of searching around on Google, I went here because this driving school was the closest and highest rated here. (NOTE: This review is based only off of taking the knowledge test) Customer service was alright, front desk lady and knowledge test proctor seemed nice. Cons: if you plan on taking the knowledge test here, it can get pretty loud and distracting at times. The classroom isn’t completely separated off from the front room. Although it would be nice, this driving school doesn’t provide a knowledge test prep course with free extra attempts like some other schools do. I’m a first time inexperienced driver and I failed the test twice here. The only test materials the school provided was the official driver guide. If you’re a skillfully independent learner OR you had experience with driving then taking the knowledge test here should be no problem. - minus 1 star for noise and distractions while test taking Will update my review after taking drivers lessons here.

Fantastic experience: I went here to do a DOL written test and a driving exam to my get license back. The place was awesome and the people who work here are very pleasant. (Shout out to Kramer) I came here a few days ago to take the written test and bombed, missed 12 out of 40. (Life isn't without humility) The staff had no judgement what so ever infact they cheered me on my second attempt. The second time I passed missing 2 answers out of 40. Don't be like me and just grab a copy of the Washington drivers guide and sharpen your knowledge. If you got any young ones or you just need to get your license back then bring them here. They even have a driving simulator in the back looked like you could play Forza horizon on it. I couldn't of asked for a better experience though Thank you burien driving academy. ✌️

Fantastic experience: If you live out around this area even if you don’t COME HERE trusttt meee good people, good workers very professional some of the nicest people I’ve ever met you won’t regret coming here. Thanks for reading my review and have a good day

Positive experience: The school is average, they have good cars and front office lady very friendly. But i came across an instructor (young white man)who shouted and me, he is highly tempered. I got scared, i would never go there again.

Fantastic experience: I had the greatest experience there, shout out to Lallu for helping me get my license and to share his knowledge with me.

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Fantastic experience: All the staff are very friendly, organized and professional.

Fantastic experience: Very nice and helpful staff. Easy to use online booking. Overall great experience

Fantastic experience: Helpful, friendly, and organized. A great experience overall! Would highly recommend to the new or aspiring driver.

Fantastic experience: Very professional, kind, and helpful. Study hard! Couldn’t ask for better instructors. Lallu is best!

Positive experience: This school is average. Only Lallu and the front desk lady were good. Lallu gave good tips and drove for the full hour. The other instructors were late and some were even on their phone. Only go if you want your teen to get their license by 16 but don’t expect for your child to be informed by the end of it.

Fantastic experience: Amazing!! Lallu is very personal took the time to explain every thing I was very nervous so he took the time to let me know I was doing good. I would definitely recommend 10 out of 10!!

Fantastic experience: Mr. Lallu was very professional on explaining the instruction

Fantastic experience: Just tested at the academy. Come prepared, show up on time. Front desk person was on her game and pleasant. The proctor/instructor is on task and relaxed. I finished my written knowledge test a little quicker than the practice tests and beat my average easily. Lobby is adequate for 2 maybe 3 people to wait while Front Desk is verifying credentials. Testing area was large enough to sit comfortable at desks spaced properly. The environment was quiet and respectful. Terrific experience on a Saturday. Great job Lallu and staff. Nailed it! p.s. customers/test takers... parking fills quickly. Arrive early and bring your patience, enjoy your success.

Fantastic experience: Great driving school that prepares students for safe driving on the road. Highly recommend this school if you want good driving knowledge and skills. Thanks Lallu!

Fantastic experience: Great ride very instructive and great cars...this driving academy is the best one I've seen and heard of...come by

Fantastic experience: They were very helpful things they do to help you achieve your license an become a productive member of society the next step to moving another step forward thank you lallu and everyone their appreciate your help an encouragement. King F.

Fantastic experience: Words can not Express how great this place is. I went in to do my knowledge and driving test and Lallu was very professional and made everything go smooth. Highly recommended.

Fantastic experience: Excellent experience! Thanks, BDA!

Fantastic experience: I love this place so much. I learned how to drive here so easily, and everyone was so patient. I especially loved my teacher Lallu. He not only taught an incredible class, but he helped me basically to learn everything I know about driving. When we would go out on drives, we would have amazing conversations, and my drivers test was made so much less stressful because I had him in the passenger seat beside me. I am very sad now that I no longer get to see him, and the rest of the people at BDA. However, I will always remember them, and I wouldn't have wanted to learn how to drive with anyone else!!!

Negative experience: They are not good people and they are not good help for people who try to get there own licenses so I give them a 1 star

Fantastic experience: This the place to go. Lallu and Tammy are some of the chillest people I know and work hard to make sure you understand what your doing. Scheduling is sure easy too

Fantastic experience: Best instructors. I'm sure you will succeed with you driving lesson and test.

Fantastic experience: Great group of people very understanding and affordable!

Fantastic experience: Excellent driving school.They are very kind, patient and knowledgeable.

Fantastic experience: Great instructors. Wonderful staff! Good luck everyone!

Fantastic experience: The absolute best school. Lallu and staff are very good in all of their teaching driving and in class. On top of this, everyone is so incredibly nice, patient and accommodating throughout this whole process. Would give them more than five stars if possible.

Fantastic experience: It’s a great place to learn how to drive and the driving rules. It prepared me very well for the written exam and the skill test. The instructors are very nice.

Fantastic experience: I highly recommend them. Friendly and helpful as well as efficient

Fantastic experience: The Driving Academy is good school. They are very professional and kind personnel. It's the place to be for all professional drivers.

Fantastic experience: I’m really grateful that I got my license out of here. The instructor are the nicest person you could imagine. They work really well with customer. I would gladly do it again but I already got my license. Keep it up you guys are doing great job.

Fantastic experience: Exelent service

Fantastic experience: I passed My Driving And Knowledge Test In one Day this place is amazing

Fantastic experience: It's a great driving school, the staffs are friendly, you have the options to practice an hour before the driving exam, the staff will give you some tips and advice before the exam.

Fantastic experience: A Great School , They Have Male & Female Instructors Affordable & Flexible. Right in Downtown Burien Across From Dollar Tree. Keep Doing A Great Job

Fantastic experience: Lallu is the best instructor! Thanks to him i passed my exam and driving test. Just make sure to pay attention. Great service.

Fantastic experience: Burien driving Academy is the best training school for driving. My trainer his name is allu or lallo. He is very amazing and a good instructor. He trained me well to do the right thing and I learn easily. He will do the best of his ability to trained his student to be a good driver on the road. Based on my experienced, I highly recommend this driving school academy. In addition, the staff are all friendly and nice.

Fantastic experience: Great Teachers, very positive environment. The class is a mixture of fun but also learned alot from this class I would recommend for anyone!

Fantastic experience: lnstructor Tara DuBois was simply wonderful. She was knowledgeable, calm, and patient in her guidance, which quickly put me at ease. I would highly recommend her to anyone needing lessons, but is nervous about obtaining them. 5 stars all the way!

Fantastic experience: The teacher was very kind and provided great feedback :) I felt no judgement or pressure and I would highly recommend taking the practice test for review before the actual test. 10/10 would recommend!!

Fantastic experience: Excellent driving school. We couldn't be more pleased. Lallu is a kind, patient and knowledgeable instructor and a genuinely good human being. The cars are safe and reliable and the location is convenient. My son took driver's ed there and was very happy with the whole experience; he took the instruction seriously and developed solid skills on the road. We got the complete teen driver package and it was a very good value. I'm recommending this school to my friends and family.

Fantastic experience: I am very blessed to be an Instructor/Examiner for Burien Driving Academy! BDA is family owned and very passionate about safety, education and superior customer service! My students ROCK!

Fantastic experience: Everyone is AMAZING!!! I would give them a 10 star if I can... my experience is amazing. I would recommend them to anyone. Great Staff!

Fantastic experience: Amazing staff really helped a lot

Fantastic experience: The teachers and staff here are very kind, and know what they are talking about. Very entertaining class with very educational moments. Over all great place to go.