
Seattle Driving Academy

Information about Seattle Driving Academy
Opening hours
- sunday: 10h-17h
- monday: 10h-18h
- tuesday: 10h-18h
- wednesday: 10h-18h
- thursday: 10h-18h
- friday: 10h-18h
- saturday: 10h-17h
Nearly everyone learns to drive a vehicle at some point in life. Well, learning to drive is not of much appreciation but learning to drive defensively is of great importance.Seattle Driving Academy has the best instructors who really care about you. Your safety is our number one priority and for Seattle Driving School you are very important. Nowadays, defensive driving comes first when it comes getting home safe. Seattle driving school focuses on perfecting your driving habits. Driving defensively is so vital as the volume of traffic increases. Focusing on Safe driving practices is our strategy to train you and to build your confidence when it comes to safe and responsible driving behavior. Come and take your driver's license test with us.
Our comment from DrivingSchools.Directory about Seattle Driving Academy:
Seattle Driving Academy is a renowned driving school known for its positive learning environment and professional instructors. Our team, including respected instructors such as Lallu, John, and Dino, is dedicated to building students' confidence and driving skills.
Highlights of Seattle Driving Academy include:
- Experienced and patient instructors who provide quality education through tailored lessons.
- Supportive and friendly staff who create a welcoming atmosphere for students and their families.
- A variety of lesson options that cater to beginner and experienced drivers alike.
- Convenient services such as pick-up and drop-off for lessons, ensuring accessibility for all students.
- A focus on defensive driving techniques to enhance students' safety on the road.
While we strive for excellence, some clients have noted areas for improvement, including:
- Occasional communication challenges when scheduling appointments or addressing cancellations.
- Comfort with the testing environment may vary, as some students have reported distractions during practical exams.
Despite these concerns, Seattle Driving Academy receives enthusiastic recommendations and continues to be a top choice for driving lessons in Seattle, with many students successfully passing their tests on their first attempts. We invite you to join our community and experience the supportive learning environment that sets us apart!
Seattle Driving Academy: Reviews
Positive experience: Package lessons expire after 3 month. Be careful to read the their policy before purchase (it's 16th! point in the agreement). They were gracious enough to refund one of the classes.
Negative experience: I don't want to be negative but there are many things that should improve starting with the instructor's treatment when taking the knowledge test because you can't focus because he is bothering every 10 minutes pressuring you that time is almost up and that is considered rude. About the location I must mention that there is a restaurant next door that makes noise and it is annoying not being able to focus because the instructor is very demanding. There's not much wrong with that but it's a negative impact. I would definitely recommend going to other places where kindness is part of professionalism.
Dear Edward, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We genuinely appreciate your feedback, as it helps us identify areas for improvement. I sincerely apologize for the discomfort you felt during the knowledge test. Our goal is to create a supportive environment for all our students, and it’s clear we fell short in this instance. We will address your concerns with our instructors to ensure a more focused and respectful testing experience in the future. Regarding the noise from the coffee shop next door, we understand how this can be distracting and will explore options to mitigate this issue for our students. We value your recommendation and are committed to enhancing our services to better meet the needs of our students. If you have any further suggestions or would like to discuss your experience in more detail, please feel free to reach out to me directly. Thank you once again for your valuable input. Warmest regards, Lallu General Manager
Fantastic experience: Great driving academy! Lallu is the best instructor here. He is calm, relaxed and helps you learn in a non-stressful manner. He helped me build my confidence in driving and was very supportive throughout the process.
Dear Dimple, Thank you so much for your kind words! We are thrilled to hear that you had such a positive experience at our driver training school. Our instructors, with years of training experience, are dedicated to providing quality teen driver education, adult driver training, and defensive driving lessons. We’re glad to know they helped you build your confidence in driving while creating a supportive and relaxed learning environment. Your feedback means a lot to us and motivates our team to continue delivering the best possible service. If you have any more experiences to share or need further assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Thank you again and Wishing you safe and confident driving ahead! Best regards,
Fantastic experience: I took 6 classes with Dino. He was a fantastic teacher and was very helpful. I highly recommend him as an instructor. I finally took my test with John, who was also great and patient. I highly recommend Dino/John at Seattle driving academy as teachers!
Dear Sharat Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are delighted to hear about your positive experience at Seattle Driving Academy. Our students are part of our SDA family, and it’s fantastic to know that Dino and John made your learning journey enjoyable and effective. We’re proud to have such dedicated instructors who excel in providing quality driver training, whether through teen driver education, adult driver training, or defensive driving lessons. Your recommendation means the world to us and helps others find our driving school when searching for top-notch instruction in Seattle. If you have any more experiences to share or need further assistance, please feel free to reach out. We wish you safe and confident driving ahead! Best regards, SDA Team Seattle Driving Academy
Fantastic experience: This driving school was a great choice for my daughter. They have great instructors and the admin staff are so friendly and very helpful!
Dear J Raymond, Thank you for your kind words and also for taking the time to share your positive experience! We sincerely apologize for the delay in our response. We are thrilled to hear that Seattle Driving Academy was a great choice for your daughter. Our instructors are dedicated to providing exceptional driver training, and we pride ourselves on having a friendly and helpful admin staff to support our students and their families. Your feedback not only warms our hearts but also helps others find our driving school when searching for reliable teen driver education and adult driver training. We truly value having you as part of our SDA family! Wishing your daughter safe and confident driving ahead! Best regards, Lallu Seattle Driving Academy
Fantastic experience: I recently took driving lessons and test with Instructor John and can’t thank him enough. John is highly professional and calm, which helps to keep the experience stress-free. He took the time to focus on my weak points during each practice session, and his patience made a huge difference in my improvement. The tricks he taught me for maneuvers were spot-on and worked perfectly in every situation. Most importantly, his sessions built my confidence behind the wheel, and I felt fully prepared for the test. Highly recommend!"
Dear Lidiya, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! We sincerely apologize for the delay in our response. We are thrilled to hear that your driving lessons with Instructor John were so beneficial. His professionalism and calm approach are indeed invaluable in creating a stress-free learning environment. It's fantastic to know that John tailored your practice sessions to focus on your weak points and that his patience and expertise helped you improve significantly. We’re also glad to hear that the tricks he taught you for maneuvers worked perfectly in every situation, boosting your confidence behind the wheel and preparing you for the test. Your recommendation means a great deal to us and helps others find our driving school when searching for quality driver training, including teen driver education and adult driver training. We are proud to have you as part of our SDA family! If you have any further questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Wishing you safe and confident driving ahead! Best regards, Lallu Seattle Driving Academy
Fantastic experience: Great instructors here ℹ really enjoyed taking my lessons as I did more than just one instructor. Highly recommended. They are well trained, kind, patient, and knowledgeable.
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us! We sincerely apologize for our late response. We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your lessons at Seattle Driving Academy and had the opportunity to learn from multiple instructors. Our driving school prides itself on having great instructors who are well-trained, kind, patient, and knowledgeable. We believe that quality instruction is essential for developing essential driving skills, including defensive driving techniques. Your recommendation means a lot to us and helps others find our services when searching for reliable teen driver education and adult driver training in the greater Seattle area, including downtown Seattle. If you have any further questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Thank you once again for your support, and we look forward to seeing you for more lessons in the future! Best regards, Seattle Driving Academy
Fantastic experience: I scheduled my lessons well in advance and they cancelled on me within hours of my appointment twice in a row. The first time due to a sickness and the second time for an emergency. The owner followed up with me and was very apologetic and went above and beyond to make things right for me. While the cancellations were understandable, it was very convenient for me. I appreciate the follow up from the business owner, his display of integrity, and how he worked with me to find a solution. I’m looking forward to my lessons and definitely a small business to support
Dear Hana, Thank you for understanding and taking the time to share your experience with us! We sincerely apologize for our late response and for the inconvenience caused by the cancellations of your lessons. We understand how frustrating this can be and appreciate your understanding in these circumstances. We’re glad to hear that we were able to follow up with you and work diligently to make things right. Integrity and customer satisfaction are at the heart of what we do, and it’s rewarding to know that our efforts resonated with you. Our driving school serves the greater Seattle area, including downtown Seattle with pickup and drop off services for driving lessons, and we are committed to providing quality lessons that enhance your defensive driving skills. We truly value your support of our small business and are excited to have you back for your lessons. Thank you once again for your patience and understanding. We look forward to seeing you soon! Best regards, Seattle Driving Academy
Fantastic experience: Great instructors
Dear Ephrem, Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We sincerely apologize for the delay in our response. We are thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with our instructors at Seattle Driving Academy. Our driving school is dedicated to providing quality driver training, and we take pride in having well-trained, knowledgeable instructors who are committed to helping students build essential driving skills. Your positive review not only highlights our commitment to excellence but also assists others in finding our services when searching for top-notch teen driver education, adult driver training, and defensive driving lessons in the greater Seattle area, including downtown Seattle. If you have any further questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Thank you once again for your support, and we look forward to seeing you again soon! Best regards, Seattle Driving Academy
Fantastic experience: Was a completely new adult driver with 0 experience. Had multiple sessions with Miss Carr who was an amazing and patient teacher (with many great tips for every driving skill you'd ever need to know)! I passed my driving test on my first try because of the practice I had with her, would definitely recommend her for those who are starting from scratch or need some insight on how to improve their driving.
Fantastic experience: Good learning environment, patient instructors and helpfull stuff.
Fantastic experience: Teachers to be admired. It's exellent driving school!
Fantastic experience: Dino was an amazing driving instructor. I took four lessons with him, and his knowledge of the road as well as fun conversation made me very comfortable on the road and prepared me for my exam+driving in the future. I highly recommend Dino for driving lessons! Thank youuu!
Fantastic experience: Great instructors. My experience with Dino was great. He evaluated my current skills and let me know how many lesson I needed. Was patient instructor and offered a very good learning experience. I went from not knowing how to drive to confidently passing the road test in 6 lessons.
Fantastic experience: I took driving lessons with Dino and he was amazing in teaching me the necessary skills. And he was always on time to pick me up and he was very supportive in my learning. His tactics for parallel parking was super helpful and made it look easy. Will recommend him without second thoughts. I ended up getting my licence on my first attempt and the examiner John was very polite and calm.
Fantastic experience: I took driving lessons and my driving exam with John. His calm and understanding approach made a significant difference. He provided clear guidance and made the learning process smooth and stress-free. I highly recommend John to anyone in Seattle seeking a professional and patient driving instructor.
Fantastic experience: Took my knowledge and driving test and my instructor was John. He was such a big anxiety relief. He was calm and very attentive and funny too! Btw I passed lol but very happy with this driving location!!
Fantastic experience: I took driving classes with Dino to prepare for my driving license test, and he was a great instructor! Dino made difficult maneuvers like parallel parking or backing around the curb so easy to understand and execute, and he also helped me to feel comfortable and confident on the road! Needless to say, I passed the driving test with an almost-perfect score! Highly recommended!
Fantastic experience: Did my practice with instructor Dino. He was really calm and clear with his instructions. Made me very comfortable with driving. He paid attention to my weak spots and helped me improve step by step. He is a fun instructor to drive with. I highly recommend him. On a side note -- I had some hiccup with instructor Carr. However, the management team resolved this promptly and helped me switch to Dino again. I had a good experience after that.
Thank you so much for taking your time to write a great review for Seattle Driving Academy. Be safe out on the road!
Fantastic experience: I took driving lesson with John and what an amazing experience! He is probably the best driving instructor in Seattle! He was patient, engaging and very chill in the process. I even gave my driving test with him and passed with an almost perfect score. Highly recommend John if you want to gain confidence and give your test with someone who makes you feel comfortable. Thanks John for the motivation and such positive experience!!!!!
Fantastic experience: John is one of the best instructors and examiners in my opinion. He’s very calm and experienced and made sure that I don’t get nervous while driving for the driving test. I had a pre-test and a driving test scheduled with him. Everybody even at the office was super welcoming and I knew I was in good hands. Hands down, if you’re taking a driving test here, I would recommend John as an examiner, he’s awesome!
Fantastic experience: Dino is a superb instructor! Makes you feel comfortable driving even if it's your first time.
Fantastic experience: Great place with even better instructors! I was always an extremely anxious driver, and after moving to Seattle, I couldn't even imagine myself behind the wheel. It took me quite some time to feel comfortable on the roads, so I booked a lot of lessons and practiced with Miss Carr and John T. Both of them are excellent at giving essential tips for becoming a good and cautious driver and passing your test. I am really grateful for their help! Also, I want to note the website, which I found very user-friendly and helpful for scheduling lessons. I've tried other schools in Seattle, and in my humble opinion, this is the best one! Overall, it was worth every penny, and I totally recommend SDA for anyone who feels stressed out while driving.
Fantastic experience: Went to their class today and learned a lot of things even though I’ve been driving for more than 10 years. I had to renew my license recently and because of Lallu A and his great way of teaching and helping others understand the way of the road and driving safely, I aced my test today with 100%. I’m still yet to do my drive test, but everything was very friendly and sincere and I could tell that they all very much take their job seriously and enjoy what they do teaching people to be safe and understand the laws of the road. I highly recommend Seattle driving Academy to anybody looking to get a good understanding of driving and want to pass their tests.
Fantastic experience: This place was great! The instructor was calm and thoughtful, as I was nervous. I highly recommend this place for any driving needs.
Fantastic experience: Lallu is an excellent driving instructor—patient, knowledgeable, and professional. Highly recommend! ---
Fantastic experience: It was great they are patient and understanding great place great people
Fantastic experience: Gracias por sus servicios, excelente trato...muchas gracias!
Fantastic experience: I have bookend warmup + test package with John, and he was amazing person and throughout the session he insure that I am calm, not feeling nerves, driving like I drive without him :D , provide pointed feedbacks. And finally I was able to pass my test. Thanks John for making test enjoyable experience.
Fantastic experience: This place was very great!!!! Great service!!!!
Fantastic experience: Great establishment. Did a walk in permit test then scheduled driving test after with no hassle or headaches. Lallu- the instructor had a very calming presence and explained at the end reasons for his scoring. He was honest and fair. All around wonderful experience for something that is usually a pain to deal with.
Fantastic experience: The place is so nice and clean. I was half an hour early and the staffs are so nice they ask me do I need some water. I didn’t take any class here. I just came to took the driving test. There is not lots of traffic around here and not many stop sign. The best place to take a test. Thanks to John.
Fantastic experience: I recently moved from the UK to Seattle. Despite having many years of driving experience in the UK, an 18-year no-claims bonus, and a clean driving record, I was still nervous about my driving test. After practicing with Lallu for about an hour, I regained my confidence. With the points he highlighted and his guidance, I managed to pass the test on my first try. I cannot recommend Seattle Academy enough if you are an expat in need of getting your Washington driver's license.
Fantastic experience: If you are coming from outside of US with driving experience but not acclimatised to US driving , just take help of instructor Mr.Lallu. He is very good in making you understand the rules and regulations. Don’t forget to take the warmup session before the actual test. It helps a lot.
Fantastic experience: I had a very good experience taking behind the wheel lessons at Seattle Driving Academy from Lallu. He is an experienced instructor and very good at logically explaining the do's and don'ts of driving. I would definitely recommend them. I took my test as well with him, that experience was also pretty good.
Thank you for taking the time to write a great review about Seattle driving Academy. We are here to go above and beyond to satisfy our customers. We focus on your safety of our students and the safety of other drivers. Be safe out there on the road!
Fantastic experience: Excellent Service
Thank you for your feedback! We love to help! Seattle Driving Academy is here with amazing driver training school instructors with tons of experience. They all are amazing. Our staff is also trained to serve customers with respect! Our driving school will work harder to please our student drivers. Your safety is our priority number one! Thank you again! Be safe out there on the road!
Fantastic experience: Great Instructors and staff!
Thank you for great review. Seattle driving Academy. We are here to serve our community with respect and follow the golden rule of treat everyone exactly the way you want to be treated. Our instructors go above and beyond to help you a better and safer driver. We focus on safety and customer service. Be safe out there on the road!
Fantastic experience: They treat me well
Thank you for great review. Seattle driving Academy is here to help our student drivers to succeed in their driving life. Yes, we are here to serve our community with respect and dignity. One of our guidelines is to follow the golden rule of treat everyone exactly the way you want to be treated. Our instructors go above and beyond your expectations to help you be a better and safer driver. We focus on safety and customer service. Be safe out there on the road!
Negative experience: Desk staff is creepy. Smells like cigarette smoke indoors. Rude in general.
Sorry you felt that way. Our staff doesn’t smoke at all. May be someone else who had smoked cigarettes was there and you might have smelled it. Our office admin doesn’t even drink coffee not even Tea let alone Cigarettes.
Fantastic experience: Ben was a great, patient instructor. I recommend him and Seattle Driving to all.
Thank you for your great review about our instructor and our driving school. I am pretty you have learned how to drive safely. All our instructors are very professional and they have many years of experience in training and testing. Be safe out on the road!
Fantastic experience: I joined my driving classes with pick up and drop off with Miss Carr. She is a perfect teacher with really good drivinng tips. Was very patient with me and covered all aspects of driving in my classses. Highly recommended!!!
Thank you for your great review. Yes we work hard to ensure that our students drivers are happy. We like to go above and beyond to exceed our customers expectations. We ensure that you are going to be a better driver before you go out on the road. Be safe out there on the road!
Fantastic experience: This guys have been very welcoming and their customer service is amazing. I recommend them to everyone who needs driving lessons and driving test. You will be pleased with them.
Thank you for your great review. Be safe out there on the road!
Fantastic experience: I highly recommend this driving school. My experience with my instructor Lallu was great because he was able to teach me very well and made the test very easy.
Thank you for your great review. Be safe out there on the road
Fantastic experience: An absolute pleasure to take driving lessons with Sara Carr. She was excellent as a teacher and taught me to ace the test with about five lessons behind the wheel. Definitely recommend her. I would also note though, the customer service agent I spoke with when calling the office’s number (not the kind lady at the physical front desk) was troublesome. Multiple times I tried scheduling appointments and I was met with passive aggressive comments and ridiculous statements about false cancellations, and how I was liable to paying full fee’s for failing to be at the location on time (which wasn’t the case). Sara was such a great teacher, she definitely made up for the experience I had over the phone, but would highly recommend trying to get in contact with the office physically, instead of through whoever answers the phone.
Thank you so much for your great review! We will ensure you that we will even work harder to go above and beyond to please our novice drivers. Our specialized instructors will do everything they can for our students to start right and be safe drivers. Thank you again! And be safe out there on the road!
Fantastic experience: Lallu was my instructor and examiner he had to conduct the driving test after his work hour. He had to he sacrifice his time so that I could catch my flight in time. Thank you so much God bless Him with
Thank you for your great review. We will ensure you that we will work harder to go above and beyond to exceed our customers expectations! We focus on not just defensive driving lessons but also customer service. Yes, we will work 7 days a week to ensure everyone who come here will be pleased with us.
Fantastic experience: Very great place to learn how to drive and to get tested for your drivers license! Great techniques you can learn here that make hard concepts easy to anyone. Great place
Fantastic experience: I cannot express how graceful and patient my instructor Lallu A. was with me! I'm so grateful that I got the chance to have him as my tester. He was honest and helped me calm down before and during my test. Thank you so much Lallu! It really means a lot to me!
Fantastic experience: I did both my written and drivers test here and it was great, definitely recommend this place for anyone looking to get both done. Lady at the desk was very nice helping me with the paperwork and Eddy was an amazing instructor. He was also very helpful and explained a lot within the time provided!
Fantastic experience: I PASSED MY TEST TODAY! Ben E was my instructor and I had 7 lessons with him. He helped me all the way. He is so patient, calm and he gives you perfect techniques. I am so grateful. Thank you Ben E and Seattle Driving Academy. You guys are the best!
Congratulations! Thank you for taking the time to write great review for us. We will inform Ben that you have appreciated him and all has offered during your training and testing. Again thank you for your kind words and we will ensure you that we will work harder to exceed our student’s expectations! Be safe out on the road!
Fantastic experience: Took the driving skill test with Lallu today. He was very friendly and created a comfortable environment that allowed me to drive stress free and with confidence. The entire process from taking the written test to the driving test was smooth and straightforward. 100% recommend for any student wanting to learn how to drive. Driving test consisted of driving around the neighborhood and parking.
Thank you for your great review and kind words. Our driving school is here to serve our community with respect and kindness. We ensure we go above and beyond our students expectations to make sure that they safe when they go out on the road. Be safe out there on the road!
Fantastic experience: I got my license in now time lalu is a great instructor very good teaching skills would highly recommend !!
Thank you so much for your kind words and great review. We ensure you that we will work harder to exceed our student drivers expectations during the classroom lessons and behind the wheel lessons. Be safe out there on the road!!
Fantastic experience: wow!!! so nice!! with alot of paishint for the student. i wish this school only good. thank you!!! go there - and you wont be sorry!!!!
Thank you for taking the time to write great review and recommendations. We will ensure you that we will even work harder to ensure that our customers get treated with respect and kindness. Our professional instructors have so much driving and training experience to stay calm and train with patience. Be safe out there on the road!!
Fantastic experience: Great people and friendly service, had a good learning experience and a fun time as well. Instructor was fantastic, Prius not so much.
Thank you for taking the time give us great review. We ensure to go above and beyond to welcome and serve everyone with respect. We understand Prius gears are pretty tricky if you have never used them before. Thank you again and be safe out there on the road!
Fantastic experience: This place was great fantastic customer service really like how when I walked in I got a welcome and in general clean and Great establishment
Thank you for your great review and recommendations. We ensure to go above and beyond to exceed customers expectations. We want to ensure our students are safe and sound when they go out on the road. We primarily focus on defensive driving skills that every driver should have that skill to be able to be safe whenever driving in high traffic environments and also when driving in adverse weather conditions. Thank you again and be safe out there on the road!
Fantastic experience: Amazing school, got my drivers license and the workers are very nice
Thank you for taking the time to write this great review. We ensure to go above and beyond to exceed our customers expectations. We want to ensure our students are safe when they go out on the road. Our Teen driver education and adult driver training courses primarily focus on defensive driving skills that every driver should have to be safe driver, whenever driving in heavy traffic environments and also when driving in adverse weather conditions. Thank you again and be safe out there on the road!
Fantastic experience: Aisha at the desk was very sweet and helpful with getting my appointments all figured out after I messed up a lil and I felt very at ease with her helping me out when I was super stressed about the whole process as someone new to the academy! She answered all my questions I had about the process as someone fairly new to WA too, which I appreciated.
Thank you again for choosing our academy, and we look forward to seeing you again soon.Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful experience with us! We're thrilled to hear that Aisha was able to assist you effectively and provide you with the support you needed during what can often be a stressful process. Aisha takes great pride in ensuring that all of our customers feel welcomed and at ease, especially those who are new to our academy or the area. It's fantastic to hear that she was able to answer all of your questions and guide you through the process seamlessly. Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we'll be sure to pass along your appreciation to Aisha for her exceptional service. If you ever have any more questions or need further assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out. We're always here to help! Thank you again for choosing Seattle Driving academy, and we look forward to seeing you again soon.
Fantastic experience: Aishah at the front desk was really helpful. Great customer service. The instructor Lallu was very friendly professional and did not make me feel pressured when I was taking the driving test. I would recommend my family and friends to come here!
Thank you for your great feedback. Yes, we are here to help our customers with respect and dignity they deserve. We love to go above and beyond to serve our community. Teach, Train student drivers how to defensively drive and also conduct both written exam and driving skill Tests in our driver license a testing center. We also provide pickup and drop off services when you book driving lessons with pickup and drop off packages. Thank you again and be safe out there on the road!
Negative experience: The lady at the front desk was really nice and welcoming but the driver instructor was rude and was already mad when we came in even thought we came in on time.
Thank you for taking the time to give us feedback. We really apologize for any inconvenience you had. Would you please let us know by talking to office manager and we can improve our service for the future.
Negative experience: I rarely write negative reviews but I think I should be honest about this one. The process went smoothly overall, but I have a suggestion for improvement. A friend recently had to retake the test, and we were surprised to find out it would expire within a month without any notification, whether written or verbal. To make things better for others, it'd be helpful to give folks a heads-up about this one-month deadline for retaking the test. That way, they can plan ahead and avoid any confusion. Responding back to the administrator: I am lodging this complaint on behalf of my friend, who faces language barriers. I suggest you refer to the posted receipt notification as a reminder of our visit. I assisted my friend in finding your center and throughout the registration process. I was present there with my friend. "You always tell customers" - As we were leaving, you barely acknowledged us, let alone reminded us about important information. Furthermore, yesterday I called your center when I addressed the issue with you, your representative merely offered an apology or any solutions, agreeing that you should have provided a receipt notice or set a reminder after retaking the exam. It seems this level of incompetence is standard practice for your establishment. Instead of resorting to unprofessional behavior and snapping at customers, it would be more appropriate for you to assume responsibility for your actions. Not everyone has the time to sift through your lengthy terms and conditions, you guys know it very well. No thanks necessary. Frankly, I wouldn’t visit your establishment again even if it were free. It's not about the $40, but about how you treat people. I have zero tolerance for such behavior. Goodbye, and I hope you work on improving your professionalism. Even though I doubt that. PS: Just so you know, your "didn't visit" trick won't work to get my review deleted from Google Maps.
I sincerely apologize for the frustration and inconvenience you, and I appreciate the opportunity to address your concerns. Firstly, my apologies for any lack of communication that occurred during your visit. We strive to ensure that all our customers receive the highest level of service, regardless of any language barriers they may face. Your suggestion regarding utilizing the a reminder of your visit is duly noted, and we will certainly explore implementing such measures to improve our service. Regarding the lack of acknowledgment and reminders as you were leaving, I regret any oversight on our part. We understand the importance of providing clear and courteous communication throughout the process, and I apologize if we fell short in this aspect. Moving forward, we will reinforce our staff to ensure all customers receive the attention and information they deserve. I am very sad to hear about your experience addressing the issue with our representative over the phone. Providing exemplary customer service is a cornerstone of our establishment, and it is not very pleasant to learn that we failed to meet your expectations on this occasion. We will address this internally to ensure that our team members are equipped to handle such situations with professionalism and empathy. Your feedback regarding the accessibility of our terms and conditions is valuable, and we will explore ways to streamline this information to make it more user-friendly for our customers. I understand your decision not to revisit our establishment, and while I respect your choice, I hope you will consider giving us another opportunity to serve you better in the future. Your satisfaction is of the utmost importance to us, and we are committed to improving our professionalism and customer service standards. Once again, I apologize for the inconvenience you experienced, and I sincerely thank you for bringing these matters to our attention.
Fantastic experience: I had the best experience at this Driving School beginning from the zoom class itself! Very kind instructors and teachers, I highly recommend this Driving School.
Thank you for taking the time to write this great review for us. Our driving school is here to help our community and I think we all should be kind just like you to each other. Our instructors understand how hard our job is but they still want to do it because it’s rewarding when they see our students progress and achievement. It’s a blessing to see youth like you grow and thrive in the driving life. Thank you again and Be safe out there on the road!
Fantastic experience: If this place had 10 stars, I would give it 10 amazing customer service nice workers love how everyone’s like a family in there, 10 out of 10 best drivers Academy in the United States, They help me out, helped me understand more about the road on my drives that led me to pass my knowledge test appreciate the owner Lallu very very kind man also would like to appreciate lady in the front for being super chill and nice and welcoming 20 out of 10 come here!!!!
Thank you for taking the time to write this great review. Thank you for the kind words you have used as well. Yes, we all need to help each other and treat everyone with kindness. Our student drivers are here at the Seattle Driving Academy for a good reason. We know why they chose us out of the many driving schools. We ensure we treat everyone the way we want to be treated. We love to go above and beyond to exceed our student's expectations! Thank you again, and be safe out on the road!
Fantastic experience: es muy buen maestro para mi de lo mejor
Thank you for your time to give us feedback.
Fantastic experience: I had a great learning experience with Ben E as he was very empathetic, patient and soft spoken while teaching. It helped me gain confidence and understand different rules. I strongly recommend him to everyone. One more point that I also took classes with other instructor Sarah, but her teaching style did not match my expectations. However, I switched to Ben E after that and was able to successfully learn and pass the driving test!
Thank you for taking the time to write this excellent review for us. Yes, we believe that we are here to help our community, and the reward of this job is to see the student drivers progress and their accomplishments. It feels so good seeing our students start from scratch to become defensive drivers. Our job is gratifying, and we all love to help by going above and beyond
Fantastic experience: Good experience at this location you can take the knowledge and driving test and I did have a misunderstanding but Lalo the manger helped me and made my experience that much great will recommend
Thank you for taking the time to write this great review. Yes, we work hard to go above and beyond to exceed our student's expectations! Thank you again, and be safe out on the road!
Negative experience: I had the driving test today. The receptionist was very nice. Now the issue is: The tester told me a couple info at the beginning to help me and that was nice. I’m originally a good driver and doing this test is to take the license here. He did mention he would trick me. Not sure why a driving test would be based on tricking a driver anyway. The car is hatchback and mine is sedan and so the dimensions are different and so by reversing to turn right, I went over a foot backwards. Steering wheel is high that the speed won’t show to the driver seat. I told him but he never helped and so I had to literally move up with my body to see the speed compared to how I should be driving. So, I once drove on 15mph when I had to drive on 20, and another time I drove up to 35 when speed limit was 25, and all I had to rely on was my own sense!! The test area is not lined I turned left to a street that is not lined and so was driving in the middle. A car came towards me so I took my right and mentioned the lining so he said it’s not needed I never saw any stop sign except a few, totally different than Seattle, real Seattle, where we have more stop signs in residential areas. I once slowed down to turn right so he took a point down for that! When we finished, he said if I had taken the driving lesson with them I wouldn’t have failed!!! I FAILED! That’s just a scam, you either get your lesson there or you will get tricked to fail!! And he wanted me to go back to the office to schedule another appointment Conclusion: With their high review, the trick is to either take lessons with them or you’re out! You decide!!
Thank you for taking the time to write feedback. I'm so sorry you felt that way. Just for your information, all the main streets are marked with proper speed limits. You just missed seeing them. So, if anyone goes six over the speed limit, it violates traffic law. 35mph on 25mph is way too fast. Also, not every street is marked with a yellow line. It's not only at our driving school but at every driving school. It is required for applicants to treat streets as if they were marked. We take every applicant to a residential area with or without markings. So, even though every street is not marked with a yellow line, you still have to treat it as if it's kept. I also want you to understand that we do not fail or pass anyone because they have been our student. We mark what we see, whether the applicant is our student or not, and we inform you how you performed based on the guidelines that examiners follow. The applicant is failing to demonstrate safe driving. The examiner doesn't get any benefit for failing or passing. We neither reward nor punish examiners for failing applicants. Trust us; our job is to ensure we follow the examiners' guidelines and should be a safe driver out on the road. It's for the sake of you and other road users. I hope you understand how the testing works. We believe we will be happy when we make you satisfied. We can not expect our driving school to be better while we are displeasing our customers. But doing the right thing is part of the process of testing. However, not everyone would be pleased with the result, especially when applicants failed their driving test.
Fantastic experience: Eddy C really helped me with my driver's permit by testing out my knowledge and giving me a good manual to study from. Wafi is an excellent driving instructor, super professional, his direct approach/method helped me retain information faster, gave me confidence in my ability and assisted in perfecting my driving skills. Aisha at the front desk and all the other wonderful ladies are always so welcoming! Thank you Seattle Driving Academy.
Thank you so much for taking the time to write us a great review. Be safe out on the road
Fantastic experience: Can’t say enough about how great Eddy is as an instructor and testing. Put us at ease and really wise guidance. Would highly recommend him and the company!!!
Thank you for your great review. Yes, Eddy is one of best instructors who goes above and beyond to ensure our students succeed in their driving life. Be safe out there on the road!
Fantastic experience: Great Customer service the point professional by Aisha the frontdesk and Sarah the driving instructor.
Thank you for your feedback. Seattle Driving Academy’s goal is to go above and beyond to ensure customers satisfaction. Be safe out there on the road!
Fantastic experience: I learned how to drive with Eddy, and he was such a great instructor. I had never driven before I started my lessons, but I was given the chance to operate a vehicle on the road from the very first lesson. Eddy was extremely patient when I made mistakes and thorough in explaining how I could improve for next time. I can't recommend Eddy enough. I also took my permit test at SDA, and it was a painless process. **Eddy, I bought a brand new Honda Civic, and I have been safely driving it since September thanks to everything I learned from you! If you see a white sedan with black accessories on the street, it's likely me! Thank you!**
Thank you so much for your great and personable review. Yes, Eddy is one the best instructors we have and we work hard to ensure that our customers learn in very an environment where the instructor is patient, friendly and kind to the students. I’m extremely happy to hear that you’re already enjoying the driving life! I will pass the information to Eddy as well. Be safe out there on the road
Fantastic experience: A really good driving school. They are fast and efficient and booking classes online is their portal is super easy. I would really recommend Lalu and Eddy as instructors.
Thank you for your great feedback.
Fantastic experience: Just had a test and driving session there. Instructor are amazing, the staff is very helpful. Would recommend. Sarah was my instructor she’s the best.
Thank you for your feedback. Yes, Sarah is one of the best instructors we have.
Fantastic experience: I had a great experience learning at the Driving Academy. A big shoutout to Eddy who is an incredible teacher. He went over every single detail and taught me in a methodical manner that really helped to uplevel my understanding and skills. I highly recommend this school and Eddy as a teacher to anyone looking to hone in their driving skills. Thank you so much.
Thank you so for taking your time to write us a review. Be safe out on the road!
Fantastic experience: Ben was a great instructor and super helpful.
Thank you so for your great review. Be safe out on the road!
Fantastic experience: I never thought that taking the driving test again could be such a great and educational experience. I think even people who have been driving for years should book a refresher class with this guys. Luel and Lallu are super kind. I took the warming up session and the test with Lallu. He made me feel relaxed and provided very useful tips that I'm actually planning on incorporating on my daily driving. If you are coming from abroad and have a license, I highly recommend taking a lesson or two with him before the test. Not only you'll have fun you'll actually become a better driver.
Thank you so much and be safe out on the road.
Fantastic experience: I had an excellent experience with the Seattle Driving Academy. Ben E, the instructor, made the practice pre-test session incredibly helpful and enjoyable. He was a fantastic instructor who put me at ease, making it feel like I was driving with a friend. Thanks to his guidance, I felt much more confident during the practice session, which ultimately led to a peaceful and comfortable experience when taking my driver's test. I wholeheartedly recommend Seattle Driving Academy for driving lessons.
Thank you for taking the time to write a great review about your experience with Seattle Driving Academy. And we're pleased to hear about your excellent experience with Ben E at the Seattle Driving Academy! Your kind words about his instruction and support mean a lot to us. Thank you for recommending us, and we're here for any future driving needs you may have. Be Safe out on the road!
Fantastic experience: They helped me to help myself that is to get to through those doors that your drivers license will open up just do your part and study
Thank you for your 5-star rating! We're extremely happy to have been able to assist you in your journey towards obtaining your driver's license. Be safe out on the road!
Fantastic experience: I would have given it a 4.5 if there was an option. Took classes with Ben and Eddy and the test with Lallu. I had a great first lesson with Ben, I was having trouble driving to the side of the road and stopping in the first test and he made me do it many times to nail it. The other lesson with him went great too. The lesson with Eddy got off to a rocky start as he was very impatient even though we were never in any kind of danger because I had a tendency to slow down (hence the 4.5). After the initial hiccup with Eddy, things got better and he helped me get a good sense of general driving along with the maneuvers. Lallu is very clear in his instructions and gives great practical tips. I would recommend doing the warmup + test. I also appreciated the pickup and drop-off service at a reasonable price and better lesson availability than other driving schools. A very good experience overall.
We appreciate your detailed feedback and are glad to hear about your overall positive experience with Ben, Eddy, and Lallu at our driving school. We value your input and will strive to continue improving our services. Thank you for choosing us for your driving lesson needs. be safe out on the road!
Fantastic experience: Excelente,
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Fantastic experience: High quality teaching. I had little to no driving experience before joining the classes but both Teo and Lallu have been excellent in assessing my strengths and opportunities and taught me some great techniques to improve my driving skills. They were very patient and understanding through out the classes and always emphasised on importance of safety. Highly recommending this place.
Thank you for your glowing review! We're delighted to hear that Teo and Lallu provided you with high-quality teaching and helped improve your driving skills. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we're here to support you on your journey to becoming a safe and confident driver. Be safe out on the road!
Negative experience: To expensive and will fail you to get more money
Fantastic experience: At Seattle Driving Academy, I had the pleasure of working with Lallu as my driving instructor. He was always patient and encouraging. He never made me feel rushed or stressed, even when I was making mistakes. He was always quick to point out my errors and offer constructive feedback. He also took the time to explain the reasons behind his feedback, so that I could understand how to improve my driving.
Thank you for taking the time to write great review. Be safe out there on the road!
Fantastic experience: My husband and i are in our late 30s and haven't had or needed a driver's license in 20+ years. We recently needed to be able to drive, so we both each got three hours' worth of lessons as well as the test administration and everything went great. Very satisfied with the service/lessons/test administration we got from this place. Eddy was extremely kind and professional, easygoing calm manner during all my time with him, and the cars were clean. I was a little nervous about driving after such a long period of not driving, but Eddy put me at ease with driving, and i passed my driving test the first time around with a fairly high score; now i have my license, and my spouse and i drive around just about every weekend. Thanks to Seattle Driving Academy for enabling us to learn how to drive again and be successful.
Fantastic experience: I recently had a wonderful experience at this driving school. The instructors were extremely patient and offered valuable tips to enhance my learning process. Booking a 3-hour driving class was a breeze, and the pick-up and drop-off service was convenient. I was able to schedule my classes within a reasonable timeframe, usually within 2 weeks. My instructor, Julio, was fantastic. He was exceptionally patient and even provided handwritten instructions to aid in my understanding. When it came time for the pre-test and driving test, I worked with Lalu. He was incredibly knowledgeable and thorough in covering all the necessary skills to pass the test. He also provided essential pointers and ensured that I was well-prepared. Lalu's kindness and consideration were evident throughout, and he made sure I successfully passed the test. I particularly appreciate his advice to get my license on the same day given my knowledge test was expiring the next day. Overall, the staff at this driving school is exceptional, and I highly recommend them. As someone who had previously attended defensive driving school, I found it to be highly overrated. Most of the instructors there either lacked the passion to teach or focused more on theory knowledge instead of practical practice and learning. In contrast, this driving school stands out as a superior choice.
Fantastic experience: Amazing learning experience here! Coach Ben is really helpful and professional!
Fantastic experience: The pre-test with Ben gave me just the confidence I needed for my road skills test. The office staff is friendly, patient and very responsive. I would 100 percent recommend to schedule your driving tests/ practice sessions here!! Thank you Seattle driving Academy for a wonderful experience!!
Fantastic experience: They have amazing service from the minute I walked in very friendly and helping staff. The teachers and driving instructors are professional and so patient. Thank you Seattle Driving School for teaching me the techniques, knowledge and skills in such a short time. 100% recommended
Fantastic experience: I had a great experience at this driver's school, I did my skills test with Lallu, who is a great teacher that gave me some very useful tips when it came to driving. I recommend going here if you need to get your knowledge test or skills test.
Thank you so much for taking the time to write great review for us. Your feedback will encourage us to work harder and serve our community better. Be safe out on the road!
Fantastic experience: Excellent experience. Extremely helpful and accommodating. Driving test was conducted professionally and the instructor's (Lallu) directions made me feel as though I was giving my friend a ride home.
Thank you so much for your kind words. Your feedback encourages us to work harder and be as courteous as we can be. Be safe out on the road!
Fantastic experience: I had a fantastic learning experience at the Seattle Driving Academy where I successfully took the knowledge test, driving lessons, and skills test. Both the instructors, Lalu and John, were outstanding and made me feel comfortable as a novice driver facing uncertainty. I wholeheartedly recommend this academy and these instructors. Special thanks to Mr. Lalu
Thank you for your great review. We will be working harder and we will make sure we serve our community better. Be safe out on the road!
Fantastic experience: Had a great experience doing the 30 min pre-test and skills test with Lallu. He gave me lots of useful tips to help pass the test, and was a friendly and knowledgeable teacher. Also did the walk-in knowledge test here which was seamless. Overall, highly recommended if you’re an adult driver who’s just immigrated to the US and needs to get a license.
Thank you for your great review. I’m very happy to hear that we serving our community well enough. Our goal is to go above and beyond when it comes to customer satisfaction! Be safe out on the road!
Fantastic experience: Seattle Driving Academy is a great place to take lessons to drive in the US. I have been taking classes with Ben and cannot recommend him enough. He puts you at ease from the first class itself and builds your confidence. When you do something right, he gives positive feedback that makes you feel you are learning and improving. He is patient and clear in his instructions. He is open to listen, and clears all your doubts and provide answers and guidance. He makes you practice a move multiple times till you get it and is very patient with you, and encouraging until you get it. I feel confident that with him as the instructor, I should be able to learn driving in the US and get the license.
Thank you so much for your great review. Your feedback will encourage us to work harder so that we can excel the expectations of our customers. Be safe out on the road!
Fantastic experience: Very nice instructors, make it easy to learn driving
Thank you for your feedback. Our Teen driver education program is full of fun and helpful when it comes to defensive driving. I have to say that you were one of best student driver who always too driving seriously. Be safe out on the road!
Positive experience: Since I didn't see any reviews mentioning Eddy yet, here's one. I recently took my skill test with Eddy, and he is a knowledgeable, clear, patient, kind, reality-respecting instructor/examiner. I took a few lessons here too, and that all met expectations. The online booking platform works well, just remember the 48-hour cancelation rule.
Thank for taking the time to write us a great review for us. This will encourage us to work harder to exceed customers expectations. Thank you again and be safe out on the road!
Negative experience: Lolla was really impatient and rude. Horrible experience.
I understand you’re not happy with your test result. You may misunderstood us but We never be rude to anyone as we believe that we have to treat everyone with respect. However, We do not fail anyone, the applicant fails to do something and we score based on the Examiner’s guideline. There is no reason for us to be rude. You came to our school to get service not to be treated bad.
Positive experience: I trained initially with John who did not coach properly. I had booked two 90 minute sessions with pick up/dropoff ($290) and he spent only 60 minutes on the first session when I had to go the center in person. 15 minutes out of those 60 was him driving and asking me to watch. Overall not a great experience with him and not worth the $ spent. However, I booked with the owner (Mr. Lallu) next and he was very kind and trained really well. I did not regret failing the 1st driving test under him as it was for the right reasons and he coached me well on the mistakes I was making in the follow-up.
Thank you for your feedback. Your feedback encourages us to work harder.
Fantastic experience: Highly recommend Seattle Driving Academy for your driving lessons and testing needs. I needed my license really quick for travel and Lallu helped me get through the entire process (knowledge test, permit, lessons, and road test) in just 2 weeks. Lallu also helped me with scheduling and added slots to his (already booked) calendar to accommodate my short timeline.
Thank you for your great review. It helps us work harder. Our driving school focuses on safety and excellence!
Fantastic experience: Great communication. Very helpful.
Thank you for your review. We will make sure we work harder and provide excellent services
Fantastic experience: I had a great experience in Seattle driving school, did my practice and test well. I highly recommend it.
Thank you for your great review. We work hard to make sure that our customers are treated with respect! Be safe out on the road!
Fantastic experience: Excellent instructor. You deserve five stars
Thank you for taking the time to write us a review. Be safe out on the road
Negative experience: I made an appointment for a DOL knowledge test a couple of weeks in advance and they cancelled it the night before. Rescheduling proved to be too difficult and they would not refund my money. Beware! UPDATE after response from owner: YOU were the one who cancelled my appointment, you called me at work the night before and told me you had a staffing issue. Why you have no record of that is ENTIRELY ON YOU. The rest of your "explanation" is confusing and pointless. If you want to make this right, give me back my money, period.
Thank you for taking the time to write us how you feel about us. I have reviewed your account and I have not seen any cancelations. Please login to your account and see my bookings and it will show you all bookings and cancelations if any. You have taken the knowledge test on Oct 26 2022 at 1pm. That’s the only booking you have in your profile. Please go back to our website and check it out yourself. Also the 2nd attempt is good only within 30days. I also do not see any additional payment that you made to schedule your Official Knowledge Test. Can you please reach us out so that we resolve this issue. Thank you
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