Aloha Driving Schools

1101 Mellen St, 98531, Centralia
Aloha Driving Schools
1101 Mellen St
98531, Centralia
+1360-633-3636

Opening hours

  • sunday: (closed)
  • monday: (closed)
  • tuesday: 12h-17h
  • wednesday: 12h-17h
  • thursday: 12h-17h
  • friday: 12h-17h
  • saturday: 9h-15h

It all started when in 2013 Jay and Brenda Cowin established Aloha Driving Schools. We are a certified Drivers Training School that is certified by the Washington State Department of Licensing. Over the years Aloha has taught thousands of students how to drive safely and competently through teaching in the classroom as well as behind the wheel instruction. We are making the roads safer, one person at a time.

Our comment from DrivingSchools.Directory about Aloha Driving Schools:

Aloha Driving Schools stands out as a highly recommended driving school known for its friendly and professional staff. Many parents and students have shared positive experiences, emphasizing the supportive learning environment provided by the instructors.

Key Highlights:

  • Instructors are described as very nice, accommodating, and patient, ensuring that all students feel comfortable and confident.
  • The school is praised for its excellent customer service, with staff going above and beyond to assist students, including those with special needs.
  • Students appreciate the straightforward enrollment and testing process, making it less intimidating to obtain a driver's license.
  • Aloha has been noted for its ability to cater to various learners, including non-native English speakers, helping them succeed in their driving tests.
  • Parents reported that their children enjoyed attending the school and were able to pass their tests successfully.

While there have been minor criticisms about distractions during lessons and the cost of services, the overarching sentiment is one of gratitude and satisfaction.

Aloha Driving Schools truly care about their students and strive to provide the best learning experience possible.

Aloha Driving Schools: Reviews

4.7/5 (40 Reviews)
Cristian Garcia 6 months ago

Negative experience: Lady in the wheel chair is such a bit. Everyone else is super chill and nice but when it comes to her, oh lord. Passed my test tho and i will try to guide my family members somewhere else

Katia Slinger 6 months ago

Fantastic experience: My daughter is enjoying this school. She said all the instructors are very nice.

Dork Side 7 months ago

Fantastic experience: My oldest went here, they did great with teaching her and she passed on her second try, she messed up on the last part of the first test and failed. Sending my 2nd kiddo here soon. Very pleased with this school.

caiden robinson 8 months ago

Negative experience: driving instructor wouldn’t stop talking and laughing which was very distracting and told me to stop mid ongoing traffic

Ashley Smith 10 months ago

Fantastic experience: This place is amazing. We had a small issue and they couldn't have handled it any better. If you live anywhere in the area, even if you have to drive out a ways to get here, I highly recommend this place. They 1000% will make you feel good about your decision. Worth every bit of the drive to get there. Thank you aloha for being a great choice for my child, I couldn't have asked for a better experience.

Trapper Papamasiw 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Did my out of state testing here Super easy super simple

Giovanna Sua 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Highly recommended!!! The team is amazing, they were very professional, plus all of them were very very kind. English isn’t my first language but they were patient explaining me all the process. I’m so glad that I made the right decision taking my driving test in this school.

Jennifer Swart 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Though I have been driving awhile watching the staff building up the confidence of the young drivers is amazing. I can say I didn't have that when I was taking my drive tests. Such a great place.

Matthew Catudio 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: My daughter enjoyed her time at the school. She particularly appreciated how friendly many of the drive lesson instructors were. We experienced a family tragedy in-between the final lessons and Aloha was very compassionate and understanding.

Chloe Cline 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Amazing ladies working first off. I didn’t need to schedule an appointment for my written test and my drive test is only a couple days later. Super great costumer service from both the ladies working I would recommend this place to anyone for sure written test is 30 dollars no appointment needed. It’s 50 to use their cars for the actual drive test as well.

Jaelyn Anderson 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Best driving school around. They are so helpful and nice!!

Joe Schey 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Some of the bravest men and women in the country work at this facility.

Puget Island 1 year ago

Negative experience: Expensive and repetitive.

Jonni Stone 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: So incredibly happy with Aloha driving school! They were very accommodating to my daughter who has mild Asperger‘s, Mr Cowin went above and beyond to make sure my daughter was ready to get her license. Thank you very much and I will continue to recommend this business to everyone.

Voltage Junkie 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great instructor and staff, highly recommended.

Justin Time! 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Alex is a great instructor, his staff at the front desk are awesome. My immigrant wife who has never driven before is extremely happy with her instructor and instruction received, he bridges the gap perfectly between husband and wife teaching dynamics. We both highly recommend Aloha so much that now after she passed her driving test she is still scheduled for more instruction.

Jason Petrich 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Best place in town. We don't have a regular dmv anymore. They are packed everyday. Make your appointment now

Danielle Davis 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: The staff at Aloha is amazing, my son is deaf and this comes with challenges all the staff went above and beyond to make sure that he understood all the information and was able to succeed. Thank you all for outstanding work we are so appreciative!!

Brian Evans 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Good place to take your kids, easy going and patient

Dido Shix 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Very accommodating and excellent customer service from office staff to trainers. I did my test with own car very affordable rates $50 and proctor Cawing was so helpful briefing me on areas to be tested n and the expectations. Very reassuring after he noted my nervousness, he made sure I’m relaxed and ready to tackle the test which helped me pass. Try Aloha, you WON’T be disappointed!!!

Candice Boyd 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Very friendly people and extremely professional.

MJ Tatualla 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: They are so nice and very professional. I highly recommend.

Mary Foley 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Really great school to go to. Really positive and helpful staff! Thanks so much for teaching me! :)

Edward Rodriguez 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: These people want you to be the best, they're so crazy generous at helping you to achieve all you need to learn, I love the way I was thought in there. To anyone who's reading this don't wait to sign up and receive the best service.

Kira Dallmann 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Real good driving school. My daghter loves the instructor's. Super helpful office people, price is great. Just over all a great driving school.

amy kohl 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Were amazing folks for my son.

Lillyona 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: The people who were working there were very nice, respectful, and easy to talk to; would highly recommend.

G8oo8N 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Very friendly and professional.everyone is great there.

Shelley Stanion 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: They were fantastic! The other driving schools closer to us were booked up for 6 months, but Aloha was able to get my daughter into the next session. While it was a distance for us to drive to them for her scheduled drives, it was so worth it! Everything about our experience with them has been top notch and I'm not always easy to please! It was a breeze to get her enrolled, all drives & tests scheduled, and they were always prompt with reminder alerts and responses. She enjoyed the instructors both on Zoom and behind the wheel. I'm so glad that we were forced to go farther to find an available driving school because Aloha was superb!

Nicole Bauer 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: This place makes the whole process of getting your license a lot less intimidating. These people WANT you to pass the tests required and are very kind. I expected it to be a lot harder to get all the necessary paperwork ect., but everything was a breeze and the staff was helpful.

Shauntae Coley 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: The instructor was on time, and very friendly.

Natalie Keech 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: They are very good and easy going people. They care about their students and they make the learning fun. I did it online because of COVID and it was still a lot of fun. I recommend going to aloha for drivers ed!

Teresa Fahey 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great school. My son enjoyed his time there. Everyone was super friendly and very helpful

Steven Lepper 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: This is an excellent driving school. English is my wife's second language and they read the permit test to her so that she could ask questions about what certain words meant. She passed. They went above and beyond what she paid for the class and she now has her license. I would reccomend this school to any adult looking to get their license or anyone needing a refresher. I cannot comment on the school for teens, but I have a feeling it's just as good for them.

Robert Darling 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Need a quieter place to take the written exam instead of behind the counter. Can get a different room upon request before the test. $15 for the written plus you can retake it multiple times a day which is nice.

Pele Penay 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Very good school had a wonderful experience with them.

Crazy Ena 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Very nice people

Corinne Standfield 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great

Allan Bonello 8 years ago

Fantastic experience: Professional and welcomed experience, thank you.

Patricia Clark 9 years ago

Fantastic experience: Our twin sons just completed Aloha's driving course and have successfully passed both their written test and driving test. The Aloha people are great! We always had a good experience when we came in the office, and the boys would come home with interesting stories from class. The staff at Aloha were ALWAYS friendy, helpful, and at the same time knowledgeable and efficient. Thank you, Jay, Malissa, Alex, Mr. M, and the mysterious Mr. J! If I could give you ten stars, I would!

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