WA driving rules are very different since I got my license. Having your child go through a driving…read morecourse to receive their license is a good thing. Being educated from a third-party is better than trying to learn from your own parents. For mental reasons, the third-party instruction is more forgiving to your child. Their prices are comparable to most, but by far, are more advanced than other courses around us. Their driving instructors are also law enforcement officers still serving or retired. I recommend this driving school for everyone to use.

I chose this school thinking the instructors would be cool, calm, and collected for our nervous new…read morelearner. This was the case on the first drive, however it definitely was not the case on the second drive. The driving instructor completely lost his cool before even leaving the parking lot and continued to do so multiple times making the situation progressively worse. We heard from another new driver to avoid Brad S. at all cost, but didn't catch it in time. In my opinion, if the instructor is instigating and escalating a hostile driving environment, using bullying tactics while in a position of authority over minors, it's time to find other employment. I called and left an angry parent message and the office called me back and was very polite and a couple days later the owner called and said he'd look into the situation and took the incident very seriously. Since the one terrible incident, things have been much better with other instructors. More updates to come...

So before I give my review understand that for medical reasons I have not driven for about 19 years…read moreand after surgeries and medications I am in a better position health wise and can drive again. I also do not like tests of any kind. I called the school and they answered all my questions, told me what I would need to take the written exam. They were clear about all fees and cancellations and responsibilities of the individual who wanted to attend. I took the written exam with them and thankfully passed. I then practiced driving at home during the pandemic and when I got my shots this year went back and scheduled driving practice with them to make sure I was doing everything I was supposed to while driving. Ms. Tanya was polite and direct about what I needed to remember to do while driving. I passed my driving test and honestly grateful for their services. Ms. LaTonya and Staff are very nice people. They know that they are preparing you to do something that is helpful in life but is a big responsibility. So they take their jobs very seriously.

I had such a good experience getting my license here with Tonya and her dad they were soo nice and…read moreI would and do recommend it to anyone I know in need of a license I appreciate them and this business a crazy amount they helped me so much honestly love it!

SCAM! Would rate it 0 stars if I could. Clearly states you can get 2 chances of taking knowledge…read moretest for the price of $35.00. My sister failed & was told to repay $35 for each test. However my cousin took her test last month and this was on the back of her receipt on Policy #1. I called and she said they changed it last year and I told them she took it last month and has the policy form and she said I guess they changed it last month. Do not come here!! Front desk lady is a miserable bitch. Rude customer service, GO SOMEWHERE ELSE!

Terrible customer service and way too expensive, especially compared to other driving schools. The…read morefront lady was very rude and disrespectful, I do not recommend coming here at all.

405 Renton is a very well run asset. I had no problems…read morewhatsoever in scheduling my tests, practice time and exams. They guided me through the entire experience without a flaw. I highly recommend 405 Renton.

The worst driver school they're so racist!!! Don't never go…read moreto this school, they don't even respect, when I was taking the test they never shut up they were so laud

This is the worst driving school in the Puyallup area. There is no way I am going to spend the time…read moregoing into detail concerning all the issues we encountered in dealing with this "School". I own a business in the city of Puyallup so we decided to choose the school because it was close. We questioned my son when he came home from his classes about how things were going and what he was learning. We were shocked to hear some of the things that happened during class. Students are not allowed to take their books home with them. They are supposed to study at the school while loud music is playing. They were told that they wouldn't get a ticket if they went over the speed limit as long as it wasn't too fast! And then we discovered that they intentionally mislead the students in their driving exam so they can flunk them and charge them for another test. Standard run-of-the-mill scam.The staff is lazy, incompetent and unfair. If I wasn't so busy running my own business I would start driving school and put them out of business. It wouldn't be hard to put them out of business. All you would have to do is teach basic driving skills and treat people normally and students would flock to this new school. Don't say you weren't warned.

We recently sent our son to this "school". We were happy that the price was better than other…read moreplaces. Sending our son to this school was a bad, bad idea. We routinely asked our son how things were going at school and began to hear unusual things about how classes are conducted. We found that the students were not allowed to take their material for study home with them. I thought this was odd. In asking more about what happened in class. I found that they played loud music. While the students were attempting to study their material. The instructor told the students, believe it or not, that it was okay to go over the speed limit by 5 to 10 miles an hour because the cops wouldn't pull you over for that! During driving instruction, one of the instructors had my son pull into Jack-in-the-Box to buy some fast food and proceeded to eat it in a crude manner well, barking out directions. We wanted to pull him out at this point, but he was committed. During final driving testing. He was instructed to pull into the left lane and turn right. He did so, and they failed him for the test. It costs money to repeat the test. The second driving final that we paid for. He was ready in case this was to occur. A different instructor instructed him to all in the left lane and then turn right. Tricks like this really ticked me off. The office was very difficult with us in scheduling and drug out our final testing for several weeks because they had no drivers to finish him out. Bottom line, this was a total nightmare!

Preparing a 15 year old to drive is terrifying. I am so glad we chose to send our son to the 911…read moredriving school in North Tacoma. At first we didn't think we could afford it because it was considerably more than other schools in the area. Then someone told me that each month one of the schools offers a $75 discount...the discount changes from school each month. We decided that you only learn how to drive one time...who better to teach our son to drive than police officers? He did excellent, he is such a safe driver and so knowledgeable and confident. I can't imagine sending him anywhere else to drive.

I had previously left a review that I later deleted. After working more with this school, I've seen…read morethat they are truly doing their best. It can be difficult to hire, train, and keep the right people in place, and I've learned that instead of relying on the online scheduler, the best approach is simply to call. When I reached out directly, they showed me nothing but patience and flexibility, and worked very hard to accommodate my daughter's busy schedule. In the end, they got all of her drives scheduled, and I'm grateful for their effort. I've learned to give them grace and trust that they will do everything possible to make it work for families. My daughter also really enjoyed the instruction, and I feel like this will make her a safer driver. I would use them again in a second!

I attended this Truck Driving School with my fiancee September through October 2024. The curriculum…read moreis a mess, and you stand very little chance of learning anything if you don't speak Russian. The manager, Ramiz will talk all day long without saying anything, except maybe for a few oft-repeated racist anecdotes. We both chose the Manual Transmission course and were berated by the instructor Alex, who insisted constantly that we should give up. The equipment is failing and they do not allow you to practice in the same truck that you must take the DOL test with, setting students up for failure. Overall, we probably received half of the training hours that we were promised. Practically any other school would be preferable. It is vastly overpriced for the quality of the product provided.

I would like to thank Skyline CDL school, I just finished my 4 week Class A course. I passed 1st…read moretime at DOL and Skyline and Hamed really give you everything you need to pass your test 1st time!!! If you put in the work you will pass first time. Hamed and the other instructors are amazing. They watch the students and offer suggestions to help strengthen their skills, everyone learns differently and they adjust to your strengths. I highly recommend this school!!! Thank you Skyline, Robert B.

This is a solid school, originally built on the standards set by its predecessor, the late and…read morerevered Ed Taylor. A few of the folks at TaylorMade were hired by Ed. It is evident that they have been able to maintain the quality and caliber of education to the founder's high standards. Truck driving school is quite an investment of time and money and you have to make sure that its for you. You also want to do it right - it's a hell of a lot of responsibility and it is not easy. Driving a truck is a calling and a profession. I took time to research the trucking schools between the Canadian border and south to Everett. I checked out the reviews, the websites and I took the time to drive around Skagit, Whatcom and Snohomish counties looking for a great truck driving school - driving around their yards and snooping around. I chose TaylorMade Truck Driving School in Burlington and I have no regrets. They are not the least costly school, but the program is very thorough and anticipates all of the costs extra. They will work with you, and they won't give up on you. This made all of the difference for me. The instruction was top notch. The instructors are all very different, but they meet and talk in the mornings and at the end of each day. Each student's learning day is graded; the score cards are used as talking points between the instructors. This communication of student progress really allows for a high level of individually tailored instruction. The best part is that the lead instructor is a natural at teaching. He really gets it and truly understands that every person learns differently; the key to success in teaching is finding out how each student learns. It certainly worked for me, an old guy who needed a late life career change. This old dog learned some new tricks and I have the folks at Taylor Made TDS to thank. They rock!

From the owner: Taylor Made TDS, Inc. is the premier CDL training program in Northwest Washington, boasting an…read moreimpressive 98% pass rate and robust job placement support. Over 89% of graduates swiftly secure CDL roles, often before completing the program. We offer Class A, B, Hazmat, Passenger and refresher courses in with in-person training by experienced professionals dedicated to teaching the next generation of truck drivers. Our auxiliary location in Ferndale, WA and our primary location in Burlington, WA offer pre-trip, backing maneuvers, and road training. All classroom training takes place in Burlington, WA. Employers: We provide customized onsite training tailored to your needs. Contact us for a personalized quote and empower your team with top-tier driving skills. Office Hours: Mon-Thurs full service, Fri by appointment." In as little as 4 weeks you can be ready to get on the road!

Do they have BICYCLE instructors too? lol Over rated and…read moreover priced, no value- YOU are better off doing it yourself or having grandpa help. They provide no useful service- your grandpa is better qualified than the untrained so called instructor sitting next to you, who is just the average joe that has tried to drive a manual at least once in thier life. Who makes them no more qualified than my 14 year old little sister who knows how to drive but doesnt have her drivers license, but could talk you through it better than these characters. Its not rocket science and before automatic cars people drove manual cars, everywhere and learned by themselves!! because they PRACTICED!! They didnt pay people to watch them practice or ride with them to practice...Anything takes practice, so ask a friend to ride along -go to an empty lot or country road or even a cemetary (has hills) and practice!!! push in clutch start/stop/shift gears - let out clutch - go! Kill it? repeat previous steps! Dont pay some bogus scam business some astronomical price for something they dont even provide! These are not trained instructors but actors playing the part!! DONT GET SCAMMED or tricked out of your hard earned money!! If you are lonely find a companion preferrably the kind that does not charge you for their time. Learning is a process dont be afraid of it! Quiters never win!!

I was very pleased with this service! I bought my own stick shift (manual Kia Soul) about two…read moremonths ago and started learning to drive it on my own.... Then, I burned the clutch trying to go uphill (more than once - resulting in a need for a new clutch) and felt extremely discouraged. I was very nervous to get behind the wheel again, thinking I may cause further damage to my car. I was referred to Stick Shift Driving Academy from a family member, and it was just what I needed. After speaking with JC at customer service about my availability, I was matched with Amber, a driving instructor in my area. Amber called me and we set up a place to meet and practice that was close and convenient for me (along a bus line). Stick Shift Driving Academy hosts many driving instructors throughout the U.S. and you are matched with one in your area based on your needs. In my case, I was very happy to learn from another woman! Amber was very patient and understanding. We used her car to practice, so I felt comfortable trying new things and was not worried about burning the clutch on my older vehicle. She also helped me understand what could have gone wrong for me to burn my clutch, and I haven't had that "burning rubber smell" since! I drove with Amber for four hours (the High Power Vehicle Package). I will say - I think the packages should really just be thought of as "how long do you want to drive for?"- I don't think the packages really relate to different "levels."- The instruction is flexible and based off of the customer's needs. In my case, I really needed to focus on hills, so that's what we did. We found an empty parking lot with some hills, and did that until I felt comfortable. Additionally, I learned downshifting, reversing, feathering (a technique new to me, and soooo helpful!), and of course shifting to 1st gear. Overall, I highly recommend Stick Shift Driving Academy and Amber. My confidence in driving my own vehicle is way up, and I'm conquering hills in the Seattle area with more ease!

Really amazing class. I was incredibly anxious going in but both the instructors do a great job of…read morehelping students feel more comfortable. It was apolitical which was nice. There was a mix of lecture type instruction and hands-on. They went into detail about how things worked and actually show it on the firearm as they go along. Every person got 1:1 time to practice correct posture, handling, etc before the range and then again on the range. We all shot a few rounds on four different guns which really helped give me an idea of what I might like. We had a wide range of experience and they handled everyone expertly. I feel a lot less anxious and much more prepared!

This class was very informative ! The ladies teach were amazing and answered any questions you…read morehave. I recommend for all women to take this class