Greg is great, I recently passed my driver's test at the ripe age of 26. I had some anxiety with…read moredriving before but I thought it was time to commit. Found Hammerly's Great NW Drivers and did not regret it. I signed up for the 8 lesson package. Greg doesn't just help with passing driver's tests, his tips and methods really focus on making you a great driver overall. He focuses strongly on being safe and provides tips and context for why we need to build certain driving habits. A holistic approach I really appreciated. An additional plus, he picks you up and you drive. No meeting up at an office which was extremely convenient for me. I highly recommend.

Total scam artists. I paid an incredible amount of money for a 90 minute drive session and MAYBE…read moregot 10-15 minutes behind the wheel. Fuck. These. Sharks. Do NOT waste your money on this trash company because you will absolutely not get what you pay for. They're AWFUL!!!!

Scheduling my child for driving lessons was quick and easy. Brad was very helpful answering all my…read morequestions and concerns. The driving instructor made my child feel at ease and comfortable. Highly recommend for anyone who is in need for driving lessons.

An overall excellent experience! We signed up our teen daughter for the Safe Driver Series with…read moreDave so she could get some additional driving experience from a professional instructor. She really enjoyed the classes and Dave's teaching style. She passed the OR DMV test first try! Thanks to Brad also for the stellar communication and organization. Highly recommended driving school.

Fantastic communication from the office, to the instructor, every step along the way. The owner…read moreand admin staff took time and care to understand our daughter's needs and assigned the best instructor for her. Steve was patient, kind and clear in his instructions. I wish I would've found this academy before wasting my money on another.

My instructor Chip has helped my driving anxiety significantly as an adult still trying to get her…read morelicense. My confidence has improved and I've learned many useful driving tips!

(don't pay too much attention to the other 1-Star reviews here, they are both from botched…read morescheduling issues and one wasn't even the company's fault. Their reviews have nothing to do with the actual drive test, so below is my FULL experience with SODE in Hillsboro) I can't say enough about how great my experience with SODE in Hillsboro was. I took my driver's test on 05-21-2026 with examiner Liz Harris, and I HIGHLY RECOMMEND choosing Ms. Harris as your examiner as well. First, I was able to schedule an appointment with them online immediately. I decided I wanted to take my test as soon as possible, and started looking for open spots on 05-20-2026 fairly late in the evening. I was able to schedule my test for the very next day!! And they had multiple spots open to choose from. The business was easy to find, clean, and very professionally setup. They have nice, clean, easy to drive company cars that you can use if you do not want to use your own vehicle, and that's what I chose to do. But, they make the process of using your own vehicle very easy as well, so long as it has good tags, insurance, and passes the inspection (blinkers, break lights, horn, clear windshield) nothing too crazy, just the standard stuff and you're good to go. I used one of their cars, and it was a great make and model for a drive test, large clear windows, no huge blind-spots, just a very smooth, comfortable ride. Liz Harris was my examiner and she was great at helping me to calm my nerves!! She was very professional, very specific and clear with her instructions, and made everything go quite smoothly. She didn't try to trick me or surprise me with unexpected instructions. She conducted herself like a true professional and didn't have crazy high expectations, nor did she make things too easy. It was a matter-of-fact, straightforward, professional experience. Basically, if you're prepared for your test and have done the work to know what you're doing on the road, there's no reason why you shouldn't pass!! Again, Liz Harris is highly recommended!!

1 Star -- Very Disappointing Experience…read more I would strongly recommend choosing a different examiner than Liz at Southern Oregon Driver Education in Tanasbourne. My son took his driving test with Liz twice, and both experiences were extremely frustrating. During the test, her instructions were often confusing and, when my son asked for clarification, she simply repeated the same instruction rather than clarifying what she wanted him to do. Her communication came across as passive-aggressive and made an already stressful situation even more difficult for a new driver. What concerns me even more is that four of my son's friends also tested with Liz and all four failed their tests as well. I obviously cannot speak to exactly why each person failed, but having this many students in the same friend group have the same experience raised serious concerns for us about the consistency and fairness of the testing. After failing twice with Liz, my son went to a different third-party testing company the following week and passed his driving test with a 98%. This was particularly frustrating because Liz had underlined "DANGEROUS DRIVER" on his previous test paperwork. A 98% passing score at another testing location shortly afterward makes that assessment difficult for us to understand. I am not saying that every student who fails a driving test was tested unfairly. However, based on our experience, the communication during the test, the experiences of several other students we know, and the dramatically different result he received from another examiner, I have serious concerns about this testing experience. If you are choosing a third-party examiner, I would recommend going somewhere else rather than risking another $70 test fee after being failed by Liz.

Everyone was friendly, but the examiner was exceptional. He was so kind, soft-spoken, and…read moreencouraging. Our son passed, because he said, "I didn't even feel like I was under pressure of taking a test, mom. Steve made me feel at ease, like I was just going for a drive with a family member." When he walked out and introduced himself, and told my son, "You drive with your mind, but more importantly, with your heart," (something to that effect) I knew we were in good hands. When Steve gave feedback and praised me as a parent, and I learned a little about his background as a former trainer to law enforcement, we were blessed to meet Steve and have him part of our family's driving journey. Again, congratulations to our son Kobe!

Ok parents read up. While DMV drive test is $45, Pacific will charge you $85 (2025) for your…read moreconvenience. It is convenience and sounds smart to expense to avoid DMV. Make sure you can't be sick and reschedule. Your urgency is their business. Anyway if you are ok with their price and if you pass the test, it's worth it. Otherwise let's talk money, you pay $85 again. Your luck, their call. Tips- the girl at the counter is very nice and friendly. When you pay to schedule, ask her for test evaluation sheet so you have a clue what your kid will be doing. They will not offer that info automatically (almost like because they kinda want you to fail and pay another $85 to reschedule). I asked so she kindly explained the rule that you can fail "minors" up to 8 points and still pass. But "major" faults is a 1 time thing-- such as red light, stop sign violations, or anything that makes the examiner step on brake (yes they have brake on passenger side!) it will cause you exit the test right away. Another thing you should know, unlike at DMV you do not get to drive your car that you are familiar with. They only have Kia and it's gas. If you are used to EV pedals make sure you borrow grandpa's gas car for a day. I minus one star for just that. On the day you might have 2 examiners, one new and one supervisor in the back. The exam is quick like 20 minutes around town. Mostly about intersections, change lanes, using signals. No highway (disappointed). No parallel parking (very disappointed). Please please teach your kids to be proficient in parking for their own sake. After all it's NOT hard to pass. If your kid has been driving with you daily for at least a year, you shouldn't be worried at all. $85 is good investment and worth not to deal with DMV attitudes.

Everyone from the admin to the teachers to the trucks were great…read more Im currently working and was hired with no previous experience solely because I went to Elite!! Big thanks to everyone there for there knowledge , patience and guidence

Had a really great experience here. Was a tow truck driver in the Marine corps, but took a 5 year…read morebreak from trucking. Recently decided to pursue my CDL. Elite was super helpful getting me setup using my GI bill, Tyler specifically. All the instructors were great, but Kevin and Chris from pre trip definitely stole the show. Super entertaining guys! Made a great learning environment. Was unsure about pursuing manual and Kevin convinced me to go through with it and helped me become proficient in less than a week. Had never touched a shifter in my life. Super happy with my decision to get my ELDT done here, and would recommend them to anyone looking to get there CDL!

Loree, the owner of this driving "academy", is in desperate need of training relevant to business…read moreethics, among other things. She is unpleasant in general, questionable in her role as an "instructor", and unapologetic as well as unaccountable. After an incident in her class where my high school daughter and I were specifically singled out for harassment, Loree determined that my intention to reach out directly to ODOT was a "threat", and expelled my daughter (who had participated respectfully and had never missed a single class session or driving lesson) from her program. A legal challenge had to be made, and a complaint to ODOT filed. If you prefer to interact with a driving school that is ethical, with a strong customer service orientation and an eye towards treating students fairly above all, this is not the right driving "academy" for your family.

Unfortunately disappointing; while it did take Loreen (the owner) several days to pick up the…read morephone, that is not the most disappointing part of this review. While she may be an adequate "driving instructor," I don't believe that Loreen is necessarily at her best when she interacts with people. Especially when it involves taking accountability and apologizing. Loreen and I spoke on the telephone twice, for a length of time before coordinating dates/times that would best suit my daughters schedule and hers. After verbally discussing pricing and scheduling, a PayPal invoice was delivered to my email address. 1. The invoice was incorrect. When I telephoned Loreen, I asked her to please send a corrected invoice. She immediately countered with, "No, I didn't make an error. That is how much the driving lesson cost." Needless to say, the invoice was again emailed with the correct pricing. So YES, she did make an error and NO, she did not apologize. 2. An email with dates for the scheduled driving driving dates/times was to be emailed to my daughter. (I had placed them in my calendar as well). It was not emailed, even after calling twice to remind her. 3. Yesterday was suppose to be my daughters first driving lesson. At 10 minutes past the hour, no driving instructor had arrived. I telephoned Loreen, she said that she had no recollection of us speaking and that she certainly would not have scheduled driving instruction without payment. I DID pay, the same day that the invoice arrived, via PayPal. Which she discovered after looking at her payments. Her tone with me was condescending and rude. To finish out an otherwise long review; I understand that we all make mistakes. That life can be stressful and overwhelming. That being said, it would have been professional and humanly kind, for Loreen to apologize and make an attempt to remedy her error. Instead she has overbooked with other clients. After a couple telephone conversations, she is refunding me in cash today (I don't trust her to actually send a refund otherwise). People, integrity and kindness go a long way in this world. You will be pleasantly surprised how people lean into you, and are inspired by your light. Pay it forward here and there, and be kind. Take ownership if you have made a mistake and do your very best to remedy it. :-)

My instructor was Rob and he was very kind and helpful. I was only nervous because of myself. Rob…read morewas very clear on his instructions. Just don't forget to look over your shoulder when backing up in a straight line. Great job Rob.

Excellent service and coordination, especially during Covid. My daughter had Tara as an instructor…read moreand she is outstanding! Highly recommended.

Easy to make appointments, excellent instructors and was easy to make appointment for Driver's…read moreTest. Worth every penny spent!!

It's overly expensive, signing up is miserable these guys are effectively the only game in town so…read moreif you need lessons but don't have the time or cash you're screwed.