Business Details
Expert Driving Instruction in Portland, OR
Great NW Drivers has been a family-owned and operated driving instruction service in Oregon for over two decades. Founded by Greg Hammerly, our team specializes in providing personalized driving lessons tailored to the unique needs of adults, teens, seniors, and individuals requiring adaptive equipment training. With a focus on safety and confidence-building, we deliver hands-on instruction in private vehicles, emphasizing responsible driving habits and modern techniques. Our flexible approach allows us to customize lesson plans while offering convenient pick-up and drop-off services across the Portland metro area.As a small business, we prioritize individualized attention, ensuring clients receive the highest standard of instruction at competitive rates. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our 20+ years of experience, dedication to community needs, and partnerships with professionals like occupational therapists for specialized services. Whether you're a new driver, returning to the road, or seeking a skills assessment, our mission remains clear: empowering safe, observant drivers through expert guidance and unwavering patience.
Services
Driving Lessons
Adaptive Training
Senior Assessments
Teen Packages
Skill Evaluations
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of specialized driving instruction experience
- Personalized lesson plans tailored to individual needs and skill levels
- Flexible services including adaptive equipment training and senior assessments
- Convenient pick-up/drop-off within Portland's West Metro areas
- Owner-operated instruction ensuring consistent quality and attention
Services
Driving Lessons
Private 90-minute driving lessons for adults and teens using instructor vehicles. Includes pick-up/drop-off within service areas. Customizable lesson quantities from single sessions to multi-lesson packages. Focuses on safety, road rules, and confidence-building techniques for new or returning drivers.
Adaptive Training
Specialized instruction using vehicles equipped with hand controls and accessibility modifications. Designed for drivers with physical limitations. Includes initial assessment and tailored training plans. Collaborates with occupational therapists to ensure proper equipment adaptation and safe driving practices.
Senior Assessments
60-minute driving skill evaluations for seniors requiring medical clearance or safety checks. Provides written recommendations for improved driving habits. Addresses DMV requirements and insurance concerns. Conducted in instructor vehicles with follow-up lesson options available.
Teen Packages
Structured driving instruction for teenage learners. Two-lesson package covering fundamental skills and road practice. Includes vehicle usage and transportation within service areas. Focuses on defensive driving techniques and preparation for licensing exams without DMV testing services.
Skill Evaluations
Comprehensive driving ability assessments for various needs. Offers both basic evaluations and detailed written reports. Addresses medical requirements, insurance mandates, or personal safety concerns. Provides actionable feedback to improve driving performance and meet regulatory standards.
People
Greg Hammerly
Owner and Instructor
With over 20 years of experience, Greg specializes in personalized driving instruction for diverse clients. He focuses on safety, adaptability, and building driver confidence through customized lesson plans tailored to individual needs and skill levels.
Megan Roush
Office Manager
Megan manages administrative operations while ensuring smooth communication between clients and instructors. She maintains organizational efficiency and supports the delivery of quality driving instruction services to all customers.
Questions
What driving services do you offer?
We provide adult/teen driving lessons, adaptive equipment training, senior driving assessments, and customized instruction packages. All services include vehicle usage and transportation within our service areas.
Do you service my Portland area neighborhood?
Yes, we serve West Portland, Beaverton, Hillsboro, Tualatin, Aloha, and Bethany. Pickup and drop-off available within these metro areas for all lesson packages.
How long are driving lessons?
All lessons last 90 minutes, focusing on hands-on practice. Assessments run 60 minutes. Sessions include pickup/drop-off time within our service areas for maximum convenience.
Can you help with adaptive driving equipment?
Yes, we offer specialized training using vehicles equipped with hand controls, left-side accelerators, spinner knobs, and other accessibility modifications for drivers with physical limitations.
Do you provide senior driver evaluations?
We conduct 60-minute driving assessments for seniors needing medical clearance or safety checks. Written reports available upon request to meet DMV or insurance requirements.
What's your cancellation policy?
We require 48-hour notice for rescheduling. Late cancellations or no-shows incur a $150 fee. Please contact us via email for quickest response regarding schedule changes.
Reviews (2)
Kimberly Burroughs
Mar 19, 2022
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Adult Driver, got my license at 27! Greg is an amazing driving instructor. He has an incredible amount of patience and empathy, and he went above and beyond to help me get on the road. I have disabilities, one of which is very high anxiety, and I didn't think I would ever be comfortable to be on the road. I also don't have family able to teach me. I was referred by my disability counselor and took lessons end of 2021 to beginning of 2022.
I passed my driving test on January 18th with a great score. I can't imagine getting to that point without Greg's support. My confidence has improved immensely, and I continually tell people how wonderful he is. He sees people as more than clients, and he truly wants you to succeed and enjoy being a driver. I highly recommend Greg to fellow people with disabilities, especially others who have anxiety or adhd too
I passed my driving test on January 18th with a great score. I can't imagine getting to that point without Greg's support. My confidence has improved immensely, and I continually tell people how wonderful he is. He sees people as more than clients, and he truly wants you to succeed and enjoy being a driver. I highly recommend Greg to fellow people with disabilities, especially others who have anxiety or adhd too
Jay B.
Mar 30, 2021
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Greg is awesome. He was patient teaching my wife, and he is great at giving feedback and constructive criticism.
