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Your Trusted Driving School in Seattle, WA
At 911 Driving School, we are dedicated to providing exceptional driver education through a unique blend of expertise, experience, and trust. Founded by a police officer and staffed by current or retired law enforcement professionals, our team brings real-world road safety knowledge to every lesson. Our instructors undergo continuous training in traffic laws and defensive driving techniques, ensuring students receive the most up-to-date instruction. We combine state-of-the-art classroom technology with hands-on driving practice in modern, safe vehicles to create a comprehensive learning experience. Our curriculum emphasizes not just technical skills but also the critical thinking required for responsible driving. With locations across multiple states and flexible online scheduling options, we make quality driver education accessible to teens, adults, and mature drivers alike. Our commitment to safety extends beyond the classroom, as we instill lifelong driving habits that reduce accident risks. Parents trust us to develop their children into confident drivers through our structured programs that balance education with engagement. Our franchise model allows us to maintain consistent standards while adapting to local community needs. For over two decades, we have built a reputation as a leader in driver training by prioritizing student success and safety above all else.
Services
Teen Drivers Education
Adult Drivers Education
Defensive Driving Courses
Online Training
Mature Drivers Course
Served areas
- Marysville, Arlington, WA, WA. Lake Stevens, Snohomish, Stanwood, Lakewood, Camano
Highlights and features
- Our instructors are current or retired police officers, firefighters, or EMS professionals.
- We use state-of-the-art classroom technology and modern, safe training vehicles.
- Our curriculum combines technical skills with real-world driving safety expertise.
- We offer flexible scheduling options for teen and adult driver education programs.
- Our franchise model maintains consistent quality standards across multiple states.
Associations and certifications
- Marysville Tulalip Chamber of Commerce, DOL
Services
Teen Drivers Education
Our teen driver program combines classroom instruction with hands-on training. Police officer instructors teach traffic laws, defensive driving techniques, and real-world safety scenarios. Students gain confidence through structured behind-the-wheel practice in modern vehicles equipped with safety features.
Defensive Driving Courses
Designed for all skill levels, our defensive driving courses focus on accident prevention and risk management. Certified instructors share proven strategies for handling hazardous conditions and emergency situations. The curriculum meets state requirements while emphasizing practical safety applications for daily drivers.
Online Training
Flexible online driver education options include theory lessons and practice tests. Students access interactive modules covering traffic regulations, road signs, and safe driving practices. The platform integrates with local school scheduling systems for convenient drive session booking and progress tracking.
Questions
What makes your instructors uniquely qualified?
All instructors are current or retired police officers, firefighters, or EMS professionals with ongoing traffic safety training.
Do you offer online scheduling for driving lessons?
Yes, enrolled students can schedule drives online through their local school's dedicated scheduling portal.
Are your vehicles equipped with safety features?
Our training fleet includes modern vehicles with dual controls and advanced safety systems for secure learning environments.
Do you operate in multiple states?
We have locations in Washington, Colorado, Ohio, Florida, and South Carolina through our franchise network.
Reviews (38)
Zachary Calico
Jun 22, 2022
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Great teachers, learned a lot from driving instructors and felt comfortable with them. Would highly recommend this company to learn how to drive!
Suenn Rose
Jun 16, 2022
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I would recommend this driving school to anyone My instructor was Aaron he is the Best! He's Honest, encouraging, motivating and so passionate about his job. Bless your heart Aaron 911 is the best!
Wen Soto
Jun 06, 2022
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I took the write test, warm up+road test. The people who work there was very profesional, very clear in the explanations. It was clear and easy for me as non-native speaker.
Jacki McFarland
Jun 05, 2022
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We had a great experience at 911 driving school. The drivers were thorough and relaxed and we had no problem scheduling our son's drives.
Gojo
Jun 05, 2022
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Soooo bad experience. My 16 year old daughter was yelled at by one of their instructor while she was driving with him for test. I guess he forgot that she was there to practice and take test. The reason why he yelled at her because she slow down for safety. She drove back to the 911 office with tears and didn't want to take test anywhere for more than 6month because he scared her so much. By the way, this's not my 1st experience. My 3 sisters had bad experience in this driving school and finally left with nothing including my daughter. All total, they treated wrong 4 of my family. I'm absolutely done.
Jeanine Bowl
Jun 04, 2022
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911 was fantastic! My son felt so comfortable with the instructors and learned so much from them. I would highly recommend 911 for anyone working to get their license!
BlueLavaBLD
May 23, 2022
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Went here for my skills test and passed it fairly easily. My instructor Aaron is so vocal and passionate about everything that you're gonna do in the test. He's an awesome instructor. Would recommend this place to anyone looking to get their license.
Kay G.
May 14, 2022
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I must start off by saying that I am(still) overly impressed by the customer service I was given at this place from the moment I walked in; I was immediately greeted by a young Asian woman with long hair(I didn't ask her name) who really took the time to explain the progrem in full detail and answer ALL of my questions. I didn't have an appointment as I just casually stopped in due to being in the area for an appt.
I have been "shopping" for a driving school for my teenage twins for a little over 6 months and just have been disappointed and let down in the quality of customer service the "competitors" offer. I am so relieved and excited that I finally found a GREAT driving school to enroll my boys into. We live in South Auburn and are very much willing to do this commute due to the excellent experience that I was given by this young lady. Kudos to her! We look forward to your continued business!
I have been "shopping" for a driving school for my teenage twins for a little over 6 months and just have been disappointed and let down in the quality of customer service the "competitors" offer. I am so relieved and excited that I finally found a GREAT driving school to enroll my boys into. We live in South Auburn and are very much willing to do this commute due to the excellent experience that I was given by this young lady. Kudos to her! We look forward to your continued business!
Shantail Miller
Feb 04, 2022
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My husband and I love this place. We were referred by a close friend of the family who sent her daughter through the drivers training. We then sent our oldest daughter through their program and heard about the robust training, the stories they share of the loss of loved ones from driving under the influence etc., we sent our remaining five children with no regrets. We paid allot of money but it was so worth it. I love that retired police officers are the instructors and that they teach defensive driving skills. We highly recommend 911 driving school for everyone who needs to learn how to drive.
Gary D.
Jan 25, 2022
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The staff and instructors are knowledgeable, responsive and professional. The instructors are extremely helpful and courteous. My nephew, who is Philipino, needs additional help and they go out of their way to help in class and while driving. I'm extremely impressed with all of their instructors and staff. I highly recommend them!!!
Dennis Hayamoto
Jan 05, 2022
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Instructors were extremely qualified, friendly and understanding. My daughter never seemed to be overwhelmed or flustered at any time. It's convenient that they offered the complete package-practice drives, written test and driver's license test.
Candace Tuatoo
Dec 27, 2021
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The overall experience was good just circumstances that did not work out in our favor with COVID and social distancing requirements. My son was already a later start in age and could not get drives scheduled in a timely manner to meet the requirements before he turned 18, so we we're kind of done with it all and now he is trying to get his license. Overall, it is a good driving school.
Lex Nguyen
Dec 22, 2021
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I had a great experience at Kent 911 driving school! My driving instructors are really helpful. The drivers ed class is also informative.
Cindy Shaw
Nov 01, 2021
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Even during this time of not meeting in person, the instruction was well done. My daughter thrived in the classes and during the drives. She passed her knowledge and skills test the first time. I sat in on the first session with the instructor and felt he was down to earth, realistic, and kind. Thank you.
Tracy Oden
Oct 25, 2021
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Aaron was an incredible instructor! He effectively connected with my teen and provided clear and real-time feedback to ensure safe driving practices were understood. Additionally, he kept me informed of areas where my teen needed additional practice. I highly recommend 911 in Kent, and am grateful for Aaron!
Robert Fisher
Sep 27, 2021
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911 Driving School was the best decision we could have made when sending our grandson to driving school. The price is very reasonable and the training is excellent. Even while going through the pandemic, 911 was able to teach the rules of the road and take my grandson out for his mandatory on road driving sessions. They provide the written test and once you pass that you make an appointment with the DMV to take the written test. Because of their teachings my grandson passed his driving test on the first try and has his license.
Divya S.
Aug 14, 2021
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Scam alert. I have taken road test twice with them and both times I failed with approx. 6ish marks. Second time fail was seriously uncalled, it felt the examiner had already decided the end result before even starting the test. He gave instructions late and then deducted marks for late signaling. He even deducted my marks for not checking left blind spot that was definitely not the case with me. I opted not to argue at the end but I won't ever recommend the school to my friends as of course nobody wants to loose confidence unnecessarily. My husband gave test around 6 years back and he had a very nice experience. I guess it depends on the current staff. Note : Examiner's mask was not properly covering his nose.
Gabrielle Queen
Jul 30, 2021
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911 Driving School of Kent is the best driving school I've ever attended. The instructors are always nice and supportive, and they provide a quality experience in the classroom and on the road. An important mission of this school and its instructors is to ensure that their students complete this course with an understanding of how to be safe on the road and - let's face it - return home alive. With that at the core of their purpose, it doesn't feel like some old man is barking at you on how to operate a motor vehicle. Instead, it feels like a family member or someone you can depend on is guiding on how to be a mindful driver.
In other words, the school and its instructors care about your life, and it shows in the quality education that you (or your prospective student) will receive. Hands down, this is an amazing driving school and I recommend it to all new drivers and parents. You won't be disappointed.
In other words, the school and its instructors care about your life, and it shows in the quality education that you (or your prospective student) will receive. Hands down, this is an amazing driving school and I recommend it to all new drivers and parents. You won't be disappointed.
Wendy K.
Jul 29, 2021
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Did the road test here twice. The second try was especially memorable because apparently, I didn't come to a complete stop even though the speedometer showed '0' on the screen. The explanation was that, oh, your car could be at 1/2 a mile and it will show '0' on the dashboard. But I feel that a 0 means 0 on a digital speedometer. I don't recommend taking a test here given the unpleasant experience, but I guess you could go for a warmup with the instructor so that the subjectivities are understood. It is also very difficult to get through the school's line.
Sinar Indah
Jul 26, 2021
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Their online class is very good - I personally find it not only practical but also as efficient. The teacher(s) are qualified teachers with experience in their fields. The study material definitely help the students learn well and the test was done well, easy to understand by students. By the time I'm writing this review my kid isn't doing the practice driving yet so I'll update on that more later. Communication with office staff is also good. It was easy for me to understand regarding to their system/process (after covid).
Jamie Bartlett
Jul 25, 2021
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Both my sister and I took drivers Ed here. It was the most amazing experience. I left with so much knowledge that went further than the basics. I felt safe in all of my drives and classes! If Im still around when its time for my kids to go, I will 100% be taking them here. In fact, I loved it so much I came back to work here a few years later!
H. I.
Jul 06, 2021
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I don't recommend their skill testing service. This place just stopped the process for a small mistake, and told us to re-apply. Other driving school was way better: spending more time on my daughter and giving detail feedbacks by telling what you did well, what you missed, etc. We wasted $80 in 10 minutes in this place.
Chrissy Stern
Jul 02, 2021
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Excellent driving school! Very pleased with the instruction both in class & hands on. My son has been driving for 3 years now and is a very safe & careful driver! Also, the office staff is amazing! When I needed a copy of his certificate to show driving class completion for car insurance purposes (over a year later) they were so quick to look that up and email it to me! I was so impressed! I highly recommend 911 Driving School of Kent!
Chanda J.
Mar 06, 2021
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SCAM ALERT* This has to be by far the most lucrative/legal way to get money from people desperately in need of a service. Rude, condescending, and aloof is the best way I can describe this place. I took the test four times.miraculously getting the exact failing score even though the test is "different" each time. JUST GO TO THE DOL AND SAVE YOUR MONEY! CHARLES NEEDS TO FIND A NEW PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT.
Ohad A.
Nov 06, 2020
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KJ was great. He worked with me and my wife on common mistakes and we had a really productive warm up session. Also, during the test he was fair and relaxed which helped us being relaxed and focus on the test. Thanks
Kay K.
Oct 25, 2020
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So rude RACIST frontdesk staff. Unprofessional. They do not want to answer about customers question. But judging about customers appearance. Nothing know about their job. Hey, young white girl, Are you proud to speak only English?
Schanon O.
Oct 19, 2020
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911- they are simply the best. Both my kids did these classes and they were prepared and confident drivers.
Ann W.
Sep 13, 2020
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So far, my daughter has had 2 drives. The first drive THEY cancelled and it takes weeks to get another drive schedule. This last drive they charged me $40 "no-show" and cancelled the drive for being 10 min late (construction) in which I called while on the road to say we're almost there, not a no-show! Apparently no one bothers to answer the phone or check messages. So they just want to charge you & cancel ASAP.
If you charge a late fee, why cancel the lesson? That is certainly not in the student's best interest. Such a scam. Perhaps they should pay their students for their cancellations & lack of available appointments.
If you charge a late fee, why cancel the lesson? That is certainly not in the student's best interest. Such a scam. Perhaps they should pay their students for their cancellations & lack of available appointments.
Deepal H.
Sep 12, 2020
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Very unprofessional instructors. feels they fail you to ensure you book again and get more money. only reason why there is a slot open always with this school vs other schools being booked is the malprarices followed here.
Miss Lady M.
Mar 31, 2020
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These people are disgusting! The play he said she said and bully children. Kick them out and won't give you a refund
Preethi C.
Dec 06, 2019
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I have been driving safely for 15 years, as a mom I frequently drive children around! Because of circumstances where my license in CA had just expired before my move to WA I had to take these tests again! I wish I had read the reviews on here before I picked a driving school at random to get the tests done. I failed to pass the driving test with these folks for the silliest of reasons. Now I see that I will have to pay them a few more times for a few more tests before I am allowed to pass. Also. Outsourcing drivers test to the driving schools is a conflict of interest at best and just a money making scam at worst.
Wish the DMV did these tests themselves to keep it unbiased. Update: Hannah from their office called me to take a road test again for free the next day with a "nicer" instructor as she put it and I passed. Go figure.
Wish the DMV did these tests themselves to keep it unbiased. Update: Hannah from their office called me to take a road test again for free the next day with a "nicer" instructor as she put it and I passed. Go figure.
Ashlee G.
Nov 23, 2019
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I highly recommend 911, all 4 of my kids have gone here for driving school now. The instructors are safe and thorough, and the management are a wonderful, helpful and kind family that really put their customers first.
Tianming J.
Nov 02, 2019
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Horrible experience. Where should I start. First I made an appointment for a drive test, then I got there and was told that i wasn't in the system. Ok so you charged me the money from my credit card but i wasn't in the system? First reschedule. Second time I went there after the rescheduling, was told that they put down my name and email wrong so I still can't take the test.three reschedules!
And they wouldn't admit it's their fault. That's not even all. The tester Marc was extremely rude. I get it that they need to be tough to ensure safety, but they have no right to talk me down like I'm a piece of garbage. This is not a god damn boot camp. I would recommend people to steer clear from this place.
And they wouldn't admit it's their fault. That's not even all. The tester Marc was extremely rude. I get it that they need to be tough to ensure safety, but they have no right to talk me down like I'm a piece of garbage. This is not a god damn boot camp. I would recommend people to steer clear from this place.
Xinyun D.
Sep 07, 2019
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I hope I had read these reviews before I go to this place. Super unprofessional and rude testers. Will never come here again.
Jitong M.
Aug 02, 2019
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Never, ever go to this place. Crazy driving school and crazy staff. Extremely unprofessional. Without any accident or violations, I have driven in China and Chicago for 10 years, This place make me look like a piece of shit. They failed me 4 times without any comments but just asked me to drive with more confidence. I find it extremely unprofessional to let the instructor play the examiner role at the same time.
I do not expect they can teach their student or approach the customers well in this fashion. Failing people three thousand times for making more money is unacceptable and is some kind of opening defiance of the law I believe. I have never encountered this in my 10 years driving experience, and it is very disappointed. I do wish they success, unfortunately I will never recommend this place to anyone I know.
I do not expect they can teach their student or approach the customers well in this fashion. Failing people three thousand times for making more money is unacceptable and is some kind of opening defiance of the law I believe. I have never encountered this in my 10 years driving experience, and it is very disappointed. I do wish they success, unfortunately I will never recommend this place to anyone I know.
Lakayna L.
Jan 08, 2019
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This place is a scam. I had an appointment at 11:30am and the instructor was not available until moments later. I was then told By the instructor that she was in a hurry and had other appointments to make. Do not schedule a drivers(skills) test with Janelle. Don't come here if you like to be a bait. They just want your money. Lastly, the manager, Brianna, is unprofessional and needs to learn better customer service skills.
Marysville 911
Apr 09, 2011
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911. The Best Driving School. Period.
Qualified instructors are the most important aspect of any drivers education program and every instructor at 911 Driving School is a current or retired police officer. Considering their constant, up-to-date traffic enforcement and driver safety training, why would you want to learn from anyone else?
Qualified instructors are the most important aspect of any drivers education program and every instructor at 911 Driving School is a current or retired police officer. Considering their constant, up-to-date traffic enforcement and driver safety training, why would you want to learn from anyone else?
Peter Barrett
Welcome to 911 Driving School of Marysville, WA. We will provide you with the finest driving school instruction available. All of our Instructors are Police Officers! They are unmatched in their level of knowledge, experience, and skill, so you can trust that your teen will be in good hands. Come see us today! 360-658-0911