Business Details
We have dedicated ourselves to providing premier, ODOT-approved driving instruction in the Portland area. Our operational history is built on a foundation of supporting teens and adults through every single step of the licensing process. We employ certified driving instructors who bring professional expertise and serious commitment to each lesson. Our modern fleet of hybrid training vehicles reflects our investment in advanced, practical learning environments. We utilize a state-approved curriculum meticulously designed to build safe, lifelong driving habits. Our specialized knowledge extends to thorough preparation for the Oregon DMV driving exam. We solve the common anxieties of new drivers by fostering genuine confidence behind the wheel.
We maintain rigorous professional standards to ensure every student receives consistent, high-quality education. Our commitment to client satisfaction is demonstrated by our detailed understanding of Oregon's specific requirements, including the instructional permit process. We take immense pride in our students' tangible achievements, such as passing their driving tests with high scores. We are passionate about creating a supportive atmosphere where safe driving is the ultimate priority. We view our role as a critical partner in developing the next generation of responsible, skilled motorists.
We maintain rigorous professional standards to ensure every student receives consistent, high-quality education. Our commitment to client satisfaction is demonstrated by our detailed understanding of Oregon's specific requirements, including the instructional permit process. We take immense pride in our students' tangible achievements, such as passing their driving tests with high scores. We are passionate about creating a supportive atmosphere where safe driving is the ultimate priority. We view our role as a critical partner in developing the next generation of responsible, skilled motorists.
Served areas
- Portland, Beaverton, Tigard, Tualitin, Sherwood, Willsonville, Canby, Oregon City, Clackamas, Montavilla, Greshem, Salem, Albany, Corrvallis
Highlights and features
- We are an ODOT-approved driving school with certified instructors.
- Our curriculum is state-approved to build safe driving habits.
- We utilize modern hybrid training vehicles for instruction.
- Our students pass their driving tests with ease and confidence.
- We support teens and adults through the entire licensing process.
Services
Teen Drivers Ed
Our Teen Drivers Ed program is specifically designed for 15 to 17-year-olds to learn to drive with confidence. We support teens through the licensing process by delivering a state-approved curriculum at various convenient high school locations across the Portland area. This comprehensive instruction helps young drivers build safe habits and thoroughly prepares them for the Oregon DMV driving exam.
Adult Driving Instruction
Reviews (10)
Sadie Wolfe
Nov 03, 2024
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The curriculum is very good, with a variety of materials. You meet twice a week to review and learn important material about driving safely. The instructors are straightforward and encouraging. They give you all the tools you need to pass.
Daysi Cardenas
Aug 30, 2023
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I was a little scared because the drives make me nervous but after a few drives I realized that I was getting better, and it made me feel more comfortable. The classes are long but so worth it. I feel way safer driving my car and practicing since I know more tricks and I know more about being safe.
Cheryl Butler
Aug 17, 2023
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1st Learn to Drive Clackamas is money well-spent! We were so fortunate to have SCOTT KEFGEN for our sons driving instructor. Scott, reportedly the companys most popular instructor, happens to be a real K-12 teacher who applies the same principles and modes of classroom teaching that makes for effective learning behind the wheel. He came armed with lecture notes and lesson plan that he discussed with us parents before starting.
He also carefully evaluated our sons driving for every lesson, giving him some homework driving and advice until the next session to improve on areas that he learned that day. He earned the trust and confidence of our son from the very first lesson up to the review before the DMV driving test. Scott never dropped the ball and delivered exactly what he said he would each time. He also was honest and did not try to stretch teaching for more sessions when he believed our son did not need more lessons to pass the test.
The result is proof of Scotts excellent mentoring: our son passed the DMV driving test with words of praise from the tester - on the first take!!! Take note that our son never had informal driving lessons before this, so we were very impressed with the results. I DEFINITELY RECOMMEND 1st Learn to Drive Clackamas with no reservations. Thank you so much, Scott!!! I also posted this same review on Google.
He also carefully evaluated our sons driving for every lesson, giving him some homework driving and advice until the next session to improve on areas that he learned that day. He earned the trust and confidence of our son from the very first lesson up to the review before the DMV driving test. Scott never dropped the ball and delivered exactly what he said he would each time. He also was honest and did not try to stretch teaching for more sessions when he believed our son did not need more lessons to pass the test.
The result is proof of Scotts excellent mentoring: our son passed the DMV driving test with words of praise from the tester - on the first take!!! Take note that our son never had informal driving lessons before this, so we were very impressed with the results. I DEFINITELY RECOMMEND 1st Learn to Drive Clackamas with no reservations. Thank you so much, Scott!!! I also posted this same review on Google.
Alex Zeigarnik
Dec 22, 2019
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I took my driving lessons with Steve. He is hands down one of the best instructors I ever had. I had some prior driving experience, but it was insufficient to pass the driving test. In just three 2-hour sessions, Steve had helped me internalize some incredibly helpful tactics that had made me a safer and more considerate driver. Just a week after my last lesson, I passed my driving test.
Nancy C.
Aug 02, 2019
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I was with Jeremy one day and he was excellent. We drove on winding country roads and he worked diligently to break me of a bad habit which I no longer do. I also drove with Vince one day in a totally unfamiliar residential area as well as a short distance on a freeway. He is very patient and taught me a new trick to parking.
Stan Stanchfield
May 30, 2019
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This program, and especially its staff, are extremely helpful, and taught me well in my time there about the rules of the road. I learned a huge deal of information I would have never known learning on my own. Particularly, one of the classroom teachers named Andrew was able to not only make the enviornment of the classroom informative but also fun and engaging.
Charlotte A.
Sep 30, 2018
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Chad that we had driving with my teen was sooo good. We highly recommend 1st Learn To Drive and Chad. It was easy to book them.
Aileen Hernandez-Maltos
This program is really good. Im a student who took it and I dont think I would have felt secure driving without taking this class. The instructors that I had, Liz & Randy were very good and kind and EXTREMELY helpful. Highly recommend going through drivers ed.
Anthony Brown
The instructors treated my fellow students and I like family. Andrew is a barrel of laughs and all of the other instructors are just super chill and genuinely care about their students driving.
Haily Hughes
My driving instructor Steve was awesome! He really cares about the students taking the class and Ive learned so much because I had an amazing instructor!!!