Everything you need to know.

What Washington requires

Teens aged 15 to 17 must complete a state-approved driver training course before they can be licensed. That course has three required parts, and we cover all of them:

• 30 hours of classroom instruction — a maximum of 2 hours per day.
• 6 hours of behind-the-wheel driving with a certified instructor — a maximum of 1 hour per day.
• 1 hour of in-car observation, watching another student drive.

The course must run at least 30 days, and it cannot be self-paced. Every student in a session moves through the same lessons together, which is why our classes run on set schedules rather than letting students pick dates.

Your part: 50 hours of supervised practice

Alongside our course, the state requires your teen to log 50 hours of supervised driving practice, including 10 hours at night, with a driver who has held a valid license for at least five years. That's usually you.

This is separate from our behind-the-wheel hours and can't be completed with us — but it's where a lot of real learning happens. Starting early, in quiet areas, makes a noticeable difference by test day.

What it costs

Our Teen Driving course is $675 plus tax, and that covers the full 30 classroom hours, 6 driving hours, the observation hour, and two attempts at the written exam. There are no hidden fees.

Payment plans through Affirm and Klarna are available at checkout, so the cost can be spread over time. We also offer a discount for partner school districts — contact us to ask whether your school qualifies.

After the course: the intermediate license

Because your teen is under 18, their first license is an Intermediate License with restrictions during the first year:

• For the first 6 months, no passengers under 20 except immediate family.
• For the next 6 months, no more than 3 passengers under 20 who aren't immediate family.
• No driving between 1:00 AM and 5:00 AM unless accompanied by a licensed driver aged 25 or older.
• No wireless device use while driving — even hands-free — except to call 911.

Safety, in practice

• Every instructor is state-certified and background-checked.
• Lessons run in dual-control vehicles with an instructor brake, so an instructor can intervene instantly.
• Our cars have a six-airbag network, anti-lock brakes, and whiplash-mitigating head restraints.
• All instruction vehicles are fully insured for student drivers during lessons.
• In-person classes run at a 12:1 student-to-instructor ratio; behind-the-wheel lessons are one-to-one.

What your teen should bring

• Their valid learner's permit — physically, to every driving lesson.
• Closed-toe shoes with flat soles. No sandals, slides, or heels.
• Glasses or contacts, if their permit requires corrective lenses.
• Their signed policy agreement, if not already completed online.

Attendance matters

Washington sets strict time requirements, so attendance isn't optional. Students may miss no more than 3 classes, and any missed session must be made up through our approved make-up curriculum. If your teen is going to miss a class, let us know as early as you can.

Questions we hear often

Most of what parents ask is covered on our FAQ page — costs, scheduling, testing, and our cancellation policy. If you'd rather just talk it through, call us on (253) 487-7522.