Our instructor team consists of police officers, firefighters, EMS professionals and military veterans. We have decades of experience in all manner of emergency situations. Our backgrounds guaranteed frequent use of vehicles and the development of all related skills entailed therein. 18-wheelers, MRAPs, Ambulances, Police Cruisers, Motorcycles and Quads were just some of the vehicles our team grew up on. Learning to operate these vehicles in all climates and terrain while performing our other duties was a challenge. Only through training, patience and perseverance were we each able to find success.
Our emergency service backgrounds lend themselves toward developing a strong presence of mind and calm under pressure. We welcome nervous drivers and encourage the risk-averse to consider training with one of us instead of giving up on the independence and pride earned from learning to drive. We strive to create an inclusive environment where anyone can feel comfortable while learning to drive. We want to be the calming presence that will lend you the confidence you need to safely learn, or review, the rules of the road.
We are a team of working-class professionals who are passionate about our craft. We take pride in our work and want to help make our roads safer. We seek to embody patience, kindness and adaptability. Each of our staff are a Licensed Washington State Driving Instructor. Each staff member also holds Certified Knowledge Examiner and Certified Examiner endorsements on their licenses. Most of our team speak two or more languages and come from all over the world.
Charity begins at home and our school works hard to see outside our own walls. We work with local organizations to help provide resources to those most in need. Whether it be essentials, clothes, financial donations, food, driving lessons or otherwise, our team have come together many times to help our communities. We try to support one cause each month.
We are all in this together. We share the roads and everything between every day. As a driving school, our goal is to instruct and impart the safest driving practices to our students and the public through educational excellence. We hope our training and testing reflect our commitment to excellence and service. If we fall short, please reach out and we will do our best to make it right. Thank you for your continued patronage.
Certified Examiner Training Course and Certified Examiner Check Ride
Certified Examiner Training Course ($400)
Please contact school to enroll in an upcoming course
18 Hours of Training Class includes pre-requisite completion, classroom instruction, 12 BTW drives, and a check ride. This course fulfills all criteria set out by the Department of Licensing (DOL).
Pre-Requisites Applicants must complete parts I & II of the online Certified Examiner training modules along with scores of 100% on both accompanying quizzes. If not already Certified Knowledge Examiners, applicants must complete the CKE online training modules and earn a score of 100% on the accompanying quiz. All applicants must already have a Driving Instructor license through the Washington DOL. All applicants should read the Instructor Examiners’ Guidelines and Requirements (IEGR – DEC 2021) in its entirety prior to beginning the course. Once all pre-requisites are completed, evidence of the same must be emailed to the school to be processed.
Classroom Instruction The class includes the appropriate slideshow presentations directly from the DOL. Taking notes is imperative and questions are welcome and encouraged. FAQs, customer interaction training and best practices will be covered in great detail. The course is instructed by an experienced, licensed Master Examiner.
BTW Drives All applicants are required to observe at least eight practice road tests and proctor four practice road tests throughout the course. The driving portion is usually split into two days to prevent burnout. The drives will be completed with a Master Examiner at the school with a properly equipped and insured vehicle.
Check Ride A check ride will be scheduled with the Master Examiner at least seven days following the course. The Examiner Assessment Report will be completed and submitted by the Master Examiner following a passed check ride. A copy of the check ride will be provided to the applicant and a second copy will be maintained on-site for auditing purposes.
Noteworthy Please reach out to our school to schedule the course. We must have at least three applicants for a course to be scheduled. 911 Driving School must schedule the training with the DOL at least 14 days prior to the training dates. No refunds will be offered after training has started. If you have any questions, please reach out to the school via email.
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Certified Examiner Check Ride ($120)
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18 Hours of Training A check ride must be completed within 365 days of your last check ride. The check ride appointment includes pre-requisite review, check ride drive, and Examiner Assessment Report (EAR) preparation/submission. This check ride fulfills all criteria set out by the Department of Licensing (DOL).
Pre-Requisites Applicants must have a current Washington Driving Instructor License, a Certified Knowledge Examiner endorsement and an active Certified Examiner endorsement prior to scheduling the check ride. Please review chapters 4, 7, 8 and 9 in preparation for the check ride. All questions must be asked prior to the check ride start time.
Check Ride All applicants are required to proctor a full road test beginning at the driving school. The Master Examiner will act as the customer and will make errors during the test which the Certified Examiner must observe and record while giving driving directions. Following the exam, the applicant must deliver the results to the Master Examiner. The check ride will be completed by a Master Examiner at the school with a properly equipped and insured vehicle. The Master Examiner will then generate an EAR. A copy of the check ride will be provided to the applicant and a second copy will be maintained on-site for auditing purposes.
Noteworthy Please reach out to our school to schedule the check ride. No refunds will be offered if an applicant does not show up or if they do not cancel the check ride at least twenty-four hours prior to the check ride start time. If you have any questions, please reach out to the school via email.