Tumwater 911 Driving School

WA State Knowledge Test

We are a state authorized testing facility offering the Washington State Knowledge Test for Driver Licensing.

• 40 question state examination
• Instant test results
• Instant results to the WA Department of Licensing

WA State Road Test

Now Offering the WA State Road Test!

Please contact our store for eligibility and scheduling!

WA Teen Drivers Safety Education & Certification (Conventional)

Conventional Course- Recommended for the average new driver.

• Includes basic classroom instruction plus additional behind-the-wheel training
• 30 hours in class
• 4 hours state of the art driving simulation
• 6 hours of driving
• 6 hours of driving observation

WA Teen Drivers Safety Education & Certification (Basic)

Basic Course- For those seeking to gain the basics of safe driving.

• Classroom instruction and behind the wheel training to meet your state’s basic requirements
• 30 hours in class
• 4 hours state of the art driving simulation
• 5 hours of driving
• 5 hours of driving observation

WA Teen Drivers Safety Education & Certification (Advanced)

Advanced Course- Recommended for the driver needing a little more practice.

• Includes basic classroom instruction with additional time behind-the-wheel-training
• 30 hours in class
• 4 hours state of the art driving simulation
• 7 hours of driving
• 7 hours of driving observation

The Reality Check

What is it?

• The Reality Check is a one-day, four-hour behind the wheel program on a closed course.
• The course is offered on selected Saturdays and Sundays from 8 a.m. to 12-noon and 1:00 p.m. to 5 p.m.
• Drivers use their own vehicles so they can learn how the vehicle they drive most often responds under emergency braking and quick steering maneuvers.

Who it’s for?

• Any driver who wants to refine their collision avoidance skills.
• Perfect for new drivers to help them learn collision avoidance skills quickly, and get a “Reality Check” on their skill level and what their vehicle can and can’t do.
• “Nervous Drivers” who want more confidence behind the wheel.
• New car owners who want to get a feel for how their car will handle in emergency situations.

WA Adult Driving Course

This course is designed for adult drivers who would like some extra practice behind-the-wheel and would like a refresher course covering rules of the road. Spend time with an instructor, who will show you how to make better decisions while driving and review the basic rules of the road. This course includes: 30 hours in class, 4 hours of driving with a police officer, and 4 hours of driving observation.

911 DRIVING SCHOOL POLICIES

LACEY / TUMWATER /YELM

FEES & FINE PRINT

• $50 FEE IS CHARGED IF A STUDENT DOES NOT SHOW UP FOR A SCHEDULED DRIVE WITHOUT AT LEAST 48 HRS NOTICE
• $50 FEE IS CHARGED IF A STUDENT DOES NOT BRING A VALID LEARNER’S PERMIT TO A SCHEDULED DRIVE
• $50 FEE IS CHARGED IF A STUDENT FAILS TO WEAR PROPER SHOES FOR A DRIVE, SHOES MUST BE CLOSED TOE (NO SANDALS/FLIP FLOPS)
• $50 FEE IS CHARGED IF A STUDENT ARRIVES 5 MINUTES OR LATER TO THE SCHEDULED DRIVE, THE FEE MUST BE PAID BEFORE RESCHEDULING
• $95 PRIVATE DRIVE FEE IS CHARGED IF A STUDENT DESIRES OR REQUIRES ADDITIONAL DRIVES TO EARN THEIR STUDENT COMPLETION.
• $100 EXTENSION FEE IF DRIVES ARE NOT COMPLETED BY 90 DAYS AFTER THE COURSE IS OVER.
• $350 REINSTATEMENT FEE IF STUDENT FAILS TO COMPLETE ALL DRIVERS EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS.
• $100 FEE IF STUDENT NEEDS TO SWITCH CLASSES AFTER DAY THREE ONCE PERMIT WAIVER HAS BEEN SUBMITTED TO THE DOL AND STUDENT HAS RECEIVED THEIR PERMIT
• ADULT DRIVERS- IF YOU HAVE SCHEDULED A TWO HOUR DRIVE AND YOU DO NOT SHOW, DO NOT HAVE YOUR PERMIT, YOU WILL BE CHARGED TWO FEES ($100 TOTAL)

WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LOST OR STOLEN ITEMS

PAYMENT & REFUNDS

• $35 FEE IS CHARGED FOR A RETURNED CHECK
• $50 PROCESSING FEE IS CHARGED IF A STUDENT DROPS THE COURSE PRIOR TO THE 2ND CLASS, NO REFUND AFTER THE 2ND CLASS.
• NO REFUND GIVEN AFTER THE STUDENT HAS COMPLETED ONE (1) DRIVER’S EDUCATION CLASSES
• $50 MONTHLY INVOICE BILLING FEE WHEN PAYMENT NOT MADE IN FULL BY FIRST DAY OF CLASS SESSION
• $25 FEE IS CHARGED FOR THE DOL KNOWLEDGE EXAM FOR ALL 911 STUDENTS WHO COMPLETED OUR COURSE. NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN ON ANY TESTING (STATE TESTING IS NOT INCLUDED)

STUDENT ATTENDANCE, TESTING & MAKEUP

• STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO PARTICIPATE IN ALL 15 LESSONS. ANY ABSENCES (MAX OF 3) MUST BE MADE UP BY ATTENDING THE SPECIFIC LESSON OR SCHEDULED DVD MAKEUP.
• TARDINESS OF 10 MIN OR MORE TO CLASS IS VIEWED AS AN ABSENCE AND THE ENTIRE LESSON NEEDS TO BE MADE UP
• STUDENTS WILL BE LIMITED TO SCHEDULING ONE AT A TIME, ONCE ONE DRIVE IS COMPLETED THEN THEY CAN SCHEDULE THE NEXT ONE
• FAILED TEST #4 (SCORING LESS THAN 80%) MUST BE RETAKEN BEFORE CLASS IS CONSIDERED COMPLETED
• WE REFUSE TO ENROLL NEW STUDENTS IN A DRIVER EDUCATION COURSE AFTER THE FIRST THREE CLASSES HAVE BEEN COMPLETED.
• BY STATE LAW, A DRIVING SCHOOL CANNOT ENTER A COMPLETION IN LESS THAN 30 DAYS.
• BOTH, THE STATE OF WASHINGTON AND 911 DRIVING SCHOOL BELIEVE CLASSROOM AND BEHIND THE WHEEL EDUCATION SHOULD BE INTEGRATED.

PARTNERSHIP WITH PARENTS

Parent involvement is critical for the student’s success. 50 hours of supervised driving is required by WA State prior to receiving a driver’s license. If a parent refuses to practice with the student and the student is not able to complete the tasks of each BTW Lesson, parents will need to pay for additional drives in order for the student to move onto the next drive lesson, This can be avoided by the parent involvement. Attendance at one of our Parent Nights is highly recommended.

STUDENT AND PARENT RESPONSIBILITY

ALL STUDENTS AND PARENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR KNOWING AND TRACKING THEIR INDIVIDUAL DEADLINES, ABSENCES AND COURSE PROGRESSION

BTW Practice:  It is 911 Driving School’s practice to have two students in the instructional vehicle at all times.  There are instances when this is not possible.  By signing this form, you give 911 Driving School permission to conduct BTW (Behind the Wheel) training in a one-on-one setting. In the event that our instructors are unavailable, there may be a substitute Department of Licensing certified driving school instructor that is not a first responder.

Behavior: Students and parents are fully accountable for their conduct. Students can be dismissed from the course for their misbehavior, cheating (whether sharing or receiving answers), being under the influence of drugs, including alcohol, during any of the instructional phases, misuse or abuse of Traffic Safety Education equipment, repeated and willful violation of traffic laws, failure to complete assigned work and multiple failed tests without a refund. If a parent cannot act in a calm and civil manner, students will be dismissed from the course they are enrolled in.

Attendance: Classroom and BTW instruction will be completed in not less than 30 days and not more than 3 contiguous months after the last day of class. Enrollment will not be allowed after the third class has started. Students must be 15 years old by the first day of class. No more than three absences permitted. All absences and failed test #4 (scoring less than 80%) must be made up. Students can be dismissed without refund from the course for excessive tardiness or unexcused absences.

Certificate: Upon successful completion of all tests and activities required for our program and upon full payment of tuition and fees, a Traffic Safety Education Completion will be entered with DOL.  Extra behind the wheel time, whether desired or required, are $95 an hour.

Organ Donor: Washington State requires our course to include information about the Organ Donor Program. This portion of the course is optional.

Completion of this traffic safety course does not guarantee the student(s) will pass the DOL exam.