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Driving 101 Driving School
3243, 9113 NE 117th Ave #100, Vancouver, WA 98662, United States
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Driving 101 Driving School

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Ch
Review №1

Scheduling was fast and efficient. My driving instructor Kathy was calm and clear in her instructions, professional and very friendly. Office was clean, front desk was very nice and the office was decorated very cool. Highly recommend.

le
Review №2

Took my written exam failed 2 times not reading the book just online studying, they actually give good advice and how to pass. They tell you to read the book and they let you study the driver book it’s a binder with highlights of questions to study. I followed there advice read the book 5 times, until I understood everything thing. I passed only missed 4 questions 36/40 on the 3rd try. Passed the skill driver exam 80% on the first try. I was really nervous I haven’t driven a car in 10 years in Oregon when I had my license there. The examiner said I passed with 80% I made a lot of mistakes I felt. At the end she told me to work on the things I made errors on. I’m confident now and a safer driver. I’m slowing getting comfortable with driving. Also there are some situations where the book doesn’t mention on what to do correctly. Like streets roads you got go 15 mph where there are houses and the book says 25 mph it’s a street the book never mentions 15 mph anywhere. Anyways at least I passed. The bad thing is if you are even few minutes late you will have to reschedule and pay again no refunds. they tell you to be here 10 minutes early, witch I did, I had to wait 30 minutes because the driver examiner was running late she was still with the other client before me. The cars they let you use are really wide and it’s difficult to turn your head to see to the left when driving. Anyways Great place, great service, great staff.

St
Review №3

My daughter had an excellent experience. I didnt get the instructors name but she was awesome. She demonstrated patience and understanding. I really appreciate the instructor taking the time to find out why my daughter failed the first exam (which was taken at a different school) and offer ways to be successful this time. She asked my daughter to get in the drivers seat, take a deep breath and then make adjustments and get familiar with the inside of the car. Before they started the exam there was conversation that my daughter said helped her feel more relaxed. My daughter said she felt the instructor offered positive non verbal cues that made her feel confident while she was driving. It was an awesome experience for both of us. I hope the instructor sees this review and if there was no covid I would have given her a hug 😊

Sa
Review №4

I get my permit test 3 times at others location, Its mad me sad that me and my sister always fall 3 times both, And when I heard about this place . I well love to go here 😍, please everyone praying for me and my sister, thank yall 😇❤️

Do
Review №5

Very helpful and knowledgeable staff, great resources for young drivers.

Sa
Review №6

Very helpful 👍.. comfortable atmosphere. Will be bringing my other kid here as well

Je
Review №7

I relocated here to Washington and never expected I would have to take a driving test, but that happened, and made me super nervous!At Driving 101 I had Kathy for my Examinor, and she mad me feel so comfortable, relaxed, and ready to drive. Everyone at Diving 101 was super friendly, and made my experience successful! I took my test with ease, passed with ease, and all my anxieties are gone! I highly recommend comming here for your drive test!! These peeps are wonderful!!

te
Review №8

Did a brush up course online and then a few practical lessons before taking my test.. Great school to learn with.. Nat was awesome.. thank you for helping me to pass... definitely recommend this school 😁

AM
Review №9

Amazing staff that care and understand. They are helpful and informative. Making the process simple and fast.

Sh
Review №10

I highly recommend Driving 101,👍👍👍👍👍People here are friendly and accommodating..Best place to learn how to drive,they will teach you all the skills to be a good driver.Thanks to Larry and Nate for teaching me all the skills,you guys are awesome.Best instructors.And to Cathy,the examiner..thank you.You are part of my driving journey guys,with you i learn how to drive.Thanks for all the help.And i did pass my test today❤️(treasure date)Thank you very much

Ka
Review №11

It was a very simple process, took my written and drivers test here, the girls in the office are very sweet an helpful, Kathleen was easy to test with 💚💚 thank you

Jo
Review №12

The instructors spent more time preaching political narratives than teaching driving laws. The class was unprofessional and inaccurate and personally violating and harmful.

La
Review №13

I fail my driving knowledge test for the 3 third timeI definitely need help

De
Review №14

Hi I actually did everything to get my license like 3 years ago except the final drive through your driving school I was wondering if Id need to pay again to do that I asked the DMV if Id have to redo the written and they said no. Very good driving school didnt finish and get my license for personal reasons.

Vi
Review №15

I was very nervous starting out and on my first drive they made me feel very comfortable and it was a breeze. The testing was about as youd expect but retaking it is easy, I would definitely recommend

Am
Review №16

Great place to have my daughter take drivers ed.

Co
Review №17

Very great experience I took my driving test with the instructor named Cathy she was very nice and offered great tips and some advice I ended up passing thanks to her giving very clear and straight forward instructions overall very happy with the service offered definitely recommend!

Da
Review №18

I am not going to lie, it was one of the nicest experiences Ive ever had when it came to driving. It took me 20 years to get my drivers license, and these fine ladies helped me get there. I did fail the first test, but Kim my instructor was very detailed in what I had failed on so when I retested I passed with flying colors. I highly recommend them for testing and for driving education. They have the option of using their cars for the driving exam which is helpful if you dont have access to one.

Ch
Review №19

Took my permit test here AND both my drive tests. . .Failed my first drive test. A week later passed with flying colors! Got a hug from the instructor! Thanks guys! See ya in the road!

Ju
Review №20

Easy and fast. The examiner was extremely pleasant unlike I thought the person would be like

Ro
Review №21

My wife from England needed to get her american drivers license, She did a drivers class to get her license because laws are so different than England she passed with a 92 today very proud of you Kate.

Fi
Review №22

Im lucky to have a driving instructor Larry, who taught me in whole ways of driving. Im not saying that the rest of instructors are not as good as Larry, each one has its own way of teaching to drive. After getting my permit and got inside my brothers car, I drove around the neighborhood two times. For the first time driving got me anxious! (Plus made some errors) I never wanted to go inside the drivers seat again, and because I feel so anxious I was wondering how am I going to drive on a freeway!?! But since I got a permit I still need to practice driving. At first I thought why not sign up for driving school? Theyll teach me to drive. And so as I already signed up, I drove the instructors car with the instructor. It took one hour until we got back to driving school. I was laughing myself, it wasnt that scary at all. As time passes by I still learn to drive, sometimes I still feel anxious to be prepared to drive again, but still kept forgetting that its not scary at all. (maybe I should rely to practice driving with family members than just driving in driving school) As Im coming close to the end of school, I passed the final test got 97% score (it wasnt the official drivers test.) After passing drivers education, taking my drivers test at last! The test I took wasnt that great as the final test, made few errors. But the examiner let me pass, got 86% score. She also gave me a future reference to work on some errors that I made. But after getting my license, I will do my best to work on it. Anyway, I would like to thank everyone in Driving 101 for helping me get through for becoming a safe driver.

Bo
Review №23

They literally don’t allow the students to study in the building before they let them take the 40 question exam. And you literally have to teach yourself as they don’t do a good job on it. The only good person there is larry

Mi
Review №24

Staff were super friendly and very accommodating. Had an out-of-state license that was expired so I had to take the written and practical tests. Im so glad I chose to do it here because it was so easy to come in and out and get my tests done. Very pleasant experience!!

Mr
Review №25

I just take the driving test today. Kathy she is the best examinator. She is really nice and kind. She is always help you and understand you. She is always make easy for you. She is really nice lady. You must make schedule with her if you take the driving test. Driving 101 is the best place to take the test. 5 star from me.

AZ
Review №26

My daughter loved her time with her instructor (Nena). Dedicated instructors like her make a huge difference with newbie drivers that are very fearful. Being able to form a bond with a teenager that quickly is really something amazing.

Zo
Review №27

The lady I took my drive with was very nice!!

Ry
Review №28

I took and passed the course here, the staff were beyond helpful and always thoroughly explained the curriculum the first time. The owner “Nikki” is a amazing person she has no clue how big of a impact her small act of caring made on me ....haha

Ap
Review №29

I passed the test in Russian. Then driving with an instructor. I had some mistakes. Now Ill explain: It is very important to make two complete stops if traffic can not be seen after the STOP sign.It is very necessary to look around, not only with the help of mirrors but always turn your head to the right and to the left. Always check for safety!!! Well, the second time I successfully passed the test driving!Both times the exam was taken by one instructor: Calm, polite woman with long hair and a pleasant smile. Sorry, its still hard for me to remember American names.Of course I wanted an excellent result the first time. But now Im very grateful to her for the fact that I still trained and successfully passed the exam. Now I know all rules and I know all the points.Girls who take applications are very cute, punctual, always remind in advance. Thank you, very much!!! And my instructor is the best I ever met!Polina M.

Ru
Review №30

My daughter did not want a license when she was in High School. She became a master public transit. Now a junior in college wants a license. I tried to teach her, but quickly realized it might be better for a professional to do it.The folks at 101 are awesome. I am no longer afraid to be in the car with her.

Ti
Review №31

Loved it!!! Really helpful staff would recommend to anyone!!

Er
Review №32

I went there for my written test and drive test. I was having a hard time passing, but they were so helpful and very encouraging. They really do care about their customers. They let me study with their book after I didnt pass the first time and it really helped me(Im not good at studying). It showed me exactly what I needed to know for the test, versus just reading the entire book. Then with the drive test I thought I could pass without practicing because Ive driven a car before, but I didnt pass(dont forget to check your blindspots every time). I was pretty upset, but again, they were encouraging and told me what I needed to work on before coming back. After taking a couple weeks and practicing what I needed to practice, I passed the test with flying colors!! I truly believe that the staff at Drvn 101 care about keeping me safe. Like they say, its cheaper to pay for the test again, then pay for an accident or a ticket. Thanks for all of the helpful free tips you guys! You rock!!

Ji
Review №33

This school was amazing - we have 6 kids and Emma is our last to obtain her drivers license.....she scored a 96% on her first try and is by far the best driver in the family! In her own words, I liked that school, they made it fun and interesting! Five Stars rating in our book!

Gl
Review №34

Honestly a great place for teenagers and adults, experience was fun and really helpful in my life and safety too. I totally recommend driving 101 to any of you who live in Vancouver and want to attend driving school. The best driving school by far 🔥💯 Thank You Driving 101!!!!!!!

Kn
Review №35

Good customer service at the desk. As far as the drive test..They need to have the course they intend to use properly built for the material they plan to test. if not properly inform the testing person of things they are suppose to be imagining things. 40-60$ is what they charge to basically fail you for not pretending. Dont go in thinking you are just going to drive like your suppose too, obeying traffic laws and taking directions from the grader.

le
Review №36

They were quite nice and welcoming. They warned me about studying online wouldnt work I insisted on taking it .I failed the first time they suggested I use a highlighted hand book which they created on what to study . I glazed through it within 15mins retook it and pass . Did the driving test as well within 45 mins after the written test. Nice people .

Th
Review №37

My visit today was a great experience, the staff was super friendly even shared some good laughs. It was a non judgmental environment, even learned some new things about driving I never knew in 18 years. For a superb learning experience I highly recommend driving 101.

De
Review №38

They were awesome, they were real happy for me. The first time I tested their I passed,and the instructor was a super cool ladie.

To
Review №39

Staff is friendly and helpful! Added bonus for the staff members looking good on the daily! Definitely recommending all my friends to come here!

Ty
Review №40

Great day staff are helpful and friendly, could do with more signs for information with directions around complex

Ed
Review №41

They will tell you that a right turn is not permitted in a red light even if there is no traffic coming. Drivers book states you can make a right turn if there is no traffic after making a complete stop. These people scam you to get your money. Go to battleground to do your test if not at DMV. Passed same test there flawless

St
Review №42

Very convenient testing times for the knowledge test and get you scheduled for a drive test as soon as possible! The staff is excellent!

Ta
Review №43

Great school, thank you all very much. you are best !!!

Ad
Review №44

Amazing instructors everyone is friendly. Great instructor is Kim. And everyone else obviously.

er
Review №45

There knowledge test was pretty spot on with the dol test online there staff is awsome and if they had the driving car there when I passed my test i would of taken thr driving test on the spot there prices are fair and just all around a great place to take both test

Ta
Review №46

Loved this driving school. I had amazing time and staff was always friendly and accomodating to my work and school scheduleThank you guys for making a difference and making this learning lesson a pleasant experience!

Da
Review №47

They work with you and your schedule if need be, the instructors are 1st rate, and the owner is excellent. Highly recommended for anyone

Ry
Review №48

Dont take your drive test here. I imagine they fail the vast majority of people the first time just so they can charge you full price twice. They also take you solely into a neighborhood with no markings and uncontrolled intersections so that they can ambiguously fail you. Go somewhere else

Ga
Review №49

I forked out all this money to take my written test and one of the employees had brought her 4 or 5 year old child to work with her as Im trying to take my test hes screaming and throwing stuff against the wall. I lucky passed, wait a little over a week to take my drive witch is fine. But when I go to take my drive Kim the instructor told me I didnt stop at a stop sight (WHY WOULD I PAY TO USE YOUR CAR AND PAY ALL THIS MONEY NOT TO STOP AT A STOP SIGN?!) then goes on to tell me my blinker was on for about 10 seconds to long not only that tried saying I pulled in front of a car?! Ummm no I didnt! When I told her I didnt and that most of my drive there wasnt a car on the road she ignored me and went on to say that she think if I come in the following day that I would pass what I just need to pay for there car and the driving test again. Save your money and just go to big johns. Went there the same day and passed.

Mi
Review №50

Most of you drivers in Vancouver should sign up for Driving School here to learn how to use your turn signals....... its that little stick that protrudes from your steering wheel usually over on the left side! Come on in these guys will teach you. Dont forget to hang up your phone

an
Review №51

Great school awsome classes and super friendly and instructive they really want you to pass

An
Review №52

We have had four children attend this driver school. I would not send my kids into our dangerous roads without proper training. The price seems expensive, but when you consider the driving hours, class time, and testing, it is a value. I have always been satisfied with the courteous customer service.

Er
Review №53

Worst place to go taking any sort of test ever. The fee is ridiculous high for permit test and you get only 1 try which the reps did not tell you about after you failed and wanted to try again. If you failed you have to pay again for each try. Any other places you get 2 tries for one payment of permit test. The grading is also shady. They tried to hide which one you missed so technically you have to try again and pay again. Wow the most ridiculous place for permit and driving test base on their prices and services.

Ja
Review №54

Told my daughter that she passed but then the tester realized she hadn’t added the score correctly. Did not honor what she’d said and didn’t seem to care at all. Total heart break. Way to play the C game Drvn 101

Ke
Review №55

Not sure if I would send anybody to this driving school, picture explains it all... 🙄

Gi
Review №56

Everything seemed to start out good.everybody was friendly until further into it. ie. On one of my sons drives ....that had to be rescheduled 3 times,after I took off work to get him there, the instructor barked at him, and thats ok but apparently she continued to jaw at him the rest of the drive.all down hill from there.after finishing the course and passing the 100 question test he has failed the written test alot. A failing student is a failed teaching.we study every single day. My son tells me the exact questions and his answers.we verify them correctly, so as other customers said as well, I dont think these are being graded accurately.they wont tell him what he missed nor the correct answer.thats peculiar. This has taken almost a year.my son is almost 18. So in the end he still doesnt have his liscence and isnt helped by driving 101 to do so .we dont expect this all to just be given, however I wish I had something to show for my 800.00.very disappointing all around.

Je
Review №57

Great team, helpful instruction and fun group of people to learn driving from!

Wa
Review №58

They purposly fail you so they could make more money off of you. My family all went and all failed the first time. They dont even check for the right answers do not go to driving 101

De
Review №59

Took both my sons there. 1st son failed because the car we were borrowing the 3rd light was out but the instructor passed the female 2 drives after my son with the exact same problem, telling her Just to fix it. We were upset but chalked it up to learning experience. So took my 2nd son there and same instructor failed him for not looking both ways in 6 different intersections. He said we did not even go through 6 different intersections we went through 2 and both times she was looking at her paperwork instead of observing him. When he questioned her about it she got down right nasty to both my son and I saying we did not have the right to question her authority as a tester, how dare we and told us we had to go to the DMV for his testing now. When we called the DMV they said it was not true and they have had problems with this school.

St
Review №60

Sent 2 kids through their program. Very happy with the results!

ka
Review №61

Scammers. Taking my money I missed by 1 point 2 times and expecting me to pay again for 3rd try full price and they never gave me receipt when I payed. Dont go here go to big Johns or one in hazel dell. All girls working there rude and bad customer service.

On
Review №62

I have been driving over 30 years, a lot of my jobs for companies is a driver, I have held driver licences in 5 different STATES including the hardest California, they failed me on my written and my driving costing me $90 to getdrivers licence in Washington State, said I didnt look over my shoulder and thats a lie its automatic to check mirrors and look over shoulder as I turn into traffic and I made extra sure on tbe driving test, lies ....I feel set up....never in my life have I failed these tests or had an accident in WHICH I was ruled the guilty party, not in over 30 years ....I Am posting Publicly World Wide to boycott your driving school, your instructor is either a hater, racist or currupt and blind as a bat . I am livid,,,, went to Big Johns and missed only 3 out of 40, and damn sure I will pass driving test there, 101 is a rip off

Da
Review №63

Horrible place! Constantly giving miss information! Some of the people that do the drive tests are rude and if you read down to other reviews there answers back are snarkey. Regret taking my daughter here!

Ma
Review №64

Great encouraging staff :)

lu
Review №65

Worst customer service we ever had! They are not honest.

Th
Review №66

Very friendly!

Ch
Review №67

Instructor was 30 minutes late for my driving test, and attempted to direct me to make unsafe maneuvers in traffic. Take your business elsewhere.

Ca
Review №68

Girl at the front desk was very helpful :)

ke
Review №69

Great Service

jo
Review №70

Dont go to this school for driving test. You have to take couple times with Kim!

Me
Review №71

Don’t waste your time coming here customer service was OK I give it like a six out of 10 but the most frustrating part is that they overcharge for the written test it’s $40 and then you get five dollars off if you have to retake the test making $35 I feel like they make the test more complicated than what it actually needs to be such as how complicated they word things on the test today I passed my written and driving at a different location that only charges 20$ for written test rheybkver charge here and the way they worded the questions for the written exam was made to be more complicated then what it needed to be.

Sa
Review №72

Very comfortable, helpful, and friendly environment!!

Ta
Review №73

They requested you drive like professional!

Па
Review №74

Tanks

An
Review №75

Nice people, good, fast, you can take the test in Russian 🤗

Jo
Review №76

I arrived in the United States a few days ago. Since long trips require local driving license, I applied to this driving school for delivery. The staff here are very nice and helpful.The instructor who took the driving test is the kindest woman. When giving up driving, no one once again spurred on and was not nervous. Everything was very comfortable.It is very important - they have tickets for the theoretical exam in Russian!With 5 years of driving experience in the CIS countries, I passed the theory and driving the first time.I am very grateful to the staff of this driving school. I recommend!

da
Review №77

The instructors are very kind I recommend them

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  • Address:3243, 9113 NE 117th Ave #100, Vancouver, WA 98662, United States
  • Site:http://drvn101.com/
  • Phone:+1 360-892-6988
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Categories
  • Driving school
  • Driving test centre
Working hours
  • Monday:10AM–5PM
  • Tuesday:10AM–5PM
  • Wednesday:10AM–5PM
  • Thursday:Closed
  • Friday:Closed
  • Saturday:10AM–5PM
  • Sunday:10AM–5PM
Service options
  • Online classes:Yes
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