Mill Creek/Bothell

Basic Driver’s Ed Course from $699 (30 hours classroom, 4 hour driver awareness course, 5 drives, 1 observation)

Standard Driver’s Ed Course from $799 (30 hours classroom, 4 hour driver awareness course, 5 drives, 1 observation, plus license testing)

Advanced Driver’s Ed Course from $949 (30 hours remote classroom, 4 hour driver awareness course, 5 drives, 1 observation, plus license testing and collision avoidance)

Teen Individual Driving Plan Package from $1449 (30 hours remote classroom, 4 hour driver awareness course, 8 drives, 1 observation, 1-on-1 knowledge test, warm-up plus skills test, extra time to complete the course, IDP consult, concierge scheduling)

Below are the classes that will be held In-Person. The other classes listed are Online web-based classes via Zoom.

7/1/26 – 7/27/26, IN-PERSON, MTWTh 10am – 12pm.

If you have special considerations, click here before purchasing the course.

  • Provided in our classes: 15 sessions, which includes the 30 Hour state curriculum, 4 hours of self-paced Driver Awareness Training, 5 hours of driving, and 1 hour student observation. Additional hours of observation (of another student’s drive) are free and encouraged.
  • A parent information session will be held on Zoom. Register here: https://bit.ly/DDSparents
  • We strongly encourage a parent or guardian to ride along on at least one driving lesson.
  • Minimum course length is 5 weeks and all classroom and driving requirements must be completed within 4 months (or extended with a fee). Students are allowed to miss and make up a maximum of 3 classes. Please keep extra-curricular activities and travel plans in mind before registering for a teen course to ensure proper attention can be given toward this course.
  • A driving permit is required before the first lesson. Students can get their permit no sooner than 10 days before the start date of class.
  • Driving lessons are held outside of classroom meeting times and will extend beyond the end of the classroom portion of the course. Students and parents are encouraged to schedule lessons using our scheduling system, Schedule Agent.
  • Upon completion of the course, an electronic certificate will be reported to the Department of Licensing. This process takes about 1 week.
  • Most of our communication is through email and cell phone notifications. When registering, please provide a regularly checked email address and cell phone numbers for both student and parent.

We realize that not all students learn the same way, and that some students may benefit from additional help with learning the curriculum, and may need extra lessons, time, or support. Please consider whether this Individualized Driving Program (IDP) would benefit your student. See more info here: IDP video.

If you would like to determine if your student would benefit from an IDP, please purchase a consult with our IDP coordinator here: https://driving-school.com/teen-individual-driving-plan-consult/

Remote class schedule:

Start DateEnd DateClass DaysClass Times
05/26/202606/25/2026TWTh4-6pm
06/09/202607/09/2026TWTh6:30-8:30pm
06/23/202607/16/2026MTWTh10am-12pm
06/30/202607/23/2026MTWTh12:30-2:30pm
07/07/202607/30/2026MTWTh10am-12pm
07/14/202608/06/2026MTWTh12:30-2:30pm
07/21/202608/13/2026MTWTh10am-12pm
07/28/202608/27/2026TWTh4-6pm
08/04/202608/27/2026MTWTh10am-12pm
08/11/202609/10/2026TWTh6:30-8:30pm
08/25/202609/24/2026TWTh4-6pm
09/08/202610/08/2026TWTh6:30-8:30pm
09/12/202611/01/2026Sun, Sat5-7pm
09/22/202610/22/2026TWTh4-6pm
10/06/202611/05/2026TWTh6:30-8:30pm
10/20/202611/19/2026TWTh4-6pm
11/03/202612/09/2026TWTh6:30-8:30pm
11/17/202612/23/2026TWTh4-6pm
11/30/202612/23/2026MTWTh6:30-8:30pm
12/05/202601/23/2027Sun, Sat5-7pm

Click “Enroll Now” to see the class schedule and enroll in a class. After entering your birthdate and address, choose “Remote” for a live web-based zoom class or choose a location for an in-person class.

1 Hour Lesson

$115

Includes 1 hour Lesson. Meet at our location. You must carry a valid learner’s permit or license to drive with us.

5 (1 Hour) Lessons + New Driver Workshop

$529

Includes 5 (1 Hour) Lessons. Meet at our location for drives. Includes a free two-part New Driver Workshop: a self-paced 2.5-hour online portion followed by a live 2-hour Zoom session held on select Tuesdays. It is recommended to take this workshop before your driving lessons.

12 (1 Hour) Lessons + License Testing + New Driver Workshop

$1,249

Includes 12 (1 Hour) Lessons, Knowledge test, and Skills test. Meet at our location for drives. You must show legal PHOTO identification at your testing appointments. A passing Knowledge test score is good for two years and is required to be eligible to take the skills test (no refunds if your knowledge test has expired). Includes a free two-part New Driver Workshop: a self-paced 2.5-hour online portion followed by a live 2-hour Zoom session held on select Tuesdays. It is recommended to take this workshop before your driving lessons.

Adult Individual Driving Plan Package - all-inclusive

$1,499

If you are an adult who needs some extra help learning to drive, this package has been created for you. The plan includes the following: one-on-one 30 minute consult (either in person at select offices or on Zoom with our professional Individualized Driving Plan Coordinator to discuss specific needs, concerns, and fears in order to create a plan that will work for you), a free two-part New Driver Workshop (to gain a better understanding of traffic laws, driving techniques, and the DOL State Testing requirements), DOL Knowledge Test (up to 3 attempts), 12 one-hour lessons with concierge scheduling (the Coordinator will assist in matching you with an instructor that you will feel comfortable with and schedule your lessons), extended time to complete this package, and a 30-minute warm-up with DOL Skills Test (allows time to practice maneuvers and ask questions prior to the test). We encourage 2-4 hours of practice between lessons and inviting a family member or friend to ride along during your lessons, if possible, so they can know how to help you during your home practice. Defensive Driving School cannot guarantee you will qualify for a Driver’s License upon completion of this package, but you can purchase additional lessons and/or tests until you are prepared.

See knowledge test schedule here.

1 DOL Knowledge Test

$30
Applicants who arrive late for their scheduled tests will not be allowed to test. You must show legal PHOTO identification at your testing appointment. The knowledge test consists of 40 multiple-choice questions about traffic safety laws. Applicants must answer at least 32 questions correctly in order to pass the test. Applicants will be given a maximum of 35 minutes to complete the test. You must bring your cell phone or tablet logged into your License eXpress account showing “Take an Exam”. You must have mobile data or a hotspot for your personal device to be connected to Wi-Fi for the duration of the test.

Skills Test - Company Vehicle

$99

You must arrive on-time for your scheduled test. Late arrivals will not be able to test. You must show legal PHOTO identification at your testing appointment. A passing Knowledge test score is good for two years and is required to be eligible to take the skills test (no refunds if your knowledge test has expired).

Skills Test - Customer Vehicle

$79

You must provide a valid insurance card and the vehicle must be in proper working order. You must arrive on-time for your scheduled test. Late arrivals will not be able to test. You must show legal PHOTO identification at your testing appointment. A passing Knowledge test score is good for two years and is required to be eligible to take the skills test (no refunds if your knowledge test has expired).

Knowledge and Skills Test - Company Vehicle

$109

Please arrive to your testing appointment on time. Applicants who arrive late for their scheduled tests will not be allowed to test. You must show legal PHOTO identification at your testing appointment. The knowledge test consists of 40 multiple-choice questions about traffic safety laws. Applicants must answer at least 32 questions correctly in order to pass the test. Applicants will be given a maximum of 35 minutes to complete the test. A passing Knowledge test score is good for two years and is required to be eligible to take the skills test (no refunds if your knowledge test has expired). You must bring your cell phone or tablet logged into your License eXpress account showing “Take an Exam”. You must have mobile data or a hotspot for your personal device to be connected to Wi-Fi for the duration of the test.

One-on-one Knowledge Test with Examiner (1 attempt)

$125

Please arrive to your testing appointment on time. Applicants who arrive late for their scheduled test will have a reduced amount of time to take the test. You must show legal PHOTO identification at your testing appointment. The knowledge test consists of 40 multiple-choice questions about traffic safety laws. Applicants must answer at least 32 questions correctly in order to pass the test. Applicants will be given a maximum of 55 minutes to complete the test. This is for one attempt only. Your test will be recorded. You must bring your cell phone or tablet logged into your License eXpress account showing “Take an Exam”. You must have mobile data or a hotspot for your personal device to be connected to Wi-Fi for the duration of the test. Please contact the office to schedule.

30 Minute Warm-Up + Skills Test - Company Vehicle

$139

If your schedule is limited, call ahead to check availability. Includes 30 minute warm-up lesson in company vehicle and then skills test in a Company Vehicle. You must have previously passed the knowledge test to schedule this product (sold separately). You must arrive on-time for your scheduled test. Late arrivals will not be able to test. You must bring a valid permit and legal PHOTO identification for the warm-up lesson and skills test. A passing Knowledge test score is good for two years and is required to be eligible to take the skills test (no refunds if your knowledge test has expired).

30 Minute Warm-Up + License Testing (Knowledge + Skills Test) - Company Vehicle

$169

Includes Knowledge test and 30 minute warm-up lesson in company vehicle and then skills test in a Company Vehicle. You must schedule and pass the knowledge test before scheduling the warm up and skills test portion. You must arrive on-time for your scheduled test. Late arrivals will not be able to test. You must bring a valid permit and legal PHOTO identification for the warm-up lesson and test. A passing Knowledge test score is good for two years and is required to be eligible to take the skills test (no refunds if your knowledge test has expired). You must bring your cell phone or tablet logged into your License eXpress account showing “Take an Exam”. You must have mobile data or a hotspot for your personal device to be connected to Wi-Fi for the duration of the test.

Concierge Driver License Testing Package

$225

Looking to get all your license testing done in a day? This is a 90-minute appointment which includes a private knowledge test with examiner plus the skills test. If there’s time you can do a short warm-up prior to the skills test which is held the last 30 minutes of the appointment. You must pass the knowledge test to be able to take the skills test. If you do not pass either test, you can take it again, time permitting but you must complete everything within the 90-minute appointment time. We would recommend taking the Knowledge Test Prep course to ensure you are ready to pass the Knowledge test on the first try. This is recommended for those who have previously held a license. The majority of locations offer this October through June on weekday mornings/early afternoons. The locations shown normally have availability in the next few weeks. Call ahead of time prior to purchase to confirm availability. Must call the office to schedule. You must bring your cell phone or tablet logged into your License eXpress account showing “Take an Exam”. You must have mobile data or a hotspot for your personal device to be connected to Wi-Fi for the duration of the test.

Office staffed Mon-Thu 10am-2pm and Fri 10am-1pm. 

Phones answered from 10am-5:15pm M-F, 10am-1pm on Saturday.

We are located near the Twisted Lime in the Esplanade Shopping Mall.

Register here for approved DOL Testing. Knowledge Tests by appointment – Click to see schedule.

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Thanks for your patience as we navigate our transition to our new scheduling software. We are smoothing out a few bumps. Keep an eye out for your Driveato email after the holiday weekend.