REGISTRATION
The big question- how much does it cost??
$575 plus the state tax making it $626.18.
What we do differently than other driving schools
One thing that makes us different- 6 Behind-The-Wheel lessons instead of 5!
WA state requires 6 hours of Behind-The-Wheel lessons- or 5 hours and 4 hours (20 mins per class day) of a AAA simulation program called Driver Zed to substitute 1 Behind-The Wheel lesson. Many driving schools take advantage of this alternative option. Although this digital “video game” is a way to mentally prepare students for safe driving, Wenatchee Driving School has opted to pass on the simulation due to the low quality of the program and instead offer each student the extra hour behind the wheel, which we feel is more beneficial for the students growth and safety!
COURSE INFO
To meet state requirements, Wenatchee Driving Schools Driver Education Course includes a minimum of:
30 hours of classroom curriculum
6 hours of behind-the-wheel training
1 hour of in-car observation (Observe another students' driving lesson)
30 hours in the classroom include:
Risk factors
Signals, Signs and Markings
Safe Driving Techniques
Rules of the Road
Knowing Your Car
Starting & Stopping
Parking, Braking and Turns
Roadway Conditions
Sharing the Road
Emergencies
Behind-the-Wheel Sessions
There are a total of 6 behind-the-wheel sessions in our dual brake-controlled cars. This is where each student gets the chance to learn not only the controls of the car but where they need to be on the road in order to see hazards. At the end of Drivers Ed, all students must pass a basic evaluation of their road skills in order to qualify for a certificate of completion. This evaluation is not the WA State DOL Drive Test.
Parent Seminar
Parents are required to attend the Parent Seminar with their child on the first hour of the first day of class so that each parent and child is on the same page and understands their involvement from the beginning. We always encourage parents to come in, get to know the instructors, and get an update on their child’s current challenges and success.
Parents are also welcome to attend in-car sessions.
Policies
Please take a moment to review our Driver’s Ed policies to ensure a smooth and successful experience. All key information regarding attendance, behavior, cancellations, and parent involvement can be found by clicking on this link.
By booking, you agree to receive appointment-related text messages from Wenatchee Driving School, including confirmations, reminders, and schedule updates. Message and data rates may apply.
GET YOUR PERMIT
Every driver/ID owner is issued a WDL number- (Washington Driver’s License). Getting a permit as a student with a driving school is a 2-step process.
YOU MUST VISIT www.dol.wa.gov AND PRE-APPLY FOR YOUR INSTRUCTION PERMIT.
PLEASE DO NOT ATTEMPT TO GO TO THE DOL TO GET YOUR PERMIT UNTIL YOU PROVIDE WENATCHEE DRIVING SCHOOL WITH THE STUDENTS WDL# AND WE HAVE NOTIFIED YOU THAT WE HAVE LINKED THE STUDENT TO WENATCHEE DRIVING SCHOOL THROUGH DOL’S SITE.
First, please visit the DOL to Pre-Apply for a WDL#.
- Select Get a Drivers License, then “Steps to Getting your first License”
- Select Instruction Permits, Scroll down to Step #1 and select pre-apply online
- Scroll down again to #2 and again select Pre-apply
Once you’ve completed the pre-apply process, we (Wenatchee Driving School) need to have the WDL# to attach the student to our school in the DOL system. Please provide the WDL# while registering, or if you choose to enter N/A at the time of registration, please send the WDL# to our email wendrivingschool@gmail.com. WDS will link the students WDL# no more than 10 days before the first day of class. We will send you an email notifying you that you can visit the DOL to complete the second step.
To complete the process, you can go onto the DOL site through your License Express account and get issued a non-photo permit. If you’d prefer to have a photo Permit, please visit the DOL in person to complete this second step with the DOL required identification documentation. The DOL will request to see the students;
License# (WDL), Passport or Certified Birth Certificate, Social Security Number, Picture ID ( i.e. School ASB card) and a $25 Fee (Subject to change by the DOL)
DOL Link for more information about your first permit DOL Permit Information.
Please call 509-884-6186 or reach the instructor at 509-264-1560 with questions.
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