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State Approved Driver Training Course

30 Hours of Classroom Instruction

The 30 hours of classroom instruction will take place live over Zoom with instructor lead classes. More information about the specifics can be found below.

6 Hours of Behind the Wheel Training

The 6 hours of behind the wheel instruction will take place at South Sound Driving School in one of our instruction vehicles. More information about the specifics can be found below.

1 hour of Observation

Students will observe another student that is doing one of their behind the wheel lesson.

Knowledge and Skills Exam Prep

Our paid courses for preparing for the Washington State License Exams are included at no extra cost in our Driver Training Course Package.

Basic Driver Training Course

$ 600
plus tax
  • 30 Hours of Classroom Time over Zoom
  • 6 Hours of Behind the Wheel Training
  • 1 Hour of Observation
  • Knowledge and Skills Exam Prep Course
  • Free Attempts at the Knowledge Exam
  • Skills Exam Discount
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Washington State approved Driver Training Course for teenagers to get their license.

Basic Driver Training Course w/ Discount

$ 575
plus tax
  • 30 Hours of Classroom Time over Zoom
  • 6 Hours of Behind the Wheel Training
  • 1 Hour of Observation
  • Knowledge and Skills Exam Prep Course
  • Free Attempts at the Knowledge Exam
  • Skills Exam Discount
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Discount applies for students with parents that are first responders, teachers, military or healthcare workers. This also applies of they are signing up with a friend or sibling

Classroom Information

  • Must be at least 15 years old
  • Must create a License Express account
  • Obtain WDL number from License Express account
  • After registering, send WDL number to South Sound Driving School
  • Go to the DOL 10 days before class begins to get your Instruction Permit
  • You can also apply for a Non-Photo Instruction Permit in your License Express account
  • Class 1- Orientation and the SEE method of Driving
  • Class 2- The Rules and Signs of the Roadway
  • Class 3- Vehicle Components and Basic Vehicle Operation
  • Class 4- Parking and other Vehicle Maneuvers
  • Class 5- Intersections
  • Class 6- Vehicle Speed and Control
  • Class 7- Distracted Driving
  • Class 8- Sharing the Roadway
  • Class 9- Alcohol and other Drugs and Driving
  • Class 10- City and Rural Driving
  • Class 11- Driving on Highways
  • Class 12- Driving in Adverse Conditions
  • Class 13- Handling Emergencies
  • Class 14- Buying and Maintaining a Vehicle
  • Class 15- Review
  • Our classes take place live over Zoom. You will be sent the Zoom code for getting logged into the class 10 days before the class begins.
  • During COVID the DOL approved Driver Training Schools to conduct their classroom sessions online.
  • Very good for teens that play sports or have busy extra curricular schedules.

Behind the Wheel Information

  • Must bring the Instruction Permit to every session.
  • Be ready to learn!
  • Lesson 1- The Basics
  • Lesson 2- Parking
  • Lesson 3- Rural
  • Lesson 4- Downtown/City
  • Lesson 5- Freeway
  • Lesson 6- Practice Skills Exam
  • Will take place in a South Sound Driving School Vehicle.
  • Vehicles have dual brake systems, student driver signage, and instructor mirror.
  • South Sound Driving School has their own insurance policy.

Washington Driver Training Permit Process

Getting your instruction permit is one of the first steps toward earning your Washington State driver license.

Before applying for a permit, students must first pre-apply through the Washington State Department of Licensing (DOL) License eXpress system. During the pre-application process, students will create a License eXpress account and receive a Washington Driver License (WDL) number.

Once the WDL number has been issued, it must be provided to South Sound Driving School. Students who are enrolled in a Washington State-approved driver training course may be eligible to obtain their instruction permit no sooner than 10 days before their class begins.

Students who are 15½ years old or older may also qualify for an instruction permit by successfully passing the Washington State Knowledge Exam.

After receiving an instruction permit, students can begin practicing their driving skills with a licensed driver (5 years experience) while completing the classroom, observation, and behind-the-wheel portions of their driver training program.

Permit Steps:

  1. Sign up for a Driver Training Class at South Sound Driving School.
  2. Create a License eXpress account.
  3. Receive a Washington Driver License (WDL) number.
  4. Provide your WDL number to South Sound Driving School.
  5. Obtain your instruction permit up to 10 days before class begins.
  6. Begin your driver training program and start building safe driving skills.

For complete permit requirements and the most current licensing information, please visit the Washington State Department of Licensing website.Learn More About Instruction Permits:

https://www.dol.wa.gov/driverslicense/steps.html