Driver Ed FAQ

If you would like to schedule a make-up class, please contact our office staff during normal business hours. They will schedule you for a make-up with the next running class. If time restraints require the class to be made up before the next available date, a private tutoring make-up class can be scheduled for an additional fee.

No. After completing the 5th class, you can start your behind-the-wheel training.  We aim to have at least three drives completed by the end of the classroom instruction.

No. If you do not have a permit, a "permit waiver" can be issued up to 10 days before the classes start.  This waives the knowledge exam required for licensing until AFTER completing your driver's education course.  To receive a permit waiver, you must provide Atlas Driving Schools with your registration (WDL) number and verify entry before going to the Department of Licensing for your permit.

The driving program consists of 30 hours of classroom instruction (all in class), unlimited observation drives (one hour is required by law), and six behind-the-wheel lessons. The entire program can be completed in no sooner than six weeks, with a maximum time frame of six months.

You must be 15 years of age by the first day of class.

There are no refunds for DOL Knowledge or Skills Exams.

No refunds are authorized for the Driver's Education Program after the start of the second class.

You will be charged a no-show/late-cancellation fee if:

• you fail to bring your learner's permit to your driving lesson
• you are more than 5 minutes late for your driving lesson
• you fail to cancel at least 24 hours before your driving lesson
• you fail to show up to your driving lesson

If you incur a no-show or late cancellation fee, you can only schedule more lessons once all your fees are paid in full.

The classroom sessions are five to eight weeks long. The six drive lessons will go beyond classroom time and are scheduled when it is most convenient for you. Students must complete all 30 hours of classroom and 6 hours of drive lessons with at least 1 hour of observation within 6 months from their start date.

• Instructional Permit: 15th birthday when starting a Drivers Ed Class within ten days, or Instructional Permit: 15 1/2 years old, when you take the Written Knowledge Exam (not signed up for a Drivers Ed Class)
• Intermediate Drivers License: 16th birthday (with Drivers Ed completed & have held a Driving Permit for a minimum of six months)
• Regular Drivers License: 18th birthday

You can reset your username or password on our website by clicking the "Forgot your Username or Password?" link on the login page.

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You can register and start making payments for your driver's education course at any time.  However, tuition must be paid in full before you start your first class.

All DOL exams or private drive lessons must be paid in full when booking.

This depends on your scheduling flexibility and instructor availability. You can take one 1-hour behind-the-wheel lesson per day and schedule your driving lessons in advance. You must have at least three practice days between each drive.  The driving program cannot be completed any sooner than six weeks per state law.

Log into your student account on our website. Choose an available time and your preferred instructor.

Yes, each of our instructors is licensed by the state to teach classroom and behind-the-wheel training to all age groups.

Should you need to reschedule a lesson, you may do so by logging into your account on our website. You must cancel or reschedule at least 24 hours in advance to avoid a late cancellation fee.

Possibly, there will be students who need to complete their hour(s) of observation during your drive time.

Our scheduling software lets you see all available driving lessons and who is teaching them. If the lessons are open, you may choose the same instructor for each lesson or try a different instructor.

Our scheduling software lets you see all available driving lessons and who is teaching them. If your preferred instructor is open, you can select them for a lesson.

You can start driving lessons anytime with a valid learner permit or driver's license. You can schedule driving lessons on our website once registered and paid in full. If you are under 18, you must complete driver's ed class #5 before starting behind-the-wheel lessons.

All drives must be cancelled with 24-hour notice for Tuesday through Saturday drives and 48-hour notice for Monday drives. 

Absolutely! You and the bestie can schedule to observe each other's drives.  Just remember always to be a responsible passenger and use this time for learning and not distracting!

No.  All instructional and skills exam drives start and end in the Atlas Driving Schools parking lot.

No, our vehicles have safety features required by WA State Law for Traffic Safety Instruction.

No, you are covered under our commercial insurance during all behind-the-wheel lessons.