At NorthStar, we practice and teach the art of safe, responsible, innovative driving.
Reviews
Romulus Lucius
7 Jan 2018
REPORT
I was doing good on the driving test at first but then I made a critical error (wheels on the curb) when backing out. I wasn't even allowed to finish my exam. The sevice is not great if anything the o... Read More
I was doing good on the driving test at first but then I made a critical error (wheels on the curb) when backing out. I wasn't even allowed to finish my exam. The sevice is not great if anything the older ladies at the front desk come of as pompous and rude. Read Less
Casey Lyons
21 Aug 2017
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Instructor driving East on WA-18 in the left/passing lane traveling slower than 60 mph (the speed limit). Clearly people struggle with driving on the highway in this state because of garbage driving ... Read More
Instructor driving East on WA-18 in the left/passing lane traveling slower than 60 mph (the speed limit). Clearly people struggle with driving on the highway in this state because of garbage driving schools like this. RCW 46.61.100, ever heard of it? Or better yet RCW 46.61.212. Read Less
Jennifer Carter-Fry
5 Aug 2017
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My son just finished and it was great.The teacher was great and the place and times work perfect for us.
David tropical aquariums
4 Aug 2017
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very good
Bruno Lizarraga
1 Jun 2017
REPORT
this driver's ed is lit.
Brooklyn Zanazanian
24 Feb 2017
REPORT
I went here about two years ago, and it was a great place to learn! All of the instructors were calm and informative during the drives and that is VERY beneficial to the learning driver!
Jessica Simmons
6 Dec 2016
REPORT
I just got done with northstar and it was the best driving experience ! The instructors were really good teachers ! They were so kind and patient. I would defiantly suggest going to this driving schoo... Read More
I just got done with northstar and it was the best driving experience ! The instructors were really good teachers ! They were so kind and patient. I would defiantly suggest going to this driving school ! It was such a great experience. Read Less
Shaitauni Surge
23 Nov 2016
REPORT
This is such a great driving school to be at. All the workers are funny and well planned out. And they are really affordable. They are very well taught and they are currently teaching me important thi... Read More
This is such a great driving school to be at. All the workers are funny and well planned out. And they are really affordable. They are very well taught and they are currently teaching me important things I need to know. If chosing a driving school this is the ONE!. :) :) :) :) :) :) :) Read Less
Princess Miya
17 Nov 2016
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Awesome school for an affordable price, Really flexible hours, great and friendly staff. Most definitely the school to go to. (I personally went to the Auburn location)
Ryley McClennen
17 Nov 2016
REPORT
I am currently taking Northstar Driving Academy and it is such a great driving school, its well organized the instructors are great. All instructors here are really patient, kind and funny. I think ev... Read More
I am currently taking Northstar Driving Academy and it is such a great driving school, its well organized the instructors are great. All instructors here are really patient, kind and funny. I think everybody should come take drivers ed here!!! its totally worth it!! Read Less
Mike Ru
20 Oct 2016
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Not sure about other locations, but Auburn, WA location is horrible. No customer service, and they just take your money. Went there with my wife, but they made me wait outside for them on freezing wea... Read More
Not sure about other locations, but Auburn, WA location is horrible. No customer service, and they just take your money. Went there with my wife, but they made me wait outside for them on freezing weather. The dude said he needs to lock the building, even though looks like there are someone else was in the back office. Shortly the came back, and he decided to cancel the test because my wife asked him to repeat something, than we had other customers waiting outside already, shocked that the building is locked. We went to I5 driving school, and even though it's $5 more, but waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay worth it. Loved how those people are professional, and take care of you! CROOKS GIVE ME MY MONEY BACK!!!!!!!!!!!! Read Less
Jessica Lewis
20 Jul 2016
REPORT
I am over 18 so I will through that out there I read the book studied and booked my written. Went in and the staff was super friendly sat down in the testing room almost immediately literally took me ... Read More
I am over 18 so I will through that out there I read the book studied and booked my written. Went in and the staff was super friendly sat down in the testing room almost immediately literally took me less then 10 minutes and I passed with 100% I mean it's not rocket science. I booked my drive test one week later and although I was a ball of nerves walked in and also aced that. My driver was super professional but I could understand why people make take it otherwise once the test was over h what've me my scores very nicely and let me know I passed and said congratulations!
Now the reason I feel the need to write this is because of some of these negative reviews are ridiculous. Maybe things didn't go your way or you were upset with your results and you felt the need to comment negatively, now I'm sure maybe I caught them on a few good days. That doesn't make this a bad company. People looking into this place realize some people will never be happy. Read Less
thx jrp
6 Jun 2016
REPORT
Driving written exam not hard if you know the material. Driving test pretty easy, but pay attention always look and signal. Be sure to turn wheels toward curb when parking. Stay close to the curb when... Read More
Driving written exam not hard if you know the material. Driving test pretty easy, but pay attention always look and signal. Be sure to turn wheels toward curb when parking. Stay close to the curb when backing around corner. I passed written 23 out of 25. Got 82 on driving test, 80 minimum passing score. I drove their car, worth money if dont own or borrow a car. Read Less
Tessany Birster
26 May 2016
REPORT
Worst place ever!!! Do not waste your money or time on this place. They are unorganized and unprofessional. My daughter was at the Covington location and no one would communicate or answer questions, ... Read More
Worst place ever!!! Do not waste your money or time on this place. They are unorganized and unprofessional. My daughter was at the Covington location and no one would communicate or answer questions, they would always " get back to me" but never did. They scheduled her a drive on a Sunday without telling us and then charged us a fee. They kept $300 of my payment and wouldn't let her back in class after being severely sick. I'm so disgusted by Marsha's lack of customer service and compassion for other people. I would never recommend this place to anyone. Read Less
Alyssa Johnson
22 Jun 2014
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Fuck this place really. Terrible customer service. Rude. Money hungry people. Will fail you or not let you take a test for dumb shit. Don't ever go here. I know I won't be.
ILeftYouDead
3 Apr 2014
REPORT
I was just there recently and left a little satisfied that id be learning how to drive. BUT when my mom called and ask for more info about the classes and what im going to be doing they said that id h... Read More
I was just there recently and left a little satisfied that id be learning how to drive. BUT when my mom called and ask for more info about the classes and what im going to be doing they said that id have to have had 50 HOURS OF DRIVING EXPERIENCE before they would even let me into their cars! sure that reasonable because they don't want you wrecking their cars and whatnot but whats the point of going to a school to learn how to drive, when you already have 50 hours of experience? how are you going to fit 50 hours of driving into 5 weeks of the time it takes for the classes to finish? not to mention the class time and the extra 5 hours driving in their cars, while going to school? and if you have a job that even worse for time! I just think that some things about this is somewhat unreasonable.Read Less
I was doing good on the driving test at first but then I made a critical error (wheels on the curb) when backing out. I wasn't even allowed to finish my exam. The sevice is not great if anything the o... Read More
I was doing good on the driving test at first but then I made a critical error (wheels on the curb) when backing out. I wasn't even allowed to finish my exam. The sevice is not great if anything the older ladies at the front desk come of as pompous and rude. Read Less
Casey Lyons
21 Aug 2017
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Instructor driving East on WA-18 in the left/passing lane traveling slower than 60 mph (the speed limit). Clearly people struggle with driving on the highway in this state because of garbage driving ... Read More
Instructor driving East on WA-18 in the left/passing lane traveling slower than 60 mph (the speed limit). Clearly people struggle with driving on the highway in this state because of garbage driving schools like this. RCW 46.61.100, ever heard of it? Or better yet RCW 46.61.212. Read Less
Jennifer Carter-Fry
5 Aug 2017
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
My son just finished and it was great.The teacher was great and the place and times work perfect for us.
David tropical aquariums
4 Aug 2017
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
very good
Bruno Lizarraga
1 Jun 2017
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
this driver's ed is lit.
Brooklyn Zanazanian
24 Feb 2017
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
I went here about two years ago, and it was a great place to learn! All of the instructors were calm and informative during the drives and that is VERY beneficial to the learning driver!
Jessica Simmons
6 Dec 2016
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
I just got done with northstar and it was the best driving experience ! The instructors were really good teachers ! They were so kind and patient. I would defiantly suggest going to this driving schoo... Read More
I just got done with northstar and it was the best driving experience ! The instructors were really good teachers ! They were so kind and patient. I would defiantly suggest going to this driving school ! It was such a great experience. Read Less
Shaitauni Surge
23 Nov 2016
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
This is such a great driving school to be at. All the workers are funny and well planned out. And they are really affordable. They are very well taught and they are currently teaching me important thi... Read More
This is such a great driving school to be at. All the workers are funny and well planned out. And they are really affordable. They are very well taught and they are currently teaching me important things I need to know. If chosing a driving school this is the ONE!. :) :) :) :) :) :) :) Read Less
Princess Miya
17 Nov 2016
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Awesome school for an affordable price, Really flexible hours, great and friendly staff. Most definitely the school to go to. (I personally went to the Auburn location)
Ryley McClennen
17 Nov 2016
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
I am currently taking Northstar Driving Academy and it is such a great driving school, its well organized the instructors are great. All instructors here are really patient, kind and funny. I think ev... Read More
I am currently taking Northstar Driving Academy and it is such a great driving school, its well organized the instructors are great. All instructors here are really patient, kind and funny. I think everybody should come take drivers ed here!!! its totally worth it!! Read Less
Mike Ru
20 Oct 2016
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Not sure about other locations, but Auburn, WA location is horrible. No customer service, and they just take your money. Went there with my wife, but they made me wait outside for them on freezing wea... Read More
Not sure about other locations, but Auburn, WA location is horrible. No customer service, and they just take your money. Went there with my wife, but they made me wait outside for them on freezing weather. The dude said he needs to lock the building, even though looks like there are someone else was in the back office. Shortly the came back, and he decided to cancel the test because my wife asked him to repeat something, than we had other customers waiting outside already, shocked that the building is locked. We went to I5 driving school, and even though it's $5 more, but waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay worth it. Loved how those people are professional, and take care of you! CROOKS GIVE ME MY MONEY BACK!!!!!!!!!!!! Read Less
Jessica Lewis
20 Jul 2016
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
I am over 18 so I will through that out there I read the book studied and booked my written. Went in and the staff was super friendly sat down in the testing room almost immediately literally took me ... Read More
I am over 18 so I will through that out there I read the book studied and booked my written. Went in and the staff was super friendly sat down in the testing room almost immediately literally took me less then 10 minutes and I passed with 100% I mean it's not rocket science. I booked my drive test one week later and although I was a ball of nerves walked in and also aced that. My driver was super professional but I could understand why people make take it otherwise once the test was over h what've me my scores very nicely and let me know I passed and said congratulations!
Now the reason I feel the need to write this is because of some of these negative reviews are ridiculous. Maybe things didn't go your way or you were upset with your results and you felt the need to comment negatively, now I'm sure maybe I caught them on a few good days. That doesn't make this a bad company. People looking into this place realize some people will never be happy. Read Less
thx jrp
6 Jun 2016
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Driving written exam not hard if you know the material. Driving test pretty easy, but pay attention always look and signal. Be sure to turn wheels toward curb when parking. Stay close to the curb when... Read More
Driving written exam not hard if you know the material. Driving test pretty easy, but pay attention always look and signal. Be sure to turn wheels toward curb when parking. Stay close to the curb when backing around corner. I passed written 23 out of 25. Got 82 on driving test, 80 minimum passing score. I drove their car, worth money if dont own or borrow a car. Read Less
Tessany Birster
26 May 2016
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Worst place ever!!! Do not waste your money or time on this place. They are unorganized and unprofessional. My daughter was at the Covington location and no one would communicate or answer questions, ... Read More
Worst place ever!!! Do not waste your money or time on this place. They are unorganized and unprofessional. My daughter was at the Covington location and no one would communicate or answer questions, they would always " get back to me" but never did. They scheduled her a drive on a Sunday without telling us and then charged us a fee. They kept $300 of my payment and wouldn't let her back in class after being severely sick. I'm so disgusted by Marsha's lack of customer service and compassion for other people. I would never recommend this place to anyone. Read Less
Alyssa Johnson
22 Jun 2014
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Fuck this place really. Terrible customer service. Rude. Money hungry people. Will fail you or not let you take a test for dumb shit. Don't ever go here. I know I won't be.
ILeftYouDead
3 Apr 2014
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
I was just there recently and left a little satisfied that id be learning how to drive. BUT when my mom called and ask for more info about the classes and what im going to be doing they said that id h... Read More
I was just there recently and left a little satisfied that id be learning how to drive. BUT when my mom called and ask for more info about the classes and what im going to be doing they said that id have to have had 50 HOURS OF DRIVING EXPERIENCE before they would even let me into their cars! sure that reasonable because they don't want you wrecking their cars and whatnot but whats the point of going to a school to learn how to drive, when you already have 50 hours of experience? how are you going to fit 50 hours of driving into 5 weeks of the time it takes for the classes to finish? not to mention the class time and the extra 5 hours driving in their cars, while going to school? and if you have a job that even worse for time! I just think that some things about this is somewhat unreasonable.Read Less