I hate seeing all the horrible reviews on here some I get but others it's like c'mon people!! Now having my son learning from them I am so thankful I pick and choose through my reviews always. My expe... Read More
I hate seeing all the horrible reviews on here some I get but others it's like c'mon people!! Now having my son learning from them I am so thankful I pick and choose through my reviews always. My experience with them has been amazing thus far. I signed my first one up it was very simple to do. The communication with the staff has always been great I have even had a ton of questions never once have I been treated like I was asking something stupid when even after I was given my answer I was like...duh to myself. Got some incorrect information from my child about the needing of 50 hours (with what we thought was in a 30 day period) turns out we have almost a year till he turns 16 so we have plenty of time. Thanks to Michelle for talking this mom off a bridge as I was in meltdown mode trying to figure out how to squeeze 50 more hours out of myself somewhere this month to get this all done.
From my sons point of view he is loving the class and learning things, he isn't much of a talker and he has literally chatted my ear off all the way home after each class about all he has learned. He is loving his instructor Rob who seems to engage with the students with stories to help them remember things and stay focused.
These being actual law enforcement and retired law enforcement is one of the main reasons I chose this one for my son as I figured this would be how they kept the students attention and he would be able to learn more this way. So far my plan is working.
Only bad thing I will say is that now every little thing I am doing wrong gets pointed out but hey at least the kid is listening lol.
Thank you all and keep doing what you are doing I am so glad I placed my child in your hands to help him learn the roads. Now if you can provide support groups for the parents that would be great too...I do not know how you do it. I only have one...you are putting yourselves in vehicles with multiple a day!!! Bless you people!!!!
Thanks,
Sara Read Less
A. S.
5 Feb 2018
REPORT
Overall, good experience! It is costly, but I am glad that the instructors were ex police officers, from what I understand! There were Issues with the consistency of information given by receptionis... Read More
Overall, good experience! It is costly, but I am glad that the instructors were ex police officers, from what I understand! There were Issues with the consistency of information given by receptionists. I put a comment online regarding my experience I had while registering. When I came into the office to ask additional questions, the receptionist asked me for my email address because her and her boss had been trying to figure out who made the comments. She then proceeded to ask me further questions regarding my experience in front of my daughter and continued to insult another receptionist. Totally unprofessional and was really none of her business! Comments or suggestions are to be confidential and you should not feel like you are being interrogated, especially by someone who only works behind the desk!! The online service that you can use to schedule or reschedule is horrible. 911 driving schools should really retire this program that is unreliable, not user friendly, and requires you to call in anyways to find better appointments or class makeup. Read Less
Tami Kee
7 Dec 2017
REPORT
I liked the practice drive before the actual drive test. Made my daughter feel very at ease and comfortable. Also great to rearrange schedules to accommodate our busy schedule. Thank you.
Jenna Kearns
23 Nov 2017
REPORT
My son just completed drivers ed. I really appreciated that the scheduling, the payment, and all the info you need can easily be found right in the portal / website. I was able to schedule my son’s ... Read More
My son just completed drivers ed. I really appreciated that the scheduling, the payment, and all the info you need can easily be found right in the portal / website. I was able to schedule my son’s drives and even cancel them if I had a conflict in my schedule.
My son enjoyed the instructors and he said all of the driving instructors were “cool” and “way more patient” that I am. The way I see it, you can either send your kid to 911 Driving School or you can attempt to teach your teen (who already knows everything and won’t listen to their mom) how to drive and also deal with the anxiety caused by taking him/her on drives. My hats off to those driving instructors! They have a hard job! Thank you for making the process easy! Read Less
Ed Blake
5 Nov 2017
REPORT
They were a big help! I came in prepared and was able to get the written and driving test taken care of in one week. Proximity to the Lacey DOL office is another plus.
Cheri Amet Campbell
21 Jul 2017
REPORT
Both my kids went to 911 Driving School and we couldn't be more pleased. The former police officers are knowledgeable, professional, and amazingly patient with the teens. The school is a great bridge ... Read More
Both my kids went to 911 Driving School and we couldn't be more pleased. The former police officers are knowledgeable, professional, and amazingly patient with the teens. The school is a great bridge between the community and police officers as well! Read Less
danny free
23 May 2017
REPORT
they were very good helped me though questions ,considrate and friendly
Aidan Garman
3 May 2017
REPORT
I was very happy with the instruction my son recieved. instructors were knowledgeable adults and off duty police officers which was a big plus for me. My other sons will go here when they are ready, t... Read More
I was very happy with the instruction my son recieved. instructors were knowledgeable adults and off duty police officers which was a big plus for me. My other sons will go here when they are ready, too! Thank you! Read Less
HeatherAnne Smith
28 Apr 2017
REPORT
This is an outstanding school. The former police officers are incredibly polite and patient. They have the potential to make a find drover out of anyone. The reception staff are organized and friendly... Read More
This is an outstanding school. The former police officers are incredibly polite and patient. They have the potential to make a find drover out of anyone. The reception staff are organized and friendly. I would recommend this school to anyone who is learning to drive who can afford the experience! Read Less
Claire Berry
12 Apr 2017
REPORT
Amazing, had crazy Craig. Gives great insights to cops side, and very comfortable in instruction.
Cat Marie
10 Apr 2017
REPORT
Had a great experience with 911 driving school I have come so far with all the skills they have taught me in the lessions that I took. I am now a great driver and feel very confident behind the wheel.... Read More
Had a great experience with 911 driving school I have come so far with all the skills they have taught me in the lessions that I took. I am now a great driver and feel very confident behind the wheel. The instructors were very nice and helped me with the skills that I wanted to learn that were on the test. And I pasted the test the first try. Thank you so much 911 driving school and I am so happy to have learned with you guys! Read Less
Clint Butler
25 Jan 2017
REPORT
Great staff, very helpful to my son, very clean place to hang out while waiting. Call first, they may be able to test even if it's not in the listed testing hours.
Allison Blevins Ford
4 Jan 2017
REPORT
A little bit of a wait. Took 3 hours. Took written test twice though.
Lynn Henderson Flaisig
28 Jul 2016
REPORT
I am so glad we sent our son to 911. A bit more expensive but so worth it. The quality and professionalism is heads above what is available in our community. I feel my son is a better driver becaus... Read More
I am so glad we sent our son to 911. A bit more expensive but so worth it. The quality and professionalism is heads above what is available in our community. I feel my son is a better driver because of the instruction and guidance from 911 staff! Thank you! He's officially on the road today:) Read Less
Curtis E Mack
8 Aug 2015
REPORT
Sent both of my daughters here. Great teachers, and members of the community. My oldest has been driving over three years now without so much as a ticket.
Deborah Keys
16 May 2015
REPORT
Wonderfull, the owners and there family are some of the best people you will meet! Professional and very down to earth!
Heya Jules
26 Nov 2014
REPORT
Amazing teacher!!!!! Great experience, learning new things daily
Sharon Simpson Sanders
30 Jul 2014
REPORT
Best driving school in lacey!!
Rachel Peterson
22 Sep 2013
REPORT
Our oldest child took traffic safety from the only place in Yelm (at that time). What a nightmare! After that, we decided it was worth driving to Lacey, even if it did cost a little bit more. Your chi... Read More
Our oldest child took traffic safety from the only place in Yelm (at that time). What a nightmare! After that, we decided it was worth driving to Lacey, even if it did cost a little bit more. Your child is learning to hurtle a ton of metal down the road at high speeds. You want them to do it safely! What do I like about 911? The students receive direct instruction from live instructors. The instructors work with kids to teach them how to become good drivers. The instructor...s show up when students are scheduled for behind-the-wheel drives. The instructors welcome parents to sit in on the classes to find out what their students are learning (space permitting). The driving school works to make sure that students can complete their behind-the-wheel drives in a timely manner. 911 Driving School employs LEO's who know all too well the types of mistakes that drivers make; the students are taught how to *not* make those mistakes. If you're considering going elsewhere, take a look at the things I said I like about 911, and ask questions from the competition about how they do business. I've now had 3 of my children take driver's ed from 911, plus 2 nieces and 1 nephew. Every child has had a different classroom instructor, and every child has had a good experience learning to drive from 911 instructors. Only one more child to go, and we will definitely be using 911 Driving School. See More Read Less
I hate seeing all the horrible reviews on here some I get but others it's like c'mon people!! Now having my son learning from them I am so thankful I pick and choose through my reviews always. My expe... Read More
I hate seeing all the horrible reviews on here some I get but others it's like c'mon people!! Now having my son learning from them I am so thankful I pick and choose through my reviews always. My experience with them has been amazing thus far. I signed my first one up it was very simple to do. The communication with the staff has always been great I have even had a ton of questions never once have I been treated like I was asking something stupid when even after I was given my answer I was like...duh to myself. Got some incorrect information from my child about the needing of 50 hours (with what we thought was in a 30 day period) turns out we have almost a year till he turns 16 so we have plenty of time. Thanks to Michelle for talking this mom off a bridge as I was in meltdown mode trying to figure out how to squeeze 50 more hours out of myself somewhere this month to get this all done.
From my sons point of view he is loving the class and learning things, he isn't much of a talker and he has literally chatted my ear off all the way home after each class about all he has learned. He is loving his instructor Rob who seems to engage with the students with stories to help them remember things and stay focused.
These being actual law enforcement and retired law enforcement is one of the main reasons I chose this one for my son as I figured this would be how they kept the students attention and he would be able to learn more this way. So far my plan is working.
Only bad thing I will say is that now every little thing I am doing wrong gets pointed out but hey at least the kid is listening lol.
Thank you all and keep doing what you are doing I am so glad I placed my child in your hands to help him learn the roads. Now if you can provide support groups for the parents that would be great too...I do not know how you do it. I only have one...you are putting yourselves in vehicles with multiple a day!!! Bless you people!!!!
Thanks,
Sara Read Less
A. S.
5 Feb 2018
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Overall, good experience! It is costly, but I am glad that the instructors were ex police officers, from what I understand! There were Issues with the consistency of information given by receptionis... Read More
Overall, good experience! It is costly, but I am glad that the instructors were ex police officers, from what I understand! There were Issues with the consistency of information given by receptionists. I put a comment online regarding my experience I had while registering. When I came into the office to ask additional questions, the receptionist asked me for my email address because her and her boss had been trying to figure out who made the comments. She then proceeded to ask me further questions regarding my experience in front of my daughter and continued to insult another receptionist. Totally unprofessional and was really none of her business! Comments or suggestions are to be confidential and you should not feel like you are being interrogated, especially by someone who only works behind the desk!! The online service that you can use to schedule or reschedule is horrible. 911 driving schools should really retire this program that is unreliable, not user friendly, and requires you to call in anyways to find better appointments or class makeup. Read Less
Tami Kee
7 Dec 2017
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
I liked the practice drive before the actual drive test. Made my daughter feel very at ease and comfortable. Also great to rearrange schedules to accommodate our busy schedule. Thank you.
Jenna Kearns
23 Nov 2017
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
My son just completed drivers ed. I really appreciated that the scheduling, the payment, and all the info you need can easily be found right in the portal / website. I was able to schedule my son’s ... Read More
My son just completed drivers ed. I really appreciated that the scheduling, the payment, and all the info you need can easily be found right in the portal / website. I was able to schedule my son’s drives and even cancel them if I had a conflict in my schedule.
My son enjoyed the instructors and he said all of the driving instructors were “cool” and “way more patient” that I am. The way I see it, you can either send your kid to 911 Driving School or you can attempt to teach your teen (who already knows everything and won’t listen to their mom) how to drive and also deal with the anxiety caused by taking him/her on drives. My hats off to those driving instructors! They have a hard job! Thank you for making the process easy! Read Less
Ed Blake
5 Nov 2017
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
They were a big help! I came in prepared and was able to get the written and driving test taken care of in one week. Proximity to the Lacey DOL office is another plus.
Cheri Amet Campbell
21 Jul 2017
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Both my kids went to 911 Driving School and we couldn't be more pleased. The former police officers are knowledgeable, professional, and amazingly patient with the teens. The school is a great bridge ... Read More
Both my kids went to 911 Driving School and we couldn't be more pleased. The former police officers are knowledgeable, professional, and amazingly patient with the teens. The school is a great bridge between the community and police officers as well! Read Less
danny free
23 May 2017
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
they were very good helped me though questions ,considrate and friendly
Aidan Garman
3 May 2017
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
I was very happy with the instruction my son recieved. instructors were knowledgeable adults and off duty police officers which was a big plus for me. My other sons will go here when they are ready, t... Read More
I was very happy with the instruction my son recieved. instructors were knowledgeable adults and off duty police officers which was a big plus for me. My other sons will go here when they are ready, too! Thank you! Read Less
HeatherAnne Smith
28 Apr 2017
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
This is an outstanding school. The former police officers are incredibly polite and patient. They have the potential to make a find drover out of anyone. The reception staff are organized and friendly... Read More
This is an outstanding school. The former police officers are incredibly polite and patient. They have the potential to make a find drover out of anyone. The reception staff are organized and friendly. I would recommend this school to anyone who is learning to drive who can afford the experience! Read Less
Claire Berry
12 Apr 2017
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Amazing, had crazy Craig. Gives great insights to cops side, and very comfortable in instruction.
Cat Marie
10 Apr 2017
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Had a great experience with 911 driving school I have come so far with all the skills they have taught me in the lessions that I took. I am now a great driver and feel very confident behind the wheel.... Read More
Had a great experience with 911 driving school I have come so far with all the skills they have taught me in the lessions that I took. I am now a great driver and feel very confident behind the wheel. The instructors were very nice and helped me with the skills that I wanted to learn that were on the test. And I pasted the test the first try. Thank you so much 911 driving school and I am so happy to have learned with you guys! Read Less
Clint Butler
25 Jan 2017
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Great staff, very helpful to my son, very clean place to hang out while waiting. Call first, they may be able to test even if it's not in the listed testing hours.
Allison Blevins Ford
4 Jan 2017
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
A little bit of a wait. Took 3 hours. Took written test twice though.
Lynn Henderson Flaisig
28 Jul 2016
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
I am so glad we sent our son to 911. A bit more expensive but so worth it. The quality and professionalism is heads above what is available in our community. I feel my son is a better driver becaus... Read More
I am so glad we sent our son to 911. A bit more expensive but so worth it. The quality and professionalism is heads above what is available in our community. I feel my son is a better driver because of the instruction and guidance from 911 staff! Thank you! He's officially on the road today:) Read Less
Curtis E Mack
8 Aug 2015
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Sent both of my daughters here. Great teachers, and members of the community. My oldest has been driving over three years now without so much as a ticket.
Deborah Keys
16 May 2015
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Wonderfull, the owners and there family are some of the best people you will meet! Professional and very down to earth!
Heya Jules
26 Nov 2014
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Amazing teacher!!!!! Great experience, learning new things daily
Sharon Simpson Sanders
30 Jul 2014
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Best driving school in lacey!!
Rachel Peterson
22 Sep 2013
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Our oldest child took traffic safety from the only place in Yelm (at that time). What a nightmare! After that, we decided it was worth driving to Lacey, even if it did cost a little bit more. Your chi... Read More
Our oldest child took traffic safety from the only place in Yelm (at that time). What a nightmare! After that, we decided it was worth driving to Lacey, even if it did cost a little bit more. Your child is learning to hurtle a ton of metal down the road at high speeds. You want them to do it safely! What do I like about 911? The students receive direct instruction from live instructors. The instructors work with kids to teach them how to become good drivers. The instructor...s show up when students are scheduled for behind-the-wheel drives. The instructors welcome parents to sit in on the classes to find out what their students are learning (space permitting). The driving school works to make sure that students can complete their behind-the-wheel drives in a timely manner. 911 Driving School employs LEO's who know all too well the types of mistakes that drivers make; the students are taught how to *not* make those mistakes. If you're considering going elsewhere, take a look at the things I said I like about 911, and ask questions from the competition about how they do business. I've now had 3 of my children take driver's ed from 911, plus 2 nieces and 1 nephew. Every child has had a different classroom instructor, and every child has had a good experience learning to drive from 911 instructors. Only one more child to go, and we will definitely be using 911 Driving School. See More Read Less