They were really friendly, I made and appoinment and I arrived 1 hr earlier, they werent upset, they accomodated me so i didnt have to wait for 1 hr more, i failed the firat test, but they i paid for a second, i passed... even if i was really nervous Bal was friendly and made me feel better. I recommend this place :) Read Less

Took the test in Bellingham and take my word for it, or find out the hard way, that this is a scam.  I am sure if you pay for the entire course it is a great program; however, if you just go in to take your test, he will fail you so he can get more money.  Fail you twice and he gets three times the money to pay for the big rock on his finger.  No business cards and sloppy signature so hard to know who he is.  His name is Harbinder Singh Bal.  He drives rude and unsafe speeding into the parking lot.  Like another comment here stated he had his lights off in the dark on the freeway.  This guy is arrogant and a con artist.  This is the problem with privatization of government work right here.  Bal Driving School stole $150 because he could.  Scored 100% on test and failed?????  That is ridiculous isn't it? Read Less

BAL Driving School is a scam, $35 dollars can be a really good deal if you pay it once. However, I believe the instructor in Mount Vernon failed me just to make me retake their driving test again. Things were amiss right from the beginning. It was pouring, so when we got inside the car, the rear windows were fogged. I had to wait for a few minutes so the foggy windows would clear, but he seemed to be in a hurry to finish the test and asked me to start driving even without good visibility through the rear window. During the driving, I was having a hard time understanding his directions. I made two minor mistakes, but when I finished the test he read me a litany of supposed errors that I committed – the vast majority of which I knew I did not make. I have been driving for 15 years, and besides, I passed with a nearly perfect score the next day with another instructor. Cheaper isn't always better; in the end you pay more. Go to Munros’ driving school; they are much more professional. Read Less

I'm very happy with the way the driving has been taught. all the basics were covered and made sure they were practiced. Got my license here. Simple thing , listen to your guide and practice the same. Thanks Bal. Read Less

I am very satisfied with my experience at Bal Driving School. My instructor was very professional, patient, polite, and respectful. The prices are very competitive and the owner made sure that I did not spend any more money on lessons than I needed to, and scheduled my test as soon as he believed I was ready. I highly recommend this driving school. :) :) :) Read Less

this guy is just a money hungry, rude person i took my daughter to take her written to get her permit and he stooed her before she was done with the test and failed her. I will be filling a report with DOL. Dont waste your time or money with this place!!!! Read Less

According to me Bal Driving School training was clear and detailed. He conducted the class in a very professional manner and he was never in a rush.  As this was my first time learning how to drive, his instructions and patience really helped me to become a driver. Now I am really happy and confident to drive.Thanks Bal... Read Less

I was not impressed with Bal.  I work in a profession with instructor pilots and am tested annually. My peers know the instructors to stay away from and they are usually the guys who feel they have to prove something through condescension. I feel that Bal falls in this category. I have been driving for 30 years but during our move from NY to WA my license expired. I have never had so much as a speeding ticket. A good instructor will take a well rounded view of the student to determine if they are safe or not. Sensibility comes to mind. Also experience. Bal had me drive for 1 block before hopping out and saying 'you failed'. He seemed to take great pleasure. I am no stranger to failure and will gladly admit mistakes and strive to improve. I will never accept being disrespected or made to feel small. Perhaps Bal is jaded in his career. Perhaps he needed to put me in my place for saying I felt confident. Whatever the case, treat others how you would like to be treated yourself. I had a great experience 5 minutes later at the Nelson driving school where they were down to earth and professional. Read Less

I would love to recommend this driving school to my friend and others. Although Bal , the instructor, is a little bit strict when teaching you to drive, everything he teaches you is to make sure that you can drive safely. Also, when I made my mistakes, regardless of big one or small one, I at least got the well explanations by showing me that why I did wrong. Today, I passed the test. Although I was so nervous at first, I tried my best and did everything he taught me. I finally did it Thanks to Mr. Bal :) Read Less

BAL is about his business.. walked in took my test from Bal himself walked away with pass.. Compared to his competitor Munros. His competitor was rude to me - made me schedule an appointment wanted me pay again when I was late.. made me use their car,  failed me and was rude from get go. BAL'S is almost 40% cheaper and you will have a better experience with him! Thanks Read Less