Teen Programs – There’s A Better Way
Teen drivers tend to believe what they see and experience more than what they’re told, and I’d bet that you were just the same. So we focus on learning-by-doing. Our programs do not consist of sitting in a classroom, but instead put students in as many real life scenarios as time allows, as well as a handful of very specific situations that we’ve learned are the most important for new drivers. All the pertinent classroom concepts taught by traditional programs are also safely introduced during this in-car instruction. We believe what makes a good curriculum is not just the information being taught but also the presentation of that information in a memorable and impactful way. And that’s why we do what we do.
Single Student
- This program consists of THREE 2hr lessons of behind-the-wheel instruction
- Convenient pick up within service area
- Flexible scheduling
- Mock test if student is close to their testing date
- Certificate of completion
Partner Program
- This is an 8hr program consisting of FOUR 2hr lessons
- Each student receives 4 hrs of behind-the-wheel instruction +4 hrs of interactive observation
- Convenient pick up & flexible scheduling
- Mock test if student is close to their testing date
- Certificate of completion
Convenient Pick-Up
We offer convenient pick-up and drop-off at the students home, school or work within our service area.
Flexible Schedule
We offer morning and afternoon time slots 7 days a week.
Certificate of Completion
At the conclusion of their lessons, students will receive a certificate of completion to provide to their insurance company.
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We are so happy with the driving lessons Nate gave our daughter. He is a terrific coach, very patient and thorough. She listened to him way better than she did us. 🙂 We also appreciated the feedback he gave us between lessons. Northwest Driving School is a good option that you can work around busy schedules and get your driver hands-on practice. I highly recommend. -McMinnville
Our family couldn’t have asked for a better experience! Nate is a great person who cares a lot about each of his students success. He put in the extra effort to make sure our twin daughter not only felt safe but comfortable. They always came back from a drive smiling and sharing their success and funny stories! He gave them the confidence they needed. Hands down best choice!!
Nate was calm, professional, and supportive. My son does not easily open up to people, he enjoyed his lessons and felt positive and encouraged each time. Nate communicated clearly with me, provided feedback and driving pointers to encourage continued improvement. I highly recommend and wish we had met him when my daughter went through drivers training!
TO PARENTS:
Your teen will get the most out of this program if they’ve had adequate time to get comfortable with simple driving beforehand; A basic control of the pedals, steering wheel, and turn signals out of the parking lot will be very helpful. They do NOT need to be comfortable in traffic yet though. That’s what we do. The focus of this program will be getting them real-life experience with right-of-way scenarios, flow of traffic, the importance of anticipation, and how to avoid the biggest mistakes new drivers make. We’ll also be getting out of town a bit. So the more comfortable they are with handling a vehicle the better. The progress you’ll see and confidence they’ll gain from this program with that solid foundation will pay off tenfold in the end.
ODOT
We are not an ODOT program. ODOT programs can be good for some students, but they focus on classroom lectures, videos, and bookwork. We believe hands-on, in-car training is a better way. Learn more.
Testing
We do not offer testing, however 3rd party testing companies such as HST Oregon (McMinnville, Wilsonville), Pacific Driving School (Beaverton, Gresham), and ODEC (Salem) are good options.