Frequently Asked Questions

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 Our course is certified to meet the State of Washington requirements for a teen traffic safety education course. It includes 30 hours of classroom instruction, 6 hours of behind-the-wheel instruction, and 4 hours of in-car observation. 

  For verification of current Department of Licensing curriculum requirements, you can visit: https://app.leg.wa.gov/wac/default.aspx?cite=308-108&full=true#308-108-150

Our courses are held 3 days per week, and the classroom portion of the course will take about 5 weeks. The behind-the-wheel instruction time may extend beyond the classroom time.  

Review the requirements for the course. Requirements

Come into the office at 1665 E Shelton Springs Rd during office hours. Office Hours

Pick an open course either from 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm or 5:30 pm - 7:30. pm Course Start Dates

Fill out the course sign-up paperwork. A parent or guardian will need to sign the paperwork if the student is under the age of 18.

Pay the  Registration fee of $225.

No, you do not need to have a learner's permit before enrolling in driving lessons with Diane's Driving School.

 It can be a little confusing to figure out how to get a license. There are a few requirements you must meet beforehand. First, if you are under 18, you have to complete a driver education course. Then, you have to pass both a knowledge exam and a skills exam. You also have to complete at least 50 hours of home driving practice over no less than 6 months. Then, you can visit any DOL office with the necessary documents and money, and they will issue a license. Or, you can skip the trip to DOL, and visit their website instead. If you have a Washington State photo instructional permit, and you're okay with that photo being on your license, you can get your first license online!

Visit www.dol.wa.gov for more details.

 Safety is a serious concern when teaching a new driver on public streets. First, we make sure our instructors have the observation skills to see problems developing before they become serious. Next, we make sure the instruction takes place on streets and in traffic situations that are appropriate for the skill level of the driver. Finally, when selecting an instruction vehicle, we consider the crashworthiness and safety ratings of the vehicle. Using this approach, Diane's Driving School is very proud to say that, despite a rare fender bender, we have never had a student injury, nor has any student been found at fault for a collision during instruction. 

 Call Diane's Driving School with your WDL number aka your license number.
If you have lost your Washington ID card, visit a DOL office to get your number, then call Diane's Driving School with it.
Visit a DOL office up to 10 days before your class starts.
Pay DOL the permit fee ($25)
Pass a vision screening
DOL will usually issue a temporary permit right then, and mail you a permanent permit. 

Pre-apply with Washington DOL using this link. Pre-Apply
If you prefer, you may visit a DOL office and pre-apply in person.
Call Diane's Driving School with the WDL number you are issued. (It will be your license number)
Visit a DOL office up to 10 days before your class starts.
Take your WDL number with you.
Check the DOL website for the required proof of identity you will need to show them. Documents for Proof of Identity
Pay DOL the permit fee ($25)
Pass a vision screening
DOL will usually issue a temporary permit right then, and mail you a permanent permit. 

Pre-apply with Washington DOL using this link. Pre-Apply
If you prefer, you may visit a DOL office and pre-apply in person.
Come into Diane's Driving School during Knowledge exam testing hours. Test Hours
Bring the WDL number with you.

Bring a Valid form of ID. Use this link to see what is valid. Documents for Proof of Identity
The test costs $40 for two attempts
After you pass the test, visit a DOL office.
Take the WDL number with you.
Check the DOL website for the required proof of identity you will need to show them. Documents for Proof of Identity
Pay DOL the permit fee ($25)
Pass a vision screening
DOL will usually issue a temporary permit right then, and mail you a permanent permit.