Safety First Driving School

Shoreline, United States

4.4

Closed now

20 reviews

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Telephone:
+1 206-779-2596
Website:
www.drivingschoolofseattle.com
Address:
14741 Aurora Ave N Ste 101, Shoreline, WA, 98133
b/t 145th St & 149th St
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
810 ftNorth 145th Street
820 ftAurora Ave N & N 145th St
0.2 miNorth 152nd Street
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Today 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Closed now
Local time (Shoreline) 6:36 AM Friday, November 29, 2024

Business hours

Monday 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Tuesday 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Wednesday 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Thursday 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Friday 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday –

Description

Specialties

Our experienced and licensed instructors can train you to become a safe driver. Our on-​wheel driving lessons will help you quickly respond to dynamic road conditions. Similarly our classroom instructions courses will help you understand the importance of traffic laws, awareness of surrounding, and vehicle safety devices. The combination of our on-​wheel and classroom instruction course will make you an ideal driver

History

Established in 2009.

It’s a historical fact that companies built on the foundation of respect, honesty and fairness offer best customer satisfaction. Safety First Driving School is an example of a company that sets high standards for customer satisfaction. Our team members are dedicated in providing a great learning experience for young and adult drivers.

Meet the Manager

Brook A.

Manager

Brook Ashinay is the lead instructor of Safety First Driving School. Brook Ashinay obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Health and Safety Management and from Central Washington University. His educational experience is unique as compared to other driving instructors in the State. Brook obtained his driving instructor certification while he was pursing his bachelor degree. While pursuing his degree, Brook realized how attitudes, values and risk behaviors have an impact on the way people drive on daily basis. Similarly he worked on various individual/​team projects that studied the learning pattern of different type of personalities, age groups and gender. Being a certified instructor, Brook was quickly able to apply the theoretical knowledge into practical life which is why he is able to connect with students quickly thus creating a positive atmosphere for learning.

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20 reviews of Safety First Driving School

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Place rating: 5
Seattle, WA
Would give this school a higher rating if possible! Staff members were friendly and scheduling was a breeze. I signed up for the 12 hours package. I went from someone who had an extreme fear of driving to being able to drive confidently and quite competently in less than 3 weeks. I have to give my instructor Carmen all the credit. She made me feel comfortable behind the wheel from the gecko and I was able to relax and actually enjoy driving. She not only prepared me well for the road test but all the city driving I will need to do in the future. Thank you!
Place rating: 5
Tempe, AZ
Five stars for the school and specially my instructor Dawit. He was so amazing and simplified in delivering the lessons that I never found any difficulty in learning even though I was driving for the first time. From the first class onwards we were more of friends that made the whole process really simple and easy to grasp. He is both focused towards making you learn and avoids boredom to creep in that according to me is an essential part of learning. I applied the parallel parking tricks that he taught me during the course in the test and got through it pretty easily. From an immature beginner to a professional driver, truly an overwhelming experience that got extremely simplified by his teachings. Many thanks to the school that I will have my license finally. I highly recommend joining their course. Thanks!
Place rating: 5
Seattle, WA
I’m a foreign driver who wanted to quickly get a local driver’s licence. I did all my lessons and test with Michael. Michael was fantastic! He was patient and relaxed. Highly recommended!
Place rating: 5
Seattle, WA
I found this school via Unilocal,so want to pay it forward.
I have no hesitation in recommending Safety First; I took an 8 lesson package and went from never having sat in a car to holding a drivers license within a matter of weeks. Many thanks to Dawit for his patient and confident teaching of this 40-​something one of life’s useful skills.
Place rating: 5
Berkeley, CA
Five stars for the lessons and the flexibility of being able to take them from the downtown location. I had most of my lessons with Michael, who was chill, patient, and managed to make me feel really at ease as a new driver. I progressed steadily with each lesson and the material covered. I got my license just a couple of weeks after my lessons ended.
I think their scheduling system could use some improvement. However, there was one instance where I had confirmed that I wasn’t available but they still had the lesson on their schedule and charged me for it. They did eventually refund the lesson to me, but not without a lot of insistence on my part.
Place rating: 4
Groton, CT
Did the $ 700 driving lesson package. Overall I am satisfied with the experience. Went from never driving to feeling confident and passing the tests. Pretty easy to get ahold of them to schedule appointments. There were a couple of times the driving instructor was 5 – 15 minutes late, but I was able to add that lost lesson time to the next appointment. A lot of the driving instructors don’t have the clearest English speaking skills, but they are still very effective instructors in explaining things.
Place rating: 5
Seattle, WA
I truly recommend this driving school, I took 2 driving classes for 1,5 hour each, my teacher Berhanu Ashinay was awesome, he gave me good and easy advices, that will definitely help me in the future, at the exam I had the pleasure to meet with the owner of the school, he was polite and made me feel more comfortable cause I was super nervous, first time ever got my driver license. Thank you so much First Safe Driving School!!!
Place rating: 5
Seattle, WA
I did both my lessons (4 of the 1.5 hour «downtown driving» lessons) and my drive test with Safety First, and I couldn’t be happier.
I am an adult (over 30) driver who has never been comfortable driving, but it’s become necessary and so I found this school on Unilocal.After getting my permit, I took lessons with Michael and Berhanu. They were punctual, excellent instructors — they never shouted or talked down to me, they explained the driving process in easy steps, and I left every lesson feeling like I was becoming a better driver.
After my last lesson I was feeling a little unsure, and thought I might take more lessons, but my instructor told me I should try taking the driving test first and taking more lessons if I didn’t pass. I appreciated his confidence in my abilities and scheduled my driving test.
Brook did my driving test, and it was much the same level of professionalism that I had come to expect from this company. I passed my test, and afterwards Brook walked me through the areas that he felt I needed to work on (which I really appreciated).
Overall a great company, they have evening and weekend lessons and are very helpful when scheduling. I would definitely recommend them for any adult drivers looking to finally get out on the road!
Place rating: 5
Seattle, WA
I had a great experience here! I’ve been in the US for close to 10 years now and never got around to (always making excuses) getting my US driver’s license.
I purchased a 4 lesson (6 hour) package, which was plenty to get me to pass the driving test. I would love to come back for 3 more lessons to perfect my parallel parking as well as get more confidence on the freeway.
Getting a license here is a no hassle experience and both the instructor and the owner (Brooks) were extremely nice, patient and accommodating.
I still don’t feel confident to drive on my own. However, I had anxiety driving in general, which totally went away. After taking 4 lessons, I am now able to drive around without issues and get on the freeway. I don’t feel any anxiety in general and feel in control of the situation.
Highly recommend Safety First for new/​foreign adult drivers.
Place rating: 5
Seattle, WA
I did my research in finding an adult driving school and felt very comfortable signing on with Safety First. I called initially for information about the class and promptly got a follow up call from the owner. When I returned from vacation I wanted to start up my classes and they were very flexible in taking note of when I was available. I had one instructor for my very first lesson and then due to scheduling I switched to Michael for the remaining. I did the big 12 hour package as I was a new driver with no experience. Michael was very patient with me and over-​explained things which I really appreciated. I felt comfortable driving around with him and he really helped keep me relaxed and at ease.
My roommate drives a manual so I didn’t have anyone outside of class who could take me around and practice. I was really worried 12 hours wouldn’t be enough to make me comfortable on the road and get me to pass my test. But, the way they structure the lessons, and thanks to Michael, I passed my drive test and am now on the road! Thanks Safety First!
Place rating: 1
Seattle, WA
This is the worst driving school ever.
I made an appointment on Monday but I was late. Then I came to make appointment on Thursday for driving test for $ 50. The next day I cancel the appointment, but I get charged $ 35 because I was late on Monday. This place is a fraud, the manager is impolite. You should take the test on Shield Driving School it is way better.
I would give 0 star if I can
Place rating: 5
Seattle, WA
I would recommend this driving school to anyone. I was really nervous about driving when I started my lessons here. Michael was my instructor and he is the best! He is really cool person and he made the lessons really simple and enjoyable with his learning tips. All the staff here is really nice and this is the best driving school for beginners of any age.
I got my license after couple of lessons and it was awesome experience with these guys!
Place rating: 4
Bellevue, WA
I went to Safety First School about a year back. The instructor was very patient with me being a beginner and was quite flexible with the schedule for classes. Overall the process of getting the licence was quite hassle free. I would certainly recommend them to my friends/​colleagues.
Place rating: 5
Tukwila, WA
Safety First Driving school is a great place. I had my driving lessons and driving test there. Driving is a very serious task and this place is the perfect place to learn how to drive properly. They really want you to learn how to drive on the road safely and confidently. The staff is very professional. I would definitely recommend this school to anyone who wants to learn how to drive and/​or wants to take their driving test.
Place rating: 4
Seattle, WA
Ok!
Place rating: 5
Seattle, WA
Very happy with my experience brook and Mike were my instructor and they were very patient with me, they also teach me everything that I need to pass the driving test
Place rating: 4
Seattle, WA
My overall experience at Safety First was great. As an adult who has never driven before, it was important for me to find a driving school that would provide a comprehensive yet simple program. Safety First’s instructors are professional and personable at the same time, making lessons much easier and pleasant (the location is also perfect for busy traffic driving). I would definitely recommend this driving school to adults who haven’t had the chance to get their license.
Place rating: 5
Seattle, WA
To make it short and simple, the instructors know what they are doing. As for me it was very easy to understand there instruction and complete my 6 hours and pass my driving test. In comparison to other driving schools, Safety First was affordable and had an amazing instructors that are patient.
Place rating: 5
International District, Seattle, WA
I just want to take the time to thank you guys again for making it possibility for me to achieve my greatest accomplishment. Getting my license was a bumpy ride for me until I found Safety First Driving School, for those of you guys who are getting your first license I recommend u guys to this driver Ed, the class atmosphere was relaxing and fun, and the instructors were very patient and informative. They have great staff and honestly I really don’t know what the other people are talking about, my experience was very pleasant. I recommend this driving school if you are planing on taking written or driving test and it’s pretty cheep too.
Place rating: 1
Seattle, WA
They are not trustworthy. I took a lesson with them and took a test (this was before the rule change that driving schools conduct the test). He deducted points for simple things just so that he could make me take another lesson. Then before the last lesson he went out of the country and when he came back he forgot all about my remaining lesson. I kept contacting him but he never contacted me back. At the end, I just went to another driving school.