Defensive Driving School of Kirkland

We purchased the 5 drive 1 on 1 package and spent a pretty good chunk of $ to do so. The driver Marc was phenominal (I want to make that very clear). What was not so great was the unwillingness to work with us on a rescheduled appointment. We had something pop up 24 hours before hand, but that didnt happen to fall within there 48 hr window. I either just had to cancel or repurchase a drive. After spending a good chunk of money here, I was not going to spend more because of there unwillingness to work with me. I understand there are rules, but to not work with somebody who had invested quite a bit of money into this, it was very disappointing. When my kids are ready to drive, I will not be sending them to this school.

Ive had a really great time with Jason as my online instructor! Ive never been able to be engaged for a full 2 hours during an online course but he makes it really fun!

Very professional. Marty not only took me through the driving test he explained all the whys and why not, for that I can never forget him or his, and always turn your wheels in on a hill must not forget that! which I did in fact... forget. Any questions were always answered no matter who answered the phone. They cannot be beat .Best customer service experience Ive had in a long time!

Very well organized and informative. I liked that they had other ways of making sure we were engaged other than keeping our cameras on the entire time. Teachers are very friendly, knowledgeable, and when going on drives they are very calm. Would recommend Defensive Driving school!

Both Christian Holtz and Mark Eilers are phenomenal instructors. Send them my regards. Thank you

*Redmond Location* Both my daughters class instructor (Tyson) and drive instructor (Josh) were outstanding and kept my daughter engaged the whole time. I thought they were both well set up and well done. Josh (Drive Instructor) was so great. He was knowledgeable, professional, calm, collected and really encouraging. My daughter and I both enjoyed and appreciated his instruction. The DDS customer service was great, convenient and quick to answer all of my questions and help w scheduling.

It s a very positive experience. My instructor clay is awesome he s really good at keeping class engaged and making it fun while staying professional, Vincent is cool too he gives great feedback, he s really good at helping the class when we have questions, and making sure everyone understands the lesson.

My instructor Christian was honestly a blessing for me. I was really out of practice as a driver since moving to Seattle. I have a lot of anxiety around taking the wheel, and was nervous before many of our sessions. However, every day Christian managed to be kind, knowledgeable, and firm in teaching me the rules of the road. He helped remind me of my driving skills and gave an encouraging word when I needed it. Teaching a new skill is a team effort involving both the instructor and the student...
Read full review. I m grateful that during my time at Defensive Driving School I had the best teammate in Christian Holtz. I also want to give a shout out to Tasha the receptionist. She made me feel welcome since day one of my classes and she always helped me with any question I had. Her professionalism and kindness are top notch. I will definitely be referring my friends here and will return for additional classes if needed.

I had the privilege of taking driving lessons with Marc Eilers at the Kirkland location, and I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a patient, knowledgeable, and supportive instructor. Marc explains the driving concepts clearly and concisely. I am grateful for his personalized approach, as he tailored the lessons catering to my individual needs. Marcs feedback was consistently constructive, allowing me to improve my driving skills without feeling overly criticized. Initially, I was quite nervous...
Read full review about driving, but Marcs calming presence and unwavering support helped me relax and gain confidence behind the wheel. His guidance not only enhanced my driving abilities but also instilled in me a strong understanding of safe and defensive driving practices, for which I am truly thankful. I highly recommend Marc as a driving instructor!

Took a stick shift driving course through this school - Mark was a fantastic instructor. Really helped make the car feel intuitive, and helped me handle sticky situations effectively while offering ways to improve. Scheduling via the portal was easy and I learned lots of useful ideas with just a 90 minute course. Highly recommend!