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1st Learn To Drive - Portland, OR Driving Schools
1st Learn To Drive - Portland, OR Driving Schools
1st Learn To Drive - Portland, OR Driving Schools
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1ST LEARN TO DRIVE

(4.9 Score)
1327 South East, Tacoma Street, #257,
Portland, OR 97202
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Specialty:

✓ 6 Hour Lessons ✓ 4 Hour Lessons ✓ Drivers Ed Behind-The-Wheel ✓ Adult Comprehensive Driver Education ✓ Teens and Adults Driving Lessons

“1st Learn To Drive aims to teach a philosophy of roadway safety, to improve driver awareness, and to teach their clients the skills they need to be a safer drivers. Their objective is to give you the knowledge and skills you will need to make crucial driving decisions every time you operate a motor vehicle. The school offers high-quality traffic safety instruction to both new and experienced drivers. Their focus is on teaching you the fundamentals you need to stay safe on the road. They take pride in making sure their students understand the risks involved with driving an automobile so that they will want to learn to drive safely. Their behind-the-wheel programs are designed to focus on developing the fundamental skills you will need to pass your driving test and skills that will last a lifetime. 1st Learn To Drive offers home, school, and work pick-up services.”

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Price:

6 Hour Packages: $675
4 Hour Package: $470
By the Sessions: $240

Contact:

(503) 509-0870

Mon-Sun: 7am - 9pm

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Horizon Driver Education - Portland, OR Driving Schools
Horizon Driver Education - Portland, OR Driving Schools
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HORIZON DRIVER EDUCATION

(4.8 Score)
7535 North East Glisan Street,
Portland, OR 97213 Directions

Specialty:

✓ 30 Classroom Hours Lessons ✓ 6 Behind the Wheel Hours ✓ 6 Hours of Observation ✓ 1 Hour Driving Sessions ✓ 1.5 Hour Driving Sessions ✓ 2 Hour Driving Sessions ✓ 4 Hours Behind the Wheel Sessions ✓ Teens Individualized Hourly Lessons ✓ Adult Individualized Hourly Lessons ✓ 8 Hours of Behind the Wheel Session ✓ Parking ✓ Reference Points ✓ Neighborhood Drives ✓ City Drives ✓ Space Management the Science of Driving ✓ and Defensive Driving Techniques

“Horizon Driver Education offers driver education and traffic safety training for teenagers and adults across Metropolitan areas and tri-counties. The school provides a complete learning driving experience that lasts lifelong. They also offer Individualized lessons for adult drivers. Horizon Driver Education's individualized driving lessons are designed specifically for behind-the-wheel instruction which provides a one-on-one learning experience to their students. Their lessons are designed and aimed at new drivers learning how to drive safely while making their driving experience fun. Horizon Driver Education's driver education classes and Behind-the-Wheel courses are designed to help you feel safe and confident behind the wheel. They strive to offer personalized lessons for both adult and teen drivers.”

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Price:

ADULT INDIVIDUALIZED HOURLY LESSONS:
1 Hour driving session: $105
1.5 hour Driving session: $150
2 Hour driving sessions: $205
4 hours behind the wheel sessions: $405
TEENS INDIVIDUALIZED HOURLY LESSONS:
1 hour driving sessions: $105
1.5 hour Driving session: $150
2 Hour driving sessions: $190
4 hours behind the wheel sessions: $405

Contact:

(503) 680-6544

Mon-Thu: 9:30am - 5pm
Fri-Sun: 9am - 5pm

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Pacific Driver Education - Portland, OR Driving Schools
Pacific Driver Education - Portland, OR Driving Schools
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PACIFIC DRIVER EDUCATION

(4.8 Score)
1520 Northeast 8th Street, Gresham,
Portland, OR 97030 Directions

Since 2010

Specialty:

✓ Private Drive Lessons ✓ Driver Essentials ✓ Online Course ✓ 1.5-Hour Lessons ✓ DMV Road Test ✓ 6 Hours of Driving Lessons ✓ 3 Hours of Driving Lessons ✓ Adult Driver’s Education Program ✓ Turn Signals ✓ Improperly Following Right of Way Rules

“Pacific Driver Education is a family-owned and operated school that offers private driving lessons and DMV road test services in Portland and the surrounding metro area. Whether you’re taking traffic safety education courses for teens and adults, online driving courses, or safe driving education for drivers of fleet vehicles, their mission is to guarantee that the roads in their community are safe for everyone. Pacific Driver Education offers an online driver's ed course that can be completed anywhere you have an internet-connected device. Their scheduling team will reach out to you by email, phone, or text within five business days of your registration.”

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Price:

DMV Road test: $85
4 Lessons-6 hrs. total: $750

Contact:

(503) 766-3567

Mon-Fri: 8:30am - 4:30pm
Sat & Sun: Closed

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1ST LEARN TO DRIVE REVIEWS

Not to be dramatic, but Scott literally changed my life. He is THE best teacher ever. He gives the best advice/feedback, will make you feel more comfortable and confident driving, and is overall amazing. I've learned so much from him, every lesson I could feel myself becoming more confident in my driving. I have always had a fear of driving and thought I would never be able to drive on the streets, let alone get my license. After our lessons, I've been able to confidently drive on highways (you would've never caught me on there before) and pass my driver's test with a 100. I am so incredibly thankful that I chose the Behind the Wheel series and booked with Scott. I hope everyone who's considering getting driving lessons books with him so you can see how great he is. I will forever be grateful to 1st Learn to Drive and to Scott for being the most amazing teacher, I CANNOT express my gratitude for him enough.

SCOTT is the BEST instructor!!! I had the awsome experience while learning driving. As a beginer driver with a lot of anxiety, he was very patient & persistent. Scott put a lot of efforts to understand the communication difficulties, cultural differences as well as traffic rules in my country. As a foreigner (Indian), this helped me a lot to improve my skills. He was always giving constructive feedbacks and lots of encouragement to calm my nerves and pursue driving. Highly recommended!!!

Scott is a wonderful instructor. I had been procrastinating getting my license for the longest time due to having a lot of anxiety about driving. He instantly put me at ease and was very thorough and helpful. I never felt unsafe when driving with him, and I passed my test after 3 lessons!

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HORIZON DRIVER EDUCATION REVIEWS

After having not driven for 15 years, I needed driving school. I decided that Horizon driver education had the best reputation in town, so I enrolled. Mr. Mohammed and Rachel are the best teachers. They really know their stuff! After finishing classes, I took the Driver exam. I aced it! All thanks to Rachel and Mr. Mohammed. Thank you horizon for helping me change my life!

I would completely recommend Horizon Drivers Ed to anyone who is looking to learn how to drive. They are small business in a shared office space. I had Rachel as my instructor the whole time. She was patient, even tempered, understanding, and fun. I liked how she would give me tips on what to look for when parking and merging into other lanes. Anytime there was a sticky situation she would calming assist or take over. I would recommend booking an hour lesson right before your driving test if you go through the third party tester. It really helped to have that lesson and be able to driving around Clackamas. I wasn’t as nervous when it came to the test because of that.

Had a terrific experience with the driving instructors and the administrators. Racheal was a delight to work with. I was super nervous on my first drive, but gradually she helped me build my confidence. I was able to pass my drivers test on the first try. All the praises to THIS driving school and their great staff. Thanks Racheal!

PACIFIC DRIVER EDUCATION REVIEWS

I had such a great experience with Pacific Driver Education. I took four classes with them and my instructor Hope is amazing. She is patient, thorough and knowledgeable. The classes cover everything from parking to driving in the residential neighborhoods to busy streets to freeways and country roads. I also did my drivers test there and passed at the first time. My examiner Andrew is friendly and explained things clearly. I highly recommend.

My instructor Gerry was very helpful and made me feel more relaxed behind the wheel. Happy to say I passed. If you’re having doubts about booking a third party test I would say definitely give this place a shot. Also the girl that was running the front desk was super nice :).

I felt so comfortable with my instructor Andrew. He is so friendly, calm and professional. I was able to pass my test today at first time taking. My Examiner and the front desk staff were also friendly. I had a great experience with them in Gresham and I highly recommend this place.

TBR® Inspection Score Report

1ST LEARN TO DRIVE Total Inspection Points: 118/120
Acknowledgments: 9
Complete Info: 9
Business Hours: 10
Business Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Current Evaluation: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Reviews Accuracy of : 10
Video: 10
Website Source: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

HORIZON DRIVER EDUCATION Total Inspection Points: 115/120
Acknowledgments: 9
Business Images: 9
Complete Info: 9
Current Evaluation: 9
Review Analysis: 9
Business Hours: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Pricing: 10
Reviews Accuracy of : 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

PACIFIC DRIVER EDUCATION Total Inspection Points: 114/120
Business Hours: 8
Current Evaluation: 8
Acknowledgments: 9
Complete Info: 9
Business Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Experience: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Pricing: 10
Reviews Accuracy of : 10