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1ST LEARN TO DRIVE

(4.9 Score)
1327 South East Tacoma Street, #257,
Portland, OR 97202
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Since 2012

Specialty:

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

" 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 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.

2026 Highlights: Their certified driving instructors, modern hybrid training vehicles, and state-approved curriculum help you build safe habits, prepare for your Oregon DMV driving exam, and feel confident behind the wheel."

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Price:

ADULT DRIVING LESSONS:
6 Hour Package: $675
4 Hour Package: $470
Per 2 Hour Session: $240
DRIVER EDUCATION:
Online Zoom Course: $99
Adult Driver Education Behind-The-Wheel Series: $880
Teen Driver Education Class: $575

Contact:

(503) 509-0870

Open 24 Hours

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HORIZON DRIVER EDUCATION

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

Specialty:

✓Teen Driver Education ✓Online Classroom Instruction ✓Behind-the-Wheel Training ✓Driving Observation ✓Individualized Private Driving Lessons ✓Road Test Preparation ✓ODOT-Approved Driver Education Courses ✓Drive Test Waiver Program ✓Adult Individualized Driving Lessons ✓Behind-the-Wheel Training ✓Basic Driving Skills ✓Parking Techniques ✓Neighborhood Driving ✓City Driving ✓Defensive Driving ✓DMV Road Test Preparation ✓DMV Road Test Vehicle Use ✓One-on-One Driving Instruction

" 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-to-drive experience that lasts a lifetime. 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 for 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.

2026 Highlights: They have instructors who are passionate, certified and licensed with the Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles and the Oregon Department of Transportation."

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Price:

ADULT DRIVING PACKAGES:
Standard Package: $610
Intermediate Package: $816
Advance Package: $950
INDIVIDUALIZED ADULT LESSONS:
1 Hour Driving Session: $105
1.5 Hour Driving Session: $150
2 Hour Driving Session: $205
4 Hours Behind The Wheel: $405
TEEN DRIVING PACKAGES:
Standard Package: $590
Intermediate Package: $780
TEEN INDIVIDUALIZED LESSONS:
1 Hour Driving Session: $105
1.5 Hour Driving Session: $150
2 Hour Driving Session: $190
4 Hours Behind The Wheel: $405
DMV Drive With School Vehicle: $190

Discount:

$75 Off for Low-Income Students Who Qualify for SNAP or Free and Reduced School Lunches

Contact:

(503) 680-6544

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

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PACIFIC DRIVER EDUCATION

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

Since 2010

Specialty:

✓DMV Drive Tests ✓In-Person Driving Lessons ✓ODOT-Approved Teen Driver Education ✓Refresher Lessons ✓Fleet Driver Training ✓Private Coaching ✓Classroom Courses ✓Low Vision Driving Training ✓Online Driver Education

" 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. The school is located 16.1 miles from Portland. 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.

2026 Highlights: Their team is ready to help people of all ages learn how to drive, improve their confidence behind the wheel, and increase their quality of life."

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License #82244394

Price:

DMV Road Test: $75
4 Lessons - 6 Hours 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
Complete Info: 9
Current Evaluation: 9
Acknowledgments: 10
Business Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Review Analysis: 10
Reviews Accuracy of : 10
Reviews Study: 10
Website Standard: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

HORIZON DRIVER EDUCATION Total Inspection Points: 116/120
Acknowledgments: 9
Business Images: 9
Complete Info: 9
Current Evaluation: 9
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Review Analysis: 10
Reviews Accuracy of : 10
Reviews Study: 10
Website Standard: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

PACIFIC DRIVER EDUCATION Total Inspection Points: 114/120
Acknowledgments: 8
Complete Info: 9
Current Evaluation: 9
Location Proximity: 9
Reviews Study: 9
Business Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Review Analysis: 10
Reviews Accuracy of : 10
Website Standard: 10