Drive Academy Driving School
Driving school Drive Academy Driving School, 14040 NE 8th St #105, Bellevue, WA 98007, United States:
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Address: 14040 NE 8th St #105, Bellevue, WA 98007, United States
Website: driveacademywa.com
Phone number: +1 425-770-0139
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Latitude: 47.6176002Longitude: -122.1521196
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Chad Davis
Kuljinder is a very intelligent instructor. She taught me reference points to get rid of the optical illusions and help sense car position. She also talked about targeting, space management and risk factors. This helps to build strong visual skills and mental skills. Her attitude is very positive and reassuring. Friends out there, she is totally the best!
1 month ago
Jaehm
This is a nice place for beginners... she gave good tips to learn easily.. Thank you drive academy.
10 months ago
funny bobby
I had a very good experience here. Kuljinder is very good instructor can be a little strict at times but it will be for the good of the student. I took 5 lesson package and was able to pass the test on the next day my lessons finished. Will recommend this school to aspiring drivers.
6 months ago
Chris Barter
Kuljinder is very patient and positive. I feel very fortunate to have had learning my car driving here. I felt my confidence grow and now I’ve passed I am looking forward to getting out on the road on my own! Thanks for all your help !!
8 months ago
Susan Greenlee
Kuljinder was very helpful to me in teaching the Driving rules and completing my Driving Test. She was very good at managing new learner. I highly recommend Drive Academy School.
7 months ago
Paul Thompson
This is a great driving school, the instructor Kuljinder was very nice and patient with me. She also gives free pickup and drop which is a plus. Her tips including reference points etc were very helpful for the skill test. I would definitely recommend her.
1 month ago
knownforthelove
Great place to learn. She points your mistakes very well and help you overcome them in a very short span of time. I would recommend for all candidates beginners or intermediate.
5 months ago
Chris Orchard
I did not take any class from this place.
I called this place to schedule driving classes and I had few questions as I am new to driving. The lady who answered the call started to yell at me after my 2nd question saying that she has already lost a customer because of the time I am keeping her on phone. I remember how she answered one question of mine, I wanted to know if they offer any classes after 5 PM and her reply was " I have kids and family at home, how do you expect me to work" She could have just said no we do not offer. This prompted me to go to a different driving school and I am very happy with them now. I actually sense a business opportunity and planning to start our own driving school because these guys are going down soon.
1 month ago
Mihir Kumar
Kuljinder is an excellent instructor. I took 5 lessons from her and I am able to drive with confidence now. Her instructions and tips are very effective and it build the basic foundations of driving which is really important. I would highly recommend it, especially for beginners.
11 months ago
Jerome Thomas
I would surely recommend this driving school
5 months ago
Chikalos Shypletsov
Driver License is not just a document but it's a tool to use always with responsibility. So getting this should be even with more responsibility. This is what I learned from the tutor here who focuses even on minute things to sharpen the driving skills instead of just follow the few given points to get her job done. Really appreciate your sincerity and sincere efforts . Thanks Kuljinder.
4 months ago
Heidi Normandin
Kuljinder is a great driving instructor. All driving tips which she give during sessions are really good and make you a good and safe driver. I never drove before in my country and learning was never easy but she made my learning driving comfortable. I will highly recommended her..
11 months ago
Renee Jackson
Kuljinder is a very good and awesome instructor. She is patient and supportive. All the reference point is very useful. This place is good for all beginners. highly recommended
1 month ago
Carrie Stephens
Kuljinder is a very awesome instructor. She is very kind, nice and patient. Her driving tips will do you a lot of favor, and you can grasp driving skill in just 5 hours. I highly recommend her to be your driving coach.
11 months ago
Barry Podowski
Thank you so much Kuljinder for the support and tips you provided for a beginner like me. Really appreciate your patience.
Guys if you are looking for a driving school, go for Drive Academy Driving School without a second thought. Highly recommended!
8 months ago
Tyson Harris
My experience with this driving school was very good. The instructor Kuljinder is patient and professional. The reference points she provided during the sessions is very useful to me during the driving test. Highly recommended.
1 month ago
keith snyder
Khuljiender is a wonderful teacher,she is so patient with your mistakes and guide you to gain confidence and become a good driver. If you are looking forward to learn proper driving and get license,I would 100% recommend driving academy.
6 months ago
Moneyy MakknReyy
For beginners who don’t know anything about car or driving this is right place to learn.
They thought me driving from basics including gas filling. Its economical compared to other driving school also.
I could say, this is one of the best driving school in Bellevue.
8 months ago
Delete Delete
Kuljinder is a great instructor. She is really helpful and polite. She has great driving tips for which I would really recommend her to everyone. As a beginner I know driving can be confusing and you really need intelligent instructor like her.
4 months ago
frank pontrelli
Short Review:
Price: 5 Stars. Probably the cheapest in Bellevue.
Time: She makes and maintain the time. She will send you text to remind you about the class.
Helpfulness: She picked me up once for early morning class.
Tips: Her practical tips are going to go a long way in my driving.
Long and heartfelt review:
I went to this driving school as this was closer to my place. Also other reviews helped. My first class was with Paramjit. He was very friendly and initiated me to the American way of driving. Being from India I had difficulty adjusting to the left-hand driving. He patiently explained all the rules and showed me the techniques for reverse parking, parallel parking etc. Till this point I was doing all these in right hand driving and doing it in hunch. He showed me the right way of doing it.
My next two classes were with Kuljinder. As mentioned, I did not have problem in driving but had problems with the rules and technicalities as they are completely different from India. She patiently explained all those points as many times as I needed. I was very nervous all through the time and she tried best to soothe my nerves. She was friendly but strict at the same time.
Overall she was friendly, just and dutiful. I must say she is the reason I passed my driving test. Kuljinder, I cannot thank you enough for all the guidance. You constant harping on the rules and technicalities made me remember those. I hope I will be a better driver because of your teaching.
7 months ago
Caroline Chen
I have tried 2 different driving schools prior to learning from Drive Academy with Kuljinder. She was patient, polite and taught me the technical side in a way that I understood. What she tries to do is inculcate best practices of driving as habits so that one can be a safe driver later. If are new to driving and unsure of how to get started with driving license process, I strongly suggest taking classes here. Needless to say, I got my license thanks to a good coach(that’s you Kuljinder).
Register for driving lessons here and you won’t regret it.
1 month ago
JITEEKA KORAM
Hi, I am Satya....I know you remember me who made many mistakes while driving and crossed the bus when its stopped in the first class hahahaha :) So sorry for making you panic in the beginning. I dont knew the driving and was beginner. But now I am doing good after taking classes from kuljinder. I passed the driving test. You are very patient and strict too at the same time. Its good to be like this so that we focus and learn. You are very Good in giving tips and made me to FOCUS on what you said. Thanks alot. Guys I recommend you to take driving classes in drive academy. You get pick and drop. She responds your messages and calls quickly. Thanks alot Kuljinder.
7 months ago
devaraj v
I chose Kuljinder after reading reviews about her service. I lacked confidence on my own self because of my zero driving experience. It was Kuljinder who accommodated all of my fears, patiently addressed my silly doubts, and taught to drive responsibly. She often checked if I was feeling overwhelmed and pointed out at my errors with great patience and gave me the space to correct them. Moreover she gives you driving/seating/safety tips, makes sure if you are comfortable, gives credit if you have done something well, and motivates you to do well. She is extremely polite, always cheerful and very professional. I don't usually write reviews, but I do rely on them when I research. But I wanted to make this count for newbies. She is a great instructor even if you are bad like me (I still need practices even though I cleared the test :P), but go for it. Thank you Kuljinder for being so kind.
9 months ago
Teresa Murray
Just cleared my driving test today thanks to the tips given by Kuljinder. I have been driving back home since 4 years, but still opted to take 5 classes to get acquainted with the rules. Kuljinder helped me iron out the minute mistakes that I never paid attention to while driving back home. She is very patient and backs you even when you commit mistakes thus ensuring you do not panic and lose confidence. A bit strict at times, but that's for your own good.
Still having second thoughts, well in that case she also gives you free pick-up and drop within certain radius around Bellevue which no other driving school nearby offers.
Would highly recommend for beginners as well as for people who need practice on the roads here.
Cheers :)
8 months ago
Joyce Collins
Yay! I got my licence today!
Thank you Drive Academy for providing a good driving instructor, Kuljinder is very patience with student and she had gave me all the great tips and advice during classes! I am going to be a great driver!
No doubt a very good school! Highly recommend this driving school!
9 months ago
Naing Htike
I had really good experience with Drive Academy.Kuljinder is very supportive and patient instructor.The reference points that she gives will be very helpful.
Thanks for everything Kuljinder.
Highly recommended driving school for learners.
6 months ago
DAVID FERNANDEZ
Today i have passed my driving test i am feeling very happy only because of Drive Academy Driving School. Kuljinder she is very nice instructor, in five days i learnt driving from the basic. I really appreciate her work and refer everyone whoever wants to learn driving get the lessons from her........thanks Drive Academy
7 months ago
ahuva katz
I had a wonderful experience with learning. I recommend this school to all my friends.
6 months ago
Qu xiaotian
Drive Academy is the best place to learn driving. Instructor Kuljinder is very patient, organized and highly inspiring. I would highly recommend Drive Academy.
9 months ago
Anna Portnykh
Kuljinder is a good driving instructor with very Positive attitude. She made me feel confident behind the wheel within days and taught met lot of tips for driving and parking. Thanks Kuljinder! I would definitely recommend Drive Academy to my friends.
4 months ago
Макс Yesakov
Great experience. The instructor Kuljinder is very professional and patient. Totally recommend.
9 months ago
Vivien Colville
The instructor is best and awesome in teaching how to drive..I would recommend her to my friends.she understands the nervousness of first time drivers and is very patient in teaching them to drive.she is strict but only then I was able to overcome my fear.thank you Kuljinder..
6 months ago
Patricia Gonzalez
It was nice learning experience with Kuljinder,she started from the basics and taught all the minute things (SMOG)which are very important but we generally miss it will driving on regular basis.Her reference point theory is also awesome it helps a lot while parking,parallel parking and back a corner time.
7 months ago
Nay Hetfield
Taking driving lessons at Drive Academy was one of the best decisions I have made. Kuljinder is a patient and professional instructor and pays attention to every little detail which ensures that you will drive out into the world with full confidence.
9 months ago
Alisa Volkova
The classes here has helped me do a good job on my driving test and I also learnt to use the things I learnt in my day to day driving which has helped me become a better and safe driver. Thank you Kuljinder.
6 months ago
Karen M
Kuljinder is a very patient and a motivating instructor. I would recommend drive academy to all my friends.
9 months ago
Mirian Mendoza
Super nice coach. Before the test, you can ask what to care about and after the test she will tell you what you did wrong and what need to be corrected. Clear teaching and testing.
4 months ago
J K
Kuljinder really knows what I am not good at while I am driving and help me to improve, which can build up my confidence while I am driving! Highly recommend her!
9 months ago
brandon rippeto
She is a very good teacher.. Very patient.. I'd highly recommend her.
6 months ago
Ira Gorbunova
The trainer is very helpful and patient specially for new drivers... Highly Recommended
1 month ago
Toni S
My experience with this driving school was very good. The instructor Kuljinder is patient and professional. The tips she provided during the training sessions proved very useful to me during the driving test. The driving school is open on weekends which was the biggest plus for me. Also if you are located outside Bellevue you are offered free pick-up and drop-off at Bellevue Transit Center which is great.
8 months ago
Chuck Palmer
If you are a beginner, then Drive Academy is the right place for learning driving.With an experienced mentor you will learn what it requires you to be a good driver.Took 5 lesson's from Kuljinder, successfully cleared my knowledge and skill test...She teach you tips which really help you on road...Thank u so much Kuljinder....Highly recommended....All the best.
7 months ago
Lisa Geer
Previously, I don't have any driving experience. I started to learn driving in Feb from Kuljinder. She is a very detail-oriented teacher (so that's why one comment one year ago said she may be a little strict sometimes XDDDDD but it is good for safety. If you just consider to find any school let you pass exam loosely, it is not a correct attitude for driving). For each techniques, she will explain the rationales behind, as a result to make you feel easy to understand.
As I don't have any cars or know anyone one can help me practice after lesson, I took 13 lessons. Before I attempted for exam, she helped me solely focus on practicing road conditions at the last lesson. It was because she knew I was not good at this area (we skipped maneuver at the last lesson because I am already good). She really helped me specifically to resolve my weakness and rebuild confidence.
Finally I passed at 4th attempt. I am really happy. At each lesson and exam attempt, she did provided a lot of feedback. That really helped me getting improved and drove better than previous time. At 3rd attempt I scored 74 and at 4th attempt I scored 90.
If you are hardworking enough to follow Kuljinder's techniques closely, you are definitely a safe driver and you can pass the exam. I highly recommend Drive Academy Driving School. Thank you Kuljinder!
10 months ago
Marisa MENNILLO
I moved from india and had never driven outside india before. I had a great experince learning driving with Kuljindar. I passed the driving test on my first attempt after her classes. I would recommend it to all begginners and new drivers alike.
1 month ago
Jackie Letkowski
Passed my driving test. Thanks Kuljinder for the driving tips and they were really helpful
The art of performance during the feild test matters a lot
1 month ago
A M
This is a really good Academy. Instructor is very patient with new learners and she make sure her students did learn driving well.
6 months ago
Bruce Campbell
Drive Academy is incredible!
Kuljinder is fabulous instructor and an equally awesome person. She is very knowledgeable and thoroughly answers any questions you have. She stays focused on you all the time and ensures you pay attention not just to your own driving, but to the whole situation on the road, explains to you other driver's mistakes etc.She teaches everything from basics (SMOG, reference points,targeting)which helps during the driving test.
And here I am, having cleared my driving test successfully in the first attempt and I owe it all to her great teaching.
Thank you so much Kuljinder for the support and tips. Really appreciate your patience.
I have learned so much from this school and know that everything I have learned will help me when I drive.
Happy Driving folks.
6 months ago
Early Cox
Very good driving Instructor. Worth your money and time.
10 months ago
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