Thank you for your interest in registering for our program. Before you enroll, we’ll ask you to take your time to read and understand the information written below. Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact us directly at: (425) 821-2500 or (206) 723-0900 before you make the decision of enrolling.
ENROLLMENT CRITERIA
STUDENTS MUST BE 15 YEARS OF AGE at the start time (1st DAY OF CLASS).
NO EXCEPTIONS!
Course Duration
1.The completion of in-class and in-car curriculum must be completed in a MINIMUM OF 5 (FIVE) Weeks Time.
2.The completion of the in-class and in-car curriculum should not exceed a MAXIMUM of 3 (THREE) Months Time.
Upon completion of the course, the student is awarded a
TRAFFIC SAFETY EDUCATION COMPLETION CERTIFICATE.
Course Fees
Basic Traffic Safety Education / WA State Requirement Program $ 699.00
Some students might have obtained their Learner’s Permit prior to enrolling.
If You Don't Have An Instruction Permit, We Will Issue a Waiver Form.
License requirements
Before you can get a driver license, you must:
INTERMEDIATE DRIVER LICENSE REQUIREMENTS AND PENALTIES
- Be at least 16 years old.
- Pass a traffic safety education course.
- Have an instruction permit for at least 6 month.
- Get at least 50 hours of supervised driving practice (including 10 hours at night) with someone who
has been licensed for 5 years or more. For help in supervising driving practice, use the:
Intermediate License logbook to record behind-the-wheel driving practice.
Washington Parent Guide to Teen Driving for tips on how to supervise driving practice.
Safe-Driving Agreement between parents and teens to establish safe-driving practice.
Resources available at Teen driver safety.
- Not have any traffic violations within 6 months of applying for the license.
- Not have been convicted of any alcohol or drug offenses while holding an instruction permit.
When can you take your driver license test?
You may start the testing process after completing the Traffic Safety Education and meeting these requirements:
- If you’re less than 16 years old. You must have had your instruction permit for at least 4 months and be within 60 days of your 16th birthday.
- If you are between 16 and 18 years old, you must have had your instruction permit for at least 4months from the date of issue.
How to get your license?
Once you've met all the requirements, visit a Driver Licensing Office and:
1. Apply for a driver license. When you apply, you must:
- Present the signed certificate showing you’ve passed and approved traffic safety education course. If you don’t have your certificate, ask your driver training school for a copy before you apply for your license. If the school has closed. Contact is at tse@dol.wa.gov or at phone # (360)902-0110.
- Have a parent or guardian sign a Parental Authorization Affidavit at the licensing office to confirm your driving practice and grant you permission to get a license.
- Pay the Application Fee.
2. Pass the knowledge test (if you haven’t already passed it).
3. Pass the driving test. Driving tests are available by appointment only.
4. Pass a vision screening.
5. Present proof of identity.
6. Provide your Social Security number, or sign a declaration if you don’t have one.
7. Have your photograph taken.
When you get your driver license, you must follow some special rules and restrictions.
These rules are in place to help protect teen drivers from accidents and help them develop and improve skills in the safest way.
If you’re under 18, you will be issued an intermediate driver license and must follow these special rules:
Passengers:
For the first 6 months, you can’t drive with passengers under the age of 20 unless they’re members of your immediate family (such as a spouse, child, stepchild, or siblings, both by birth and marriage).
For the next 6 months, you can’t carry more than 3 passengers who are under 20 years old and aren’t members of your immediate family.
Nighttime driving:
For the first 12 months, you can’t drive between 1 am and 5 am unless you’re with a licensed driver age 25 or older. The only exception to this rule is driving for agricultural purpose (transporting farm products or supplies under the direction of a farmer as described in RCW 46.20.070).
Cell phones:
You aren’t permitted to use wireless devices while driving, even with a hands free device. This includes talking on cell phones or receiving text messages. You may only use a wireless device to report an emergency.
How long these restrictions apply:
After 1 year of following these rules and driving without a collision or traffic citation, you can drive without limitation to the time of day or passengers you can carry. When you turn 18, these special rules no longer apply and your intermediate driver license automatically becomes a regular license.
Special rules for teen drivers
Penalties for driving violation and accidents
First Violation: The passenger and nighttime restrictions will be extended until you are 18 and we'll send a warning letter to you and your parent or guardian if you do any of the following:
Second Violation: Your license will be suspended for 6 months (or until age 18, whichever comes first). We'll notify you and your parent or guardian before we take any suspension action.
Third Violation: Your license will be suspended until you're 18. We'll notify you and your parent or guardian before we take any suspension action.
- Get a ticket for violating the restrictions.
- Get a ticket for violating a rule of the road.
- Are involved in an accident where:
- You get a ticket or are determined to have caused the accicent.
- No one involved in the accident receives a ticket.
- The cause of the accident can't be determined.
- Only your car was involved in the accident..
Note: We don't determine who caused an accident. We receive collision data from the Department of Transportation. To request a copy of your collision report, contact the Washington State Patrol record division at (360) 570-2355
Warning letters and penalties until age 18
Once you've driven safely for 1 year without a driving violation or accident, the passenger and nightime driving restrictions expire and won't be reinstated. However, if you're under 18, you're still subject to receiving the warning letter and license suspension penalties.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to get a new license when I turn 18?
No. When a driver reached age 18, the intermediate driver license automatically becomes a regular driver license and the special rules no longer apply.
How do police enforce the rules and restrictions on teen drivers?
Police enforce the restrictions of an intermediate driver license as a "secondary-action." This means that if a teen driver is stopped for a traffic offense, the officer can cite the driver for any violations of intermediate license restrictions.
If I have a drug or alcohol-related offense or Minor in Possession (MIP), can I get my intermediate license?
You can't receive a driver license until you're 18 years old if you're convicted of any of the following offense while you have an instruction permit:
- Driving under the influence (RCW 46.61.502)
- Physical control of the vehicle under the influence (RCW 46.61.504)
- Driver under 21 consuming alcohol (RCW. 46.61.503)
- Alcohol or drug violations (RCW 46.20.265)
If I have a license from another state, do the special rules of an intermediate license apply to me?
Yes. A teen with a valid out-of-state license must get an intermediate license and meet all the same requirements.
Company Policy!
Payments
According to the Application, We will accept 2 payments.
Half Payment is due upon Enrollment and the other half on the first DAY of Class.
Cancellation/ Refunds
1. Cancellations made before 10 (ten) days of the program start date will be completely refunded.
2. Withdrawals made after 10 (ten) days of the program start date will be charged $ 250.00.
3.There are no refunds after two (2) hours of class.
Make up of missed classes
We understand that occasionally a student must miss a class, however;
NO MORE THAN 3 CLASSES CAN BE MADE UP (extreme circumstances are the only exception).
See our schedules to find the session number for the missed class or classes, note the date and time and come to that session.
Tardiness
Students will not be allowed to be tardy as this will disrupt the normal course of the classroom teaching.
Behavior
- Manners are very much appreciated.
- Respect yourself to get respect from the others.
- No use of electronic devices in class. (iPods, cell phones, video games, etc...)
- No disruptive or abusive behavior.
- This company is a Drug Free Institution.
In-Classroom Lessons
A 30 hour course is required by law.
Students will have to prepare and study for the course.
Coast to Coast Driving School is not responsible for course failures.
Repeating the course means paying the course Tuition all over again.
At Home Training
Students are expected to have completed 50 hours of driving at home with parents or other qualified drivers.
Ten (10) hours of practice will have to be at night.
Please, log in the hours for the days of your practice.
In-Car Lessons
Six (6) hours of in-car lessons are required by law.
One (1) Hour Minimum of Observation is required, too.
Lessons are per D.O.L. REQUIREMENTS.
Coast to Coast Driving School is not deemed to be responsible for the Student's Results at D.M.V.
This course does not guarantee a Driver's License!
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Parent/Guardian Signature: ___________________________ Date: __________________
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