Seattle One Driving School is headquartered right here in Burien at 13838 1st Ave S, which makes us the most convenient choice for families in the 98168, 98166, and 98148 zip codes. Students start lessons minutes from home, and because we administer the official Washington DOL knowledge test and skills test at our own Burien location, most students never need to set foot in a DOL office to earn their license.
How We Train in Burien
Burien is an ideal city to learn in. New drivers begin on the calm residential grids near Seahurst and Gregory Heights, progress to the downtown Burien core along SW 152nd Street — where crosswalks, angled parking, and transit stops build real scanning habits — and graduate to the faster arterials of 1st Ave S and Ambaum Blvd SW. When students are ready, SR-509 and SR-518 are minutes away for controlled freeway merging practice.
Roads We Practice On
SW 152nd St downtown core
1st Ave S & Ambaum Blvd SW arterials
SR-509 / SR-518 freeway on-ramps
Seahurst residential streets
Instructor's note: Behind-the-wheel routes start directly from our office, so no lesson time is wasted in transit. Evening and weekend slots fill fastest in Burien — book 1–2 weeks ahead in summer.
ZIP codes served: 98168, 98166, 98148
Programs & Pricing
Full Adult Driver Education Package — $500. This adult driving course is designed for beginners who want to build driving skills through short daily lessons. The program runs for 6 courses, with one hour of private instruction each day. Students receive hands-on training with a certified instructor while practicing real driving situations in Seattle. The lessons focus on building confidence, safe driving habits, and preparation for the Washington State driving test. Topics covered include vehicle control, lane changing, turning at intersections, parking techniques, defensive driving, and city traffic practice. One-on-one instruction ensures that each student receives personalized guidance and faster progress.
Full Teen Driver Education Package — $400. A comprehensive driver education package designed for teens, covering all required training and testing components. This program includes 30 hours of classroom instruction (as required by Washington State), 6 hours of behind-the-wheel driving lessons with a certified instructor, as well as both the knowledge test and the official road skills test. It is structured to fully prepare students for safe driving and successful licensing.
Burien Questions
Where exactly is Seattle One Driving School located in Burien?
We're at 13838 1st Ave S, Burien, WA 98168 — on the 1st Ave S corridor, a few minutes from downtown Burien and easy to reach from SR-509, SR-518, and Ambaum Blvd SW. Call (206) 518-7256 for directions or scheduling.
Can I take my Washington driver's license test in Burien?
Yes. We administer the official WA DOL knowledge test ($35) and skills test ($70) at our Burien location, so you can complete your entire licensing journey — lessons and both state tests — in one place.
Do Burien teens need a permit before starting driver's ed?
No — teens enrolled in our DOL-approved driver training course can get their instruction permit at 15 without taking the knowledge test first. We handle the paperwork and walk every Burien family through the process on day one.