M.A. DRIVING SCHOOL
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754 Main St ·  PO Box 2112 · Buckley, WA 98321 · & 902 Kincaid Ave. · Sumner, WA 98390  (253) 569- 0021

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PRICES & INFORMATION

 

Please call 253-569-0021 for more information
Classes offered in both Buckley & Sumner


Eight Week Classroom
and Behind the Wheel Instruction
$380
If pre-paid before the first day of class. 
$390 on the first day.  Cash/Checks only.

Effective with classes starting September 2010 - January, 2011


DOL Website
http://www.dol.wa.gov/driverslicense/gettingalicense.html


M.A.  Driving School  Traffic Safety Course is State certified and approved to offer 30 hours classroom instruction, 4 hours of  AAA Driver Zed Traffic Safety Simulation Events, 5 hours of BTW instruction and 1 hour BTW observation.
 


Printable Registration Packet
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Parent/Student Policies & Course Guidelines
 

Thank you for choosing M.A. Driving School for quality traffic safety education. We appreciate the opportunity to provide a positive experience to you and your teen. We ensure the most up-to-date safe and comprehensive instruction. These policies are designed to help the student and their parent/guardians understand their responsibilities during this course. We strongly recommend both student and parent read this information thoroughly, copy it and contact us if you have any questions or comments prior, during, or after course completion. Students must be at least 15 years old to enroll in a Drivers Ed course.
 
Learner’s Permit - Instruction permit application waivers are available from M.A. Instructors/Staff upon receipt of payment and registration forms 10 days prior to the start date of a class. These allow 15+ year-old students to get their permit prior to taking the written DOL test. Students must have their permit by the second week of class Carry it on your person; it is your official identification
 
Student Drop off and Pick-Up - Students are responsible to be at the school or prearranged pick-up points on time. Parents are responsible and expected to pick up students on time. M.A. does not accept responsibility for students not picked up on time.
 
Materials - All students are required to bring their own pencil, pen, three ring paper and folders to each class. Drive Right Textbooks may be checked out for an additional reference and study. All textbooks must be returned undamaged at the end of the course or a fee of $50 will be charged and course completion certificates will be withheld until receipt of payment.
 
Lessons test/Final Exam - Students must pass with an 80%. Talking during the Final Exam will be an automatic zero. Cheating during the exams or tests will be an automatic expulsion.
 
Classes 30 hours of classroom instruction will be provided.  Please note that classes #3-#14 will be held from 6-8:20 p.m.  Class #15 (Final Class Night) – completion certificates will be issued to students who have completed all lessons/drives and have no outstanding fees.  Students will also have 4 hours AAA Driver Zed Traffic Safety Simulation Events.
 
Behind the Wheel Instruction - Students will be provided 5 -one hour BTW drives as required by the DOL-students must have their permit with them in order to complete the drive. Students/Parents are responsible for scheduling/canceling drives for their own BTW drive appointments. A 48-Hour notice is required to cancel a scheduled drive, by calling 253-569-0021. If a student does not show up (NO SHOW) or forgets their permit a $50 fee will be billed. A second No Show/No Permit will cost $50 and a third $100. These fees must be paid before the student can schedule or keep future drive appointments. M.A. Owners’ pay instructors to be available for your teens scheduled drive appointments. Instructors may require students in need of “Parent Guided Practice” 2-4 hours practice BTW with Parent/Guardians before scheduling their next drive. Instructors will file a “Progress Report” which rates the students skills that are in need of improving thru Practice, Practice, Practice. Parents/Teens, use the progress report as your reference guide. Parents are required to provide as much driving practice for their student as possible to reinforce the objectives learned in class and for maximum benefit of the students.

 

Behind the Wheel (BTW) Final Exam - Students will review four required maneuvers and then perform a mock DOL BTW exam. Students will start with 100 points and must score 75 or better to pass. If a student scores below 75, Parents may pay $50 for an additional one-hour BTW drive. Parents/Students can review the Final BTW Exam Form, for skills in need of improvement to ensure passing the Final BTW Exam.
 
Additional Behind the Wheel Instruction - Parents or students (with parent permission) can request additional BTW instruction. Additional instruction will cost $50 per one-hour drive.
 
Attendance - Students who are more than 10 minutes late may be considered absent. Students are required to make up all tests and classes.
 
Make-up Tests - Make-up tests can be made up Monday- Thursday a half hour prior to classes daily starting time. We will also be able assist with scheduling BTW appointments, payment arrangements, and any questions.
 
Absences - 3 MAXIMUM, more than 3 absences will result in student being transferred to another block session, per mandatory Department of Licensing policy for WA State Driving Schools. Make up classes $25 fee per Lesson. Payment needed prior to reserving your space for the make-up date. Call 253-569-0021.Monday-Friday 10am-3pm for assistance. Make-up tests can be made up Monday-Thursday a half hour prior to classes daily starting time. We will also be able to assist with scheduling BTW appointments, payment arrangements, and any questions.
 
Student Conduct - Students are not allowed to do homework or read books other than those used by M.A. Driving School. No electronic devices are allowed at all. Cell phones must be turned off, or they will be confiscated. No smoking or alcohol is allowed on or near school property. Cheating, misconduct, vandalism, ie; no writing on desks, chairs, walls, interior/exterior of M.A. Driving School, disrupting, or disrespecting instructors, or other students are grounds for expulsion without refund.
 
M.A. Driving School must be informed if any medical conditions or medications, which may impair the students in anyway.
 
Course Completion - Students need to complete 30 hours of classroom instruction, 4 hours AAA Driver ZED Traffic Simulation, all lessons, make-up sessions, 1 hour BTW observation, and 5-one hour BTW drives within 3 months of the class start date.
 
Completion Certificates will be issued to students after these requirements have been met, textbooks have been returned, all fees have been paid. If a certificate is lost, there will be a $50 certificate replacement fee (required 5 days notice).
 
Course Withdrawl - If a student needs to withdrawal from the course for unexpected reasons, the refund of their tuition will be prorated depending on the number of sessions attended. Students may transfer their remaining tuition (within 90 days) to another block session by paying a $100 transfer fee.
 
Refund Policy - M.A. Driving School agrees to refund any student tuition payment 5 days prior to the starting date of the registered class session. Payment may be applied towards a future session. Any refunds requested during the five days prior to class are subject to a $100 cancellation fee. No refunds will be given after the registered session begins, or for the student’s failure to complete the course.
 
Failure to Comply -  Failure to comply with the policies or guidelines as stated above may result in student’s expulsion without refund and/or extra fees as stated throughout M.A. Policies.
 
Extra fees summary list; see attached
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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