About our Drive Program

Washington DOL Approved Driver Education & License Testing

About our Drive Program

Washington DOL Approved Driver Education & License Testing

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Drivers Education

Washington Motorist Safety Training

 is a Washington DOL approved driver training school and driving skills and knowledge examiner. WMST’s main office is located in Everett, about 25 miles north of Seattle.

Unlock Your Potential

Teen
Drivers Education

 curriculum has been developed with the help of leaders & experts in the field.

Permit & Driver
Licensing Testing

is an approved provider for the Washington State DOL  knowledge & drive tests.

Adult
Drive Lessons

has adult lessons for new drivers & people who are new to the United States.

Our Story

About Us

Drive is a Washington DOL approved driver training school and driving skills and knowledge examiner. ‘s main office is located in Everett, about 25 miles north of Seattle.  WMST Drive’s curriculum has been developed with the help of leaders and experts in the field of car, motorcycle and CDL education, and tailored specifically for Washington State. Our curriculum is regularly evaluated and updated to provide you the most robust driver education program possible. Our programs will help prepare drivers to make smart choices while driving in today’s traffic.

We are committed to quality and providing a convenient and effective driver education program with skillful professional service.
Chris Johnson

Meet our Founder

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Chris held several advanced driving certifications in England prior to becoming a US Citizen. He is an Institute of Advance Motorists, a Motorcycle Safety Foundation instructor, a Washington State Driver Trainer.

Chris Johnson began his motorcycling journey a long long time ago as a young man in England. After taking the CBT (compulsory basic training), and after making a lot of mistakes in rider’s choices, Chris found himself doing motorcycle track days. This is where Chris first discovered the value of training and set upon his journey to become an instructor.

In 2008 Chris became a Washington State certified MSF instructor and went on to become a Washington State Motorcycle training contractor and since then has authored multiple national training curriculums plus has been published in multiple traffic safety publications. Chis was an Authorized Heavy Vehicle Driving Assessor for TNT Express and was hazmat certified operator for the British Armed Forces. As a former BEMSEE and WMRRA Sport Bike Racer, Chris understands the passion for speed, but more importantly the need for training. 

Chris has trained racers and professional riders and drivers he has even trained our own Washington State Motorcycle officers.

Chris is a very proud of his WMST team and their professionalism dedicated to their work and looks forward to seeing you in one of the WMST classes soon.

Teamwork is the fuel
that allows the individual to
unlock their full potential

Washington Drivers Education and License Testing

Meet Our Drive Team

‘s  drive instructors have extensive training backgrounds and receive some of the best continuing education and training in in Washington, from advance driving skills to teaching techniques. 

Shannon Doyle

Admin Manager

Stacey Ellingson

General Manager

Karin Giboney

Accounting

Kevin Giboney

Owner

Chris Johnson

Founder

Larissa Jones

Administration

Taylor Board

Administration

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