STEERING TOWARD EXCELLENCE IN BELLINGHAM & LYNDEN!!
Exceleration Driving Schools has Bellingham and Lynden locations to better serve all of Whatcom County
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EXCELeration Driving School strives for its students to EXCEL in the classroom and on the road by offering 5 and 8 week courses for students to earn their Traffic Safety Education Certificate. Applicants must be 15 years of age by the first day of class.

EXCELeration Driving School is owned and operated by Cole Price.  Rich Waldemar runs the Lynden branch of EXCELeration Driving School.  Both Cole and Rich have extensive experience with students and are recognized by the Washington State Department of Licensing as fully licensed classroom and behind-the-wheel instructors. This means:

• All classes are fully approved and licensed by the Department of Licensing.
  
• All instructors are fully licensed by the Department of Licensing.
  

Adult driving lessons available. Persons over the age of 18 must have either a valid instruction permit or valid driving license. By law we must use our vehicle for instruction. See pricing for more information. 

  EXCELeration offers the DOL Knowledge & Driving Skills Test!

Walk-ins are welcome:  

LYNDEN

(360) 303-7208

MONDAY: 12:00 - 4:00 PM

TUESDAY: 4:00 - 6:00 PM

THURSDAY: 4:00 - 6:00 PM

​​​CLICK HERE to Pre-apply online with the Department of Licensing​

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​​​​​​The DOL requires all students to pre-apply online at their website to create your Washington State ID number. Bring the ID number with you when you come to the driving school to register! Simply click on the link above to get started!

BELLINGHAM

​(360) 305-9731

MONDAY: 12:00 - 4:00 PM

WEDNESDAY:  10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

FRIDAY: 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

SATURDAY: 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Helpful Links:

How to obtain an:

Instruction Permit

Washington State's:

Department of Licensing
Washington Traffic Safety Commission
Washington Drivers Guide
Take a Practice Test