Good News!! Top Gear Driving School has made an agreement with Lyle School District to hold classes at the Lyle Activity Center spring, summer and fall. The district plans to give school credit for passing driver's ed. Wishram also gives credit. We are hoping this will give more students an opportunity to take driver's ed without the travel time to Stevenson. Classes will also be taught in at the same time by our instructor in Stevenson. Classes will be open to any youth age 15 to 18 whether in public, private, or home schooled. Classes will be taught from 4 to 6 PM. Days of the week and starting and ending dates to be determined.New!! We will be starting a new class in Lyle on Monday. The parent/student orientation is this Saturday at the Lyle Activity Center where the classes will also be held. The orientation and classes will be held from 10 AM until noon. Classes will be on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Drives will be scheduled before and after classes on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. In addition, there will be drives scheduled in Lyle on some Saturdays. See the calendar for more details. This class already has 35 students so it is closed for more enrollment.New!! Just a reminder. There will be no driver's ed tomorrow in celebration of Memorial Day. Enjoy time with your family.New!! Our June class will be held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6 to 8 PM beginning on June 8th. There will be a parent/student orientation on Saturday, June 3rd at 10 AM.New!! Our next class will begin on May 15th with the parent/student orientation on Saturday, May 13th at 10 AM. This class will meet on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 4 to 6 PM.New!! Our next class will begin on April 18th and will be held on Tuesday and Thursday from 6 to 8 PM. The parent/student orientation will be held on Saturday, April 15th at 10 AM.New!! Just a reminder to the Tuesday and Thursday class. Your class will begin at 4 PM tomorrow 3/14/17 so I can attend some training I need to attend.New!! Because of excessive snow days the schools in the gorge are getting out a week later. Therefore, the Lyle class will begin June 26th which is a week later than originally schedule. The parent/student orientation will be held at the Lyle Activity Center at 10 AM on June 24th. Classes will be held from 10 AM until noon on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Drives will be held after classes and on Saturdays. Drives will be available in Lyle and Stevenson.New! 2/9/17 I will be holding class tonight. I have 2 students who plan to attend. I will also be doing drives for those who can come.New!! 2/9/17 I am trying to make a decision concerning drives and class tonight. I know that schools have closed due to weather and roads. I am able to get to my office without any problem. I dug my driveway out yesterday and was out early this morning. If students want to do drives I am willing since I have studs. Please call or text to let me know your thoughts. There will be no penalty if you decide not to do the drive.New!! 2/8/17 There will be no drives or classes today because of weather and road conditions. Please be safe and warm.New!! 2/7/17 It is still not snowing in Stevenson and NOAA indicates that the snow and ice will not be accumulating so I plan to have class 13 for those who can make it. The next time class 13 will be taught is 3/6/17 from 4-6 PM providing the weather cooperates.New!! 2/7/17 I heard that White Salmon Schools are closed early. To my knowledge Stevenson has not closed. It is now 1 PM. As of now it is not snowing in Stevenson so I do plan to hold class tonight for lesson 13 from 6 to 8 PM. If things change I will update.New!! 2/4/17 Because of slick roads and continuing freezing rain I am canceling drives and the parent/student orientation for today. Parents and students will have the orientation at the first part of class #1 this Thursday, 2/9/17 at 6 PM. Parents should plan to attend for the first hour of class. If you have further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.New!! 2/3/17 I plan to do drives today since I have studded snow tires and we are able to get around just fine in spite of the snow. If you feel uncomfortable you can cancel without a penalty. I want my drivers to feel comfortable and not stressed over the snow and slick roads.New!! 1/23/17 I have done some updates to the calendar as far as classes are concerned. The classes that were scheduled have been changed to the appropriate lesson. For those needing lesson 15 I have scheduled it for this Friday at 4 PM. Please check the calendar for class changes and scheduling drives. Let's not be praying for more snow. If you want a blizzard you can go to DQ, or the mountains.New!! 1/22/17 Yes!!! We will resume classes and drives tomorrow, 1/23/17. Those who were supposed to have class #1 last Wednesday will be taught class #1 Tomorrow at 4 PM. Those who missed other classes because of the storm and road conditions will receive the next class in sequence as scheduled on the calendar. I will be adjusting the schedule soon so that you can see when your missed classes will be taught. Please take a look at the calendar. It will be updated soon. Drives will also continue sequentially. It appears that the weather is going to be improved so we can continue. I am personally ready. I have missed teaching and spending time with my students.New!! 1/21/17 Saturday. The roads are still not able to be used for drives here so there will be no drives today. Stevenson is still socked in with ice. There are still a lot of tree limbs and other storm related stuff in the roads. New!! 1/20/17 We finally have power at my office, but not at my home. There are still a lot of people who can't get out. All drives and classes are cancelled for today and tomorrow. Drives are impossible at the moment. Roads are too unsafe for new drivers. Sorry for the inconvenience, but I have no control over the weather and cleanup. For those who have not been to Stevenson it is like a war zone. It will take a while to clean it up. Hopefully, next week we can resume classes. As long as we have power and internet I can post on here. There is a snow storm predicted. If that happens then it could complicate things.New!! 1/18/17 All drives and classes are cancelled for today. Until the weather guru decides to change the forecast so the roads can thaw and reopen, we will not be able to get out on the roads again. Highway I84 and 14 are both closed on for miles. Power outages and trees across the roads and not to mention trucks jackknifed and other vehicles crashed are causing road blocks due to freezing rain. Stay home and keep warm. Classes will resume as soon as conditions are safe to be driving again.New!! UPDATE 1/17/17 CLASS IS CANCELLED DUE TO IN-CLIMATE WEATHER. Stay safe and warm.New!! 1/17/17 I am able to get to my office and back home without any problems at this point. I would like to hold class tonight if anyone can make it. Please contact me so I can get an idea of who might be coming. Do not feel obligated if you feel it would be unsafe. Because of circumstances we can work with the 3 missed days. We just need to document why a student needed to miss class. Drives are also a challenge as we are not able to accomplish what we generally do. An allowance will be made on these drives because we keep needing to cancel for reasons beyond our control. If you feel uncomfortable with the conditions, we can reschedule. Be safe and warm.New!! 1/12/17 Classes and drives will resume today. Tonight is lesson 5. I have rescheduled classes so you can go to the drive times calendar to find when they are scheduled. I am hoping that they will work out for students. I did schedule lesson 13 for tomorrow at 4 and lesson 14 for Martin Luther King Day at 4 with lesson 15 for the following Friday 1/20/17 at 4. If you are not able to attend as scheduled you can make classes up when a future class is scheduled for the lesson you need. Hopefully, we are at the end of the snow for a while.New!! 1/11/17. Unless weather conditions for some reason change from what I am seeing, classes and drives will resume tomorrow. We do have some packed snow on some of the roads. However, I do have studded snow tires on the driver's ed car. We are not slipping at all so I feel comfortable doing the drives. I will be contacting students who need lessons 13, 14 and 15 to determine when to schedule those classes. One option is to do those classes on Martin Luther King Holiday and a couple of Fridays at 4 PM. If you would like to share your thoughts and feelings you may either call me, text me, or email me asap so we can get these on the calendar. New!! 1/11/17 I have been shoveling 3 feet of snow off my roof. I put a poll on my last post and only had 2 parents weigh in so that must mean that there are no others wanting to have classes tonight. Therefore, there will be no classes tonight. My plan is to begin holding classes tomorrow night. We will come up with a plan to complete soon.New!! 1/11/17 Just out of curiosity, is it possible for any of you to come today? I have noticed that the roads are still bad and school is cancelled all around. I can get to my office and have been able, but I am concerned for your safety. If anyone would like to weigh in you can. If there are at least 2 students per class I would be glad to teach tonight. I am planning to teach tomorrow night. If it starts to rain and warm up we should be able to resume classes. Please email me, call me, or text me asap so I can make plans.New!! 1/10/17 No drives of classes again today. Hopefully, we can resume tomorrow.New!! Regretfully, I have decided to cancel class for tonight. I am hoping that the weather will cooperate so we can continue our classes. If you would like to you can let me know how the roads are where you live so we can decide when we can resume classes again. I plan to be able to get to my office today, but I need to know whether my students are able to come. New!! 1/7/16. I am cancelling all drives today due to inclimate weather conditions. Stay warm and safe. Call to reschedule your drive.New!! 1/3/16. I plan to hold class again tonight. If you are unable to attend you can make up the class on 1/25/17 at 4 PM. I realize the roads may be difficult for some. Please be safe.New!! 1/2/17 I was just out on the roads. Highways 14 and 84 are both clear. I have decided WE WILL HOLD CLASS TONIGHT. I hope you can all make it. If not, plan to make it up. Hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and New Year's Celebration. I am looking forward to moving forward with classes and drives now.New!! We can finally do drives again. Tomorrow morning, 12/19/16, we will do drives again. There have been some cancellations so if you are ready to schedule drives you may. I also have some drive times available after Christmas.New!! 12/16/16 The roads are still covered with packed snow. We will not have drives today or Saturday the 17th. They should be ready for drives by Tuesday since there is not much snow predicted and the temperatures are getting warmer. I have added some days for drives after Christmas. Take a look and get some drive set up if your are able. Give me a call. NEW!! 12/15/16 BECAUSE OF UNSAFE ROAD CONDITIONS THERE WILL NOT BE DRIVES OR CLASS TONIGHT!! HAVE A SAFE AND ENJOYABLE HOLIDAY!! I WILL PUT UPDATES ON CONCERNING DRIVING SCHEDULES. WE WILL SCHEDULE MAKE-UP CLASSES AFTER THE FIRST OF THE YEAR.NEW!! BECAUSE OF UNSAFE ROAD CONDITIONS I HAVE DECIDED TO CANCEL CLASSES TONIGHT, 12/14/16. LESSON 11 WILL BE HELD 1/2/17. ENJOY YOUR CHRISTMAS BREAK. I WILL KEEP YOU POSTED ON FUTURE DRIVES ACCORDING TO ROAD CONDITIONS.New!! I hope you enjoyed the time off. Classes and drives will resume tomorrow, 12/12/16.New!! No drives today because of road conditions, 12/10/16.New!! Because of weather conditions and roads impassible there will not be any drives as scheduled tomorrow, 12/9/16.New!! Because of the weather conditions I have decided to cancel all drives and classes today, 12/8/16. Enjoy your day off.New!! Our next class will begin on December 6th. This class will be held on Tuesday and Thursdays from 6-8 PM. There will be a Parent/Student Orientation on Saturday, December 3rd at 10 AM. Students who do not have a Washington ID Card will need to apply for the Washington ID number which will become their permit and driver's license number. The easiest way to get that number is go to my website, topgeardriversed.com and click on useful links. Then click the top link and enter the required information. When you complete you will need the Confirmation #. I need either the Confirmation # or the Washington ID Number in order to enroll your student in the class so they can get their permit. If you have further questions, please call Dan at 360-975-2799. New!! Many of you may not be aware that there is a new 40 question Department Of Licensing knowledge test. It is much more difficult to pass. In the past month I have seen many more people fail this test. Some have needed to retake the test at least once. In the past, people have said that they did not study prior to coming and were able to pass. This is not the case anymore. Just reading the book once will not be enough. Just a word to the wise, please come prepared to pass. There are also videos you can watch so you can learn what you will be tested on with the drive (skills) test. New!! There will be 2 classes starting in September. The first class will begin on 9/14/16 and will meet on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 4 - 6 PM. There will be a parent/student orientation on 9/10/16 at 10 AM. The second class will begin on 9/29 and will be held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6 - 8 PM. The parent/student orientation will be held at 10 AM on 9/24/16.New!! On Monday, August 15th, the Department of Licensing knowledge test will change from 25 to 40 questions.New!! This has been a busy summer. I have neglected this website. The next class will begin on 9/14/16 from 4-6 PM on Monday and Wednesday. On 9/10/16 there will be a parent/student orientation at 10 AM. New!!! Wayne Duvall has completed his training and passed his tests to become a driving school instructor. We are excited to have him join our team. He is a math teacher at Stevenson High School with a wealth of experience teaching. Wayne will begin teaching after the 4th of July holiday. This means that drive times will open up since we have 2 cars and will be able to double up drive times. If you would like to schedule drive times sooner than those scheduled at the present time, please see Dan or Wayne. However, Wayne will not be administering the Department of Licensing Testing.New!!! Just a reminder. There will be a parent/student orientation this Saturday at 10 AM at the Lyle Activity Center for the Lyle class that begins on June 20th. Please attend so you will understand what is required to complete the course.New!! There will be a class taught this summer at the Lyle Community Center (Old Elementary School). The class will begin on June 20th and will be held Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings from 10 to noon with the exception of the 4th of July. This class will complete on July 25th. The class is full at this point, but there could be some students who change plans. If you would like to be in the class you can come to the orientation on June 18th at 10 AM at the same location as the classes are being held. Contact Dan at 360-975-2799 for more information. As with all classes, please get your Washington ID number to Dan 10 days prior to the class start date so it can be entered into the database before going to the department of licensing to get your permit.New!! Washington State Department of Licensing has decided to upgrade their knowledge test to 40 questions to include marijuana laws and to support their Target Zero agenda. It was supposed to roll out on June 13th. However, the target date has been moved to later this summer. They have not given a specific date. New!! Our June class will begin on June 9th from 6 to 8 PM. There will be a parent/student orientation on Saturday, June 4th from 10 to noon. Make sure you contact Dan with your Washington ID number before you go the the Department of Licensing for your permit. If you need to get the Washington ID number you can go to dol.wa.gov and fill out the required information. When you complete you will need to get the confirmation # to Dan 10 days before the class to get the permit early.New!! Our May class will begin on May 16th and will be a Monday and Wednesday class from 4 to 6 PM. The parent/student orientation will be held on Saturday, May 14th at 10 AM. Make sure you contact Dan with your Washington ID number 10 days prior to the class start date so you can go to the Department of Licensing to get your permit. This number needs to be entered before you go. If not, you will need to wait for Dan to enter it which may be a long wait for you at the Department of Licensing.New!! Our April class begins on Tuesday, 4/19/16 from 6 to 8 PM. The parent/student orientation is Saturday, April 16th at 10 AM. There is still space in the class. Come on Tuesday and call to get signed up.We have started sign ups for the Lyle class which will begin on June 20th with the parent/student orientation on 6/18/16 at 10 AM at the Lyle Community Center. This class will fill up quickly so call to make arrangements. The cost is $400. If your student does not have a Washington ID number you can go to dol.wa.gov. This will be the Confirmation#. If you get this number to me 10 days prior to the start date you can go to the Department of Licensing to get a permit. If you would like to pay ahead you can send a check to Top Gear Driving School PO Box 71 Stevenson, WA 98648. If you have further questions, please feel free to contact me at 360-975-2799.New!! Our next class will begin on 3/16/16. The class will be held on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 4 - 6 PM. There will be a parent/student orientation on 3/12/16 at 10 AM. If your student does not have a Washington ID number you can go to dol.wa.gov. This will be the Confirmation#. If you get this number to me 10 days prior to the start date you can go to the Department of Licensing to get a permit. If you would like to pay ahead you can send a check to Top Gear Driving School PO Box 71 Stevenson, WA 98648. If you have further questions, please feel free to contact me at 360-975-2799.New!! Our next class will begin on 2/4/16. This will be a Tuesday and Thursday class from 6-8 PM. There will be a parent/student orientation on Saturday, January 30th at 10 AM. If your student does not have a Washington ID number you can go to dol.wa.gov. This will be the Confirmation#. If you get this number to me 10 days prior to the start date you can go to the Department of Licensing to get a permit. If you would like to pay ahead you can send a check to Top Gear Driving School PO Box 71 Stevenson, WA 98648. If you have further questions, please feel free to contact me at 360-975-2799. New!! We at Top Gear Driving School would like to wish everyone a wonderful holiday season. I am looking forward to spending time with family and friends. For students who will be around during the holidays, I will be doing some drives. However, there will be no classes held during the 2 week winter break.New!! The next class will begin on January 20th. There will be a parent/student orientation on January 16th at 10 AM. Classes will be held from 4 to 6 on Mondays and Wednesdays. New!! Classes will resume today, 12/3/15. We will discuss when classes will be made up during the next class.New!! Due to icy conditions I have decided to cancel class and drives for today. Class will resume on Monday. We will discuss when the make up class will be held on Monday.New!! Due to freezing rain in the gorge I have decided to cancel driver's ed tonight, 12/1/15. We will discuss the make up day Thursday during class. Be safe and warm!!New!! The next class begins on 11/24/15 and will be a Tuesday and Thursday class from 6-8 PM. There will be a parent/student orientation on Saturday, 11/21/15 at 10 AM. This class will not be held on 11/26/15, Thanksgiving. We will not be holding classes from 12/21-18/2/16 during winter break. However, if students would like to do some drives during this time there will be times available.New! Our next class begins on 11/4/15 and will be a Monday and Wednesday class from 4 to 6 PM. There will be a parent/student orientation at 10 AM on 10/31/15. This class will end on 1/13/16 and will not be held during winter break. We will also be off 11/11/15,Veteran's Day and 11/25/15 for Thanksgiving Holiday. There will be drive times available during some of the holiday times.Our next class will begin 9/14/15 and will be a Monday and Wednesday class from 4 to 6 PM. There will be a Parent/Student Orientation Meeting on Saturday, 9/12/15 at 10 AM. Students will need to go to dol.wa.gov to get their Washington ID number so I can enter their information into the database which allows them to get their permit. The cost of this class is $375. Our next class will begin on 8/11/15. This will be a Tuesday and Thursday class from 6 to 8 PM. The parent/student orientation will be held on August 6th at 10 AM. Students will need to go to dol.wa.gov to get their Washington ID number so I can enter their information into the database which allows them to get their permit. The cost of this class is $375.The next class in Stevenson begins on 6/13/15 on Monday and Wednesday from 4 to 6 PM. The parent/student orientation on 6/11/12 at 10 AM.Some people have complained that my voice mail is full at times. Let me explain. I am not able to answer the phone when I am on a drive. I try to call people back between drives. If you can text I can get back to you sooner and my voice mail will not fill up as fast. I am going from one thing to another from 6 AM to 9 PM so my box fills up. Sorry for that. If I miss your call, please call back on the hour and I can take care of your needs. Thanks for your understanding. Our next class in Stevenson will begin on June 16th and will be taught on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6 to 8 PM. There will be a Parent/Student Orientation on Saturday, June 13th at 10 AM. Make sure to also go to dol.wa.gov if the student does not have a Washington ID Card, or permit. Get the confirmation # to me before going to the Department of Licensing so I can enter it into the database. Call Dan at 360-975-2799 for more information.We are also still enrolling for the Lyle Activity Center class which
will begin on June 22nd. This will be a Monday, Wednesday and Friday
class from 10 to Noon. Drives will be scheduled after class. The
Parent/Student Orientation will be held June 20th at 10 AM. Our next class will begin on May 11th. This will be a Monday and Wednesday class from 4-6 PM. There will be a Parent/Student Orientation on Saturday, May 9th at 10 AM. Call Dan at 360-975-2799 for more information. We are also still enrolling for the Lyle Activity Center class which will begin on June 22nd. This will be a Monday, Wednesday and Friday class from 10 to Noon. Drives will be scheduled after class. The Parent/Student Orientation will be held June 20th at 10 AM. There is still room in the April 21st class. Please come on April 21st, or call to register. Make sure to also go to dol.wa.gov if the student does not have a Washington ID Card, or permit. Get the confirmation # to me before going to the Department of Licensing so I can enter it into the database. Call Dan at 360-975-2799 for more information.Our next class will begin on April 21st from 6 to 8 PM on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. A parent/student orientation meeting will be held on Saturday, April 18th at 10 AM. The class will last 7 weeks and students need to complete within 11 weeks. There are 15 classes that students must attend. If students miss a class it must be made up. State law requires students to complete within the 11 weeks.Our next class will begin on March 11th from 4-6 PM and is a Monday-Wednesday class. The parent/student orientation meeting will be held at 10 AM on Saturday, March 7th. See you there. Please call to register your student. Also, go to dol.wa.gov to get the Confirmation # which will be their permit and driver's license number. I will need this to enter them into the database so they can get their permit 10 days prior to the course start date. Please plan to make arrangements for payment if you want to get the permit 10 days prior to the class start date. Also, it is required that they have their permit for 6 months prior to getting their license. If your student is close to 16, or beyond, it might be important to take the Department of Licensing knowledge test to start the clock running. If you have questions, please contact me.Old News! Our next class will begin on February 12th from 6-8 PM on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. The Parent/Student Orientation Meeting will be on Saturday, February 7th at 10 AM. For more information, please contact Dan at 360-975-2799.Old news!Our next class will begin on January 12th. There will be a parent/student orientation at 10 am on January 10th. This will be a Monday-Wednesday class from 4-6 pm. Sign up now!!If the weather is bad and we need to cancel a class, I will post it right here on this website. Our next class will begin on December 9th from 6 - 8 PM on Tuesday and Thursday. There will be a Parent/Student Orientation on December 6th at 10 AM. Please call Dan at 360-975-2799 for more information. The cost is $375. You can send a check to PO Box 71 Stevenson, WA 98648. It will also be necessary to go to the Department of Licensing Website and apply for the driver's license number which they call the Confirmation #. I will need this number in order for your student to go to the Department of Licensing and get their permit. Our next class will begin on October 29th from 4 to 6 PM on Monday and Wednesday. This course will last 7 weeks. Students must complete classroom and driving in 11 weeks. There will be a Parent/Student orientation on Saturday, October 25th at 10 AM. Please call Dan at 360-975-2799 for more information. Our next class will begin on October 2 from 6 to 8 PM on Tuesday and Thursday. There will be a Parent/Student Orientation on September 27 at 10 AM. For more information call Dan at 360-975-2799.Our next class will begin on September 8 from 4-6 PM on Monday and Wednesday. This will be a 7 week class. There will be a Parent/Student Orientation on Saturday, September 6 at 10 AM. For further information please contact me at 360-975.2799. Old news!Our next class will begin on July 28th from 10:00 am to noon Monday-Thursdays. This will be about 4 weeks to completion. There will be a parent/student orientation meeting July 26th at 10 am. For further information please contact me at 360-975-2799. Visit our Facebook and like us!!! Top Gear Driving School. Share with your friends! Top Gear Driving School is coming to Lyle for the Summer at the Lyle Activity Center. Classes will begin on June 23. There will be a parent/student orientation meeting on June 21 at 10 AM. This class will be a Monday-Wednesday-Friday class from 10 to noon. It will last for 5 weeks. Drives will be scheduled before and after class, and on other days when available. Old news! Top Gear Driving School is now approved and authorized by the Department of Licensing to give the knowledge and driving(skills) tests. As of December 31, 2012 the DOL in White Salmon and Goldendale will no longer give the knowledge test and the skills (driving) test. Testing will now be done at Top Gear Driving School. This will benefit patrons who previously had to go to Goldendale, White Salmon or Vancouver for testing. This service will be available not only for beginning drivers, but for anyone needing the testing. Testing will be available by appointment only until set times are discovered that will work for the community. Testing locations will not be able to take pictures, or issue a driver's license. It will be necessary to visit a Department of Licensing location in White Salmon, Goldendale, or Vancouver. ** Very important!!! Before you come to test, you must visit the Department of Licensing Website to get your Washington Driver's License number. Learn From the Best With over 20 years of experience, we take pride in our skilled and safe drivers. Top Gear Driving School is dedicated to serving youth as well as older
drivers who need Drivers Training in the Gorge. We provide the best traffic safety training
available at an affordable price. Classes Are Starting Soon Washington State requires that Driver Training programs include 30 hours of classroom instruction, with a maximum of 2 hours per day. Drive Times Behind the wheel training is part of the course for beginning students. Washington State requires a minimum of 6 hours of behind-the-wheel training, with a maximum of 1 hour per day. A minimum of 1 hour of behind-the-wheel observation is also required. We also offer behind the wheel training to anyone who may wish to learn to drive, or improve their skills. Want to schedule a drive time? Sign up or check the schedule here. Find Us PO Box 71 Stevenson, WA 98648 |
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