Free safe driving courses for
new drivers & mentors.
A note for learners & mentors
That’s why we’ve organized learning into manageable steps you can take at your own pace.
Our interactive lessons, video examples, and guided practice help you use what you learn and check your progress. You’ll learn to see what needs more practice and decide when you’re ready for the next skill. Step by step.
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Driving safely is not about being perfect. It is about getting more deliberate, one decision at a time.
It is deliberate: being aware, predictable, and smooth—not relying on luck.
Our courses help drivers develop and independently self-evaluate their own skills and behaviors.
These courses are a Washington State volunteer effort, available to the public at no cost.
The courses are arranged to guide you step by step through the learning process. You can also choose courses to revisit as you refine your driving practice. Each course opens in a new tab.
A friendly beginning for new drivers and the people helping them learn.
Simple practice, in a calm place with no traffic.
Always use the Safe Change Routine- Start by informing yourself.
Strengthen your deliberate safe driving practice.
“Safe driving is the deliberate activity of being aware, predictable, and smooth.”
Anyone learning to drive, the people who practice with them, and educators who want a more thoughtful way to talk about safety.
No. Start with what you need today. If you are new to the project, the orientation is a lovely place to begin.
Nothing. The courses are made available to the public for free through a volunteer effort in Washington State.
