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Terms & Policies

  • ​International Drivers Academy's office hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM. Appointments outside these hours and on holidays incur a $20 per hour fee. 24-Hour urgent appointments are available by email only, for an additional fee of $40 per hour. *Except for the Knowledge Test. 
     

  • We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone.
     

  • All services must be used within 6 months of the purchase date. Unused lessons after this period will be forfeited, and no refunds will be provided.
     

  • Knowledge Test Two Attempts Package: When you purchase a two-attempt package, it includes access to two opportunities to take the test. However, if you pass the test on your first attempt, the second attempt will not be eligible for a refund. 
     

  • Cancellation and Rescheduling requests must be submitted in writing via email to info@IDAdriving.com or by replying directly to your confirmation email. IDA requires a minimum of 48 hours' notice for free rescheduling. All cancellations incur a $20 fee per session. Additionally, if notice is given within 48 hours, a $50 fee per hour will apply for both rescheduling and cancellations. If notice is given in less than 24 hours for cancellations or rescheduling (which will be automatically treated as a cancellation), no refund will be issued.
     

  • No refunds will be provided for late arrivals exceeding a 10-minute grace period from the appointment time.

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  • Please provide the correct information on the booking form before proceeding to payment. Failure to meet this requirement will be considered insufficient preparation, and IDA may cancel appointments without refund or reschedule for a $50 fee per appointment hour.

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  • All applicants must have passed the knowledge test within two years before taking the driving test, warm-up, or lessons, unless they already possess a valid Washington Driver License. Failure to meet this requirement will be considered insufficient preparation, the appointment is non-refundable.

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  • Lessons will be conducted in our school vehicle with dual controls unless the applicant possesses a valid Washington Driver's License.

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  • The applicant must carry a valid WA permit or a valid driver's license for driving lessons and driving test appointments. If the applicant fails to provide a valid document on the day of, the appointment is non-refundable. 
     

  • Before the day of the knowledge test, you must pre-apply on www.dol.wa.gov to get your DOL number if you don't have a WA ID, WA permit, or WA driver's license. 
     

  • If you received a letter from DOL requiring a driving test due to a physical, mental, visual, or medical issue, you must take the test at the DOL office. Failure to disclose this information before your Driving Test appointment at our school will result in your test not being honored at DOL and no refunds will be issued.
     

  • Under RCW 46.20.720, drivers convicted of an alcohol offense may be required to use an ignition interlock device (IID) during their Driving Test.
     

  • The Department of Licensing reserves the right to conduct random re-examinations;
    applicants refusing to take a re-examination may have their license revoked.
     

  • For quality assurance, training, and educational purposes, our school vehicles are equipped with cameras. These cameras are used exclusively for managerial review, internal evaluations, and educational content. Please note that footage is not monitored in real-time.

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