Kung Fu Driving School is a DOL-approved knowledge-test and road-test center in North Seattle, about 16 miles (roughly 30–40 minutes via I-5 S, depending on traffic) from Mercer Island — an easy trip across Lake Washington. Our instructors are bilingual in Chinese and English, so Mercer Island's Chinese-speaking families can prepare for a WA license without a language barrier.
Why Mercer Island families choose us
Take both the Washington knowledge test and the road (skills) test at our own DOL-approved center — no separate booking at a crowded state office.
The knowledge test can be taken in Chinese, with Chinese-language help through booking and the road test.
Same-day and weekend road tests are available — handy for Mercer Island parents juggling work and their teen's schedule at Mercer Island High School.
A 1-hour pre-test warm-up on the real route fixes exactly what examiners deduct for, so many students pass on the first try.
Getting here from Mercer Island
We're at 11328 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle, WA 98125, near Northgate in North Seattle.
By car it's about 16 miles via I-5 S, roughly 30–40 minutes depending on traffic (an alternate route via Hwy 99 avoids I-5 congestion). Street parking is available near the center.
School vehicles are provided by default for every appointment and are already inspection-ready — no need to bring your own car across the I-90 bridge from Mercer Island.
What we offer
Everything you need for a Washington license, in one place:
- Washington DOL knowledge (written) test — can be taken in Chinese.
- Road (skills) test at our DOL-approved center.
- Private driving practice (60/90/120 min and 6/7/10-hour packages).
- 1-hour pre-test warm-up on the real route.
- Teen driver training for under-18 students.