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Attention WA Driving Schools,

In the last several years, PDSA has achieved several accomplishments. The major one is keeping our businesses operating during the pandemic. When restaurants, barbershops, and other companies were not allowed to conduct business, driving schools remained open because our board representative spent countless hours working with the DOL and the governor’s office to classify us as an essential business. Prior to being classified as an essential business, we were able to work with the DOL to get live online classes immediately following the executive order to shut down operations. We stood together, developed a plan, and shared it with everyone in the industry.

In addition to navigating us through the pandemic with the DOL and the government leadership team, PDSA is continuing to work directly with the DOL on several initiatives that will affect our industry in the near future. In order to work successfully with the DOL and our legislature on these initiatives, we need a strong industry association with members that geographically represent all of Washington State’s citizens.

A current threat to our industry is AAA, I Drive Safely, and Driversed.com which are lobbying to move into WA state. In other states, they currently charge $25 for their online class. Governor Inslee has also demonstrated his disdain for automobiles and is looking for alternatives that prioritize his agenda without concern for the industries and jobs that are negatively impacted.

In order to continue making progress with the DOL and our legislature, we need funding. The cost of an annual Membership is $100 per person. All proceeds go to improving and supporting the driving school industry, and the costs of making sure these initiatives are addressed accordingly. We must continue to have input with the DOL and Government agencies on the ways our industry is going to be affected in the future.

Please register for the in-person PDSA conference on April 28, 2023, at Renton Tech from 8:00 AM-5:00 PM. Membership is included. To sign-up use the link below.

We want to continue to stand together so we can ensure we are given an opportunity to evolve and set up our industry for success.