About Olympic Driving School

Our Mission

At Olympic Driving School, our mission is to instill the knowledge, skills, and judgment that empower students to drive safely, responsibly, and with confidence for a lifetime.

Why Choose Us

We believe learning to drive should be more than just checking boxes - it should be meaningful, engaging, and relevant to real life.

Certified Instructors - All classes are taught by Department of Licensing-certified instructors with real-world driving and teaching experience.
Engaging Learning - We replace worksheets and textbooks with instructor-led discussions, real-time quizzes, and technology students already use.
Locally Owned - Founded and operated by Scott and Ashley Jensen (residents of Olympia), we're committed to individuals and families in Thurston, Lewis, and Mason counties.
Student-Centered - We treat students as the young adults they are, helping them gain both the skills and the confidence to drive safely.

Our Objectives

Classroom Objective
Foster an effective and safe learning environment and facilitate student development by guiding learners through 30 hours of engaging, standards-based classroom instruction. By the end of the course, students will be equipped not only with the technical understanding to pass required assessments, but also with the awareness, responsibility, and decision-making skills necessary to become safe drivers for life.

Drive Lesson Objective
Provide individualized, hands-on instruction through quality behind-the-wheel training and observation. Each lesson is designed to build practical driving skills, reinforce safe habits, and cultivate the confidence needed to apply classroom knowledge in real-world situations. By the end of their driving sessions, students will demonstrate safe vehicle control and situational awareness that prepare them to navigate the road safely and independently.

Meet Our Team

Scott Jensen
Owner, Instructor, Master Examiner

Scott is passionate about education and has worked with youth of all ages through scouting, peer mentoring, social counseling, and even teaching undergraduate courses at a large university. Scott holds a bachelor's and master's degree in Information System Management from Brigham Young University and leads a team of specialized IT management consultants. He is the former Scouting Committee Chairman for a local charter of the Boy Scouts of America and currently sits on the Washington Driver Education Advisory Committee for a term of 6 years. Scott is fluent in Mandarin Chinese.

Ashley Jensen
Owner, Instructor

Ashley holds a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Special Education and was a kindergarten teacher at a school for students with autism when she and Scott met. Now with children of her own to raise, Ashley is a stay-at-home mom but enjoys managing the driving school with Scott. Ashley's parents have been in the driver education business for many years and were fundamental to the foundation of Olympic Driving School. Ashley is fluent in Spanish.

Tom Babbit
Instructor Manager, Master Examiner

Tom retired from the United States Army in 2014 after serving his country for 26 years and then completed a degree in Criminal Justice before joining Olympic Driving School. While in the Army, he certified as a Master Driver and instructed other military personnel to drive military vehicles. Tom provides passionate and personal instruction to our country's future generation, both through teaching drivers education and volunteering as a mentor for youth.