About Gordon Driving School

Learn more about your Salem Keizer Driver Education Company

Confidence Starts Here

At Gordon Driving School, we specialize in private, one-on-one driving instruction for teens, adults, and professionals in Salem, Oregon and the surrounding areas, including Keizer, Stayton, Albany, and more. Whether you’re just starting out, preparing for your DMV drive test, or brushing up after years off the road, we provide customized lessons to fit your needs.

We offer at-home pickup, flexible scheduling, and patient, personalized instruction that focuses on building real confidence behind the wheel. Our packages include bonus resources like a pre-drive checklist, 12 follow-up mini-lessons, and a completion gift for every student.

From permit prep classes to sessions focused on test-specific skills, we help you develop the habits and awareness needed for both passing the test and driving safely for life. We believe in progress over perfection and tailoring lessons to each student’s experience, comfort level, and goals.

Whether you need a quick refresher or a full package of lessons, we’re here to help you feel safe, confident, and ready behind the wheel.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a permit or license to take lessons?

Yes. All students must have a valid permit or license before signing up for any lessons or classes and bring it with them.

Are you DMV certified?

Yes, we are DMV certified. Travis is also an ODOT approved instructor, but we do not offer the ODOT approved teen course at this time.

Are there cameras in the car?

Yes, our vehicles are equipped with internal cameras to ensure the safety of students and instructors.

How will I receive reminders or updates?

We send important information through text and email.

Can I get a refund if I change my mind?

No refunds are available after your first lesson or class has taken place.

How long are my lessons or classes valid?

All lessons and classes must be used within 6 months of purchase or they will expire.

What if I need to reschedule a lesson or class?

We understand things come up, but please give us as much notice as possible:

Within 72 hours: $75 reschedule fee for lessons
Within 24 hours: $125 reschedule fee for lessons

Unpaid reschedule fees will result in forfeiting your lesson.

What if there’s bad weather?

The instructor will make the decision if the drives will be rescheduled.

MEET THE FOUNDER

Travis Gordon, owner and lead instructor of Gordon Driving School, has been teaching driver education since 2014. He’s worked with students of all ages and backgrounds—from 14-year-olds behind the wheel for the first time to 91-year-old drivers sharpening their skills. His passion comes from seeing that moment when everything clicks and a student truly becomes a confident, capable driver.

Travis has taught refugees with no experience, engineers who design Oregon’s roadways, and even partnered with Portland Police for classroom instruction. He’s delivered presentations to driver educators nationwide, administered thousands of DMV drive tests, and served as a trainer for new instructors across Oregon through Western Oregon University.

He currently sits on the West Region Board of ADTSEA, the national association for driver education, and has helped create one of the most widely used driver’s ed textbooks in the country. He’s also worked with companies to reduce crash rates through fleet driver coaching.

A dedicated community member, Travis serves on the Keizer Chamber of Commerce board and volunteers regularly at local events. With Gordon Driving School, he’s combining deep experience with a simple mission: help students feel safe, confident, and ready for the road ahead.