Close Frankie works and karaoke's in Las Vegas but his out-of-doors-heart is still out East. Born in Boston, Frankie loves the snow and mountains. As an avid snowboarder, Frankie has never seen a snow day he didn't LOVE! A graduate from Durango High School, Frankie went on to study architecture and loves to take in all of the amazing buildings that line the Las Vegas Strip and surrounding areas. Frankie loves working with people and making sure they are happy...he has worked in high-end retail, management and in the transportation industry. He remains Northwest Driving School's Office Administrator as well as one of our most requested instructors!

Close David Cook was raised in the State of Oregon and graduated the University of Oregon with a bachelor’s and master’s in music education. David moved to California and taught music in the public schools for several years and then moved into the administrative side of education. David was first an Assistant Principal at Pleasanton Middle School and then moved to the role of Principal of Oakdale Junior High School.

David’s love for teaching music continued with his involvement in directing church choirs. He is currently singing with the Epiphany Episcopal Church choir in Las Vegas. David is an avid sports fan and enjoys watching football, basketball, baseball, track and field sports events. Dave’s love of sports includes sailing on lakes in the central valley of California and on the San Francisco Bay.

After retiring from the public-school system, David began to teach behind the wheel driving lessons in Modesto, CA.

David became a senior instructor and soon was receiving requests for his driving instruction from his now teen-aged former 5th, 6th and junior high band students.

Since arriving in Nevada, David joined the Northwest Driving School family and is excited to teach Las Vegas students how to drive. David is a very patient and caring teacher who is committed to helping students pass their drive test and become safe drivers.

Close Margaret Estrada has become one of Northwest's most popular Driving Instructors. Margaret grew up in Las Vegas and went on to graduate from Basic High School. As a home-town girl, Margaret knows Clark county and its roadways very well. Before becoming a driving instructor, Margaret worked in the retail industry as both an inventory control manager and a store manager.

Her easy going manner and friendliness is apparent when you first meet her. Margaret's commitment to her students is evident in their driving successes. Her student driving school pass rate is 95%!

Northwest Driving & Traffic School recruited Margaret to teach over two years ago. Margaret has earned the position of senior instructor.

Close Amber is, to tell the truth, an animal lover through and through. Amber has spent the last five years taking care of injured and sick animals with a warm and kind heart. While taking care of these animals in need, Amber also extended her helping hands to home bound folks too weak to drive themselves to much needed medical appointments. Additionally, she helped her patients by caring for their daily needs.

It is this warmth of spirit that Amber brings to her role as a driving Instructor for Northwest Driving School. Amber is patient and understanding while being sure and steady behind the wheel. She is excited to teach and eager to high five every student who easily passes their exam on the first go around.

Close My name is Pedro Lopez. I was born and raised in Las Vegas and as such have called this home for 29 years! I enjoy the summer as much as the next person but I really get excited about the cold winters! I enjoy a few hobbies including playing video games, watching movies (old and new), sculpting, drawing and collecting funkopops.

I am excited to teach students defensive driving skills so that they can become safe and responsible drivers...let's keep our streets and roads safe together!

Close Vicki Williams has an engaging, friendly personality. She enjoys people and has had a lot of business experience dealing with the public. She has been a resident of Las Vegas since 1981, and during that time has had her own business as well as several years working in the tour business and public safety. She would like to make sure all her students have an enjoyable and beneficial introduction to a lifetime of successful driving experiences.

Close Ms. Dee started her career as a Law Enforcement Officer with the United States Air Force immediately after graduating High School. She moved to Las Vegas upon retiring from the City of Los Angeles after 33 years of service as a Street Services Investigator in the Code Enforcement Division. She is an avid reader, health and fitness instructor and a hardcore Laker fan. She enjoys board games, billiards, hiking and road bike riding.

Close Kia has held her commercial driving license for over two years and is now bringing those skills to teaching new drivers how to drive safely and to brushing up the skills of more seasoned drivers. As is always Northwest's mission, Kia's goal is to train great drivers. Kia's passion for driving translates to one simple motto: Safety First. She looks forward to training great drivers!