As we recently expanded our driving school to service many areas in Metro Vancouver, we now offer Class 5 driving lessons in North Vancouver. We made the decision to expand here because we had many students who were taking lessons with our Burnaby driving school and we wanted to make our lessons more convenient for them. What to expect during driving lessons with our North Vancouver driving school: 1) Crossing bridges There are many bridges in North Vancouver and the surround

British Columbia's Graduated Licensing Program (GLP) is designed to allow new drivers to safely learn the skill of driving, as well as the rules of the road. At 16 years old, potential drivers are able to begin the process of obtaining a drivers license. Step 1: The Learner's Stage (L) Once passing the written examination at ICBC, drivers are given a Class 7L drivers license. This means: A Class 5 licensed supervising adult over the age of 25 must be present at all times Only

Nervous about an upcoming road test? Not to worry! We have included some tips to review before the big day. Preparing for your test: - Make sure your vehicle is ICBC-approved. We often see drivers arrive to ICBC with their vehicles, only to be turned away because their vehicle does not meet ICBC's safety standard. We recommend you review ICBC's vehicle safety standards before you head out for your test. If you do not have access to a vehicle, you can always call us for a road

It seems that Vancouver is finally beginning to see some winter weather! For some, this means hot chocolate and sledding, but for others it means an increased risk of accidents. Our Burnaby driving instructors have put together a list of their best tips for driving in the snow: 1. Check your tires regularly We cannot stress enough the importance of safe tires. Having snow tires on your vehicle increases control and traction making them vital for the slippery, icy roads we've

Have you ever wondered about the history behind the bridges you cross during your everyday commute? We've decided to share some fun facts about a few bridges we cross during our driving lessons in the Lower Mainland. 1) Ironworkers Memorial Second Narrows Crossing The Ironworkers Memorial Second Narrows Crossing crosses the Burrard Inlet and was the first bridge to connect Vancouver with the North Shore. It was named the Second Narrows Bridge because it is located at the seco

This is a question that many of you may have googled when looking for a driving school in Burnaby to do your road test with. It is a fair question and although every driving school likes to think they are the best, we can help you decide for yourself. Important things to know when choosing a driving school 1. Are they ICBC certified? Every driving school operating in the province of British Columbia must have certification from ICBC. Their instructors must be certified too. G

Getting your drivers license is exciting, you finally have the freedom you only dreamed of before - especially for teenagers. No more public transit or begging you parents to take you to a friends house. You are now capable of getting in a car, provided you have access to one, and venturing off to wherever it may be. Before all this can occur, you need to prove to ICBC that you are a safe driver and that you are aware and understanding of all driving rules and regulations. Yo

You may have seen the red banner on every page of our website, but it isnt official until we blog about it! We may seem like we are going on and on about nothing but this is a business owners dream, and not just any business owner, but a DRIVING SCHOOL business owner! It isnt about the business it will bring in or the money that will be made but its about the satisfaction of knowing that everything you worked towards and the vision you had years ago has actually become a real

The owner of Gold Star Driving school has two daughters aged 23 and 18. You can safely say he has had his hands full with driving lessons and stress over the years. His oldest was learning how to drive on a Mazda Cx-7 (an SUV) and got into two fender bender accidents. You would think that the daughter of a DRIVING SCHOOL owner would have a perfect driving record but it can happen to any of us. The first accident happened because she forgot to shoulder check and switched lanes