With so many options to choose from, finding a driving school in Burnaby that best fits your teen's needs can be difficult. Our Burnaby class 5 instructors have put together a list of tips to help you find the right school for you! 1. Make sure the school has a reasonable student-teacher ratio Oftentimes, driving schools get busy, and there are often long wait times for lessons and road test. At our Burnaby driving school, we ensure that we have enough instructors available s

Our North Vancouver driving school is passionate about helping teens become safe and responsible drivers. Teens are at an increased risk of accidents if they are not properly educated about the rules of the road. Teens often drive around with their friends, posing a higher risk for making poor decisions. Our driving school North Vancouver has put together a list of risks, and suggestions for reducing these risks: Fact: Driving with other young passengers increases your risk f

Living in Vancouver requires A LOT of driving in the rain. Many of our students are uncomfortable driving during this weather, but we need to remember that Vancouver gets more rain than the average Canadian city. Our North Vancouver driving school is here to help prepare you for driving in the rain! Our instructors have put together ten tips to help you survive Vancouver's rain: 1) Check your wipers Our driving school North Vancouver cannot stress enough the importance of pro

For most teens, passing your Class 7 road test means a license to freedom. However, the instructors at our Burnaby driving school are quick to remind our students of the dangerous distractions teens may have to deal with. Here are some distractions to try and avoid as a new driver: 1) Cell Phones Even with new distracted driving laws, we see many drivers texting while driving. Teens are often tempted to reply to texts, check social media, and record Snapchats while driving. D

At our driving school North Vancouver, we incorporate defensive driving into all of our lessons. Driving safely is only part of being a good driver; knowing how to drive defensively and watch out for unsafe drivers is vital in being a good and safe driver yourself. What is defensive driving? Defensive driving is the physical and mental preparation for the unexpected. A defensive driver is cautious and focused, without being panicked or worried about driving. Noticing other dr

Driving laws differ from province to province, but each province has at least one law that will leave you scratching your head. Here's a few examples: Ontario Ontario is the only Canadian province where it is not illegal to cross a solid line on the highway. It is, however, illegal to cross a solid line when unsafe. So although you can cross, it is up to you to use your judgement and only cross when deemed safe. Prince Edward Island Did you know it is illegal to pass another

Driving in busy streets or rush hour traffic is frustrating for everyone. Moving at snail pace, some drivers start to become impatient, agitated, and aggressive. This can be scary and stressful for new drivers. This is why at our North Vancouver driving school, we like to take our students out into heavy traffic. We think its better that everyone experiences this with a professional driving instructor sitting next to them. For those that aren't as fortunate, our driving schoo

If you live in British Columbia, you are most likely familiar with new distracted driving penalties that went into effect earlier this year. At our North Vancouver driving school, we strongly encourage our students to put their phones on silent, and make sure they are not out during our driving lessons. As of June 1, 2016, fines for the use of electronic devices while driving have more than doubled. Previously, fines were $167 with 3 penalty points. Now, drivers can expect at

Many new drivers don't know of the dangers in driving too close to tractor-trailers. Driving in traffic near these massive vehicles poses a number of safety hazards to drivers. Staying alert and focused while driving is the best way to avoid a collision, however, driving near tractor-trailers requires additional precautions. While we teach all of our students taking Class 1 driving lessons in Burnaby how to safely OPERATE an 80,000 pound tractor-trailer, we also teach our stu

We often get asked by students taking Class 1 lessons in Port Coquitlam whether performing a pre-trip inspection before every trip is necessary. Our Class 1 driving instructors cannot stress enough the importance of performing a thorough pre-trip inspection! A pre-trip will help: To meet equipment safety standards To help prevent any mechanical breakdowns Reduce accidents due to equipment failure To better prepare you for roadside inspections To help you adhere to rules of th