Tips for Night Driving
Night time crashes are all too common for new drivers. At our North Vancouver driving school, we teach our students about the dangers and potential hazards they will encounter while driving during the night. Our driving instructors in North Vancouver have put together a list of tips to remember before you head out for a night drive: 1) Pre-trip inspection Before you hit the road, make sure to do a quick inspection of your vehicle and ensure that all lights, turning signals, a

Don't Forget Your Seatbelt!
Seatbelts are the most important safety measure we can take as passengers in a vehicle. Seatbelts not only hold you in place on impact, but they also keep you a safe distance away from any deploying airbags. Our driving school in North Vancouver has put together this blog post to encourage all drivers to practice safe driving and ensure all passengers in their vehicle are buckled up. As per section 220 of the Motor Vehicle Act: A seatbelt assembly includes a pelvic restraint,

Tips for Overcoming a Fear of Driving
The thought of getting behind the wheel of a car and operating a large machine through traffic terrifies some people. Many people come to us with a phobia of driving. They fear that they will get into an accident and seriously injure themselves, their passengers, or other citizens. At our Burnaby driving school, we want to help you overcome your fears and make you as comfortable as possible while driving. Our Burnaby driving instructors have put together a list of tips to hel

Most Common ICBC Road Test Errors
We often get asked during our Class 5 driving lessons and Class 7 driving lessons what kind of mistakes drivers make during their road tests. We've put together a list to help you ensure you don't make these all too common mistakes: Unsafe lane changes (no signal, not checking mirrors or blind spots, etc) Driving at an incorrect speed (typically too fast in school zones) Improper hand placement on steering wheel Making a rolling stop at stop signs instead of coming to a full

What We Cover During Our Class 5 Driving Lessons in North Vancouver
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

Port Coquitlam: We've Arrived!
We are so excited to share that we now offer driving lessons in Port Coquitlam! To minimize travel time for Port Coquitlam students, we have opened up our second location in the Lower Mainland. You can now set up an appointment to meet with us at our new driving school in Port Coquitlam. Students taking Class 5 driving lessons in Port Coquitlam can take their road tests at the local ICBC (1930 Oxford Connector), or ICBC Burnaby. At this time, those taking Class 1 driving less

BC's Graduated Licensing Program
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

Tips for Passing Your Driving Test
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

Prepare Your Vehicle for the Winter
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

How We Help Our Class 1 Students Find Jobs
Class 1 drivers are always in demand in Canada. The great thing about our Port Coquitlam driving school is that our instructors have tons of connections for trucking jobs in the Lower Mainland. In addition to personal connections with trucking companies, our driving school in Port Coquitlam often receives calls and emails from companies looking for Class 1 drivers. After speaking to our students about what kind of trucking job they are looking for, we are always able to sugge
