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Car Training

Defensive Driving Program

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What is The Defensive driving program?

Whether you plan to drive frequently or commute to work, our Defensive Driving Program equips both new and lesser experienced drivers with the necessary skills to be knowledgeable & confident on the road.

By educating drivers to recognize and avoid potentially dangerous situations, we can reduce collisions and keep our communities safe.

For over 70 years, Valley Driving School has provided the very best driving lessons and training to thousands of satisfied graduates. We’ve built our reputation in British Columbia as one of the most trusted names in driving schools, for our dedication to the principles of confidence and safety, instilled by our defensive driving techniques.

Our Defensive Driving Program combines our outstanding on-road training with our exclusive Behind The Wheel and On Your Own e-learning course, allowing students to learn and practice safe driving techniques in a variety of scenarios. This comprehensive approach makes our training more effective and efficient, which is ideal for new drivers, experienced drivers looking to brush up their skills or newcomers to British Columbia.

Our training vehicle is also available to use on your ICBC road test. Our vehicle is guaranteed to meet all road test standards so there will be no surprises on your big day! When using our car for your road test, a warm-up lesson to brush up on your driving skills prior on the same day as your ICBC road test is also included, leaving you more confident and prepared!

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With a class 5/7 licence you can drive:

Two-axle vehicles including cars, vans, trucks & tow trucks (Trailers or towed vehicles may not exceed 4,600 kg)
Motorhomes (including those with more than 2 axles)
Passenger vehicles used as school buses with seating capacity of not more than 10 persons (including the driver)
Construction vehicles & utility vehicles
Three-wheeled vehicles — does not include three-wheeled motorcycles (trikes) or motorcycle/sidecar combinations

What’s Included

Coaching based training, engaged learning, & a unique reporting system that allows students to easily track their progress are all part of this training program & key to successful driving skills.

6 hours of on-road lessons

pROGRAM Price $677

wITH rOAD tEST PREP & RENTAL $974

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Steps for Success

To get a car licence in BC, you must be 16 years old, pass vision/medical screening & follow these steps:

Book & pass the class 7L written test at ICBC
Complete training & practice (60 hrs rec’d)
Book & pass a road test at ICBC to obtain your class 7N
Stay prohibition free during the N stage
Book & pass a road test at ICBC to obtain a full privilege class 5
Register for our Graduated Licensing Program: A happy young driver and driving instructor inside a car during a professional training session.

GST and ICBC fees are not included in our Car Training pricing. Manuals and handouts are included with tuition.

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