
DriveWise BC

Information about DriveWise BC
Opening hours
- sunday: 9h-17h
- monday: 9h-21h
- tuesday: 9h-21h
- wednesday: 9h-21h
- thursday: 9h-21h
- friday: 9h-21h
- saturday: 9h-17h
BC’s largest driving school in operation since 1978! Courses are licenced through ICBC and offer a wide range of classes to meet the specific needs of every new driver that walks through our door!
Our comment from DrivingSchools.Directory about DriveWise BC:
DriveWise BC is a premier driving school located in Canada, renowned for its exceptional instructors and supportive learning environment. Many students have praised their instructors for being knowledgeable, patient, and effective at building confidence behind the wheel. Key highlights include:
- Expert Instructors: Students have appreciated instructors like Adam, Shane, and Ken for their teaching methods, which not only ensure understanding but also make lessons enjoyable.
- High Pass Rate: Many learners report passing their driving tests on the first attempt, thanks to the thorough preparation they received during their lessons.
- Customized Learning: The school is noted for tailoring lessons to individual needs, whether for new drivers or those overcoming past challenges.
- Supportive Staff: The administrative team is recognized for being helpful and accommodating, ensuring a smooth scheduling process.
While the program may be perceived as slightly expensive, most clients find that the investment is well worth the confidence and skills gained. Overall, DriveWise BC is highly recommended for anyone looking to learn to drive in a safe and effective manner.
DriveWise BC: Reviews
Fantastic experience: Adam was a phenomenal instructor, he was very knowledgeable and funny, and made sure I had fun while learning. So incredibly impressed, and I feel confident about my driving and getting my N!
Fantastic experience: I took lessons with both Ralphy and Orion (for the tesla). Ralphy was extremely through and knowledgeable. At first I wanted just some parking lessons but he made me feel so calm and confident at the same time. The only car I had access to was a Tesla, so I also took some lessons from Orion as well. He is very encouraging and friendly. He made me feel confident as well. They both gave me very valuable tips and made me a better driver. After practicing their tips for a while after the lessons ended I finally passed my N test yesterday! I am so grateful!
Hi Emily, thanks so much fir sharing your experience! Congratulations on passing your road test and thank you for choosing DriveWise!
Fantastic experience: Andy and Madi have been extremely wonderful and amazing to deal with. I highly recommend Drivewise. Madi worked tirelessly to help my kiddo get a schedule set up, around her very busy sports schedule. Andy helped my kiddo who has dyslexia drive with confidence. This company is the best of the best. Thank you for helping our family. Extra special thanks to Madi and Andy of course.
Hi Chris, thanks for sharing! We work hard both in the office and in the car to make sure we meet your needs. I'm happy to hear that we met your expectations, thank you so much for choosing DriveWise!
Fantastic experience: Cord Heine from Drivewise Victoria is an absolutely exceptional instructor! He is incredibly knowledgeable and made the lessons so enjoyable. I loved and appreciated all of the tips and tricks he showed me! My confidence has skyrocketed thanks to his teaching, patience, and kindness, and now, I've just passed my N test thanks to him! Thank you for everything, Cord!! You're a rockstar!
Hi Keely, thanks for such a great review! Cord is a fantastic instructor and I'm so glad you found his teaching style informative. Congratulations on passing your N test and thank you for choosing to DriveWise!
Fantastic experience: I took a lesson with Andrew. He gave me lots of tips to drive safely here in BC and I passed my road test today on the first try! Definitely recommended!!
Hi David, congratulations on passing your road test and thank you for choosing DriveWise!
Fantastic experience: Madi is the best. Quick and efficient service; responds to all my queries quickly with accurate and detailed information.
Hi Elizabeth, thank you for the great review! All of our office staff work hard to make sure your getting the most out of our programs. Thank you for sharing your experience and thank you for choosing DriveWise!
Fantastic experience: I had a mock exam with Ken, and I passed on my first try! Very helpful!
Hi Abigail, that's fantastic! Congratulations on your road test passing and thanks for choosing DriveWise!
Fantastic experience: Very good driving school would highly recommend! Both me and my best buddy have done several lessons and theory classes here and no complaints whatsoever Did lessons with Shane, Ken and right before my test, Lloyd. All very knowledgeable instructors which led to the passing of my N and class 5 road tests A little pricy but definitely worth it in the end
Hi Nick, thank you for sharing your experience! Congratulations on passing both your N and class 5 road tests, What an accomplishment! I will pass along your kind words to our instructors. Thank you for choosing to #DriveWise!
Fantastic experience: I opted for the full driving package with in-class training, and it turned out to be an incredible value. DriveWise was professional and supportive from start to finish, and I cannot recommend it enough. Jenn, Natalie, and Cord were all friendly and highly knowledgeable, but my instructor, Mat, was really outstanding. He has a natural and approachable teaching style that broke difficult concepts down in a way that I could understand and appreciate, moving from basics to more challenging exercises without ever making me feel overwhelmed. He balanced constructive ways to improve with actions that I was doing well, which really helped me stay motivated and on track, turning what could have been a stressful experience into one that gave me confidence on the road. The result: I passed my driving test on the first try with a nearly perfect score, with only 40 hours of in-car driving experience. I don't often leave reviews, but I was genuinely impressed with the service I received from DriveWise, and in particular from Mat. This is the best experience I've had with any business in years.
Wow! What a fantastic review Chris! I really appreciate you taking the time to leave a review. Our team is dedicated to assisting you across all areas of your driving journey and I am pleased to hear that your experience reflected this. Congratulations on an amazing road test, and thank you for choosing DriveWise!
Fantastic experience: Chad Keogh is the best instructor ever so mellow I feel very relaxed when he comes for a lesson
Hi Shannon, thank you for the feedback! I'm happy to hear you had a good experience with DriveWise.
Fantastic experience: I had the pleasant experience learning from Ken Todd at Drivewise. I thoroughly enjoyed his kind humor and understood his instructions during lessons which gave me the confidence to pass my Class 5 road test last week. I 100% recommend. Thank you Ken & Drivewise.
Hi Mira, that's great to hear! I'm so happy that you gained the confidence to pass your road test, congratulations on your achievement and thank you for allowing choosing DriveWise to help get you there!
Fantastic experience: This driving school is very professional and accountable. I had a concern that their managers immediately addressed. They are committed to ensuring every instructor is safe. 5 star customer service. I will be using their service in the future. I would happily recommend this driving school to anyone. Thanks.
Thank you, Jesse! Glad we could figure it all out for you! Kate
Fantastic experience: Excellent lessons with Ken at Victoria. Would recommend this to others!
Hi Josiah, thank you for the feedback and thank you for choosing DriveWise!
Fantastic experience: Truly grateful for a driving instructor like Adam Gabrielsson. One of those down to earth people you're blessed to meet. Had a great time driving with one of, if not the best driving instructor of Drive Wise BC.
Hi Zian, thank you so much for sharing your experience! Adam is fantastic and I'm so happy that you enjoyed his teaching. Thanks again for choosing DriveWise!
Fantastic experience: Shane was my instructor during my lessons in Drivewise, and he does an amazing job at explaining. I passed today and it was thanks to (mostly) my practice and Shane’s lessons that gave me the skills to pass my road test. Thank you a lot Shane and Drivewise!
Hi Cole, what a great review! Shane is a great instructor and students love him! Thanks for choosing Drivewise and congratulations on passing your road test!
Fantastic experience: Ken was my instructor here and prepared me exceptionally well for my road test. Highly recommend, thank you Ken.
Hi Jack, thanks for sharing your experience, Ken is great in car! Thanks for choosing DriveWise!
Fantastic experience: I had my practice N test with atom a few days before my N test and I passed my N! He taught me lots of useful tips and corrected my bad habits
Hi Kiana, congratulations on passing your N test! Thanks so much for sharing your experience and for choosing DriveWise!
Fantastic experience: Thanks to Adam I was able to clear my exam,he is the most experienced instructor.
Hi Rajkumar, congratulations on passing your road test! Thanks so much for sharing your experience and for choosing DriveWise!
Fantastic experience: I meant to post this awhile ago. Drivewise was great for my son and gave him so much confidence. Chad was a fabulous instructor and made everything so seamless. I honestly wouldn’t want my son on the roads these days without the experience he gained from this program.
Hi Krista! Wow, what a great review! I'm so happy you found the program valuable for your son. Thanks so much for choosing to #DriveWise!
Fantastic experience: I had an exceptional experience with Drivewise! Their instructors were patient, knowledgeable, and made me feel at ease behind the wheel. The lessons were well-structured and tailored to my learning style. I appreciated the emphasis on safety and cooperative driving techniques. Thanks to their expert guidance, I passed my test with confidence! Highly recommend Drivewise to anyone looking for top-notch driving instruction Chad was my instructor and I learned a lot from him thank you Chad and everyone at drivewise you’re amazing. 5 stars and well deserved!
Hi Michael! Thank you for sharing! We strive to exceed our students needs across all levels of your experience with DriveWise and I'm happy to hear that this was your experience! Congratulations on passing your road test and thank you for choosing DriveWise!
Fantastic experience: Big Thank You to Adam Gabrielsson who I've had the pleasure of learning from before I went for my driving test and man did he show me everything I needed to pass my test. I had given up after my 3 failed attempts at ICBC but thought to give DRIVEWISE a final test practice before my ICBC 4th test and I got Adam,who went above and beyond to prepare me for my test.He showed me the way,he is Calm,Understanding,very Professional and is actually there to restore your confidence in yourself. I wouldn't have passed if I had not met Adam. I'd recommend Adam to anyone learning to be New Driver or an existing Driver trying to get their full license. Thanks Again Adam it was a pleasure working with you
Hi Tuinasaqalau, what a great success story! Congratulations on passing your road test! Adam is a fantastic instructor and I'm glad that you found your lessons informative. Thank you for choosing DriveWise!
Fantastic experience: I had the pleasure of working with Shane from Drive Wise for both my N test and later for my Class 5 full license. Shane is an outstanding instructor who goes above and beyond to ensure that you're fully prepared for your tests. His teaching style is clear, informative, and incredibly effective. He made sure to explain everything in detail and answered all of my questions with patience and expertise. Thanks to his excellent guidance, I felt confident and well-prepared during both of my tests. If you're looking for a top-notch driving instructor, I highly recommend Shane!
Hi Zahra, thank you for taking the time to share your experience with DriveWise. Shane is fantastic at what he does and I'm so happy that his teaching style worked well for you. Congratulations on passing your road tests and thank you for choosing DriveWise!
Fantastic experience: Orion craft was a great instructor he encouraged me and made me a better driving leading to me passing my N test thanks
Hi Matthew, that's fantastic! I'm glad you had such a great experience. Thanks for choosing DriveWise!
Fantastic experience: I am so grateful to Shane (my drivewise instructor) — I passed my road test on the first try largely thanks to all the important things he taught me. At first I was beyond terrified to learn how to drive…he was patient, understanding and laid back which made it so much easier. Thanks so much Shane!!!
Hi Zoe! That's awesome, I'm so happy that Shane made your experience with DriveWise a good one! Congratulations on passing your road test and thank you for choosing to DriveWise!
Fantastic experience: Update: passed my N to full license test first time, no faults. Thanks again! Chad was absolutely excellent, very patient and knowledgeable about what the road test looks like and provided constructive feedback for areas where I needed improvement. I'd previously had him as my instructor for my L to N test and I passed first time with flying colours. Thank you!
Hi Megan, thanks so much for sharing and congratulations on passing your road test! Thanks for choosing us and remember to #DriveWise!
Fantastic experience: I had a fantastic experience with this driving school, especially with instructor Ken. He is not only professional but also makes the lessons enjoyable and engaging. Ken quickly identifies areas for improvement and helps you correct them efficiently. Thanks to his effective teaching methods, I gained confidence and improved rapidly. I highly recommend learning with Ken!
Hi Caihao, that's amazing! I'm so happy to hear that your confidence has improved through lessons with Ken l, he definitely keeps the lessons upbeat and engaging. Thanks for choosing to #DriveWise!
Fantastic experience: Great experience. Got my class 4 unrestricted in first attempt. All because of experienced instructor Ken. He is so good at his job. He got lots of experience and a best instructor i have ever had. Highly recommended.
Hi Ravneet, amazing! Ken has an awesome approach to class 4 lessons. Great job on your road test and thank you for choosing DriveWise!
Fantastic experience: Adam is an exceptional instructor and human being; he was calm, professional, skilled, and absolutely wonderful with our daughter before her road test! I would recommend Drive Wise, and Adam, to anyone! Thank you so much for helping us navigate this huge milestone with ease!
Hi Laura! Thanks so much for sharing your experience with DriveWise. Like you said it's a big milestone and we want to do all we can to make it a good experience and produce safe and able drivers! Thanks for choosing DriveWise!
Fantastic experience: Amazing lessons and experience, Todd was the best instructor and really helped improve my driving! Passed me N test first try
Hi Joel, congratulations on passing your N on your first try! That's fantastic! Ken is a great instructor and it definitely shows in his students!
Fantastic experience: We had the pleasure of Orion teaching our child, and he is phenomenal. We cannot recommend his ability and training enough. He truly is the best. Thank you Orion!
Good afternoon Collette, Orion is great! He has an amazing approach in car and his students get the best possible training. Thanks for choosing DriveWise!
Fantastic experience: Adam Gabrielsson from the Victoria location was a great instructor. He was very personable and had clear instructions and he would always take the time to explain things when I didn't quite get it the first time. When I took my class 5 road test I passed with no marks deducted! Highly recommend!
Hi Marissa, What an accomplishment! Great job on your perfect road test. Adam is fantastic in car and makes his students feel confident through his explanations of different skills. Thanks so much for choosing to #DriveWise!
Fantastic experience: Mat might have been the best driving instructor I could've possibly had. He really helped me settle my nerves while driving and all of his explanations for different maneuvers were perfect. I really believe he was the only reason I passed my road test. 10/10 would recommended.
Hi Robert, Wow! What a great review! Mat is a fantastic instructor and his relaxed demeanor really helps students feel at ease in car. I'm glad to hear your experience has been so good. Thank you for choosing to #DriveWise!
Fantastic experience: I had a really good time and learned a lot from the driving lessons. Ken and Matt are very good instructors and very nice
Hi Eli, that's great! I'm so happy the lessons went well for you. Tha k you for sharing your experience and keep driving wisely!
Fantastic experience: Great experience with DriveWise! I booked a Class 5 Road Test Preparation lesson and had Adam G. as an instructor. He was very friendly and patient, and made me feel comfortable throughout the lesson. He gave me lots of great tips for my road test and even sent me some helpful diagrams after the lesson to review my parking reference points. I would highly recommend Adam and DriveWise for driving lessons!
Hi Louise, thanks so much for sharing your experience! This is exactly how we want our students to feel about their lessons with us. Thank you for choosing DriveWise!
Fantastic experience: Instructor Adam was fantastic! He taught well, communicated well and was a great source of useful information. Very good personality, easy to get along with. Highly recommended! This was money very well spent.
Hi Adem, amazing! Thank you so much for sharing your experience. Adam is one of our newer instructors but he has been doing an amazing job! Thanks for choosing to #DriveWise!
Fantastic experience: All three of my kids have taken Drivewise and the experience has been outstanding. Special Thank you to Jay Wilson and Louis Xiang. I will 100% be referring you both. All my kids Passed first try.
Hi Michelle! That's amazing! I'm so happy to hear about your experience and thank you for trusting us with all of you kids! Thanks for choosing to #DriveWise!
Fantastic experience: i had ken for a class 4 lesson and i have nothing but good words to say about him. he was so kind and helpful and made the while experience really positive. anyone who gets to work with ken is super lucky and in great hands!
Hi Marcella! Thanks so much for the review, Ken is a fantastic instructor! We are so happy that you found the experience so positive!
Fantastic experience: Abbas is a great instructor. He teaches very well and is very knowledgable. I would recommend! I would recommend the school.
Fantastic experience: Thanks Nigel for your instruction with my Son :-) He's now proud owner of N Plate. Would recommend but they are busy so plan ahead; Pro-D school days seem to work well
Hi Ben! That's fantastic, thanks so much for your review! We are certainly in demand so booking ahead is recommended!
Fantastic experience: Shane and the team helped me so much get over my fear of driving. I am a confident driver now, who passed with a perfect road test!
Wow what a great review! We are so happy that we were able to help build your confidence. Congratulations on an amazing road test and keep driving wise!
Fantastic experience: Shane was my instructor and he was amazing!! Very thorough with lessons and I had a lot of fun learning the importance of safe driving. Highly recommend taking the full DriveWise course
Hi Julia, thanks so much! Shane is fantastic at what he does and our full driving program is an awesome idea for anyone looking ti drive wisely. Thanks for sharing your experience!
Fantastic experience: Adam Gabrielsson, was absolutely spectacular for our daughter! He was extremely thorough, and we saw drastic improvement from our daughter and her driving capabilities. Our daughter, excelled on her driving test and passed on the first try! We truly appreciate how great Adam was and would 100% recommend him to any new driver!
Hi Destiny, wow! What a fantastic review! I am so happy to hear that Adam made such a difference for your daughter. Thanks again for choosing drivewise!
Fantastic experience: Shane is awesome! Couldn’t of passed on the first try without him :) very good and thorough instructor!
Hi Abigail, thanks so much for sharing your experience and congratulations on passing your road test on the first try! Thanks so much for choosing DriveWise!
Fantastic experience: Speechless, Drivewise was the best investment for my son. We highly recommend his instructor Jamie. Thank you! And the administrative staff who helped schedule and reschedule thank you so much. The accommodations at the end were extremely appreciated.
Hi Sarah, thanks so much for the great review! I'm happy that you found value in the lessons as well as from our office staff. We strive to meet our customers needs as best we can! Thanks again for choosing DriveWise!
Fantastic experience: Thanks to drive wise and my instructor Adam Gabrielsson for giving me much needed tips and an excellent lesson, Adam was able to teach me some very valuable lessons for my upcoming N test that I passed with flying colours. Thanks Adam you are a great teacher.
Hi Bittah, congratulations on passing your test! No matter your skill level there are always things to work on and tips to learn. Thanks again for choosing DriveWise!
Fantastic experience: After a couple of terrible lessons with other smaller driving companies we tried Drivewise and were instantly on board. The instructors were caring, professional and respectful. A big shout out to Andrzej, Adam and Helen! My daughter had previously experienced inappropriate comments and is a naturally anxious person. We started off at Drivewise just trying a pack of three lessons and ended up with the full package and felt it was great value. Never any pressure and total transparency. And yes my daughter passed her road test first time. Thank you Drivewise!
Hi There, what a great review! Our instrcutors go through extensive training to ensure they are knowledgable but above all respectful to their students. Im so happy that after some bad experiences you found success with our school, congratulations to your daughter on passing her road test and thank you for choosing DriveWise!
Fantastic experience: I had a excellent experience with DriveWise. Instructor Lloyd Ralph was kind, encouraging, and super on-the-ball with answering all my questions. He helped me break down the steps for grasping technical driving skills, catered to my learning style, and did an excellent job of building a lesson to cover exactly what I needed to work on. Excellent experience, and I went on to pass my class 5 road test the following week!
Hi Jasmine, Thats amazing! Thank you so much for sharing your experience and congratulations on passing your Class 5 road test. Lloyd works hard to make sure his students get good value from their lessons and I'm sure he will be pleased to hear this! Thanks again for choosing DriveWise!
Fantastic experience: I had a great experience with Drivewise for my class 4 license. To Ken Todd thank you very much. He was a very good instructor and will surely refer Drivewise.
Good Morning Greg, Thanks for sharing your expereicen with Ken! He has an excellent pass record with Class 4 training and it definitely shows in the way he teaches. Thank you for choosing DriveWise!
Fantastic experience: Shane was my instructor for lessons and made me feel comfortable to ask questions and always clarified everything until I understood it. Overall I had a good learning experience and I would recommend drivewise to anyone who's looking for lessons!
Hi Benji, thank's so much for your feedback! Shane is a great instrcutor and im so glad you felt comfortable during your lessons. Thanks again for choosing DriveWise!
Fantastic experience: I recently did my road test for my class 4 drivers license. My Drive Wise instructor put me at ease and taught me what I needed to know to successfully pass my pre-trip and road test.
Hi Margaret, thats great! Class 4 can be tricky but it sounds like you got the hang of it quickly! Congratulations on your accomplishment and thank you for choosing DriveWise!
Fantastic experience: I did the full Drivewise course and my instructor Chad was really amazing. He was very calm and helped me gain confidence very quickly. He was great at explaining the complex skills and how to perform them. I passed my N test the first time and would highly recommend Drivewise.
Good Morning Kelly, Thanks for the great review! I'm so happy to hear that Chad was able to help build your confidence, congratulations on passing your first time and thank you for choosing to #DriveWise!
Fantastic experience: Had a fabulous experience. Ken is an amazing class 4 unrestricted driving instructor. He was able to help me successfully pass my test first try!!
Hi Petrese, way to go!! Ken has a great approach to class 4 training. Thanks for sharing your experience and for choosing DriveWise!
Fantastic experience: DriveWise and Ken are super professional, friendly and helpful. Lots of information and a great resource when getting your license. I completed my class 4 unrestricted and was extremely glad I had ken's help and expertise. I would highly recommend them.
Hi Tristin, thanks for sharing your experience with DriveWise! Ken is an excellent class 4 instructor. I pass along your kind words, thank you for choosing DriveWise!
Fantastic experience: I had for my Unregistered class 4 test. Excellent trainer, passed both pre trip and road test with ease thanks to his great teaching methods!
Hi there! Thanks so much for the great review! Our class 4 lessons have a success rate, thanks for choosing DriveWise and congratulations on obtaining your class 4 license!
Fantastic experience: Shane was a great instructor, very easy to get along with and has great advice on driving
Hi Matthew, thanks for the great review! Shane is a fantastic instructor and we are happy to have him, thanks again for choosing DriveWise!
Fantastic experience: Great experience with Ken. Very calm, kind, patient, and knowledgeable.My lessons had me feeling prepared and confident. I passed my road test with no issues, thanks to DriveWise!
Fantastic experience: Chad was my driving instructor for all 9 lessons. He was excellent and I would 100% recommend him as a driving instructor for future learners☺️
Fantastic experience: I got my class 5 license after some lessons with Ken! He's a really good instructor, especially since I hadn't had a lot of driving experience before my lessons and was an absolute bundle of nerves before even stepping foot inside one of the DriveWise cars. He also has some very good dad jokes in case you're nervous for your road test!
Good morning Holly! Thanks so much for sharing your experience, we strive to make our students feel comfortable behind the wheel so that they can focus on honing their skills. Ken is an excellent instructor and your right he has a ton of dad jokes! Thanks for choosing to #drivewise!
Fantastic experience: Shane came highly recommended to us and we can understand why! Within a short time, he increased our daughter’s driving skill and confidence to a place where she received a 100% on the road test. She learned vital tips and tricks to master maneuvers every time. We feel confident to have her out on the road, and will definitely be seeking out Shane for our next daughter’s drivers ed. later this year.
Wow! Thanks for the amazing review Crystal! Shane is a fantastic instructor! Congratulations on a perfect road test, well done! Thank you for choosing to #drivewise!
Fantastic experience: I took two lessons with the Saanich Drivewise team. I did a lesson with Andrew and a mock road test with Jay a week before my real test. I passed first try :) Jay and Andrew we're both incredibly helpful and friendly instructors, they showed me what I needed to work on to be successful with my test. I would highly recommend any learner drivers to take a lesson as it helps you understand what the examiners look for during your road test.
Hi Camren, Congratulations on a successful road test! I'm happy to hear that the lessons helped you pass your test. Thanks for Choosing to #DriveWise!
Fantastic experience: I am exceptionally happy with the service and results delivered by the DriveWise Saanich team. Special thanks to Orion who worked with my daughter over the last year to master her driving skills. I highly recommend the 9 lesson package with Driver’s ed classes- it’s worth every penny, giving me peace of mind with her using my car- that says a lot! Tesla fleet is a nice bonus:)
Hi Jocelyn, we are happy to hear that you enjoyed our service! Our team works hard to make sure that you get the most out of our program! Orion is a fantastic instructor and I'll make sure to pass along your kind words. Thank you for choosing to #DriveWise!
Fantastic experience: I recently had the pleasure of working with Shane Sitwell as my son's driving instructor, and I cannot express how pleased I am with the experience. Shane's dedication and commitment to ensuring my son's success were evident from the very beginning. He took the time to thoroughly explain every aspect of driving, making sure my son felt comfortable and confident behind the wheel. Shane's teaching style is not only effective but also incredibly supportive, creating a positive and relaxed learning environment. My son, who passed his driving test on the first attempt with flying colours, couldn't stop praising Shane's skills as an instructor. He described Shane as "super chill," highlighting the ease with which he could grasp the concepts and apply them on the road. Shane's patience and genuine interest in his students' success set him apart. His thoroughness and the personalized attention he provides make him an exceptional driving instructor. I highly recommend Shane to anyone seeking a top-notch instructor who goes above and beyond to ensure success. Thank you, Shane, for your outstanding efforts and for making the learning experience enjoyable and effective.
Hi Paul! Wow! thank you for such an amazing review, Shane is an excellent instructor and your review describes him perfectly! I am so happy that your son found success with Shane and passed his road test on the first try, way to go! We will pass along your kind words to Shane. Thank you so much for choosing us as your driving school, and remember to DriveWise!
Fantastic experience: DriveWise is an amazing school. their Instructors Really know how to Make daunting task seem easy. I cannot recommend this driving school enough. A huge thank you to Ken for Helping me get My license.
Good Morning, thanks for sharing your experience! We strive to deliver the skills you need in an easy to manage way. Ken is a great instructor and i'm sure he will appreciate your kind words! Thanks for choosing to DriveWise!
Fantastic experience: I have Chad as my instructor and he is amazing! His techniques are great and explains them in a way that is easy to follow. After taking lessons with Chad my driving has greatly improved. He is so kind and makes students feel comfortable. I couldn’t have asked for a better instructor!
Hi Aliyah! Thanks for the great review! Chad is an awesome instructor and i'm glad you thought so as well! Thanks for choosing DriveWise!
Fantastic experience: Thank you Drivewise for providing excellent instruction! Andrew was the instructor for both of my sons; he was kind, patient and very effective at guiding two very different learning styles. Thank you for giving them knowledge and confidence.
Good Afternoon Laurel, thank you for your kind words. Andrew has been with us for many years and he certainly knows how to teach a multitude of learning styles. We are so happy they left DriveWise feeling confident in their on road abilities. Thank you for choosing to DriveWise!
Fantastic experience: I just passed my unrestricted class 4 license! With a big THANK YOU to Ken Todd. I appreciate you for giving me pointers and for being patient with me. He’s an awesome instructor and knew how to boost my confidence during my lessons and when it was time for the road test. As an activation staff in ADP, I feel that I can be the best driver knowing all the knowledge I’ve learned from Ken. I would definitely recommend Ken and Drivewise to anyone I know who’s wanting to get licensed. ~ Pinky ~
Way to go!!!! Ken is amazing! Thank you for choosing DriveWise!!
Fantastic experience: I had a fantastic experience with DriveWise for my class 4 license. My instructor Ken was patient and easy going. He definitely gave me the confidence I needed to pass my road test. Thanks so much Ken and DriveWise.
Thanks Danielle! I heard you did really well on your test! Thanks for choosing DriveWise!
Fantastic experience: I had a great experience at DriveWise thanks to my instructor Arthur, he was so kind and patient guiding me through my lessons. Reception was always quick and very supportive! Thanks to Arthur I got my license! Would definitely recommend!
Fantastic, Rojina! You did it!!!!! We will pass this along to Arthur! Thank you for choosing DriveWise!
Fantastic experience: Never had to take a road test before, but in order to get my class 5 I had to. Ken was wonderful but tough instructor, all I can ask. Thanks to him and drivewise, I have my full license now.
Hi there, thanks for sharing your feedback regarding your lessons, congratulations on passing your class 5 road test and thank you for choosing to #DriveWise!
Fantastic experience: Got my N on the first try because of my great instructors Jay and Andrea who made me feel much more comfortable and confident at driving. Would definitely recommend taking classes!
Good Morning Shane, That is amazing! congratulatiuons on getting your license on the first try! we strive to install the confidence and skills to make you feel at ease on road test day. Thank you for choosing to #DriveWise!
Fantastic experience: I had my lessons with Andrea and she helped me so much. She’s got good tips and tricks and she was so funny. I really enjoyed my lessons and feel like a good driver now-passed lesson first try.
Good Morning Ava, Thank you for sharing your feedback! I'm glad you found Andrea's lessons informative and that you took away some great tips and tricks. Thank you for choosing DriveWise!
Fantastic experience: Ken Todd was my class 4 unrestricted instructor. He made me feel calm, confident, and prepared for the road ahead. This was a most valuable experience, when my daughter is ready to drive ibwill send her to drive wise.
Good Afternoon Kateigene, This is exactly what we hope to instill in our students throughout our lessons. im glad to hear that you found the xperience rewarding! Thank you for choosing to #DriveWise!
Fantastic experience: I just finished my 9 lesson and in class program with Lloyd and it was a great experience. I learned a ton and became a far more confident driver. Lloyd is great at explaining things, and is fun to talk to. I passed my class 7 N test today first try. Thanks again to drive wise and especially to Lloyd for making my experience so great.
Hi Taylor, That is fantastic! You definitely learn tons of usefull information throughout our Full Driving program. I am so happy to hear that you were able to put the theory from our classroom time into your on road lessons with Lloyd to pass your road test on your first try! Congratulations on your test and remember to #DriveWise!
Fantastic experience: Did a lesson with Gilbert a week before my test, he gave me some very valuable advice and was overall very friendly. Thank you Gilbert for everything!
Hello Mateo, thank you for the great review. I am so happy that we were able to give you the valuable skills to assist you with your road test. Remember to #DriveWise!
Fantastic experience: I was so anxious about starting to drive, and had been putting it off for years. I did my lessons with Helen and she not only helped with my driving anxiety, but she made me so confident behind the wheel and managed to pass my road test on the first try! I owe it all to her! Thank you Helen :)
Hi Mikayla! what a great success story! we strive to give our students the correct knowledge and confidence on road to help make informed and safe decisions behind the wheel. Congratulations on your accomplishment and thank you for chooosing to #DriveWise!
Fantastic experience: Andrea is a wonderful instructor. She answered all my questions and helped me be able to pass my road test with ease; I now feel confident with my driving skills on the road. She is very punctual and personable. I highly recommend her. Jem R
Good Afternoon, Thank for the review! We strive to give our students confidence and knowledge on road. This equates to safer driving for all! Congratulations on your recent accomplishment and remember to #DriveWise!
Fantastic experience: I had a great and very successful experience with Drivewise. My instructor, Ken Todd was awesome. He put me at ease straight away. Friendly, supportive and encouraging, also very thorough and clear in his instructions. Overall a very enjoyable few days and a Class 4 Unrestricted License at the end! Thank you Drivewise and especially Ken
Good morning Laura, that is fantastic! Ken has a great approach to teaching class 4 and he has an excellent track record. thank you for trusting DriveWise to deliver training for your road test and Congratulations on your pass!
Fantastic experience: We are incredibly grateful to Ken for his investment in our son’s driving education. He is professional and relatable. A joy to have as an instructor
Hi there, thank you so much for the review! Ken is a fantastic instructor! I will pass along your kind words to him, thank you for putting your trust in DriveWise to provide safe training for your son!
Fantastic experience: I passed both my N and my full license test on my first try because of Drivewise. They teach you everything you need to know in order to both pass your road test and be a good driver. They will also do practice tests, which can give you a good idea on what to expect when taking your actual test. I would highly recommend them to anyone learning to drive, or even people that have their full license that are looking to improve their skills.
Fantastic experience: Both of my kids had Shane Sitwell as a driving instructor. He is a very calm instructor and we can't thank him enough for taking the stress out of learning to drive. He helped reinforce what we as parents needed to know for our kids to practice in between lessons. He was always available for any questions we had. Both kids passed their tests the first time. The full classroom and driving lessons were well worth it. Thanks Shane!
Good Morning Debbie, Thank you for the amazing review! Shane is fantastic at his Job and goes above and beyond to make sure that your experience with DriveWise is fantastic. I will pass along your kind words to him. Thank you for Choosing for choosing DriveWise for both of your kids! Happy driving!
Fantastic experience: Drive wise helped me get my class 4 license with the help of their great instructor Ken. Even though I didn’t pass the first time they helped make sure i passed on my second attempt.
Good Afternoon Paulo, thank you for the great review. We are so happy we were able to help you pass your road test, I will pass along your review to Ken! Thank you for choosing to #DriveWise!
Fantastic experience: I passed my road test thanks to Drive Wise! The school that should have rent me a car stood me up, but a helpful instructor from Drive Wise noticed me at the ICBC parking lot and offered help. Rent me a car 5 minutes before my road test! Thank you so so much!
Hi Wiktor, We are so happy that we could help you out! Great job at keeping your cool in a stressful situation and passing your road test. Happy driving!
Fantastic experience: Thanks to Ralphy my son was able to be comfortable driving and just got his N license. Ralphy was kind and fun but also gave excellent instruction, was very knowledgeable and prepared my son totally for the road test! 100% pleased!
Good Afternoon Debra, Amazing! We strive to make sure our students are comfortable on the road, this allows them to relax and focus on driving safely. We are so happy to hear that Silas passed his road test and has obtained his N license. Thank you again for choosing DriveWise!
Fantastic experience: This is Ali from Victoria! I've got my full license (class 5) yesterday! A BIG thank you to my lovely instructors Ken Todd and Helen. You're doing great... lots of tips and driving experiences I got from them! The reception staff are lovely and kind, accurate and fast... Best of luck and success for all of you! <3
Hi Ali, thank you for the glowing review! All of our staff work hard to make your experience seamless and informative. Congratulations on passing your Class 5 license and remember to continue to #DriveWise!
Fantastic experience: After my stroke and losing partial vision I retrained with Drivewise and passed both tests and regained my driving privileges . I’m glad to see you use the safest cars to do your training with now. Thank you Drivewise.
Hi Kerry, what a great success story. We take our car choices very seriously and I am so happy to hear that you found them to be safe! Safety is our number one goal at DriveWise and I am glad that came across with our training. Thank you again for choosing DriveWise!
Fantastic experience: Orion was a fantastic instructor and a pleasure to learn from. Thanks to him, I passed my N test first try! I'm glad I chose to take lessons through DriveWise.
Hi Laura, That's fantastic! Orion is a great instructor! Thanks so much for choosing to #DriveWise!
Fantastic experience: I had an AMAZING experience. My instructor, Ralphy, was so supportive and helped me understand the rules of the road. He was very patient, kind, and helped me build my confidence to become a new driver. All the thanks are to him, and if you get Ralphy, you'll have a great time with some good laughs:)))
Hi Penelope! Thank you for your kind words, our instructors love what they do and it definitely shows during the lesson's! I will let Lloyd know about your experience with him during your training and I am sure he will be ecstatic. Thanks again for choosing to #DriveWise!
Fantastic experience: If you’re looking for the best driving school in Canada… you’ve found it! Both Shane and Kelsey are brilliant instructors. They are both patient, calm and very professional. I was very nervous to get on the road but after the course and the great lessons from Shane and Kelsey, I passed my test first time! As my main instructor, Shane helped build my confidence up and calmed those last minute nerves just before my road test! Thank you to Shane, Kelsey and the back office team - you guys have such an important role in making the roads much safer and you do it so well.
Fantastic experience: I had the wonderful experience of working with Llyod (Victoria location) and just received my N yesterday thanks to his guidance, teachings, and support. He's a great spirited individual who helped me get more comfortable with being in traffic and provided useful strategies/techniques so that I could park with confidence. I am grateful that I was able to learn from him. The only issue I had was when I got put with a different instructor for just one lesson. The way they instructed me to park wasn't the way I'd initially learned, so I was thrown off and confused from there on out when it came to that particular skill. If I had to do it again, I'd make sure that I'd be working with the same instructor each lesson. That way I wouldn't have any kind of conflicting information. Thanks again!
Hi Connor, thank you for the great review! We appreciate the feedback on the lessons, Sometimes we need to switch instructors to fit lessons in with students availability. I am so happy to hear that you still found the course worthwhile and gained the skill and confidence to pass your N test, Thank you for choosing to #DriveWisely
Fantastic experience: My daughter had a wonderful experience with Drivewise! She had Ken and Andrea and they would super helpful preparing my daughter for her roadtest. Andrea took my daughter out the day before her roadtest to do a mock roadtest and to go over the final things she might want to practice. She also took her out right before the test for a warmup. Andrea was so clear, comprehensive, kind and has a true passion for teaching new drivers and it really shows. My daughter gained a lot of confidence behind the wheel with all the kind support she got from Andrea and felt very prepared for the roadtest due to the clear instruction she got from Andrea. She passed her roadtest with ease on her first attempt. Thank you Drivewise!
Hi Julia, Wow! that is amazing! I'm so happy to hear about your daughter's success in our program, this is exactly what we strive to provide for our students. Andrea and Ken are fantastic instructor's and they certainly love what they do. I will be sure to pass along your message. Thank you so much for your feedback and thank you for choosing to #DriveWise!
Negative experience: It is quite expensive to go through the program. There were several switches of the instructor through out the program. Some instructors where good and had lots of experience some others not. The last instructor indicated my daughter was ready for the drivers test after instructing her only a couple times. Needless to say she failed the drivers test and needs to take it again (and pay the fee again). The instructor said we could pay drivewise an additional fee to continue the instruction and have them take my daughter to the test again. Here is the rub.... they have no incentive to make sure students are ready for the drivers test. In fact it is in their financial interest if the student fails and needs more instruction. The instructors need to have the experience to know if a student is ready for the drivers test. They need something like a guarantee that says they will instruct a student until they pass the drivers test and pay for additional tests if the student fails.
Hi Mark. I'm so sorry to hear about your daughter's road test. I can assure you, we don't like to have any of our students fail their road test with ICBC. So many factors can contribute to a fail, nerves etc and we unfortunately can't be with them during their test. We are very proud of our high road test pass rate, but understand things happen on test day that they might not normally happen in every day lessons. The only additional fee (to continue the instruction as you mention) would be add another road test package with us, but you don't have to. You can take your own vehicle to do the test with ICBC as well. It is definitely not a financial gain for us to have students fail. The second road test is significantly discounted for our DW students. We have an excellent pass rate and every instructor we have right now has the best training and experience. More than any other school. We have also been in business for almost 50 years, so to do this, we have to care about our students. I would love you to contact me so I can take a look at her road test sheet and come up with a plan for your daughter. Thank you, Mark. Kate Harris - [email protected]
Fantastic experience: Orion and Shane were excellent instructors! They were both friendly and made driving fun! I highly recommend that new drivers take the Theory Class and in Car Lessons from Drive Wise, because thanks to them I passed my N Test with flying colors.
Hi Ronan, what a great success story! Orion and Shane are fantastic instructors, thank you for the feedback on our program and congratulations on your new N license!
Fantastic experience: I took drive wise to get my N. Andrew was my driving instructor and I felt that both he and drive wise did a good job getting me feeling comfortable and confident on the road. I would recommend drive wise and Andrew as a driving instructor.
Hi Michael, that's amazing! I'm so glad to hear that you had a good experience with Andrew, he has been with us for a long time and is great at what he does. Thank you for sharing your success story and thank you for choosing to #drivewise!
Fantastic experience: I passed my Road Test today, thanks to my instructor, Shane Sitwell. My experience with DriveWise was amazing, as Shane taught me how to be both confident and safe on the road. He gave me clear, constructive feedback on how to improve my driving and offered tips that made me a safe driver (which is exactly what I needed). Not only was Shane a fantastic teacher, but he was also great to chat with in the car, which eased my stress going into my lessons. I’d recommend DriveWise to anyone and everyone, as my experience has changed my perspectives while driving and I have learned SO much in such little time. Thank you DriveWise for all of your help!!
Wow! what an amazing review, I am so happy to hear about your experience with Shane and DriveWise. Congratulations on passing your road test, This is exactly what we want to provide for our students. It is so great to hear that Shane helped build your confidence on road. Thank you so much for your kind words I will be sure to pass them along to Shane. Thank you again for choosing to #DriveWise!
Fantastic experience: great experience! i had andrea every time as my instructor and she was so helpful, nice, and patient! i got my N first try thanks to andrea! the receptionists and schedule coordinators were very kind and helpful as well! would recommend
Hi Gwen, I am so happy to hear that you passed on your first try, Congratulations! We strive to make the process as smooth as possible to allow you to focus on getting ready for the road test. I will pass along your kind words to our office staff as well as Andrea! Thank you again for choosing to #DriveWise!
Fantastic experience: I highly recommend Drivewise to seniors like me! I recently moved to Victoria and left my old car behind. The different road conditions and unfamiliar car shook my confidence. Thankfully, I found Drivewise and within a couple of hours with Arthur, a very kind and clear coach, I was once again feeling confident in my driving and much more familiar with the roads in Victoria!
Hi Marg, Thank you for your kind words! Driving in Victoria can definitely be complicated but our instructors are here to help! I'm so happy to hear that you had such a great experience with Arthur, he has been in the business for a long time and it shows in his lessons. Thank you again for choosing to #DriveWise!
Fantastic experience: Instructor Ken has been extremely informative and is very professional, which is really appreciable. I was able to clear my class 4 unrestricted with the knowledge he imparted. Thanks Ken
Hi Thomas, Thank you for the great review! Ken has been teaching class 4 for quite a while and has an abundance of knowledge about it. We are so happy that you found his teachings informative and passed your test! Thank you for choosing to #DriveWise!
Fantastic experience: Got to thank DriveWise for helping me learn how to drive and passing my road tests (both N and full license pre covid). Great instructors and very patient; I had Kevin and Jen to name a couple. Thanks for everything!
Hi Emma, Thanks for the great review! Jen and Kevin have been with us for years and are excellent instructors, I will pass along your message to them. Thanks again for choosing DriveWise! Tanner.
Fantastic experience: Drivewise is fantastic! My son did the Full Driving Program and it was great for both of us! He learned great skills and passed the first time and my stress level went way down! Special shout outs to Natalie (scheduler extraordinaire) and Jay (cool driving instructor)!
Thank you so much Debra! Natalie is jumping up and down with this review! Made her day! We will pass this along to Jay as well!! Kate
Fantastic experience: Had a great experience with DriveWise. Andrew had a calm demeanour and many years of experience, making for a great driving instructor. Passed my class 7 licensing test on the first go thanks to lessons. Highly recommend this program.
Thank you, James! Andrew has been with us for 20 years!! You did so well on your road test!! Keep up the safe driving!!
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