Vancouver Island Driving School Nanaimo

Fantastic experience: Jeff was an incredible instructor for my twin daughters, and I can’t recommend him enough! From their very first lesson, he created a warm and personable learning environment that put them at ease. His teaching style was not only clear and informative but also engaging and fun—they laughed often while picking up all the skills and knowledge they needed to pass their N tests with confidence and ease. Thanks to Jeff’s patience and encouragement, they quickly gained confidence behind the wheel and genuinely enjoyed the learning process. If you’re looking for a driving instructor who makes lessons both effective and enjoyable, Jeff at Vancouver Island Driving School is the best choice!

Fantastic experience: Even though Jeff is very booked up, his advice was very helpful about how to rent the right vehicle to take a class 4 unrestricted. I really appreciated him taking the time out of his day to make mine go smoother. Thanks so much!

Fantastic experience: I highly recommend Jeff! He's extremely knowledgable, patient and friendly. His teaching style builds confidence in his students. His company is creating strong safe new drivers. Jeff also went above and beyond by encouraging me to ride along on the first couple lessons. This helped me not only learn the rules of the road but how to talk to my daughter while Im driving with her.

Fantastic experience: My son time had an awesome experience with Jeff who was patient and engaging throughout the sessions. My son was a noticeably more confident and able driver after the first session. He passed the test on the first attempt! I highly recommend Vancouver Island Driving School.

Fantastic experience: Had an awesome experience learning how to drive, and passed my N test first try. 10/10 definitely recommend!

Fantastic experience: Jeff’s relaxed professionalism makes him the perfect driving instructor. Teens will feel comfortable and parents can trust their new drivers are in good hands. The whole experience was really positive. Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: Jeff if the most incredible driving teacher, he is so empathetic, patient, always in a good mood, he tells you absolutely everything you need to know and most importantly gives you the confidence that you need to pass your road test. He focuses on you passing the exam, he does not take advantage of your money at all!

Fantastic experience: Jeff has provided adequate and insightful guidance on driving skills and manner. He's very friendly and talkative too. Thank you for the encourgement and advice all along to help get my N! I will come back for my full license practice if I still live in Vancouver Island next year! Wait for me Jeff!

Fantastic experience: I wanted to take a moment to write a review for Jeff, my driving instructor, who helped me get my Class 5 driver's license. I went from having no driving skills to passing the Class 5. Jeff was incredibly patient with me, even when I made mistakes. He took the time to explain things to me in a way that I could understand, and he never made me feel bad for not getting something right the first time. Jeff is clearly an expert when it comes to driving. He knew all the rules of the road inside and out, and he was able to answer all of my questions. Overall, I would highly recommend Jeff to anyone who is looking for a driving instructor. He is patient, knowledgeable, and encouraging, and he helped me to become a safe and confident driver. Thank you, Jeff, for all your help!

Fantastic experience: I can’t thank Jeff enough! After a couple lessons, I built up my confidence and learnt everything I need to know about driving. He breaks everything down and makes sure you are comfortable and confident in the driver seat. I passed my N test first try! I highly recommend Jeff to anyone who is nervous and needs that extra boost! Thank you again!

Fantastic experience: I can't say enough positive things about Vancouver Island Driving School. My instructor was Jeff, and he was fantastic. I am a 42-year-old who had my "N" license for over 10 years. I was very nervous about taking my test for my class 5. Jeff's patient instruction and reassuring approach made all the difference. Jeff provided me with the skills and the confidence I needed to overcome my anxiety. Jeff's expertise and understanding truly transformed my driving experience. I would highly recommend this school to anyone looking to set themselves up for success and overcome obstacles. I aced my test! ICBC said they could tell I was a fantastic driver.

Fantastic experience: I passed thanks to Jeff!

Fantastic experience: I Highly recommend Jeff to anybody getting there N and even going for there full license, he's a fantastic instructor who goes above and beyond to make sure your a safe and knowledgeable driver.

Fantastic experience: Jeff was professional, experienced, and a very understanding driving instructor. I recently took my road test, and Jeff provided me the confidence and focused environment that I needed to pass the test and get my driver’s license. He went above and beyond to make sure I understood everything and that I was prepared for my road test. Highly recommend taking lessons with Jeff to anyone out there who’s thinking about getting their driver’s license!!

Fantastic experience: I cannot recommend Jeff enough as a driving instructor. My daughter recently completed her driving lessons with Jeff, and I was thoroughly impressed with the level of instruction she received. From the very first lesson, Jeff was patient, supportive, and knowledgeable. He took the time to get to know my daughter and her individual needs as a driver, and tailored his instruction accordingly. He was able to explain things in a way that was easy for my daughter to understand, and always provided constructive feedback on her driving skills. Jeff was also incredibly professional and reliable. He was always on time for lessons, and communicated clearly with both my daughter and myself about scheduling and any changes that needed to be made. Thanks to Jeff's excellent instruction, my daughter was able to pass her driving test with zero demerits. I have no doubt that Jeff played a crucial role in helping her become a safe and confident driver. Overall, I would highly recommend Jeff to anyone looking for a skilled and supportive driving instructor. He truly goes above and beyond to ensure his students receive the best possible instruction and support.

Fantastic experience: Jeff's the best, helped me pass and was extremely enthusiastic throughout. Absolutely recommend!!

Fantastic experience: Jeff is a very experienced driver that helps them build the confidence to safely drive. Thank you so much for your knowledge and excellent service. Would definitely recommend!

Fantastic experience: I've had a wonderful time with one of your driving instructors Jeff Near. He made me feel comfortable when I was nervous & made my overall whole learning experience a pleasant one. I would highly recommend him to any new or experienced driver.

Fantastic experience: 1000% recommend Vancouver Island Driving School. My son felt so comfortable and at ease learning how to drive with Jeff. He was more than prepared for his test, that he passed on the first attempt. Awesome experience had by all I’d do it all over agin in a heartbeat (and I will in 4 years when my youngest is preparing to be a new driver)

Fantastic experience: Outstanding driving instructor! Jeff's teaching helped me pass my N test, and I would highly recommend him to anyone.

Fantastic experience: My daughter started out with another driving school but she just didn't feel confident with what she learned in 5 sessions and felt that they missed out on teaching her some of the fundamentals. She heard about Jeff from some of her school mates so we decided to do 2 more lessons with him and she is so glad she did!! He is so patient and kind and very good with his teaching methods. She went into her driving test confident and got her 'N'!! Thanks so much Jeff for an amazing experience!

Fantastic experience: Jeff is amazing. What else can I say. If you’re nervous or don’t know where to start see this man. Even if you’ve been practicing a long time, see him; he’s brilliant and always has great tips. He’s supportive and wants to see you succeed, not just as a number or pay check. I can’t say it enough, Jeff, thank you.

Fantastic experience: Jeff was great instructor with a TON of patience! We appreciated everything that he taught our son and will be calling on Jeff again when our next kid is ready to hit the roads!! Highly recommend - don’t wait to call if you or your new driver need lessons!! I might call on him to teach me to parallel park :D

Fantastic experience: To say that I was apprehensive about my son's ability to operate a motor vehicle would be an understatement. I kept seeing all of his friends posting on facebook that they had passed and couldn't have done it without the help of Jeff! So away I took the information and I called Jeff, he was so accommodating, fitting my sons very busy schedule into one that worked for everyone. After my sons second lesson, I was in shock at how much better he was doing. At the end of his lessons he was critiquing me. After pacing back and forth waiting to see if he passed, both the ICBC examiner and my son walked in to say, perfect road test! So thank you isn't enough to say to Jeff for making my life so much easier!

Fantastic experience: I was very unsure about driving, I did the five lesson package with Jeff and passed my test on the first try. Very good instruction and a nice guy, would recommend

Fantastic experience: I would like to thank Jeff for helping me pass my Class 7 test. (BTW, I'm Kelvin Lee.)

Fantastic experience: I just passed my class5 road test.I took lessons with Jeff which helped me a lot.I highly recomend him.He's not only an excellent instructor but he also has a wonderful personality

Fantastic experience: Jeff is AMAZING and we HIGHLY recommend him!!! Our daughter struggled with enjoying the journey of learning to drive and with her driving test fast approaching we reached out to Jeff and after 6 lessons and 1 prep lesson right before her test our daughter was driving with confidence and succeeded in achieving her N today!!! We give so much thanks to Jeff for his kindness, his patience, his humour and most importantly his ability to instil that much needed confidence in our daughter! He’s the best! Our younger daughter turns 16 next year and Jeff will be seeing us again soon! Lisa & Dave Pridham

Fantastic experience: Jeff is such an amazing teacher. Not only has he instilled skill into my driving, but has tremendously improve my driving confidence. Jeff’s encouragement and personable nature make for such a comfortable and safe learning space. His coaching helped me pass my N test with flying colours. I definitely recommend booking Jeff as your driving instructor!

Fantastic experience: Jeff is a phenomenal instructor! Super encouraging and instills confidence in his students. I would recommend him for any level of driver and any age. He truly wants nothing but the best for his students.

Fantastic experience: Jeff is professional, approachable and thorough. We immediately felt we had chosen the right driving school for our son who passed his road test today with confidence.

Fantastic experience: Jeff simply is amazing at what he does! I was looking for someone that was looking to not only help my daughter pass her test but teach her long term safety and Jeff hit all buckets! I would highly recommend Jeff to anyone looking for their new driver for long term success. Thank you Jeff for everything!

Positive experience: Helped me a lot. Super grateful. Passed with flying Color’s. heavily recommend getting lessons with this company.

Fantastic experience: Best driving school in Nanaimo. Jeff knows his stuff and goes the extra mile to make sure his students become the most successful drivers they can possibly be. Jeff is VERY understanding and patient with his students which makes a huge difference when learning how to drive. I recommend Jeff for lessons.

Fantastic experience: Extremely kind driving instructor that did exactly what needed to be done. Would highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: Jeff was fantastic. He taught my son how to drive safely and helped impart the confidence he needed to pass his road test. You could also tell he really cared. A super nice man and a terrific instructor. I highly recommend him.

Fantastic experience: Highly recommend Jeff he helped me pass the road test with 7 lessons from him with little to no driving experience before. Id rate him higher if I could

Fantastic experience: Jeff makes these young drivers feel calm and confident ! He went above and beyond to make sure our daughter was prepared for her drivers test. Highly recommend him !

Fantastic experience: I did four lessons with Jeff and went from being scared of driving to passing my test with zero demerits. I ended up getting a test earlier than expected and made accommodations for me to get one more lesson in, only minutes before my test started. I definitely recommend Jeff for lessons!

Fantastic experience: Wish I could give 10 stars!!! My husband and I had started with teaching our daughter to drive but felt her confidence would improve with professional lessons. As well, there are certain things that after years of driving become second nature but we found challenging to "teach" Jeff was THE BEST for our daughter. Upbeat, encouraging, positive, easy to talk to and passionate about what he does in helping get more life-long safe drivers out on the roads. Our daughter had the 5 lesson package as well as the "pre-road test" lesson and it was worth every cent! We even learned some new driving techniques ourselves from our daughter after Jeff's teachings! When our youngest daughter is 16, we will be contacting him again!

Fantastic experience: An amazing instructor is Jeff! Very calm and professional. We did the 5 lesson package with an extra and would highly recommend this. The lesson before the exam was also worthwhile. Jeff gave our daughter the confidence and knowledge to be a safe driver on the roads. Thanks Jeff

Fantastic experience: I had 2 classes with Jeff both before my road test, he explained everything really well. He is a great teacher, kind and really helpful. Highly recommend him to anyone whose interested in doing their driving test, or wanting to learn how to drive. Extremely professional, His classes are definitely great and worth the value. He prepared me for he road test and I don’t think I could have passed without him.

Fantastic experience: I would highly recommend Jeff! He is an excellent instructor and my son really liked him. After only four short lessons he passed his drivers test with no demerits. Thank you Jeff!

Fantastic experience: This guy Jeff is amazing!! I originally didn't even want my license and by the end of 10th lesson and after I passed my N driver's test he had convinced me otherwise. Major props go out to this guy 100% I will definitely go back in a year to better prep for my full license:) #highlyrecommended

Fantastic experience: Would highly recommend Jeff!! He’s calm, professional and gave our son the confidence to pass his driving exam. Thanks so much ☺️

Fantastic experience: I had a great 2 sessions with Jeff before my road test. He is very friendly and professional! If you have second thoughts about your test, Jeff is the way to go!

Fantastic experience: Jeff is an excellent driving instructor. My daughter felt completely at ease. He was punctual, calm, friendly and professional. I highly recommend seeking him for your driving lessons.

Fantastic experience: I would give more stars if I could! I was recommended Jeff as a driving instructor to help me learn how to parallel park and I could not have been more impressed :) His teaching style is incredible and in well under an hour I was parking like a pro! I would highly recommend Jeff to anyone learning how to drive or anyone looking to improve or refresh what they already know.