Arbutus Driving School

Fantastic experience: Thank you so much Shaf you're a real top g. I'd rate 6 stars if I could.

Fantastic experience: Amazing instructor I passed on my first test

Negative experience: Called this guy to make enquiries. I asked him a question I wasn't to clear about and he started to yell at me. He seems impatient!

Fantastic experience: Shaf is a great teacher, his calm demeanour and clear instruction makes learning to drive an easy experience, couldn’t recommend enough. Passed my test too

Fantastic experience: Shaf is an excellent instructor, very thorough. He ensures good habits are performed during lessons. He is very kind and makes sure you are comfortable. Because of his lessons, I passed my N test first try.

Fantastic experience: I learned a lot in just 2 hours of coaching. I would've failed if I didn't take the class with Shaf. He is stern yet patient and caring, just like a father.

Negative experience: Please don't take lessons with this "driving school". Shaf manners aren't professional at all. He did not only make me feel uncomfortable with some unapropiate comments like "you are very pretty" or "with that body you're ¹7 a good dancer", but he was also very rude. Multiple times told me not to think or ask questions with an unkind tone.

Fantastic experience: Great teacher, you learn a lot and get solid experience

Fantastic experience: I had a great driving experience with Shaf. He is very experienced, kowledgeable and will inspire the confidence you need to pass. I passed on my first attempt. Thank you Shaf! -Dorothy

Fantastic experience: Shaf is a great driving instructor with over 20 years of experience. He covered everything you need to know for the driving exam (Class 5 & 7) and made you sure you enter the exam with full confidence.

Fantastic experience: Shaf was an amazing instructor. Very knowledgeable and easy to learn. Even though I had no prior driving experience before his classes, I passed my test first try!

Fantastic experience: Amazing instructor!! Shaf is very knowledgeable and experienced in what he does! Highly recommended

Fantastic experience: I had a great experience with Arbutus Driving School. Shaf's method of instruction is very effective and helped me to feel confident and competent behind the wheel. I would gladly recommend Shaf to others who are looking for a driving instructor. Shaf is also very kind and friendly, which made me look forward to lessons.

Fantastic experience: Shaf is an amazing and patient instructor. He taught me, my aunt, and my mom, so his experience is unparalleled. I passed my test first try, and I can not recommend him enough.

Fantastic experience: My experience with Shaf was great. He is a very knowledgeable, kind and down to earth instructor. I would high highly recommend him to anyone with any calibre of driving experience.

Fantastic experience: Had a wonderful experience with Shaf! He was very patient, encouraging and accommodating. I passed my Class 5 drivers test after regular lessons with little to no driving experience prior. He’s also good at conversations :) As with any instructor, just make sure you convey your needs and goals, along with what you are still not feeling confident in/need more practice in. His teaching style with me was more “learn as you drive, practice the skills and learn/get comfortable driving rather than here are the technicalities” possibly because I overthink everything.

Fantastic experience: Great experience! Lucas is knowledgeable and patient, and will walk you through everything needed to pass the Class 5 test. After just two sessions with him I was confident, and aced the test.

Fantastic experience: Shaf is great! He taught me to drive, and then my son 20yrs later! Highly recommend Arbutus Driving School!

Fantastic experience: I've tried many driving schools, and Shaf was by far the best fit for me. In the past, driving schools created a tense environment in which I anxiously worried about all of the details and things that could go wrong. From the moment we met, Shaf trusted me to take the wheel, relax, and get used to what it is like to drive safe, smooth and stylish. After several years of no practice, Shaf's lessons allowed me to pass my N road test on the first try. He has a casual and friendly approach, while teaching exactly what you need to know to pass.

Fantastic experience: Whether new to driving or an experienced driver from abroad (or with expired license;) - anyone in need of rocking their driving exam - this is by far the best choice. Shaf truly transformed the tedious task of giving up free time to deal with Vancouver drivers (wow;), into fun, interesting and purposeful time leading to sucessful results. The added cherry on top is that Shaf is simply a great human and an honest one, whose fees are also half or less than the commercial competition. Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: Shaf is a great driving instructor. He helped me pass my test on the first try.

Negative experience: I would not recommend this guy. . Waste of time and money .=(

Fantastic experience: Shaf is an amazing driving instructor! He adapts to the unique learning style of every student. I passed on the first try thanks to Arbutus Driving School!

Fantastic experience: Mr. Shaftar is an amazing driver with over 60 years experience. His style and technique of driving is" smooth and lovely". you will not only learn how to drive for the test but you will gain a life skill of professional and impeccable driving. He is easy going, enthusiastic about his profession, and a really funny guy with lots of stories. I really enjoyed my time learning, and I made a dear friend, I'm sure you will too.

Fantastic experience: Shaf was a fantastic driving instructor. Calm and very pedagogical!

Fantastic experience: The instructor is super chill and very easy to learn from, he also has some pretty great stories from his many years of teaching!