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British Columbia

Why Choose DriveWise? Learn all About Us

Arthur & Pat Harris have owned and operated Driver Training Centres throughout British Columbia for the past 35 years. They have always offered the Best Driver Training Program available on the Market and had operated as a franchisee of the premier branded driver training company across Canada until they discovered The DriveWise Training Program!!

Winning many awards throughout over 35 years in business, you can rest assured that our company will provide the top-notch driver training to your loved one that you expect!

DriveWise Canada offers an ICBC approved program that incorporates virtual reality simulation training within the 18.5 hours of classroom training sessions while still providing 13.5 hours of one-on-one in-car lessons. DriveWise is an ICBC approved curriculum that allows our students to receive 2 high school credits and a 6 month reduction in the "N" phase of B.C.'s graduated licencing system. DriveWise trains new, young and experienced drivers state-of-the-art driving through classroom sessions, driving simulation and behind the wheel in-car lessons.

The DriveWise program is highly interactive which increases learning retention. When students retain what they learn it keeps them safer on the roadways. DriveWise has the most up-to-date programs available to help pave the way to a safe driving career!

Driving will be the most dangerous skill your teen or new driver will ever learn. That's why DriveWise has a changed cirriculum to change ATTITUDES in teens. Did you know 1 in 4 new drivers will text and drive? Why? Because teens have not been SHOWN the dangers. AT DriveWise, we will use STATE-OF-THE-ART Driving Simulators to prove the dangers of distracted driving and impaired driving.

Attitudes are tough to change at this age, so with guidance, the new DriveWise Program and Instructors who are experts in this area, will put new drivers together to work with eachother to realize safe driving is a MUST in order to stay alive on our roads today!

All About DriveWise and Why the Change???

DriveWise is the new leader in Driver Education throughout Canada! With over 35 years of experience throughout British Columbia and new innovative ways to teach new drivers and teens to drive, we are clearly on our own path and moving in our own direction! Teens learn differently than they did 20 years ago and DriveWise wants to teach them in a way that's engaging, fun and safe. With many different programs to suit each individuals needs - we are here....for YOU!

Handing over the keys isn't easy to do, but being trained by DriveWise helps! Parents can play an active role in the learning to drive process with programs such as the DriveWise Parent Program. Parents and Guardians always have easy access to their new drivers driving instructor! So, when it is time to give your loved one the keys...make sure they were trained by DriveWise!

Unique training environments with Driving Simulators in every classroom allows DriveWise to stand out from the other driving schools. Our students are not lectured at anymore...they are trained and then their skills are honed with the use of our exclusive State-of-the-Art Simulators that can train students in millions of different settings. Learn to drive in snow during the summer? Only at DriveWise!

ICBC-Approved Beginner Driver Education Courses

In-Class: 18.5 hours in-class theory including interactive simulation training
In-Vehicle: 18 45-minute private in-car driving lessons (scheduled as 9-90 minute appointments) A total of 13.5 hours in the car! That's the most anywhere!!!
Optional Road Test Package available
Driving Simulator available on all programs
More than 55 skills taught throughout the DriveWise program
Flexible program, if you miss a session no problem! If you would like to retake any classroom session or have more simulator time...just ask! It's free!
Qualified and experienced instructional staff who are leaders in the industry and retrained each year to keep up with current teaching methods
Pick up and drop off at home, work, school
Many different instructors to choose from
A Solid company who has been teaching Driver Training in British columbia for over 33 years! Well over 50,000 Drivers taught to date!
Friendly team to help you with any questions! Come to our locations ANYTIME!!
Free Parent Program - How you can be the best co-driver and keep calm in vehicle!!
DriveWise Emergency Procedures Lesson on Simulator and In-Car (12 lifesaving skills taught)
DriveWise Mock Road Test - scored just like ICBC (gives students a great idea of what to expect on the real test!)
4-6 Month Payment Plans available (no interest, evenly split payments)
2 Credits towards high school graduation
6 month reduction in the "N" phase
No GST on Full Programs

TOP 10 REASONS TO CHOOSE DRIVEWISE!

1. Driving Simulators in every classroom - These days new drivers need MORE. They don't want to be lectured at in a classroom setting for more than 18 hours, they want to be LEARNING. That's why we switched from the largest brand in driving schools, to DriveWise. We can teach our students much more than a "traditional driving school" with our Simulators. These include, dangers of driving distracted (texting and impaired driving), winter driving skills (skid control and emergency maneuvers), basic driving skills, more advanced driving skills, lane changes and of course MORE! Airline Pilots train for dangerous maneuvers on Flight Simulators - so should New Drivers!

2. MORE BEHIND THE WHEEL TRAINING! Our full programs include 13.5 hours, one on one with a fully trained DriveWise instructor who is upgraded every year! Most other courses only offer 12 hours! Not us! This gives our students more time to practice road test skills, parallel parking, defensive driving, emergency maneuvers, highway driving, lane changes - you name it....we do it!

3. 2 credits towards graduation and a 6 month reduction in the "N" phase of your licence if you take the DriveWise course and meet the ICBC requirements!

4. SIMPLY THE BEST INSTRUCTORS IN THE INDUSTRY! Our instructors are trained more than the ICBC requirements PLUS they receive annual up-grading to keep up with driving trends. They are courteous and friendly - not your "typical" driving instructor by any means!

5. Road Test preparation like none other! We take our students on a "simulated" mock road test for two reasons. 1 - Shows our students how they would do on the real ICBC road test and 2 - Shows the DriveWise instructor how their student would do under pressure. Gives them time to work together to be PREPARED TO PASS their test, the first time!

6. A highly recommended company. Our company has offered the most "popular brand" in driver training across Canada for over 34 years. We switched along with many others across Canada to bring new drivers today a more updated curriculum. Our company has won many awards for being the best at what we do! This includes excellent customer service!

7. DriveWise cars are new Honda Civics. We have been through many cars throughout our years and we have found our students like the Honda Civics the best. Easy to drive, easy to park and SAFE.

8. Payment plans that help our students afford our programs. We know learning to drive can not be made cheap. In driving schools, you get what you pay for. DriveWise allows customers to spread out payments without charge so driver training is more affordable.

9. Locations. We believe Driving Schools should all have a professional office building and classroom setting. If they don't...what's their overhead? Do you really want your son/daughter learning at a classroom in a basement in a home? Go see each location! Call us, we are more than happy to set up a tour of any of our facilities!

And the 10th reason why you should choose DriveWise?

YOU SEE US EVERYWHERE! OUR ORANGE CARS ARE TEACHING OVER 5000 NEW DRIVERS EACH YEAR! In order to be EVERYWHERE, we must be doing something right! Join our company and we promise you a program you can trust!