Expert Driver Training in Cranbrook, Fernie, and Invermere
Smart Drivers of Canada, in partnership with DriveWise BC, brings their ICBC-approved Graduated Licensing Program (GLP) Course to students throughout the East Kootenays. As one of British Columbia’s largest and most established driving schools, DriveWise BC provides the online classroom theory and interactive e-learning modules, while Smart Drivers of Canada delivers the personalized in-car driving instruction locally.
Together, we offer students everything they need to successfully complete the program, earn two high school credits, and qualify to reduce their Novice licensing period by six months. This collaborative approach combines proven driver education resources with expert local instruction to help students build the skills and confidence needed for a lifetime of safe driving.
ICBC Graduated Licensing Program Requirements
- High School Students are GST exempt. Must be enrolled in high school at the start of the course.
- GLP Students can reduce 6 months off their 7N (Novice Stage) and receive 2 Grade 11 high school credits upon completion of the course.
- To meet ICBC requirements, Students must complete and pass all components of the course in the 7L (Learners Stage) and within 12 months of starting the program to qualify. To be eligible for 6 months of the 7N stage, students must NOT have any at fault accidents and no traffic violations.
- Additional in car lessons are available if more in car time is necessary.
Why Choose Smart Drivers of Canada?
- Motor Vehicle Act Licensed: All trainers are qualified and authorized to teach driving lessons in B.C.
- Convenient Pick-up: Smart Drivers come to you!
- Road Test Package: Get the benefit of a warm-up and use of Smart Drivers vehicle on the day of your road test!
- Industry Experience: Smart Drivers instructors have years of experience in many different areas of the driving industry, let their knowledge be your benefit!
Laura Slack
Laura brings 35 years of class 5 driving experience to the table. She operates all types of class 5 vehicles with confidence, tows trailers efficiency, and holds her class 6 motorcycle license. Previously, she has driven in one of the busiest cities in Canada (Toronto) for over 15 years. This experience helps to instill confidence and develop skills for driving in cities and challenging situations.
Spending 15 years coaching and developing competitive ringette players, 5 years teaching young adults and mature students as a college professor, and working in the customer service industry actively since she was a child; helping people learn is a passion for Laura.
Laura’s experience as an ICBC examiner gives her knowledge and understanding of road test requirements, road safety, and developing confident drivers. This brings an edge to her instructing competence in the car.
As an avid outdoors and sports person; she likes to hike, kayak, and ride her motorcycle in the summer, and ski, snowbike, and play hockey in the winter. If you can’t find her behind the wheel she is probably out in the mountain wilderness.
Cody Martin
With over 20 years of Class 1 driving experience, Cody has the knowledge and knowhow to teach you to drive. Growing up in the Kootenays, he knows the challenges that face drivers from the area. With this knowledge, he will teach you how to become a confident driver.
Cody’s driving experience pairs well with his previous coaching experience as an ICBC driving examiner, making him well suited to be your coach. He will teach you the skills and confidence that you need to become a well rounded driver.
Cody enjoys sports; you can find him in the local hockey rink cheering on the Kootenays’ different hockey teams or playing in the mountains on skis or a snow-bike. Cody also holds his class 6 motorcycle license and can be found riding his motorcycle all summer.
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