Frequently Asked Questions

As a rule, a 4 Lesson Package is the absolute minimum we suggest to anyone who will be testing within the next 6-8 weeks (from the time of booking). There is a lot of material for us to teach and for students to understand and this allows us both to do so, with minimum stress.

If you have 40-60 hours of experience and will be testing shortly, we recommend a minimum of a 4-6 Lesson Package. 

The minimum package we allow our vehicles to be used for ICBC testing purposes is a 6 Lesson Package. 

If you have 25-40 hours of experience, consider an 8-10 Lesson Package. 

If you have less than 25 hours experience or are a brand new driver, you should be considering a 14 or 18 Lesson Package or any of the GLP Program Packages. These packages are designed for drivers who are wanting the most comprehensive training. They are perfect for students who are also very nervous about driving or who do not have someone with whom they can regularly practice.

If you are a new Learner, have no one to practice with, and are very stressed about driving in general, consider a GLP Diamond Package.

When choosing any package of 6 Lessons or more, or the GLP Program Packages, the final 2 lessons are the warm-up prior to the test and the use of our vehicle for the ICBC Road Test.

If you wish, you can also take any Lesson Package and apply the last lesson to training only, and test in your own car. We will book the test for you and use the last lesson as the Warm Up, dropping you off at ICBC to test in your own car at the scheduled time.

• The most obvious benefit is that students who participate are acquiring lifelong skills to drive accident free.
• The GLP also offers the most comprehensive driving instruction, with emphasis on both in-class and in-car instruction.
• The length of the course also allows students to learn throughout a number of seasons – with the unique driving conditions of each.
• The GLP provides students with 2 grade 11 high school credits.
• Our GLP Packages include full access to the entire complement of video training guides on our BC Online Driver Training Platform – this allows students to prep before or review after their lessons with guided walkthroughs and demonstrations. It’s also very beneficial for Co-Drivers to ensure they’re educated in supporting their learner when practicing. 
• Lastly, GLP students can reduce their Class 7N (Novice Stage) by 6 months by completing the GLP course. This is especially helpful to those students who will need a Class 5 license for future employment opportunities. In order to earn the reduction successfully, a student must drive prohibition and accident-free over the course of their Novice Stage.

• Lesson times vary from 60 to 90 minutes with the exception of the ICBC Road Test which is 2 hours – a 75 minute warm up lesson including ICBC sign in, and use of car for the Road Test.
• You’ll receive a full schedule that notes how long each lesson is after the registration is complete.

Class sizes range from 25-40 students.

• PG Driving For Life Academy Ltd. schedules multiple Classroom Sessions per year.
• Sessions take place over a Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
• The Friday class runs 4:30PM – 8:30 PM; Saturday and Sunday’s class runs 9AM – 5PM. 

Both GLP students’ lessons and Custom Tailored Lesson Packages are booked immediately after signing up, according to the student’s availability. A Learner’s License must be obtained before any sessions, classroom or in-car, are booked.

PG Driving For Life Academy Ltd. has 5 vehicles used for in-car instruction.

1. a turquoise Honda Fit
2. a navy blue Honda Fit
3. a white Honda Fit
4. a silver Honda Fit
5. a white Honda CRV

The  Honda Fit can easily accommodate varying sizes and heights, despite their small size. Shorter students who may require pedal extensions normally do not need them, and larger students can push the seat far back and adjust the steering wheel height. The vehicles are also equipped with telescopic steering to keep the student a safe distance from the airbag. If you are VERY tall, we do have a Honda CRV that can accommodate you.

The instructor(s) will be charting students’ progress and discussing it with them as each lesson unfolds. We will be recommending practice routes and activities, and if need be, following up with Co-Drivers. We pride ourselves on being open and honest with students about their skill level and where they stand in relation to passing their ICBC Road Test. Following driving lessons, home practice is the single best way to prepare for the test. The more practice a student receives between lessons, the more prepared they will be – and the easier each lesson will become.

If we believe a student will not pass their ICBC Road Test, we will not provide a vehicle for testing. If a student wishes to test in their own vehicle, we are happy to finish the lessons and/or provide a warm-up, but there is an inherent risk in allowing a student to test who we believe is not ready. We are happy to discuss further options as lessons progress.

The ICBC Road Test consists of 5 separate segments: Intersection Left, Right and Through (3), General Driving and Vehicle Handling. The test is usually about 35-40 minutes in length. The information provided here is a basic guide only for what may be on the test:

The first 3 Intersection segments include how the student deals with all types of intersections and turns. For example, do they understand their right of way? When to do a shoulder check? How to properly scan and what to look for? Where to correctly stop and when to creep? What position should they keep their wheels when turning? Where their hands should be positioned? How to properly navigate a turn? Both small and large intersections will be included in the test.

General Driving consists of the driving that takes place between intersections. It essentially deals with speed, lane positioning, and lane changes.

Vehicle Handling consists of the maneuvers or parking on the ICBC Road Test. These can include any of the following: A Pre-Trip, leaving the parking stall and lot, an Uphill or Downhill Park or both, a Cul-de-Sac, 3 Point Turn, Parallel Park, Reverse Stall Park, Backing in a straight line, Opening the door, and Two Hazard Perceptions.

These are solely  some of the main points of instruction that we cover when teaching students. There is a lot to learn, absorb and practice between lessons. We are teaching students to not only pass their ICBC Road Test but be safe, responsible drivers for all of their lives. We pride ourselves on teaching towards a lifelong ability to drive safely and accident-free; providing a fun and rewarding experience for all of our students. There are many people sharing today’s roads and we want our students to be among the best.

• The fee for taking the ICBC Class 7N Road Test is $35.00. After passing the ICBC Road Test, there is an additional cost of $75.00 for your 5-year license.
• If partaking in a Class 5 Road Test, the fee is $50.00 for the ICBC Road Test and either $17.00 or $75.00, depending on whether or not your license is going to expire within 6 months. THESE FEES ARE PAYABLE TO ICBC.
• If you have any late cancellation fee(s) associated with a missed Road Test, you must pay these prior to taking your test.
• You must have all fees at the time of testing. If you take the ICBC Road Test and cannot pay for your license, you may forfeit your test.
• If you have any outstanding fines or late cancellation fees due to ICBC, they must be paid prior to taking your ICBC Road Test. Knowledge of these fines or fees is the responsibility of the student.

If you are taking a 6 Lesson Package or more, and are choosing to test in our vehicle, we book your ICBC Road Test.

*Please note that ICBC Road Tests take place on weekdays only, and always during normal school or work hours.

You must read and agree to an ICBC Road Test Consent and Release form to allow us to book a test on your behalf.