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90-Minute Lesson • Each lesson is $185.00 for each 90-minute lesson . • $185.00 plus 5% GST. = $194.25 • Present a valid BC Learner License at the beginning of each lesson and obey all restrictions such as glasses. • Be registered and paid before each lesson. • Come to each lesson free of any illness and legal to drive. […]
https://www.icbc.com/driver-licensing/new-drivers/Documents/driver-experience-log.pdf Your First Twenty Hours The fine muscles in your ankles and wrists take time to develop and give your foot and hands accurate enough control to move the car smoothly. Merging your hands and feet with your eyes so they all work as a single unit also takes time to develop to move smoothly. […]
You will face this tremendous internal conflict when preparing with your driving school for your big ICBC test day. The scene is Granville bridge, currently under construction with posted speed maximums at 30 km/hr. Let me set the stage first with the facts: Your driving test is five days from today.You have driven for several […]
Often drivers who struggle to pass a test or struggle to get comfortable with driving are trying to manage all the complex pieces of driving without first building a core skillset to build the complexities on top of. A very important part of the ICBC driving test is keeping your car in the proper position […]
ANSWER: THREE YEARS OR MORE How long did it take you to learn to ski, play hockey or any other sport that required skill and development time for your body to get into shape? How long did it take you to learn Photoshop or earn your new job, or how to work the remote control […]
We meet at our preset meeting place. I bring the car, and you bring your license. Outside of the car, we talk briefly about how much you’ve driven and generally what your goal is. If you have driven several hours or more, you take the driver’s seat. If you have no driving experience or don’t […]
New drivers typically struggle with 3 main maneuvers in the following order of difficulty; left turns, lane changes then parking. Here are my two steps to building your parking success. First, this simple game will prepare your thinking for both parking maneuvers on a driving test. Second, the main reason drivers cannot park is they-have-not-backed-up-long-enough. […]
Driving can be a daunting challenge, particularly for those who have faced setbacks or negative experiences in the past. At Cooper’s Vancouver Driving School, my mission is to transform this anxiety into confidence and competence. Each student’s journey is unique, and I tailor my approach to meet their specific needs, ensuring you feel supported and […]
Knowing what your four ties are doing on the road—gripping, slipping, and sliding, is so very critical for all driving situations long before trouble comes. Cold weather is creeping in fast, and with it comes a new challenge for drivers: cold rubber on cold pavement. This combination drastically reduces the traction you rely on to […]
Safety is at the heart of my approach to driver training. My qualifications include courses in trauma, decision-making, and evaluating cognitive stressors from the Road Safety Educators Association. With a focus on the highest safety standards, I’ve helped countless clients develop driver confidence. As one testimonial put it, “In just three sessions, I was able […]
Learning to drive is more than a skill—it’s a milestone in life. As someone who’s been teaching driver training since my teenage years, I bring a wealth of experience to every lesson. My students have said, “Cooper’s experience elevates you as a driver and makes you much more competent and safer out there on your […]
Signs say 20 and it is a construction zone yet every single car blasts past us! WOW! A huge challenge to know where to put our car! Is Speeding the Solution? Imagine you’re driving through a construction zone where the speed limit is 20 mph, but every other car is zipping past at 50+ mph. […]
Cooper’s training prioritizes mastering the core basics first, which sets a solid foundation for more advanced driving skills. Your method focuses on: Traditional driving schools tend to stick to familiar test routes and avoid the challenges of urban and highway driving. By prioritizing core skills and then applying them to complex traffic scenarios, our method […]
Feeling anxious during driver training is more common than you might think. Many driving schools and instructors focus solely on the checklist of tasks needed to pass the ICBC driving exam, neglecting the learner’s emotional state. If you found yourself gripping the steering wheel too tightly or dreading each lesson, you’re not alone. The right […]
