There are an overabundance of driving schools in the Greater Vancouver area, including ones that are offered at lower than average rates so with all of these driving schools to choose from, how do you choose the right one?

In this blog, we will reveal to you all of the criteria you will want to consider when choosing the right driving school for you. Please take a moment to read over the main things we have listed when choosing the best driving school for you.

Some driving schools may look good on the surface but there are ones where people have had bad experiences so how do you make the right choice before investing your hard earned money? One obvious way is to read the previous students testimonials and/or reviews. Another way is by asking around to see if others have used driving schools in your area and if so, what their experience was. Another thing you can do is you can check forums like Reddit or Facebook groups and see if anyone has mentioned any of the driving schools in their posts or comments. In those forums, you can also make a post and see what people recommend. Taking time to do your due diligence beforehand, can possibly save you a lot of headache and frustration down the road.

Another way of determining if a school is good for you is to call them and ask targeted questions. You can discover a lot by doing this. Is the person who talks to you on the phone, knowledgeable, professional and friendly? Do they sound like they know what they are talking about? How experienced do they sound? What do they cover in the lessons, what is their pass rate? What do their prices include? Do they include pick up and drop off? Find out how much experience their Instructor has and their qualifications. Do they offer a refund policy or some sort of satisfaction guarantee? What do they cover in the lessons? Call around a few schools until you are satisfied with the answers given over the phone and how friendly and open they are to provide you with the information you are seeking.

Of course another way of testing the waters is by taking a trial lesson first but sometimes making an informed choice on only 1 lesson is not long enough. However, it is a good way of seeing if the Instructor is a good fit and as well any other things that could potentially be a problem. Just use good discernment because, making a choice on only 1 lesson isn’t foolproof. Basing your decision on some of the other factors said previously such as whether or not they offer a refund policy or satisfaction guarantee, may be a better way to go.

If pricing is a consideration or you are on a budget, you can do a Google search and look at several different websites to compare, however, when it comes to service and quality, sometimes you do not want to skimp. If your goal is to get quality lessons that will not only help you to pass your road test on the 1st try but help you to be a safe and confident driver on the roads, then you might want to consider not choosing a school based on price. As the old adage goes, “you get what you pay for”.

Streetwize Driving School is a school that offers competitive pricing with quality lessons. They also offer a refund policy on top of a satisfaction guarantee should you book their car for the ICBC road test. They have a consistent rate where 97% of their students pass their road tests on their 1st try. Their Instructor Lisa comes with over 10 years Driving Instructing experience and as well is GLP certified. She has over 45 years driving experience. She also holds a Class 4 Unrestricted license and has experience driving school buses as well as Shuttle buses. Lisa has an impeccable driving record and is an expert driver. The main thing is that when you take lessons from her that you will be assured to not only pass your road test on the 1st try, but also be a safe driver for all of your driving years as when she teaches her students how to drive, she passes on all of her knowledge and years of experience onto her students.

Check out their website at www.streetwizedrivingschool.ca and be sure to give them a call to find out what they offer. And remember, whatever choice you make, please ensure to make it an informed one that helps you to achieve your desired driving goals.