ICBC Approved Course

This course is recommended for a New Driver!

Do you have your "L" yet? Need help passing your "L" knowledge test?
(free practice knowledge test here.)

*Students may begin the in-class portion of the ICBC approved course before passing the knowledge test, however, before they can begin the in-car portion they must hold a valid learners license.

This course is ICBC- Approved under the Graduated Licensing Program which permits the graduate to be eligible for a road test 12 months from the day the Learner's is obtained.

Also, students are eligible to earn 2 high school credits towards high school graduation.

ICBC is also awarding 6 months waiting time removed from the "N" stage, which will make it 18 months instead of 24.

Students must attend 3(6 hours each) in-classroom sessions. If a student misses an in-class session they can make it up, however, it must be before the time of their road test.

Orchard Valley will schedule the road test appointment on their behalf.

Total hours: 32 Hour Course= 14 hours in-car and 18 hours in-classroom (3 x 6 hour classes)

Course Tuition: $999.00, including GST

Call Now! to reserve your seat for an upcoming course! We strongly recommend calling for availability first before purchasing.

Installment plans available: Payment Options

How will you benefit from taking a Defensive Driving Course with Orchard Valley?

Earn 2 high school credits towards high school graduation.
Convenience- warm-up lesson before road test & use of Orchard Valley car for the road test (at no extra cost), picked up and returned to start location after road test.
Convenience- Orchard Valley will schedule the road test appointment on your behalf.
Free home/school pick up.
Gain valuable knowledge & skills from one-on-one private in-car lessons with Government Certified/Bonded Professional Instructors while feeling comfortable and at ease in your learning environment.

Why parents trust the Professional Driver Training offered by Orchard Valley Driving School...

Parents realize Professional Instructors can evaluate a new driver's abilities, help target areas needing improvement, and help new drivers work on and improve in those areas. Unfortunately, parents sometimes teach their kids bad habits so this is where a Professional Instructor can be very helpful.
A Professional Instructor has a good understanding of current traffic laws and can offer tips for practice time (i.e., ways to maintain your composure under stress) and the benefits of a running commentary.
A structured driver training program gradually builds a learner's driving skills by first introducing basic driving concepts and maneuvers, then moving on to more complex driving situations when the learner is ready; this leads to success.
The classroom sessions provide an opportunity for students to explore attitudes and behaviors and the impact of the choices they make. All classroom training is then reinforced during the in-car lessons.

Specializing in defensive driving techniques - hazard perception, risk perception.
Consequences of taking unnecessary risks.
Driving in heavy traffic situations, highway driving.
Tips for passing the road test first time.
Traffic laws and regulations.
Explore attitudes and behavior: the impact of the choices that the driver makes.
* The "See-Think-Do" technique.
Health, social, personal and financial costs of taking unnecessary risks.
The factors that can influence a driver's attitude.
Consequences of road rage, interacting with other road users - courtesy, caution and care.
Insight into the world of driving.
Impairment - The effects of alcohol, drugs and fatigue.
Parking procedures, merging, reversing, pulling over to the curb, 3 point turns.
Minimizing distractions while driving:
* How to cope with heavy traffic situations
The laws of physics of driving:
* Tires - friction
* Hydroplaning
* Winter driving conditions and so much more...
Approved by ICBC

Option #1: Payment in full: Cash, cheque or credit card(website only).

Option #2: (2 Payments) Installment Plan: When a student enrolls in the ICBC approved course(32 hours) or any package over $500, the first payment(minimum $350) is due at the first class/lesson and the second payment must be given at the same time by way of a postdated cheque dated for 2 - 4 weeks later for the remaining amount.

Option #3: (3 Payments): When a student enrolls in the ICBC approved course(32 hours) or any package over $500, the payment can be split into 3 equal payments over a 6 week period. Please bring the first payment to your first class/lesson along with the other(2) postdated cheques.

Option #4: No Interest Payments: When a student enrolls in the ICBC approved course(32 hours) only, the payment of $999 may be split into 3 equal payments($333), due before the commencement of the course.

Please make cheques payable to Orchard Valley Driving School.

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