Victoria Archives

West Coast Driver Training Victoria Review — Class 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 & Air Brake, Chief Instructor Mark Anderson

West Coast Driver Training & Education Inc runs out of Duncan and Saanich, and it’s the only driving school we’ve reviewed that actually teaches commercial classes — Class 2 (bus), Class 3 (truck), Class 4 (rideshare/small commercial), plus Air Brake endorsement. Owner Mark Anderson is a former BC Transit driver with decades of tractor trailer, tour bus, and transit experience. If you’re going for anything beyond a regular Class 5/7, this is the school you need to know about.

Fly Driving School Victoria Review — Instructor Nasir, Class 4 Rideshare, Senior Refresher, Victoria + Duncan Coverage

Fly Driving School Ltd at 2811 Lunar Court in Victoria BC covers both Greater Victoria AND Duncan — the only Vancouver Island driving school we’ve reviewed that spans both cities. Main instructor Nasir is named in review after review. Class 4 rideshare lessons for Uber/Lyft drivers are available NOW (not coming soon), plus a dedicated Senior Refresher program for drivers 55+. Extended 7 AM to 10 PM hours seven days a week. Here’s the full picture.

Mary’s Driving School Victoria Review — Female ICBC-Certified Instructor, Transparent Pricing, International Student Specialty

Mary’s Driving School serves Greater Victoria with a rare combination — a female ICBC-certified instructor, published transparent pricing ($534 to $1,068 for lesson packages), and a signature focus on international students, new immigrants, and drivers with severe test anxiety. Mary is a mother of four with a healthcare and hospitality background. Here’s what real students say, exactly what packages cost, and how it compares to Victoria’s other driving schools.

Exact Driving School Victoria Review — Instructor Arif, 4 Languages, Serves 8 Greater Victoria Zones

Exact Driving School serves Victoria, Oak Bay, Saanich, Royal Oak, Saanichton, Esquimalt, View Royal, Colwood, and Langford — the widest coverage of any driving school we’ve reviewed. Main instructor Mr. Arif teaches in English, Punjabi, Hindi, and Urdu, making this the go-to option for Victoria’s South Asian community. Here’s what students actually say, real Google reviews, road test fee breakdown, and how it stacks up against other Victoria driving schools.

Victoria Driving School Inc Review — Instructor Alex Cordero, 7 Days a Week, Malahat Highway Lesson

Victoria Driving School Inc at 1251 West Burnside Road in Victoria BC is owned and operated by Alex Cordero — the instructor students call “a magician” and “the best instructor I have ever met.” Open 8 AM to 8 PM seven days a week, they offer a unique Malahat highway lesson from Victoria to Mill Bay and a specialty program for international drivers converting to a BC license. Here’s what students actually say and how it compares to Victoria’s other driving schools.

Joan Wallace Driving School Victoria Review — 50 Years, BBB A+ Rated, Multiple Named Instructors

Joan Wallace Driving School at 1620 Cook Street in Victoria BC has been teaching drivers since 1976 — 50 years and counting. BBB A+ accredited, DSAA member, featured in YAM Magazine, with a team of named, praised instructors including Larry, John, Rick, Brenda, and Mike. Here’s what real students say, how their seniors and guarantee programs work, and why this school stands apart from single-instructor operations.

Globex Driving Academy Victoria Review — 4.3-Star ICBC-Approved School in View Royal, Class 5 & 7 Lessons

Globex Driving Academy at 238 Helmcken Road in View Royal is one of the longest-running driving schools serving the west side of Victoria. Solid 4.3-star Google rating, Class 5 and Class 7 focus, and a location that’s convenient if you live in Colwood, Langford, or View Royal. Here’s what students actually say, honest pros and cons, and how it compares to the East Saanich options.

Wise and Smart Driving School Victoria Review — Instructor Abbas, First-Try Pass Reviews, 7 AM to 10 PM Hours

Wise and Smart Driving School at 2-2220 Quadra Street in Victoria BC is one of the highest-rated driving schools on Vancouver Island, with Mr. Farasat Abbas (usually just called Abbas) getting named in review after review. Here’s what students actually say about their Class 5 and Class 7 lessons, the extended 7 AM to 10 PM booking window, real policies, and whether it’s the right choice for your ICBC road test.

Latz Driving School Ltd Victoria Review — ICBC-Approved BDE, New Immigrant Program, What Students Say About Instructor Laz

Latz Driving School Ltd at 3952 Larchwood Drive in Victoria BC is one of the most talked-about driving schools on Vancouver Island. ICBC-approved, licensed under BC-MVA, with a main instructor — Laz — who gets named in review after review. Here’s what students actually say, the pickup arrangement at McKenzie Tim Hortons, real lesson policies, and whether it’s the right fit for you or your teen.