TD Driving School Burnaby — 20+ Years, Published Prices, 2 SkyTrain Pickup Points
Director David Dang · Serves Burnaby, Vancouver, Surrey, Langley · Class 5 & 7 · Male & female instructors · ICBC-certified & bonded
💰 12 published packages
🚊 2 SkyTrain pickup points
👥 Male & female instructors
TD Driving School has been quietly running in Burnaby for more than 20 years. Not flashy. Not the most viral on social media. But they’ve built a real business the old-fashioned way — decent pricing, transparent policies, consistent instructors, and enough repeat customers and referrals to hit #1 on the ThreeBestRated list for Burnaby driving schools year after year.
Director David Dang runs the school. The team is described as “young professionals” — mix of male and female instructors, all ICBC-certified and bonded. Coverage extends across four cities: Burnaby, Vancouver, Surrey, and Langley. But the two main Burnaby pickup points are at Gilmore SkyTrain in the north (near the ICBC office at 3880 Lougheed) and Patterson SkyTrain in the south (near Metrotown). Between those two, they cover essentially all of Burnaby without you needing to drive to a fixed office.
What actually makes TD unusual is they publish their complete pricing. Not “call for a quote.” Not “packages available.” Actual dollar amounts for 12+ different lesson combinations right on their website. In an industry where price opacity is standard, this transparency is a big deal.
What TD Actually Offers
Class 7 (Novice)
Beginner packages from 2 to 14 lessons. The Beginner Full Package includes 14 lessons plus a road test with a claimed 90% first-time pass rate.
Class 5 Road Test Prep
The Road Test + Brush-Up combo: 60 minutes of practice right before the road test plus vehicle rental. $170 total. Simplest way to get a solid warmup on test day.
Refresher Courses (2025 Update)
Added recently. For licensed drivers wanting to sharpen skills before a Class 5 test upgrade, or after time off from driving. Same 90-min lesson format as regular packages.
💳 The pay-after-lesson policy
TD’s payment terms are unusual: you pay at pickup or after your lesson is confirmed. No upfront payment required. E-transfer or cash. This is the opposite of most Burnaby driving schools which require full package payment before your first lesson. If cash flow matters, or if you want to feel out the instructor before committing to a package, this policy is a real advantage.
Every Package Price, Published
This is what makes TD different from most Burnaby driving schools. Here’s the complete published pricing (all prices subject to 5% GST):
| Package | Contents | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Trial Assessment | 60-min professional evaluation | $80 |
| Single Lesson | 60 min ($80) / 90 min ($120) | $80 / $120 |
| Package A | 2 × 90-min lessons | $230 (save $10) |
| Package B | 3 × 90-min lessons | $340 (save $20) |
| Package C | 5 × 90-min lessons | $560 (save $40) |
| Package D | 8 × 90-min lessons | $895 (save $65) |
| Package A-Z | 12 × 90-min lessons | $1,335 (save $105) |
| Package E (w/ Road Test) | 2 lessons + 60-min review + Road test | $390 (save $15) |
| Package F (w/ Road Test) | 4 lessons + 60-min review + Road test | $615 (save $30) |
| Beginner Full Package ⭐ | 14 lessons + review + Road test 90% first-time pass rate |
$1,725 (save $120) |
| Road Test + Brush-Up | 60-min brush-up + vehicle for test | $170 |
| Vehicle Rental Only | Just the car for road test + free delivery to ICBC | $95 |
All prices from tddrivingschool.com. Subject to 5% GST. Payment at pickup or after lesson confirmed — no upfront payment required.
At ~$112 per 90-minute lesson in the Package D range, TD is priced roughly in the middle of the Burnaby market. Not the cheapest — Best Driving School‘s $365 package works out lower per lesson for beginners. Not the most premium — Grover‘s $75/hour on an EV works out comparable but on an electric car. TD sits in the practical middle with strong package discounts as you buy more.
The Two SkyTrain Pickup Points Cover All Burnaby
Instead of one fixed office, TD uses two SkyTrain-adjacent pickup points that between them cover essentially all of Burnaby:
Near the ICBC office at 3880 Lougheed Highway. Serves Burnaby North, Brentwood, Lougheed, Willingdon corridor students. Millennium Line access.
Near Metrotown, Kingsway, and the ICBC office at 4700 Kingsway. Serves Metrotown, Edmonds, Highgate, and central Burnaby. Expo Line access.
Practically, this covers essentially everyone in Burnaby without requiring you to own or borrow a car to reach lessons. Both pickup points are directly adjacent to SkyTrain stations, so a bus/train ride from anywhere in Metro Vancouver gets you there. This is a smart geographic split — most driving schools operate from a single office and force you to make it there yourself.
Who’s David Dang? The Director
David Dang has been running TD Driving School for over 20 years. That kind of longevity in the Burnaby driving school market isn’t accidental — it means consistent quality, good instructor management, and a steady stream of student referrals. The team he’s built is described as young professionals who are ICBC-certified and bonded, with both male and female instructors available depending on preference.
For Burnaby’s Chinese and Vietnamese communities, having a director with a Vietnamese/Chinese background may be a factor in choosing this school over others. If cultural comfort matters to you or your family (for example, first-generation immigrant parents who want a familiar-feeling driving school for their teens), that connection is worth noting.
Also worth noting: TD is on ThreeBestRated’s Burnaby list at #1. Third-party rating aggregators like these use their own 50-point inspection criteria (business profile, reviews, complaints history, licenses, ratings). Being #1 across their evaluation means TD checks all the boxes that matter to careful shoppers.
What Students Report
Multiple review aggregators describe consistent themes for TD:
- Patient and experienced instructors — repeated across sources
- Bonded and ICBC-certified — verified via multiple listings
- Personalized package recommendations — reviewers mention that TD instructors assess your driving skill first, then recommend the right package (not just upselling everyone into the biggest option)
- Free pickup and drop-off — no hidden fees for pickup within their service area
- 90% first-time pass rate for the Beginner Full Package — that’s a specific claim they publish
- Rental vehicles for road tests with free delivery to ICBC — even if you don’t buy their full package
Gift certificates and flexible payment options are also mentioned — useful if you’re buying lessons as a gift for a family member.
By the Numbers
TD Driving School is ICBC-certified and bonded, meaning their instructors carry the professional liability insurance required by BC’s driver education regulations. Payment methods are e-transfer or cash only (no credit card). Prices subject to 5% GST as listed above.
TD vs Other Burnaby Options
Grover Driving Academy (Metro Vancouver)
Grover teaches on an electric Hyundai IONIQ 6 with multilingual instruction (English/Punjabi/Hindi/Urdu). Rate $75/hr. Both TD and Grover publish transparent pricing — TD has bigger discount packages for bulk buys, Grover has the EV specialty and 4.9-star personal instructor reputation.
Best Driving School Burnaby (Kingsway/Metrotown)
The 40-year Burnaby institution since 1985. Their $365 starter package is cheaper per lesson than TD’s equivalent packages if you’re a total beginner. TD wins on flexible payment (pay after) and having two pickup points vs. Best’s single Kingsway location.
Edmonds Driving School (Edmonds Street)
Claims 99% pass rate, uses 2024-2025 dual-control vehicles, 1,600+ students trained. Instructor AJ named in reviews. Free SkyTrain pickup at Patterson/Edmonds/Gilmore. Both TD and Edmonds use SkyTrain pickup points; Edmonds skews more toward Metrotown-area students specifically.
Mandarin/Cantonese Driving Instructors (Roundup)
If you specifically need a Mandarin- or Cantonese-speaking instructor, TD’s Chinese/Vietnamese ownership may help but they don’t specifically market as a multilingual driving school. For dedicated Chinese-language lessons, look at the Mandarin/Cantonese-Speaking Driving Instructors roundup covering Vancouver and Burnaby.
Honestly: TD Driving School is the top pick if you value transparent pricing, want maximum scheduling flexibility across all of Burnaby via two SkyTrain pickup points, prefer to pay after lessons instead of upfront, or need a school with 20+ years of institutional trust. If you specifically want EV instruction, get Grover. If you want the cheapest starter package, check Best Driving School.
Common Questions
Where do I actually meet the instructor?
Two options in Burnaby: Gilmore SkyTrain (2186 Gilmore Avenue) if you’re in Burnaby North, Brentwood, Lougheed, or Willingdon area. Or Patterson SkyTrain (5932 Patterson Avenue) if you’re in Burnaby South, Metrotown, or central Burnaby. Both are directly adjacent to SkyTrain stations. The instructor picks you up at your chosen station.
Can I request a female instructor?
Yes — TD has both male and female instructors. When you call to book, mention your preference. Some families specifically want a female instructor for teen daughters. Availability may vary by time slot, so book early if this is important.
Where do I take my ICBC road test?
Most Burnaby students test at either the ICBC office at 3880 Lougheed Highway (Brentwood area, close to Gilmore SkyTrain) or the ICBC office at 4700 Kingsway (Metrotown area, close to Patterson SkyTrain). TD’s instructors know the routes at both locations. TD also offers free delivery of their rental vehicle to your chosen ICBC office on test day.
Can I rent TD’s car for the road test without buying a package?
Yes. Standalone Vehicle Rental for Road Test is $95 + GST — includes free delivery to ICBC. Useful if you’ve been practicing on your own and just need an ICBC-approved vehicle for the actual test day.
Is the 90% first-time pass rate real?
TD publishes this specifically for their Beginner Full Package ($1,725, 14 lessons + review + road test). That’s a big package — 14 lessons over months — so the student is very well prepared by the time they test. The 90% claim is only for that specific package, not for all students overall. Still, it’s a strong benchmark for beginners weighing whether the full package is worth the cost vs. buying lessons piecemeal.
Does TD teach Class 4 (rideshare)?
TD’s public pricing is for Class 5 and Class 7 only. If you need Class 4 for Uber/Lyft/taxi driving in Burnaby, ask when you call — but if it’s not on their public offerings, Grover Driving Academy explicitly offers Class 4 Restricted and Unrestricted.
How do I book?
Call 604-767-4799 or use the 24-hour online booking form at tddrivingschool.com/book-now.html. Payment isn’t required at booking — you pay at pickup or after your lesson is confirmed. Have your BC learner’s licence ready.
Who TD Driving School Is For
Straight answer: TD is a solid mid-tier Burnaby driving school with unusually transparent pricing and a customer-friendly pay-after-lesson policy. Best fit for students who want to see exact prices before committing, need pickup at either end of Burnaby (Gilmore or Patterson SkyTrain), prefer an established 20+ year institution, or want the option to request a male or female instructor.
The Beginner Full Package with 90% first-time pass rate is a strong option for absolute beginners who want the highest-probability path to passing the test — 14 lessons plus review plus road test for $1,725. If you’re on a tighter budget and only need brush-up lessons, the individual $80/60-min or $120/90-min sessions let you buy exactly what you need.
Not the best fit if you specifically want electric vehicle training (that’s Grover), the absolute cheapest option in Burnaby (that’s Best Driving School’s starter packages), or dedicated Mandarin/Cantonese-language instruction (check the Mandarin/Cantonese-Speaking Driving Instructors roundup).
Call 604-767-4799, ask about scheduling at Gilmore or Patterson (whichever is closer to you), and mention whether you prefer a male or female instructor. Given the pay-after policy, you can commit to your first lesson without financial risk — a nice way to feel out the instructor before booking a bigger package.
Contact TD Driving School Burnaby
Male & female ICBC-certified instructors
2186 Gilmore Ave, Burnaby V5C 6N5
(Near ICBC 3880 Lougheed)
5932 Patterson Ave, Burnaby V5H 2P2
(Near ICBC 4700 Kingsway)
Surrey · Langley
Pay after lesson confirmed
20+ years in Burnaby
#1 on ThreeBestRated Burnaby
Every package price published
2 SkyTrain pickup points (N & S)
Male & female instructors available
ICBC-certified & bonded
Pay-after-lesson policy (no upfront)
90% first-time pass (Full Package)
Free vehicle delivery to ICBC
Refresher courses (2025 update)
Info compiled from TD Driving School’s official website (tddrivingschool.com) and ThreeBestRated Burnaby aggregated profile. Confirm current pricing, instructor availability, and refresher course scheduling by calling directly.
