Welcome to the Car Division of North Shore Driving School! If you're on the hunt for a comprehensive driving program for yourself or your teenager, look no further. Our driving school, located in North Vancouver, specializes in car driving lessons for the entire North Shore area, including West Vancouver, North Vancouver, Lions Bay, Deep Cove, and Bowen Island.
Welcome to the Truck Division of North Shore Driving School! At our Burnaby location we offer comprehensive truck driving courses for the Greater Vancouver Area. If you've been looking for a commercial truck driving school that will qualify you to be a professional driver, look no further. We offer the courses that are needed to operate tractor-trailers, semi-truck trailers, and other large vehicles.
Welcome to the Truck Division of North Shore Driving School! At our Burnaby location we offer comprehensive truck driving courses for the Greater Vancouver Area. If you've been looking for a commercial truck driving school that will qualify you to be a professional driver, look no further. We offer the courses that are needed to operate tractor-trailers, semi-truck trailers, and other large vehicles.
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North Shore Driving School is owned and operated by Josie Briton who takes an active role in the operations and management of the company. Established in 1961, North Shore Driving School remains synonymous with leadership in the driver training industry AND has been one of the premier driving schools in Vancouver, offering comprehensive training programs taught by government-certified instructors.
Put your concerns with driving school at rest when you register for courses with North Shore Driving School. Our driving instructors in Vancouver and throughout BC have completed a government-certified, ICBC-approved Driving Instructor Training Course. These courses are comprised of both theory learned in the classroom and on-road training.
North Shore Driving School is now hiring the best driving instructors in our service area of Burnaby, North Vancouver and many other areas of BC. Join our team of driving instructors, where your professionalism and continuing education are supported and valued. If you are looking for work, please come to our office and apply in person.
Since 1961, North Shore Driving School has produced safe and attentive drivers who are ready for all situations on the road. We pride ourselves on the quality of the education we provide, and our graduates seem to agree. Read testimonials from satisfied drivers who found in North Shore Driving School the knowledge and confidence necessary to take on the beautiful British Columbian roads.
North Shore Driving School Ltd.'s Car Division is one of the only driving schools in North Vancouver to offer training for professional and civilian driving. Our driving classes offer approved Graduated Licensing (GLP) for citizen drivers who are ready to learn the theory and practice of operating a vehicle.
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Abhiroop Sen
Dec 03, 2021
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I just took my class 5 road test today and cleared it at one go, thanks to all the advice from David, my instructor from NSDS. He was super responsive to my questions, pointed out my weak points and took time to sort those out. He is really friendly and didn't put any pressure on me. Although, a bit towards the pricier side and given the fact that they had to reschedule my classes a couple of times because of unavailability of the instructor, I fully recommend taking classes from NSDS. If you can get good advice and proper instructions, it's totally worth it IMO.
Nick Dufresne
Sep 01, 2021
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Aug 01, 2021
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Critical: Professionalism, Quality, Value
Took a lesson here, and it was terrible. The instructor DID NOT focus on the areas that I asked him to focus on. He told me that he will work on it later in the lesson, but it never happened. It was a total waste of money, I will NEVER recommend this school to anyone.
Took a lesson here, and it was terrible. The instructor DID NOT focus on the areas that I asked him to focus on. He told me that he will work on it later in the lesson, but it never happened. It was a total waste of money, I will NEVER recommend this school to anyone.
Harriett Holmes
Jun 25, 2021
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Thank you so much to my instructors Neil and David, and to the office staff at North Shore Driving School Ltd.
They made me feel so much better getting behind the wheel, were very thorough in lessons, with good critical feedback, and they answered any questions I had.
I passed my N license test - first time! A great experience overall, I highly recommend this driving school.
They made me feel so much better getting behind the wheel, were very thorough in lessons, with good critical feedback, and they answered any questions I had.
I passed my N license test - first time! A great experience overall, I highly recommend this driving school.
Aska Djikia
Jun 01, 2021
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Such a wonderful experience via the NS Driving School! I was gifted two brush-up lessons with David prior to my second attempt at a class 7 road test. David's teaching style is very helpful, thorough, and patient. He reviewed clear, actionable steps that I could practice both during and after lessons, and I really feel like I have the science of parking down. Happy to say I passed my road test, and nailed both the parallel park and reverse park. I felt very supported as David cheered when I gave him the thumbs up after passing. I'm sure that these two lessons made a huge difference in both my confidence
Patricia-Ann Huber
May 12, 2021
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My daughter's road test was coming up and I'm pretty sure I didn't teach her everything she needed to know so I signed her up with NSDS for a few refresher sessions as well as a session right before her road test. I can't say enough about SHANE her instructor! Very professional and takes driving very seriously...he truly wants you to succeed! He managed to guide and correct my daughters' issues and she passed with a really good score card! I'd also like to send kudos to Elana in the office who helped with the best arrangement with scheduling. Her follow up and encouragement was really appreciated
Narumon Crevier
Mar 10, 2021
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Eli B.
Mar 01, 2021
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I did the air brake course and decided to take my class 1 driving lessons somewhere else.
The instructor frequently made violent jokes about killing women and sometimes children. He also refused to wear his mask in the truck when he was showing us the pre-trip inspection.
He was an okay teacher but if I had not read the book very thoroughly, his instruction would not have been enough for me to pass the knowledge tests.
The receptionist told me I would have to come in to work out a schedule. I did not think it was reasonable that I should have to take a day off of work to do something that could
The instructor frequently made violent jokes about killing women and sometimes children. He also refused to wear his mask in the truck when he was showing us the pre-trip inspection.
He was an okay teacher but if I had not read the book very thoroughly, his instruction would not have been enough for me to pass the knowledge tests.
The receptionist told me I would have to come in to work out a schedule. I did not think it was reasonable that I should have to take a day off of work to do something that could
Fahim Yazdan Panah
Feb 24, 2021
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Just got my class 5 DL, thanks to Shane and his colleagues!
Before coming to NSDS, I went to another driving school around here but failed the exam eventually. Then I came to NSDS, and the front desk lady helped me book some sessions before my next exam, which was going to be in 2 weeks only. I managed to take 3 sessions with Shane Andrew, and he is a super perfect instructor. Soon he assessed my weaknesses and planned to make them up. You may find him a little bit strict, but you will thank him soon while you see your fast improvement. On test day, I had a warm-up session with him right before
Before coming to NSDS, I went to another driving school around here but failed the exam eventually. Then I came to NSDS, and the front desk lady helped me book some sessions before my next exam, which was going to be in 2 weeks only. I managed to take 3 sessions with Shane Andrew, and he is a super perfect instructor. Soon he assessed my weaknesses and planned to make them up. You may find him a little bit strict, but you will thank him soon while you see your fast improvement. On test day, I had a warm-up session with him right before
Sharon Stuart
Feb 13, 2021
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My son Matthew, just passed his Class 7 road test today! Thank you NSDS for making it happen. Elena, the office administrator, was extremely supportive from my initial phone call and kept me in the loop with my son's progress. David and Douglas are very knowledgeable in-car instructors and made Matthew a very confident driver. Money well spent. 5-stars for North Shore Driving.
Rachael McNeil
Sep 09, 2020
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This was an amazing experience! Sunny, Elena, and Neil were all wonderful in helping make sure that I succeeded. Making sure that I had the lessons I needed and at times that suited my crazy schedule. If I had to change a day or time, Elena was always helpful finding a good fit for the next lesson so that I had practice during both busy and less traffic filled days. Sunny is experienced, dedicated, and very helpful in ensuring that good long term habits for driving are developed. My own worst enemy was myself, but this school made sure that when I went for my driving test I had every chance of
Gopaul S.
Nov 05, 2018
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The instructors were fantastic and helpful in everyway!
But the logistical side and certain other staff were the complete opposite. Talking down to me, mis-quoting over the phone, 2 hour lessons where you spend an hour getting the truck ready to do a pre-trip (driving to a different location and hooking up before your pre-trip lesson) rather than having the truck ready to go, not taking your schedule into account when setting up times that you paid for.
The best driving instructors I've ever been with are being hamstrung by the office staff (one person specifically, will not name names)
But the logistical side and certain other staff were the complete opposite. Talking down to me, mis-quoting over the phone, 2 hour lessons where you spend an hour getting the truck ready to do a pre-trip (driving to a different location and hooking up before your pre-trip lesson) rather than having the truck ready to go, not taking your schedule into account when setting up times that you paid for.
The best driving instructors I've ever been with are being hamstrung by the office staff (one person specifically, will not name names)
Elle B.
Mar 26, 2014
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Peter S.
Oct 24, 2012
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My long overdue review for Class 3 Driver training and Air brakes at North Shore Driving School.
Oh yes... this is super duper exciting I know :)
But seriously, if you ever find yourself in need of a Class 3 license with Air this is your place.
The trainers are seriously expert drivers with a no nonsense approach to our streets. If you mess up there is no hand holding here, just explain yourself and don't do it again.
Straight to the point no BS.
Tom and Bubba were great instructors with incredible knowledge of what to do on the road. And as good as we all think we are behind the wheel
Oh yes... this is super duper exciting I know :)
But seriously, if you ever find yourself in need of a Class 3 license with Air this is your place.
The trainers are seriously expert drivers with a no nonsense approach to our streets. If you mess up there is no hand holding here, just explain yourself and don't do it again.
Straight to the point no BS.
Tom and Bubba were great instructors with incredible knowledge of what to do on the road. And as good as we all think we are behind the wheel
