How can I drive safely in Port Coquitlam, BC?
We take our students to various cities, such Port Coquitlam, BC, as well as surrounding cities such Coquitlam, Pitt Meadows, Maple Ridge, Port Moody, New Westminster and Burnaby to teach them the psychology of driving in each city, this will enable them to drive to other cities in the world.
Believe it or not, driving in different cities has its merits and its demerits. As someone becomes a driver he or she will find out there are some cities that the traffic flows with ease. Drivers will not cut you off unnecessarily, the drivers are patient and are willing to allow you change lanes without a fight.
We teach them what to watch for. We take them on the freeways, highways, downtown vancouver, and also teach defensive driving. We start with street driving so that when they pass their road test they can hop into a car and drive to Seattle or Whistler if they want to. When they are comfortable and confident we switch to institutional driving to make sure they are prepared to pass the road test.
Driving safely is beneficial to yourself, your family, your friends, your acquaintances and any person who rides with you, as well as your surrounding motorists and pedestrians. There are so many different drivers on our streets. it is your responsibility to be able to drive safely from point A to point B. without getting yourself involved in any altercations.
This is where Learn And Drive Academy comes in. We are able to teach you how to anticipate rather than assuming. We use the SEE THINK DO method.
As a new driver, how many classes do I need to pass my road test?
Our classes are tailored to each individual. Some students are fast learners and some take their time. We are able to determine how many lessons a student needs after 5 minutes of testing the driver.
I’m afraid of driving. How is your approach to make students confident behind the wheel?
When we are teaching new students or students who are afraid of driving, we first take the student to places without traffic. Nervous driver should know that our instructors are trained to shadow their driving, so even though they are in the driver’s seat our instructors have all the controls, on the passenger side, they can stop, drive the car from the passenger seat. Another aspect is that you are going to always take your classes with the same instructor, which helps to build trust in the student-teacher relationship.
I’m an experienced driver in my home country. What kind of training would I need to be able to drive in Port Coquitlam, BC?
There are two types of driving: the street driving and the institutional driving. Everyone needs to drive institutionally before they can pass the road test in Canada, that is shoulder checks, scanning, proper turns etc. This is where Learn And Drive Academy comes in. We use the SEE THINK DO method while teaching you how to drive in Port Coquitlam, BC, also servicing Coquitlam, Pitt Meadows, Maple Ridge, Port Moody, New Westminster and Burnaby.
My parents have been training me to drive safely. Why would I still need to take lessons to pass my road test?
Even though your parents have the best intention, remember they are not trained driving instructors so they pass on what they know and do on the streets to you, including their own driving habits. You need to develop your own safe driving habits. Also, a lot has changed from when your parents were taking their own road tests. More things are expected from new students to pass the road test, that is why we invite your parents to come and watch what we do, so that when they are practising with you they follow the same tactics.
What are the main challenges high school students face to pass their road tests?
Some of the driving schools concentrate on teaching the students how to pass the road test. If you follow our methods, we put safety first. We are the only school in Port Coquitlam, BC – as well as surrounding cities Coquitlam, Pitt Meadows, Maple Ridge, Port Moody, New Westminster and Burnaby – that incorporate snow, rain and hazardous driving into our lessons. Our instructors lived in Montreal, Toronto and here in BC, we teach our students, the different techniques of driving on snow, ice and rain.
What are the main hazards on the road? How to drive safely while dealing with these hazards?
Everything is a potential hazard on the road. The cars beside you, the type of people driving those cars, whether they are under the influence of prescription drugs, of illegal drugs etc. This is where Learn And Drive Academy comes in. We are able to teach you how to anticipate any hazard on the road. We use the SEE THINK DO method.
How many classes your average student needs to pass the road test?
Every student has his or her own unique qualities. Our lessons are customized to each student. We recommend the number of lessons a student needs after our first lesson and he, she or parents can choose to follow our recommendations.
What should I expect from our first class?
Every student whether experienced or inexperienced is required to drive from his or her home to our training place. It enables us to know where to start with that student.
Even experienced drivers get our overall training. Remember we anticipate, we don’t assume.
How familiar are you with the local routes in Port Coquitlam, BC?
If you know how to drive safely you will not need to know the local routes in Port Coquitlam, BC, as well as surrounding cities such Coquitlam, Pitt Meadows, Maple Ridge, Port Moody, New Westminster and Burnaby. The routes change when there are accidents, traffic and constructions. We teach are students to drive safely so that when they pass their test they will be able to drive safely anywhere. We take our students on highways and freeways. We start with street driving so that when they pass their road test they can hop into a car and drive to Seattle or Whistler if they want to. When they are comfortable and confident we switch to institutional driving to make sure they are prepared to pass the road test.
What is your refund policy?
We prefer that payments are made as you go. In this way students can stop their lessons anytime they feel like. We accept cash, e-transfers and paypal.
Should I expect to deal with different instructors throughout my training?
No, you will deal with the same instructor all the time, it disrupts your lessons when you have to deal with a different instructor every time.