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SAFER DRIVING FOR ALL AGES
THE YD DIFFERENCE
- Exclusive Evasive Maneuvers Training: YD teaches collision avoidance techniques like no one else does., with a Focus on Teaching Safe Responsible Driving Habits For Life!
- Not Just For Passing a Road Test: YD programs provide you with what other driving schools don't - SaferDriver defensive driving, evasive maneuvers, emergency braking and swerving, as well as head-on and rear-crash collision avoidance.
- Only 1:1 In-Vehicle Training: YD does not have 3-4 students in an instructor's vehicle at the same time so you will received One to One Individualized Training.
- Avoidable Collisions Are Expensive: YD courses are specifically designed to prevent collisions to save you costs related to property damage, person injury and increased insurance premiums.
- Only Licensed Instructors: Your in-vehicle lesson is with a provincially licensed and highly trained instructor, so that lessons are customized to your needs.
- Teaching Driving For More Than 50 Years: Young Drivers of Canada has been delivering premium driving instruction programs in Canada to generations for over fifty years.
- YD Perks & Rewards: Young Drivers graduates and current students receive exclusive offers & savings - including Ripley's Aquarium, Toronto FC, and more!
#1 Rated Driving School
Young Drivers of Canada is rated as the #1 Driving School in Canada, according to CourseCompare.ca
Provincially Approved Programs
Our instructors and curriculum meet strict guidelines and are teaching the most advanced techniques.
+1.4 Million Graduates
Young Drivers of Canada has graduated over 1.4 million SaferDrivers throughout Canada.
Flexible Scheduling
Learn on your schedule and at your own pace. Pick the time that suits your schedule and you're off.
Available Payment Plans
Enjoy the freedom of flexible payment plans to make safe driving accessible to most everyone.
Perks, Rewards, & Programs!
Young Drivers graduates and current students receive exclusive offers & savings - Young Drivers also offers exclusive online courses & practice tests.
Full Certification Courses
Most Popular + Road Test
| High School Credit Courses | In Class Hours | Online Hours | In Car Hours | Road Test Package | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The YD Course Virtual for High School Students | 12 | 10 | 12 | - | $1,799.00 | Select |
| The YD Course Virtual with Road Test for High School Students | 12 | 10 | 14.25 | $2,099.00 | Select | |
| PREMIER Virtual Class with Live-Teacher Course On Zoom | 12 | 10 | 25.5 | $3,399.00 | Select |
High School Credit Courses
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| Individual Lessons & Packages - Available to YD and non-YD Students | ||
|---|---|---|
| Need A Last-Minute Driving Lesson? | $219.00 | Call |
| Driving School In car lessons Package - 1-90 Minute Lesson Package | $219.00 | Select |
| Driving School In car lessons Package - 3-90 Minute Lesson Package | $655.00 | Select |
| Driving School In car lessons Package - 5-90 Minute Lesson Package | $1,091.00 | Select |
| Driving School In car lessons Package - 10-90 Minute Lesson Package | $2,181.00 | Select |
| Driving Enhancement and Confidence Building Program | $438.00 | Select |
| Failed Your Road Test? Custom Road Rest Review Program | $438.00 | Select |
| Road Test Preparation | $438.00 | Select |
| Driving Lessons & Road Test Prep B - 3 x 90 min lesson & Road Test (AUTO) | $1,016.00 | Select |
| Driving Lesson & Road Test Prep A - 1 x 90 min lesson & Road Test (AUTO) | $546.00 | Select |
| City Driving | $438.00 | Select |
| Learn to Drive on Highways | $438.00 | Select |
| Intersections and Right of Way | $438.00 | Select |
| Parking Made Easy | $438.00 | Select |
| Help for Seniors | $438.00 | Select |
| Winter Driving Program w/ Exclusive Online Course! | $438.00 | Select |
Individual Lessons & Packages - Available to YD and non-YD Students
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WHAT SETS YOUNG DRIVERS OF CANADA NEW WESTMINSTER, BRITISH COLUMBIA APART FROM THE REST
1 | YD has Exclusive Evasive Maneuvers Training |
2 | Only MTO Certified Instructors |
3 | Better Insurance Discount Available than other BDE Driving Schools |
4 | Convenient Online Classes with Virtual Instructor or Online Coach |
5 | Only 1 Student to 1 Instructor In-Vehicle Lessons |
6 | Home or Central Pickup Available |
7 | Evenings & Weekends In-Vehicle Lessons |
8 | Loyalty Program for Students and Graduates |
9 | Special Online Driving Programs including Winter Driving, Manual Transmission, Anxiety Reduction, City Driving, Highway Driving, Navigating Intersections and Rights of Way. |
10 | Annual Driving Instructor Recertification |
11 | Flexible Payment Plans - Pay Over Time |
Young Drivers of Canada – New Westminster: Premier Driving School & Defensive Driving Training
Looking for the best driving school in New Westminster, BC? At Young Drivers of Canada – New Westminster, we offer professional driving lessons, road test preparation, and defensive driving courses to help new and experienced drivers develop safe and confident driving skills. Our ICBC-approved driving lessons ensure that you gain the skills necessary to pass your Class 7 and Class 5 road tests and drive safely in any situation.
Comprehensive Driver Training in New Westminster
Our Beginner Driver Education (BDE) program provides new drivers with the knowledge and hands-on experience needed to become safe and responsible drivers. Our certified instructors will guide you through:
✔️ Critical vehicle control & maneuvering
✔️ Navigating intersections & right-of-way rules
✔️ Parallel, reverse, and angle parking techniques
✔️ Highway & freeway driving strategies
✔️ ICBC road test preparation & practice sessions
We offer flexible scheduling with pick-up and drop-off options from home, school, or work. Weekday and weekend driving lessons are available to accommodate your schedule.
Collision Avoidance & Defensive Driving Training
At Young Drivers of Canada – New Westminster, we focus on defensive driving techniques that teach drivers how to anticipate and avoid potential collisions before they happen. Our advanced training includes:
🚗 Head-on collision avoidance
🚗 Emergency braking & skid recovery
🚗 Rear-end crash prevention techniques
🚗 Evasive swerving maneuvers
🚗 Shoulder recovery techniques
Using our exclusive Collisionfree!™ Approach, we incorporate 4 key habits and 20 sub-habits to help drivers:
✔️ Improve hazard awareness & risk perception
✔️ React quickly in emergency situations
✔️ Maintain safe following distances & manage space effectively
Exclusive Evasive Maneuvers Training
At Young Drivers of Canada – New Westminster, we provide advanced evasive driving training to help drivers respond effectively in emergency situations. Our training covers:
🔹 Making quick decisions under pressure
🔹 Avoiding sudden road obstacles
🔹 Controlled emergency lane changes
🔹 Minimizing vehicle control loss
🔹 Recovering from skids & slides
Our hands-on approach ensures that you develop the skills necessary to handle real-world driving challenges safely.
1:1 Personalized Driving Lessons
Unlike other driving schools, we provide one-on-one instruction tailored to your learning pace and experience level. We start in low-traffic areas and gradually progress to more complex driving environments, covering:
✅ Vehicle controls, blind spots & mirror adjustments
✅ Residential, city, and highway driving
✅ Navigating busy intersections & downtown roads
✅ Parking techniques for real-world situations
With our structured training and expert guidance, you’ll feel confident and fully prepared for your ICBC road test and real-world driving situations.
YOUNG DRIVERS DOES DRIVER TRAINING RIGHT IN NEW WESTMINSTER, BC - BECAUSE WE KNOW ITS IMPORTANT!
Nervous about the driving lessons? Never been in a car? Don’t worry, we have you covered. Your lessons will progress based on your ability and skills. Young Drivers instructors provide what is called competency-based education. At Young Drivers, we will:
1- Start you in a parking lot/quiet street setting
- Show you how all of the controls work in the car such as how to set up your mirrors properly, where the blind spots are in the car, etc.
- Backing and steering exercises to make sure you know how to control the car
- Hand over hand exercises to make sure you know how to steer properly
- Creeping exercises to teach you how to control the speed of your car for 3-point turns, parallel parks, etc.
2- Progress to side streets when you are ready/comfortable
- Right- and left-hand turns at small and large intersections
- Right of way at intersections
- Curb judgement
3- Progress to busier roads and one-way streets
4- Then, freeway driving and so on…
We space the lessons out so that you can get practice in between each lesson since practice is how you get good at any skill. Not going to get any practice? Just let us know when scheduling your lessons and we can customise your lesson plan based on your situation.
Whatever your needs, Young Drivers has you covered!
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Book Your Driving Lessons in New Westminster Today!
Whether you're a new driver, need road test preparation, or want to improve your defensive driving skills, Young Drivers of Canada – New Westminster is your top choice for professional driver training.
📍 Location: New Westminster, BC
📅 Flexible scheduling – Weekdays & weekends
📞 Call now to book your driving lessons! 604-299-3830
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