| Time | Lesson Theme | Description |
| 60 mins | #1- Parking lot | Interior and exterior pre- trip, observation: shoulder checks 360 mirrors, smooth starting/ stopping/ steering, and left/ right turns. |
| 60 mins | #2- Speed control & parking | Rules and regulations of intersections 2&4 ways, observation, proper turns, and intro to parking. |
| 60 mins | #3- Thinking out loud | Running commentary, independent observation, who we share the road with, traffic lights, and parking. |
| 60 mins | #4- Advanced intersections | Developing defensive driving at complex intersections. |
| 60 mins | #5- Mock Test | Student will be graded on a test. Assessment sent home for further at home practice. |
| 60 min | #6 – Test Review | A review of all intersections & parking. Work on anything lacking in the mock test. |
| 60 mins | #7- Highway intro | Merging, exiting, passing, discuss emergency conditions, highway signs & following distances. |
| 60 mins | #8- Unfamiliar territory | Defensive driving, collision avoidance, head on collision recovery, emergency breaking, and communication with other drivers using lights and horn. |
| 60 mins | #9- Test Review | A review of all intersections & parking with the addition of preparing for the road test. |
| 60 mins | #10- Road test review / or / Car Use for test | Final lesson done to build confidence to succeed in passing the road test and feel ready to drive independently. /or/ CVDS Car use for test. |
Terms & Conditions
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Comox Valley Driving School Inc
780 Williams Road, Courtenay, BC, V9N 6E7
Instructors
Sherri Cash #250-338-3406 sherri@comoxvalleydrivingschool.com
Kayla Russman #250-465-2569 kayla@comoxvalleydrivingschool.com
Fees
- 10hr @ $900: 10 hrs of instruction (or 9 hours plus use CVDS car for test on 10th appt). GST Included (5min intro / 50 min drive / 5 min debrief)
Cancellation
Contact your instructor 24 hours prior to the lesson to reschedule, otherwise a cancellation fee of $40 will be assessed. If you are sick, the fee may be waived. This fee MUST be paid to the instructor at the next lesson.
Payments
Partial or full payment for lessons is made in advance, depending on the number of hours. Payments can be made by instalment for 6+ hours of instruction. No Refunds. Lessons may be gifted, inquire for details.
Payment accepted via Cash, Cheque to: Comox Valley Driving School Inc.
Etransfer: sherri@comoxvalleydrivingschool.com or Comoxvalleydrivingschool@gmail.com
Add instructors & students name to the payment via note or memo section please.
Licensing Requirements
Students must possess a valid Class 7 or Class 5 Learner’s permit prior to taking any in car lessons. Students must always carry their licence during training.
Vehicle Occupants
In car lessons are conducted one-on-one with the instructor. Parents or guardians are free to accompany on one lesson to help with home practice.
Use of CVDS Vehicle for Test
It is at our discretion as to whether a driver is ready to use our vehicle for driving test, and we are at liberty to cancel. The scheduling of the road test is required by the client. Our vehicle might be already booked with another client at the time scheduled. This will result in the client attempting to reschedule the test appointment to accommodate the instructor’s availability.
Test Preparation
Valid drivers license, 2nd piece of ID, $35 test fee Class 7L – $50 test fee Class 7N or Class5. *If applicable: Work or Study permit / PR Card*
Tips: Book road test up to 6 months prior to the eligibility date. Go to icbc.com *make sure to know your security key word*
Good shoes, glasses/ sunglasses, comfortable clothing, hair out of eyes, snack, water & well rested.
Accident Liability
If accident or injury occurs while a student is driving, CVDS Inc. is NOT liable. We have $5,000,000 liability insurance on our vehicles!
Weather Closures
If the weather, CVDS vehicle or instructors’ health are unsafe, the student will be contacted to reschedule.