Now that school is back in session, bus ridership has increased and you’re more likely to encounter buses on your daily drive. We share the roadway with a number of different buses including city buses, accordion buses, cable buses, HandyDART buses, special activity buses, coach and tour buses, and school buses! Where you live greatly influences which type of bus you will likely come into the most contact with, but regardless of where you live and what type of bus you see most often, the rules and regulations surrounding them remain constant.
There have been countless movies featuring cars like the 1948 Ford De Luxe Convertible in Grease, the 1963 Volkswagen Beetle in The Love Bug, the 1967 Shelby GT 500 in Gone in 60 Seconds, the 1970 Dodge Charger in The Fast and The Furious, the 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 in Back to the Future, and the list goes on and on! Those are for another day though; what about trucks - and not just trucks - but big rigs? There are a lot of movies featuring big rigs possessed by demons or driven by a serial killer but what about the fun loving, family-oriented, risk-taking, and hardworking truckers!
The trucking industry is full of job opportunities and great companies to work for. Our truck students have access to exclusive job postings and career presentations that provide a chance to rub elbows with some of these companies, but we wanted to go more in depth. This week marks the beginning of a new feature, where we’ll be putting a spotlight on some of the companies that we work with and that we recommend for employment!
Supporting a new driver is an important role and can be asked of parents, guardians, family friends, or extended family members. For many of us, this means stepping into a different position than the one we’re used to; mentoring and guiding a new driver to become a safe, confident, and independent road warrior. While it may seem like you’re just there to fulfil the “qualified supervisor” restriction that ICBC requires of new drivers, this role is far more than that.
"A special “Thank You” to you. From what I was told, you never let my daughter put her guard down. Good for you.
I appreciate all the hard work and dedication you’ve given to my daughter. I will recommend Valley Driving School to as many people as I can.
Again, “Thank You” to everyone. Who knows…maybe my daughter will be back for other types of drivers training ie: motorcycle, standard, or even semi-trucks. Could happen. She ‘loves’ to drive.
Best regards"
~Cyndy
"I just wanted to send along a “Thank You” to all of you at Valley Driving School.
This has been a great experience for both my daughter and myself.
The office staff have been wonderful and always willing and able to sort through scheduling that works for us.
It can be a scary world out there driving our streets and now I know my daughter has been taught properly on how to handle those situations.
She’s a confident relaxed driver and I am a confident relaxed passenger/parent."
"We just wanted to tell you how impressed we were with the professional and thorough instruction our children received over the last several years.
Both kids' instructors were always punctual, polite and patient, giving our kids the knowledge and confidence to drive well and safely. Both passed their 'N' test on the first try. All dealings with the office staff were pleasant as well.
We would not hesitate to recommend Valley Driving to other parents looking for the right place for their children to learn to drive. Please pass our compliments and thanks to instructor! :)
THANK YOU!!!"
~The Wilson Family
"I want to thank my great instructor and helping me overcome my fear of driving.
I have failed the test a couple of times before taking lessons with him and frankly, this is the best investment I have done lately.
He helped me become a better driver, (I will always remember: mirror-signal-shoulder check), have confidence in myself and pass my test.
Great job! Thank you!"
~Lavinia
"Amazing staff!!
I had 5 lessons with my Instructor and he was incredible, clear instructions and always updated on things I needed to do better right when they happened.
It felt like he wanted me to succeed not only because its part of his job, but because he genuinely wanted me to. The cost of the lessons were minimal in comparison to everything I have learned and I passed my road test on my first attempt.
Thanks again!"
~Robert
"My instructor is kind and patient.
She made me feel comfortable behind the wheel and shaped me into the N driver I am today.
Everyone at Valley Driving School is really nice and welcoming. Also, the classroom is a good learning environment.
I highly recommend this driving school. Everyone I know got lessons there. :)"
~Rachel
The Instructor for the lessons put my child at ease, listened to her concerns and worked with her to make her experience positive. The driving reports sent after every lesson were constructive and helped identify areas to focus on in-between lessons.
My child passed her road test with a perfect drive. I don't think it would have happened without Valley Driving School.
~ Susan
I recently completed the GLP program at Valley Driving School and I couldn't be happier with my experience! My Instructor in the classroom made everything so clear and easy to understand. My on-road Instructor was incredibly patient and supportive throughout the lessons.
Thanks to their excellent guidance I passed my N on the first try and feel confident driving on my own. I highly recommend Valley Driving School to anyone looking for a solid driving education!
~ Abigail
We chose Valley Driving School for our son to gain confidence in his driving and experience on the road. His Instructor was very calm, relaxed, honest and knowledgeable.
Our Instructor gave our son the skills he needed to pass his test on the first try. Communication between the Instructor was a 10/10 with upcoming appointments and or changes.
~ Cindy
My Instructor is friendly, chill, educated and always has a smile.To be honest, she always brings positive vibes.
She understands you well, points out your mistakes and explains how to improve. If you don’t understand something she will draw diagrams to show you exactly how to get it right and at the end of each session she writes down points that you need to practice. She never rushes you.
Thanks to her instructions I knew I was going to pass my road test by my last in-car lesson. I have no words to express my gratitude. I highly recommend Valley Driving School.
~ Ayesha
Had a terrific experience with this school. My Instructor was both patient and informative, always ensuring and enforcing habits like shoulder checking and proper signaling.
I'm certain I would not have passed my drivers test without her tutelage!
~ Andrew
My Instructor from Valley Driving School is amazing! She's patient, clear with instructions, her positive attitude and encouragement made learning fun.
She helped me go from feeling nervous behind the wheel to confident and ready for my tests. I passed my road test on the first try and couldn't have passed without her.
~ Carlene
We have used Valley Driving School for 3 of our children and it has been a fantastic experience for all of them.
Great communication, awesome Instructors and all three of my kids passed their first time.
~ Heather
Practice for sure is always different from theory, however, I did find the classroom courses with my Instructors very helpful for situational/theoretical stuff that you could possibly encounter in actual driving.
Thank you Instructors and all Valley Driving School Staff!
~Ali
I recently completed the GLP program at Valley Driving School and I couldn't be happier with my experience!
My Instructor in the classroom made everything so clear and easy to understand.
I highly recommend Valley Driving School to anyone looking for a solid driving education!
