Frequently Asked Questions
Richmond Driving Academy
General Questions
What areas do you serve?
We provide driving lessons in Richmond, Vancouver, and Burnaby. Free pickup and drop-off are included within these service areas.
What types of driving licenses do you help with?
We offer ICBC Class 7 (L/N), Class 5, and Class 4 (Unrestricted) driving lessons and road test preparation.
Are your instructors ICBC-certified?
Yes, our instructors are fully certified by ICBC and have over 10+ years of professional experience.
Is instruction available in Mandarin?
Yes, we offer lessons in both English and Mandarin to help students learn in the language they’re most comfortable with.
Lesson & Scheduling
How do I book a lesson?
You can book online through our website or manually by calling/texting us at 778-873-2180.
What are your driving lesson prices?
- $80 for 1-hour lesson
- $110 for 1.5-hour lesson
- $500 for five 1.5-hour lessons
- $180 for Road Test package (includes 1-hour warm-up and car rental)
- $130 for 1.5-hour Class 4 lesson
- All prices include GST
What is included in the driving lessons?
All lessons include free pickup/drop-off, minimum 55 minutes of driving time, and 5 minutes of review. Lessons cover key skills like parallel parking, safe lane changes, hazard perception, and more.
Road Test & Car Rental
Can I rent a car for my road test?
Yes. We offer car rentals for ICBC road tests. The road test package includes pickup, a 60-minute warm-up, and use of the car for the test for $180.
Do I need an assessment before renting a car if I’m not your student?
Yes. Non-students must take a 1-hour assessment before they are eligible to rent a car for the road test.
Are ICBC test fees included?
No. You must pay ICBC separately. The Class 7 test is $35, Class 5 is $50, and licensing fee upon passing is $75. (See ICBC License Fee here)
Policies
What is your cancellation policy?
You must cancel at least 24 hours in advance to avoid a cancellation fee. Same-day cancellations incur the full lesson fee. (See detail in our Policies page)
Do you offer refunds?
No refunds are available for completed lessons. All outstanding balances must be paid before your road test appointment.
What should I bring to my lesson or road test?
You must bring your valid license and two pieces of government-issued ID for road tests. Forgetting these may result in lesson or test cancellation with fees applied.
Special Services
Do you offer refresher lessons for out-of-province or foreign license holders?
Yes. We offer refresher driving courses to help adapt to BC driving laws and ICBC standards.
Do you provide one-on-one training?
Yes. All our training is private and focused on the individual student’s pace and progress.
Ready to start driving with confidence?
Call or text us at 778-873-2180, or register online to book your first lesson today.