Joey's Driving Academy

FEAR, ANXIETY, AUTISM, & SPECIAL NEEDS FRIENDLY

Former ICBC Road Test Examiner

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Joey’s Driving Academy, located in Williams Lake, British Columbia, is the premier choice for driving instruction in the area. Joey, a former ICBC Road Test examiner, brings over 28 years of professional, defensive and advanced driving experience to the academy.

His extensive background includes expertise in drifting, trucking and racing, in addition to everyday driving. Joey is also multilingual and is fluent in English, French, Punjabi, Russian and Arabic. As a father of three children, of whom are on the spectrum, Joey is uniquely equipped to provide compassionate and effective instruction.

He specializes in driving classes for categories 4, 5, and 7. Every lesson at Joey’s Driving Academy offers invaluable lifelong skills to ensure your safety on the road. This family-based business excels in training anxious, fearful and special needs drivers, as well as individuals on the spectrum, empowering them to navigate the road with confidence.

A Class 4 unrestricted license allows the holder to operate a variety of vehicles primarily used for transporting passengers. The specifics can vary slightly between provinces, but generally, a Class 4 unrestricted license permits the operation of:

- Taxis: Vehicles used for passenger transport services.

- Ambulances: Emergency medical service vehicles.

- Small Buses: Buses with a seating capacity of up to 24 passengers, excluding the driver. This can include shuttle buses and certain school buses.

- Limousines: Chauffeur-driven luxury vehicles for hire.

The key difference between a Class 4 restricted and unrestricted license is typically related to the size and type of passenger-carrying vehicles the driver is permitted to operate.

- Taxis: Vehicles used for passenger transport services.

- Ambulances: Emergency medical service vehicles.

- Rideshare Vehicles: Vehicles used for ridesharing services like Uber or Lyft.

- Small Buses: Buses with a seating capacity of up to 10 passengers, excluding the driver. This can include small shuttle buses and certain school buses.

In Canada, a Class 5 license is the standard driver’s license that allows the holder to operate most common vehicles used for personal transportation. This includes:

- Passenger Cars: Standard automobiles used for everyday personal or family transportation.

- Vans: Passenger and cargo vans typically used for personal or light commercial purposes.

- Pickup Trucks: Light trucks used for personal transportation and light hauling.

- Small Motorhomes/RVs: Recreational vehicles under a certain weight limit (varies by province).

Designed for new drivers learning to operate a vehicle. This learner’s permit allows individuals to gain driving experience under specific restrictions and supervision. The specific regulations and naming conventions for a Class 7 license can vary by province, but the core concept is generally consistent across the country.

Key Features and Requirements of a Class 7 License:

- Age Requirement: Typically, individuals must be at least 16 years old to apply for a Class 7 license, though some provinces allow learners as young as 14 or 15 with parental consent.

- Knowledge Test: Applicants must pass a written test covering road signs, traffic laws, and safe driving practices.
This test ensures that new drivers have a basic understanding of the rules of the road before getting behind the wheel.

- Vision Test: A vision screening is conducted to ensure the applicant has adequate eyesight for safe driving.

OUR PRICING:

Joey’s Driving Academy offers the lowest prices in the area. All prices are the same no matter what class of license you are going for.

BASE RATE

1 Hour Cutoff

$80.00

HOUR

$100 for Class 4

Classroom instruction Behind The Wheel Training Specialized instruction

NO ROAD TEST

EXTRA TIME

90 Minute Cutoff

$120.00

HOUR

$150 for Class 4

Classroom instruction Behind The Wheel Training Specialized instruction

NO ROAD TEST

ROAD TEST

1.5 Hour Minimum

$200.00

HOUR

$250 for Class 4

1hr car warmup

Car fine tuning

Thorough road test evaluation

ROAD TEST TIME VARIES

SERVICE AREA

We service in many different locations, including Williams Lake, 100 Mile House, Ashcroft, Kamloops, Lower Main Land, and many more! Please don’t hesitate to reach out to see if your location is available!

SOME VERY NICE PEOPLE HAVE SAID:

"Joey did lessons with both my sons. They had already done well in their year of L driving with me, but lacked the testing confidence and fine tuning to pass their N exams. A few lessons with Joey brought their confidence way up! We took advantage of his exam day offer, which gave them a warm up lesson, then the use of his vehicle for the exam. Even my son with autism, walked in with confidence and passed, first try. I feel much better with them out on the road on their own having spent that time with Joey. Worth every penny!"

FEAR, ANXIETY, AUTISM, & SPECIAL NEEDS FRIENDLY

Former ICBC Road Test Examiner

OUR PRICING:

BASE RATE

$80.00

EXTRA TIME

$120.00

ROAD TEST

$200.00

SERVICE AREA

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