Answers to your questions

Frequently asked questions

Does Johnston's Driving School Ltd. offer pick up service for their individual in-car lessons?

Yes, we offer pick up from home, school, work or any other location that is in our service area.

Our service area is Vancouver and Richmond

What precautions are you taking for COVID-19?

Johnston’s Driving School Ltd. is back in normal operations. We are taking all necessary precautions to reduce the risk of Covid-19 Students are required to wear face masks. All vehicle will be cleaned before and after every lesson.

What hours do you operate?

We offer lessons 7 days a week from 8am to 9pm

Can students do their road test in Johnston's Driving School Ltd. vehicle?

Yes, in fact not only will we schedule your ICBC road test for you, but your instructor will meet you at the test facility early on the road test day and take you out to familiarize you with the general road test areas before helping you get signed in. During your road test, the instructor will wait for you while you are on your road test and give you a ride home after you’re done.

My Learners' Driver Licence will expire soon. Can I renew it?

You cannot renew a Learners’ Driver Licence. You have to take the computer knowledge test again, and that passing grade is only good for 2 years.

How many hours of class time do I need?

For students unsure of the number of hours necessary to become a confident driver, we suggest a driving assessment with an instructor. Our experienced instructors will evaluate your level of expertise and recommend an adequate number of hours accordingly. We also welcome you to call in to our centre where our friendly staff may suggest the perfect package according to your driving experience.

What driving skills will I learn through your programs?

At Johnston's Driving School Ltd. we aim to prepare our students so that they may be confident and safe defensive drivers on the road. Our experienced instructors will work with you to enhance and correct your driving skills. The following list is of specific skills our programs reinforce:

Pre-trip check
Two and three point turns
Steering and wheel control
Maintaining speed control
Changing lanes safely
Becoming confident at large intersections
Stall parking (driving forward and backing up)
Maneuvering smoothly through parallel parking
Merging and exiting highways or freeways
Hazard perception
Maneuvering and avoiding head-on collisions
Gaining confidence for the road test

Can I drive alone with my letter “L”?

No, you cannot. As a learner, you must be accompanied by a supervisor 25 years or older with a class five B.C. drivers licence or with a professional driving school instructor.

As a new driver can I drive anywhere with my letter "N"?

Yes, you can. The only restrictions for the novice driver’s are the following:

Display the letter N on the back of your car.

0 alcohol blood level.

May carry only one passenger. Unless the other passengers are immediate family members or there is a supervisor 25 years or older with a valid B.C. class 5 driver’s licence.

Is there a Driver Licensing Center near me?

Burnaby driver licensing (Lougheed Hwy.)
3880 Lougheed Hwy.
Burnaby BC, V5C 6N4

Burnaby driver licensing (Metrotown)
232 – 4820 Kingsway
Burnaby BC, V5H 4P2

North Vancouver driver licensing
#104 – 125 East 13th St.
North Vancouver BC, V7L 2L3

Richmond driver licensing (Lansdowne Centre mall by Toys R Us)
402-5300 No.3 Road
Richmond BC,

Vancouver driver licensing (Commercial Drive)
2750 Commercial Drive
Vancouver BC, V5N 5P4
604-661-2255

Vancouver driver licensing (Point Grey)
4126 MacDonald Street
Vancouver BC, V6L 2P2

Vancouver driver licensing (Royal Centre)
221-1055 West Georgia St.
Vancouver BC, V6E 3R5
604-661-2255

I have a full licence from another country, can I transfer to get a full BC license?

Transferable licences may be accepted from the following countries: U.S.A., Puerto Rico, Japan, Germany, New Zealand, South Korea, Australia, Netherlands , Swiss or United Kingdom, Austria and France. We always encourage you to go into an ICBC to get their professional advice on the license transfer as policies are subject to change.

Do you give lessons to seniors?

Yes, we give lessons to persons of all ages.

Are your vehicles inspected and insured as per driving school requirements?

Yes, our vehicles are insured to their maximum insurance and inspected yearly.