Individual Driving Lessons
Your road, your pace
Every driver learns differently, so our Individual Driving Lessons are built around your experience level, your driving goals, and the skills you want to improve. Whether you are a beginner, preparing for your ICBC road test, or rebuilding confidence behind the wheel, your lessons are designed to make you a safer and more confident driver.
Each lesson is 90 minutes of focused, hands-on training in real traffic situations. You build safe habits, improve road awareness, and gain confidence on BC roads.
Who are individual lessons for?
- New drivers: a strong foundation in safe driving technique with personalized instruction.
- Nervous or anxious drivers: patient instructors help you feel relaxed and confident.
- International and out-of-province drivers: practice with BC traffic rules, road conditions, and driving expectations.
- Drivers returning after a break: refresher lessons to regain confidence and sharpen skills.
Skills you can build
Your instructor customizes each lesson route and focus based on your goals. Common areas include:
- Parking techniques: parallel parking, reverse stall parking, hill parking, and three-point turns.
- Observation and road awareness: shoulder checks, mirror use, 360-degree scanning, and hazard awareness.
- Vehicle control and confidence: steering, braking, acceleration, lane positioning, and speed control.
- Highway and complex traffic: highway driving, merging, lane changes, and complex intersections.
- ICBC road test preparation: realistic practice sessions and professional feedback on common mistakes. See road test prep and car rental.
What to expect
- Pick-up service: your instructor can collect you from home, school, work, or an agreed meeting location in a clean, ICBC-approved training vehicle.
- Goal setting: before the lesson, your instructor discusses your current skill level, challenges, and goals to plan the session.
- Real-world practice: you drive through different traffic situations and road conditions with live coaching.
- Feedback: at the end, your instructor reviews your progress, highlights your strengths, and suggests areas for more practice.
Experienced, ICBC-certified instructors
Our instructors are patient, professional, and ICBC certified, with experience teaching drivers of all confidence levels. They stay current with BC road rules and driving standards so your instruction is accurate and reliable.
Ready to improve your driving?
Whether you need road test preparation, confidence building, or extra practice, our Individual Driving Lessons are designed to help you succeed. Contact us to schedule your personalized lesson.
Frequently asked questions
Can I choose my driving instructor?
Yes. If you have a preferred instructor, tell us when you book. We will do our best to accommodate your request based on instructor availability and location schedules.
Where will the driving lessons take place?
Your route is customized to your goals and experience level. Lessons may include residential streets, city traffic, highways, parking areas, or routes similar to those used on ICBC road tests.
Do I need a valid licence to start driving lessons?
Yes. You must hold a valid Class 7L, Class 7N, or Class 5 licence to take on-road lessons. Valid international or out-of-province licences may also be accepted.
Where can I book individual driving lessons in Surrey?
You can book individual driving lessons with Banur Driving School in Surrey. One-on-one lessons are available for beginners, nervous drivers, new immigrants, Class 7 learners, Class 5 drivers, seniors, and students preparing for an ICBC road test.
What makes one-on-one lessons different?
Each lesson is with one instructor, so the session focuses entirely on your needs. Your instructor can work on specific skills such as parking, lane changes, turning, highway driving, pre-trip inspections, defensive driving, and road test readiness.