Learn to Drive
Welcome to KDSC’s Driver Training Program!
The Kelowna & District Safety Council is a widely respected and ICBC-approved provider of driver instruction. Because KDSC is a registered nonprofit organization, you pay no additional taxes on your registration fee.
FULL DRIVER TRAINING COURSES
We offer TWO types of driver training courses, depending on your learning style and budget. Please read the information below to decide which course best suits your needs.
- GLP (Graduated Licensing Program) Course – this course provides students with an essential base of instruction and support to build the foundational knowledge, skills, and confidence they need to become safe drivers. The GLP course, which has been the standard in BC since 1998, involves 18 hours of classroom time and 12 hours of practical (behind-the-wheel) lessons. According to provincial guidelines, graduates of KDSC’s GLP Course can take their Class 5 road test six months early (after eighteen months instead of twenty-four), and high school students can also earn two credits toward graduation. The cost of KDSC’s GLP course is $1395 for Kelowna residents (proof or residency required) and $1495 for non-residents. Installment payment plans are available upon checkout when you register. Click on dates below (dates for three 6-hour classroom sessions) to register for an upcoming GLP (Graduated Licensing Program) Course.
June 24, July 15, and July 29, 2023
(Please note classroom sessions may occasionally be re-scheduled because of insufficient enrollment.)
- Road Ready AutoPro Course – for students who want to minimize their time in the classroom, AND save money, our Road Ready AutoPro Course provides them with a high-quality base of instruction, but employs a more concentrated curriculum. The Road Ready AutoPro Course, which was developed by KDSC based on its years of driver training experience, involves 4 hours of classroom time and 10.5 hours of practical (behind-the-wheel) lessons. (Please note that unlike the GLP course, graduates of KDSC’s Road Ready AutoPro Course can not take their Class 5 road test six months early – we believe this additional practice period is actually beneficial to many new drivers – and high school students do not earn two credits toward graduation. The cost of KDSC’s Road Ready AutoPro Course is $999 for Kelowna residents (proof or residency required) and $1099 for non-residents. Installment payment plans are available upon checkout when you register. Click on a date below (initial 4-hour classroom session; the 4-hour classroom session is held on Saturdays from 9:30 am to 2:00 pm) to register for the Road Ready AutoPro Course.
(Please note classroom sessions may occasionally be re-scheduled because of insufficient enrollment.)
DRIVING LESSON PACKAGES
When you register for either a GLP course or Road Ready AutoPro course, your behind-the-wheel lessons are included. If you would like more time behind-the-wheel, additional lessons can be purchased according to the schedule below. When you purchase a “package” of driving lessons, you save money. Simply click on the number of lessons you wish to purchase (left-hand column) and our instructor will contact you to discuss a mutually convenient schedule.
| Number of lessons | Regular price | Price with discount | Savings to student | Percent discount on package |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 140.00 | 140.00 | 0.00 | 0% |
| 2 | 280.00 | 280.00 | 0.00 | 0% |
| 3 | 420.00 | 378.00 | 42.00 | 10% |
| 4 | 560.00 | 504.00 | 56.00 | 10% |
| 5 | 700.00 | 630.00 | 70.00 | 10% |
| 6 | 840.00 | 756.00 | 84.00 | 10% |
| 7 | 980.00 | 882.00 | 98.00 | 10% |
| 8 | 1120.00 | 1008.00 | 112.00 | 10% |
| 9 | 1260.00 | 1108.80 | 151.20 | 12% |
| 10 | 1400.00 | 1232.00 | 168.00 | 12% |
| 11 | 1540.00 | 1355.20 | 184.80 | 12% |
| 12 | 1680.00 | 1478.40 | 201.60 | 12% |
Whether you are registering for GLP, Road Ready AutoPro, or a Driving Lesson Package, you will be sent a written application form to complete and sign. Students under the age of 18 require the signature of a parent or guardian.
Have questions? Call us at 250-765-3163 (or email programs@kdsc.bc.ca) to learn more about our courses and lesson packages, or to book an appointment with an instructor.
