Course Information

In addition to the highest quality instruction and the most reasonable rates, Burnaby Pro Driving School is proud to offer instructors and evaluation officers with 27-45 years of experience. Our instructors use modern educational aids and training equipment, such as videos and classroom demos. All our courses include personalized practical road training and a unique blend of theory and hands-on pre-trip inspection to ensure your training is challenging and successful.

Please Note:

  • Payments are required before a road test will be booked
  • Students must have a valid BC Drivers License
  • ICBC test fees are not included in these packages
  • Prices and dates subject to changes without notice
  • All prices are in Canadian dollars

Air Brake Courses

Air Brake Course

A classroom program covering modern Air Brake theory and systems. (Planning on upgrading your current license to a higher class of license ie getting a class 2 license)

7 hours theory

$175

Adding Air Brakes to Your License

This package includes the 7-hour classroom program and 4-hours of hands on pre-trip inspection and certification exam. (Adding air brakes to your current license, ie towing a RV)

Total 11 hours

$400

Government Approved Courses

Classes 1, 2, 3 and 4

The Class 1-3 packages listed below include pre-trip and road training (training), and one road test conducted by ICBC in Burnaby (scheduled by our office)

Admin time of 15 minutes is allocated from each lesson

Class 1: Tractor Trailer

Per Hour (2 hour minimum)

N/A

Upgrade to Manual Course

For students who hold a Class 1 Restricted (automatic) license and are wanting to upgrade it to a full Class 1 license (manual)

20 hour package

18 hrs training • 2 hrs road test

N/A

MELT Course

For all students who want to obtain a Class 1 license. The MELT (Mandatory Entry Level Training) was introduced by ICBC in Oct 2021

140 hour package

47 hrs theory • 37 hrs yard time • 56 hrs road • 2 hrs road test

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Class 2: Buses

Per Hour (2 hour minimum)

$120

Bus with Air Brakes Course

All of our buses are equipped with air brakes, students must do the air brake course

14 hour package

12 hrs training • 2 hrs road test

$1,680

Class 3: Straight Trucks

Per Hour (2 hour minimum)

$150

Automatic Truck Course

For students who want to drive automatic transmission vehicles

12 hour package

10 hrs training • 2 hrs road test

$1800

Manual Truck Course

For students who have want to drive dump trucks, cement trucks etc

18 hour package

16 hrs training • 2 hrs road test

$2700

Class 4: Mini Bus/Taxi

Per Hour (2 hour minimum)

$120

Unrestricted Course

For students who want to drive mini buses

4.5 hour package

3 hrs training • 1.5 hrs road test

(2 hrs. training + 1 hr. training before your road test.)

  • Vehicle for Road test is included in the package.

$525

Restricted Course

For students who want to drive taxis and ride sharing vehicles

2 hour package

2 hrs training on your own vehicle

$200

Instructors Courses

Instructors are taught to train a driver with the knowledge and skills required to inspect and operate a motor vehicle safely. Examinations will be held both during and at the end of each course.

Upgrade Class 5/7 to Class 1 Course

Upgrade Course

34 hours theory • 20 hrs practical

$6000

Re-examination

$200

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