Frequently Asked Questions

Common Road Test Questions about Driving or Licensing Requirement

Affordable, Effective and Convenient Driving Lessons in Sam ProDrive Academy.

Welcome to the Sam ProDrive Academy FAQ page. Here you’ll find answers to common questions about our driving lessons, lesson scheduling, ICBC Class 5 and Class 7 road test preparation, and driving instruction. We aim to make learning to drive straightforward and comfortable for every student. Whether you’re a beginner or preparing for your road test, we’re here to help. We serve learners in Langley, Abbotsford, and Aldergrove, BC, and are committed to helping students develop safe driving habits and confidence behind the wheel.

Our instructors would be happy to conduct a 1.5-hour simulated road test to assess your current driving skills, identify your strengths, and highlight any habits or areas that may need additional practice before your actual road test.

  • Cracked or illegally tinted windshield or windows
  • Dash warning lights (e.g. air bag) that affect the safe operation of the vehicle
  • Seatbelts not working or frayed
  • Brake lights, signal lights or headlights not working or with badly cracked or missing lenses
  • Vehicle not properly licensed or insured
  • Unsafe or illegal vehicle modifications​​​
  • Horn not working
  • Unsafe tires​
  • Doors or windows not operating (e.g. doors don’t open from inside)
  • ​Gas tank or electric charge too low​​

When you come for your test, be sure to bring:

Note: 

  • If you plan to use a vehicle from a car sharing co-op or company and are not the named member, you must provide a letter from the company authorizing you to use the vehicle for an ICBC road test; the letter must be written on original letterhead, dated, and signed by a representative of the company. A new letter must be produced for each road test attempt.
  • Audio, video and other recording devices cannot be used during your road test. GPS and navigation systems must be turned off. Using these devices could lead to the cancellation of your road test appointment.
  • Vehicles must have Canadian plates

There is a $25 road test cancellation fee if you do not cancel any booked road test within 48 hours.

Class 7, 8 – graduated licensing program (GLP)

$50 (Seniors 65+ Free)

Class 5, 6

$50 (Seniors 65+ Free)

Class 4 Restricted or Unrestricted

$40

House trailer endorsement

$50

Re-exams initiated by RoadSafetyBC

Free

for more info visit ICBC

5-year licence renewal$75
5-year renewal for seniors (65+)$17
Replacement licence (if lost or stolen) or upgraded licence$17
First 2-year licence (for non-learner drivers moving to B.C.)$31
First 5-year novice licence$75
2-year licence re-instatement$31

for more info Visit ICBC

Any Question in mind? Please ask us!

Policy Statement

Privacy Policy:          Sam Pro Driving Academy Inc. is committed to protect your personal information. We promise to limit the collection, use and disclosure of your personal information to the extent required to conduct business.

Cancellation Policy: 48 hours Notice is required to cancel the lesson otherwise, a cancellation fee of $20 will be assessed. Same day or last-minute cancellation will cost full lesson fee or you will lose the lesson.

Refund Policy:      Authorized refunds will be payable in same format within 10 days of approval. Amount of refund is limited to the balance of unused prepaid training.

Payment Policy:   Fee is payable in advance. Student can pay by E-transfer or Cash at the start of lesson.

Class 5/7 Lesson:     Single Lesson – Students has a choice to select duration and different packages.

Single Lesson

Pre Trip & Debrief

Minimum Practice Time

Price

 

Package

Cost

Lesson Durations

        

1 Hour

10 Min

50 Min

$55

 

3 Lessons

$225

90 Min Each

1.5 Hour

10 Min

80 Min

$75

 

5 Lessons

$250

60 Min Each

Class 4 Restricted is of 120 min total. This includes 20 min of Pre-Trip and 5-10 min of debrief. 90 min is Minimum practice time. Price is $120 + Tax.

Road Test Policy:   Student can book Road test Package but have to confirm availability before booking. ICBC fee is not included in driving school packages.

            Confirmed Date:   Pickup & drop off, 60 min warm-up lesson & ICBC road test. Fee is $150 + Tax only for Abbotsford. Fee will be different for other locations. Fee is in advance.

            Standby Road Test: Pickup & drop off, 60 min warm-up lesson & ICBC road test Fee is $175 only for Abbotsford. Fee is for minimum 3 hours. All additional time is $50/hour. Fee will be different for other locations. Fee is in advance.

Training Format: Format of training is one-on-one basis; however, one other person may be in vehicle for observation purpose.  Maximum 3 Persons in Car.

Dash Cam Policy– Our vehicles are equipped with a dash cam for safety and training purposes. Please note that the dash cam is active only during in-car training sessions and is turned off during official road tests (as required by ICBC). All recordings are used strictly for instructional review, quality assurance, and safety monitoring. Footage is stored securely and accessed only by authorized personnel. Recordings are not shared with third parties unless required by law.

By participating in in-car training sessions, you acknowledge and consent to the use of dash cam recordings as described above.

If something is not clear or need additional information, please feel free to contact us at 672-558-3339 or email us at samprodriveacademy@gmail.com

Privacy Policy

Sam ProDrive Academy is committed to protect your personal information. We promise to limit the collection, use and disclosure of your personal information to the extent required to conduct business. Any Question regarding our service or Policy. Please contact us.

Refund Policy

Authorized refunds will be payable within ten days of approval.

Amount of refund is limited to the balance of unused prepaid training.

No refund of tuition fees will be made for cancelled sessions.

Please Note, after registration if you want to cancel the registration.

Amount of refund is subject to deduction of payment gateway charges.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation Policy: 48 hours Notice is required to cancel the lesson otherwise, a cancellation fee of $20 will be assessed. Same day or last-minute cancellation will cost full lesson fee or you will lose the lesson. Road Test appointment requires cancelation at least 5 business days in advance.