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COURSES FOR ALL AGES

  • Defensive Driving: YD programs include defensive driving, evasive maneuvers, emergency braking and swerving, and head-on and rear-crash collision avoidance.
  • Online: Convenient online programs can be done on your device at your own pace. It's easy to use, engaging and effective.
  • Since 1970: 1.3 million new drivers trained across Canada. All YD instructors are re-trained annually, ensuring they're always up-to-date.
  • In-Class: All YD Service areas are conveniently located. You can find it easily nearby, saving you time and effort.
  • In-Car: Each lesson is one-on-one and customized. With expert knowledge of terrain and areas, we know where and how to train to gain the most experience.
  • New Country... New Home... New Roads: Our programs and courses help you develop traffic strategies to navigate all driving environments.

Payment Plans

Enjoy the freedom of flexible payment plans. Learn safe and responsible driving practices without breaking the bank.

Provincially Approved Programs

Our instructors and curriculum meet strict guidelines and are teaching the most advanced techniques.

All Ages

Whether you're driving for the first time or just need a refresher, we can help you become a skilled and confident driver.

All Drivers

If you require additional support or accommodations to complete your training, please contact your local YD.

Flexible Scheduling

Learn on your schedule and at your own pace. Pick the time that suits your schedule and you're off.

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Young Drivers is 100% ISO 9001 certified, giving drivers peace of mind they're receiving the best.

Kelowna, BC

Young Drivers Kelowna Driving School

Life-Saving Defensive Driving Skills & Road Test Passing Prep 

Young Drivers of Canada has a philosophy when it comes to collisions, which is that accidents are predictable and preventable. What this translates to is that the majority of the consequences of a crash can be avoided, including fatalities, injuries and specifically, insurance claims. Young Drivers of Canada implements this strategy in the course curriculum by providing the Collisionfree!™ Approach.

Through this approach Young Drivers of Canada teaches its students effective seeing habits and how to predict and avoid any potential hazards experienced on a day to day basis when driving. Students are put through situations that can be seen as high risk with their instructors and are taught to identify those risks. More importantly, correction and ultimately better driving skills incorporating the Collisionfree!™ principles are learned for application on the roads for a lifetime.

State-of-the-Art Driver Training at Young Drivers of Canada in Kelowna 

The Collisionfree!™ Approach is delivered through a variety of learning platforms including classroom instruction, one-on-one in-car and video instruction. This varied means of teaching students ensures that students are prepared and given the proper skills to stay collision-free!

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“Amazing program! I took the full program package with my Learner's liscence. The in-class sessions were super informative and gave me a full understanding of driving, it's risks, using your car efficiently and safely, and to keep it in great condition. The in-car sessions are a great way to gain practice time on the roads, in parking lots, and doing emergency maneuvers to build confidence in new or experienced drivers. All the instructors are very friendly, encouraging, and make a comfortable and safe environment for the students. After completing the course I was able to get my N (Class 7 Liscence) on my first attempt! I highly recommend this driving school for everyone.”
Anika N
“As an adult with absolutely no previous driving experience whatsoever as well as no access to a car/driving supervisor on top of a busy schedule, I can confidently say that Young Drivers changed my life. Their defensive driving techniques transformed me from a non-driver with serious anxiety surrounding driving to a confident, safe driver with great safety habits. Their instructors, particularly Rick Murray, are absolutely amazing at curbing anxiety and giving precise, clear instructions; I loved the personalized in-car experience. The way the instructors are able to pinpoint each of your driving difficulties and help you work on them until mastery is absolutely astounding. CogniFit for brain/reflex training was an added bonus, plus customer service is friendly and highly organized (thanks for everything, Cal!). To top it off, they do pick-ups/drop-offs right from your house! I actually enjoy driving now, and there is no way I could have gotten here without YD.”
Ramona Sharma
“As an adult with absolutely no previous driving experience whatsoever as well as no access to a car/driving supervisor on top of a busy schedule, I can confidently say that Young Drivers changed my life. Their defensive driving techniques transformed me from a non-driver with serious anxiety surrounding driving to a confident, safe driver with great safety habits. Their instructors, particularly Rick Murray, are absolutely amazing at curbing anxiety and giving precise, clear instructions; I loved the personalized in-car experience. The way the instructors are able to pinpoint each of your driving difficulties and help you work on them until mastery is absolutely astounding. CogniFit for brain/reflex training was an added bonus, plus customer service is friendly and highly organized (thanks for everything, Cal!). To top it off, they do pick-ups/drop-offs right from your house! I actually enjoy driving now, and there is no way I could have gotten here without YD.”
Ramona Sharma

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Contact our Location:

 250-868-1268

 Kelowna@YoungDrivers.com

 Kelowna Classroom Location

Young Drivers Kelowna Driving School Location:

Our driving school is located at 201-1680 Water St. We are on the corner of Water St and Highway 97 in the Commerce Centre. To enter our parking lot you must be heading south on Water St heading towards the Highway. We are a 5-minute walk from the Queensway bus loop and there is a transit stop half a block from our front door.

As our company responds to COVID-19, two central pickup points are used for in-car lessons in Kelowna:
1- Orchard Park mall Sport Chek entrance 
2- YD Kelowna offices at 201-1680 Water St.

ICBC Approved Driving School with GLP Courses!

Our courses are ICBC approved. By taking this program, the student is eligible for a 6-month reduction in their "N" licence as well as receiving 2 high school credits. We have a wide variety of courses for students and families to choose from in Kelowna to help prepare them for all of our unique driving situations. Whether you want more experience driving on Highway 97 or want to be more comfortable with the busy traffic on Bernard we have you covered!

Get a Refresher or Extra Preparation for Your Road Test in Kelowna

We also offer in-car packages to help students with any needs they might have. This could be road test preparation, parking, confidence building, defensive driving, emergency maneuvers, and anything else a student isn't feeling comfortable with.

Summer & Winter Driving are Different Experiences - Be Prepared!

We strongly encourage students to take winter driving lessons. Winter in Kelowna is a shorter season than most provinces but this means we get less experience in winter conditions. Let your first time driving down Lakeshore Road on icy roads be with a trained professional and not by yourself! Whatever you are looking for, Young Drivers of Canada in Kelowna can help you!

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