Richmond Driving Academy

Professional Driving Lessons in Richmond, Vancouver & Burnaby – Start Your Road to Driving Success

Licensed, one-on-one lessons in English and Mandarin. Get your Class 5, 7, or 4 Restricted license with confidence.

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Why Choose Richmond Driving Academy

Licensed Instructor with 10+ Years Experience

One-on-One Personalized Training

High Pass Rate & Student Satisfaction

Free Pick-up & Drop-off in Richmond, Vancouver & Burnaby

English & Mandarin Lessons Available

Fair, Competitive Prices (GST Included)

Our Courses

$80/Lesson

55 mins driving
5 mins review

$110/Lesson

85 mins driving
5 mins review

$500

5 x 1.5-hour Lessons
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$180

1-hour warm-up
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Check out our driving lesson packages designed for Class 5, Class 7, and Class 4 Restricted drivers.

Testimonials

Richmond Driving Academy

5.0

Based on 96 reviews

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Andrei Gallardo

05:25 24 Apr 26

Shoutout to instructor Gary. I did 6 lessons with him before my class 5 road test, which I finally passed. Thank you, Gary!

Among the many things he taught me, the most important was not to be nervous and remain calm on the road, a big factor to pass the test.

This school is definitely worth it. Thank you all so much Richmond Driving Academy.

Shereen James

21:16 23 Apr 26

My eldest daughter took her lessons with Garry, and I was very pleased with the guidance and advice he provided. Booking appointments was simple and convenient via text, with flexible time slots available when we needed them. From start to finish—through her lessons and ultimately earning her N license—the entire experience was smooth and very positive. Highly recommended!

Kacey Wu

16:00 17 Apr 26

Jodi Huard

00:03 08 Apr 26

Gary was very punctual with pickup and drop off. Was calm, assuring, and helpful in his directions, as well as thorough in making sure proper driving skills were being followed. My daughter definitely made improvement after her lessons with Gary. Would highly recommend. 😊
In her words: Gary prepared me for my road test in just 5 lessons, I ended up passing first try. Probably would have failed if It weren’t for Gary 👍

Ryan Engalan

22:28 02 Apr 26

Gary was my instructor and he was very good at teaching me and preparing me for the road test. Credit to him otherwise I wouldn’t have passed today.

CRUSHER ARCHIVE

22:52 17 Feb 26

I passed my very first road test today!!! I only had 5 lessons, and I truly want to thank Gary for helping me get here. He’s incredibly patient, always points out the most important things to focus on, and constantly helped me build my confidence!!!🥹🥹🫰
I used to be terrified every time I drove, but he kept encouraging me until I felt ready. Honestly, I couldn’t have done it without him.
And funny enough, the exact situations he warned me about happened during the test and I handled them smoothly because of his tips💯💯
I’m SO happy!!! I can finally drive now!!!❤️❤️

Laura Machado

21:40 23 Jan 26

Gary is a wonderful driving instructor who makes you feel confident in your driving. He is patient and VERY knowledgable. I took the road test with 22 hours of instructions for a pass. I know I could not have done this without his lessons! A great resource with great package rates as well. Don’t hesitate to book!

Bowen

01:12 14 Jan 26

Gary is the best instructor! He's patient, knowledgeable, super friendly, respect your schedule and has great energy! He knows when a student is ready for road test and wastes no time into starting mock exams asap to get them set. The pricing is good and Gary will squeeze the value out of every dollar! Also, shout out to the text message operator for the school for having lightning quick responses and can accommodate to your road test schedule! Big thanks!

Naomi Deyell

22:51 07 Jan 26

Gary is the best instructor! He is professional and is always on time. He is also very patient and accommodating- he completely eased my driving anxiety. Pricing is incredibly reasonable for the quality of lessons I received. I would highly, highly recommend Richmond Driving Academy; they are so well-organized and kind with scheduling as well! Thank you for helping me get my N!

Marco Dela Cruz

05:24 26 Nov 25

Gary was amazing! Helped my daughter with getting her Class 7 license today. Very patient, knowledgeable, and professional. I suggest booking the 90 minute classes and the Road Test Package for the day of road test. Having the warm-up, being reminded of what the examiner will be testing for, and receiving last minute tips before the test, was helpful. Highly recommended!

José Antonio Otero

23:30 18 Aug 25

Gary was a great aid in passing the road test. His advise was on point, and he was very friendly!

Jiaxuan Chen

01:23 17 Aug 25

Gary is the best instructor! He is very patient and thorough. I highly recommend him!

Arsh Deep

16:40 03 Aug 25

The team is awesome, they accomodate you so much. I had to change my time on a day and they did help. They know what they are doing. Take classes with Gary, super friendly and teaches you how to drive and gives you constructive feedback. I highly recommend you taking classes with Gary. I passed my test in one go, yes.

Vicky Sangha

02:39 03 Aug 25

They are amazing and teach everything , i passed my test in first attempt with their help. Thanks

Daniel Fang

19:18 30 Jul 25

Thank you so much Gary for helping me pass. Great instructor 👍👍

Sofiia Ishchak

07:17 29 Jul 25

This school is really good one. Every process organised, team is working very well. Gary instructor is a really that instructor that teach what you need for driving skills! I tried others and can say that Gary the best one. He can solve any of your gap in driving. I passed my exam on easy in Lansdowne!!

Yanyi Li

06:31 29 Jul 25

Coach Gary is very patient and gentle. He will answer any questions you encounter during driving in a professional and objective manner. He will not intimidate you like other coaches. He will also constantly encourage you and will not undermine your confidence. He is the first choice coach for everyone to practice driving. I highly recommend him! ! ! !

Michael Cheng

16:16 28 Jul 25

Highly Recommend!
Richmond Driving Academy exceeded my expectations. The instructor Gary is incredibly patient, professional, and knowledgeable. He helped me build my confidence behind the wheel and made sure I was fully prepared for the road test. The lessons were well-structured, and I appreciated how they tailored the instruction to my needs. I passed my test on the first try thanks to their guidance!

Holly Xu

05:19 27 Jul 25

The instructor was patient, knowledgeable, and made me feel comfortable behind the wheel. He provided clear guidance and helpful tips that really boosted my confidence. I especially appreciated how he tailored the lessons to my skill level and gradually introduced more challenging driving situations.

The scheduling was flexible, and the customer service team was always responsive and courteous. His car was well-maintained, clean, and equipped with dual controls for added safety.

Thanks to his thorough instruction, I passed my driving test on the first try! I highly recommend Gary to anyone looking to learn how to drive safely and confidently.

L E

05:13 27 Jul 25

I had a fantastic experience learning to drive at Richmond Driving Academy. From the very beginning, the staff was friendly, professional, and extremely helpful. Booking lessons was easy, and they were flexible with scheduling to fit around my work and school commitments.

My instructor, Gary, was patient, knowledgeable, and made me feel at ease behind the wheel. They explained everything clearly and gave me helpful tips that really boosted my confidence. I especially appreciated the calm and supportive approach during lessons — it made a big difference in how quickly I improved. Highly recommend!!

Kamran esfandiari

17:59 12 Jul 25

I took my driving test today, and my instructor was a person named Gary. I passed the test today, and their driving academy helped me a lot. Gary’s training was excellent, and they have a great team who are very supportive. They teach all the essential skills in the best way possible. I would like to thank them sincerely for all their help and support.

Yujin Tigay

18:32 11 Jul 25

I just wanted to say a huge thank you to Richmond Driving Academy for helping me not only learn how to drive but also for giving me the confidence I needed on the road. I’ve had a fear of driving for years, but with Gary’s support, I overcame it and passed my road test on the first try! Gary is an amazing instructor — so knowledgeable, patient, and compassionate. I had been looking for a driving school that would truly help me, and after taking lessons at different schools, I can honestly say this one is the best. Gary really helped me straighten my will and believe in myself behind the wheel. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Highly recommend to anyone looking to learn with supportive, top-notch guidance!

Nicolas Melo

21:41 26 Jun 25

The school was really accomodating and I was able to have some lessons and have the vehicle for the roadtest within 5 days from my test.
Gary was great and helped me through the process of passing it. He is very patient, explains everything really well and helps to understand how the test works. I definitely recommend it, even if you're an experienced driver as he helps to avoid bad habits you may have.

Centrix Balck

22:08 24 Jun 25

Brother helped me pass second try. Very good instructor!

Richard Ye

21:47 22 Jun 25

I had a wonderful experience with Gary. He was so professional and explained everything clearly. He is kind and respectful to his students. I saved a lot of time to grasp all of the requirements of ICBC. I will introduce my other friends to him definitely.

Joy Jiao

21:46 22 Jun 25

Highly recommend! The instructor was very patient and made me feel confident behind the wheel. Provided supportive and tailored lessons to my pace. The car was clean and the lessons were well-structured. Definitely recommend this school to new drivers/newcomers!