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Car Training

Parking Skills Training

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What is Parallel Parking?

Ready to learn to park with confidence? Valley Driving School, a trusted ICBC driving school for over 70 years, offers specialized parking skills training lessons to help you feel comfortable in any situation. From parallel parking on your road test to navigating a crowded downtown lot, our ICBC approved Instructors will provide the one-on-one coaching you need to park with ease.

Parallel parking is the skill of tucking your vehicle neatly into a space between two other cars, parallel to the curb. It’s a key maneuver required for most road tests and is a valuable parking skill for navigating crowded city streets and residential areas. Mastering this skill not only helps you pass your test but also gives you the confidence to drive anywhere.

One-On-One Parallel Parking Lessons

Looking for a parallel parking class near you? Everyone learns differently, and our 1-on-1 lessons are designed to give you the personalized attention you need, focusing on any parking types you need to practice! Your Instructor will work with you to identify areas for improvement and create a customized lesson plan. This focused approach means you’ll spend your time where it matters most, leading to faster progress and more confidence behind the wheel.


Reverse Stall Parking Practice

Learning to parallel park isn’t the only tough maneuver. Reverse stall parking is also a very important skill for navigating crowded grocery store lots and parking garages. With our reverse parking training course, we’ll teach you the techniques to back into any spot safely and with ease, saving you from doing multiple U-turns or trying to drive through the lot looking for an easier spot.

Parallel Parking Road Test Preparation

Don’t let the parallel parking portion of your road test cause you stress. Our Instructors provide specialized parallel parking training that breaks down the maneuver into simple, repeatable steps. We’ll guide you through the process, helping you practice until you can execute it perfectly, just like a pro!

Downhill and Uphill Parking

Parking on a hill is a specific skill that’s often overlooked but is extremely important for safety. Whether you’re facing a steep street in the downtown core or just a gentle slope in a residential area, knowing how to properly angle your wheels and use the curb is a skill that prevents your car from rolling. Our Instructors will teach you the correct techniques for both downhill and uphill parking, giving you the confidence to handle any incline.

Common Parking Scenarios

Our training doesn’t just focus on the test; we prepare you for real-world driving. Our Instructors have seen it all and will share their best parking tips on how to handle common parking scenarios like:

  • Finding a spot on a busy downtown street
  • Parking on a slight hill
  • Navigating tight parking garages
  • Avoiding curbs and other obstacles

buckle up!

With a class 5/7 licence you can drive:

Two-axle vehicles including cars, vans, trucks & tow trucks (Trailers or towed vehicles may not exceed 4,600 kg)
Motorhomes (including those with more than 2 axles)
Passenger vehicles used as school buses with seating capacity of not more than 10 persons (including the driver)
Construction vehicles & utility vehicles
Three-wheeled vehicles — does not include three-wheeled motorcycles (trikes) or motorcycle/sidecar combinations

What’s Included

Coaching based training, engaged learning, & a unique reporting system that allows students to easily track their progress are all part of this training program & key to successful driving skills.

90 minutes of on-road instruction

Price $177


wITH rOAD tEST PREP & RENTAL $474

Steps for Success

To get a car licence in BC, you must be 16 years old, pass vision/medical screening & follow these steps:

Book & pass the class 7L written test at ICBC
Complete training & practice (60 hrs rec’d)
Book & pass a road test at ICBC to obtain your class 7N
Stay prohibition free during the N stage
Book & pass a road test at ICBC to obtain a full privilege class 5

Register for our Graduated Licensing Program: A happy young driver and driving instructor inside a car during a professional training session.
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Experience the road with confidence

Valley Driving School has approachable, exceptional instructors that can teach you the skills you need.