Victoria Driving School Inc

Before approaching Alex I had taken 12 lessons with a different driving school, and tried the N-level road test twice. I failed both times, had nothing to show for the 12 lessons I had taken, and did not know how to drive. I had very low confidence in my ability and felt very unsure and apprehensive behind the wheel. Alex took the time to develop a lesson plan that was right for me, and helped me overcome my apprehension and fear of driving. As well as teaching me practical skills and good habits, he was able to identify and overcome the mental blocks which got in the way of my performance. Alex is a very patient teacher who will always give you 100% of his attention and care. He went out of his way to accommodate my irregular work schedule (we even did lessons at 7:00 AM on a Sunday). It took a lot of hard work, but I finally have my N. More importantly, I feel confident in my driving ability and know how to stay safe on the road. I will continue taking lessons with Victoria Driving School every few month to make sure I don’t fall into bad habits. I would recommend Alex to anyone who is serious about become a good, safe driver. Victoria Driving School is well worth the extra money. Paying the discount school got me nowhere.

I can't say enough good things about Alex. I had my learner's for over two years and had terrible anxiety about driving. Alex helped me build my confidence and provided observations about my behavior which were thoughtful and really helpful my growth as a skilled driver. His teaching style worked exceptionally well for me. I would urge anyone with anxieties surrounding driving or anyone who wants to improve their skills to call Alex at Victoria Driving School.

This is not a professional driving school. I believe Alex is the owner of it and there is no one above him to complain to. Alex is very aggresive when teaching, listens to music loudly, and is overall a bad passenger. When I finished my test, the examiner gave me feedback that I then passed on to Alex and he pretty much responded with "That ICBC examiner has no idea what he's talking about." I couldn't get a word in edgewise with him, and he says a lot of things that a professional should avoid going into having healing hands, sensing powers from indigenous ancestors (maybe trying to connect with student?) Overall I paid over 600$ out of my own pocket to basically be stuck in a car with this guy that has a God Complex Please do not put yourself or your child through this driving school. There are way better teachers out there

If you're looking to learn to better your driving or to pass a driving test, Alex is the person to go to! He is honest with only constructive criticism and he made me feel super comfortable overall where he even went out of his way to make me less nervous by tossing a ball with me back and forth to calm my nerves. Never once did he make me feel bad for an error I made too. He not only helped me get my N but he taught me to be more confident in general and supported me along this journey. Alex also works really hard accommodating everyone into his already very busy schedule. He is not only a driving instructor, but he treats you like a friend and he truly cares about his clients whether they succeed or fail, he always had my back. Thanks again Alex.

I did 8 lessons with Victoria Driving School before doing my Class 7 road test, passing 1st try. My experience with them was exceptional. The instructor, Alex, is very helpful and is eager to teach you defensive driving and everything you need to drive safely with confidence. Alex doesn’t just teach you the skills for driving, he also helps you see things from a logical perspective and goes the extra mile for his students. He is also very patient and he really does put in the effort to help his students succeed. I can’t recommend him enough and I am very thankful for everything he has done for me!

Do not at all recommend Alex and Victoria Driving School. There are far better options out there that provide much better value. I purchased a couple lessons for my daughter as a gift and Alex was great to deal with through that process. After her first lesson, my daughter let me know that she was extremely uncomfortable with him and did not want to take the second lesson. Based on my dealings with him, I was surprised to hear that and asked her for details of what she experienced. In her opinion, Alex was very unprofessional: put the windows down and turned the music up loud, asking her lots of questions about Covid conspiracy and anti-vaccination comments, calling her "doctor" in a condescending way (she's in med school), asking her for feedback and when she provided some constructive feedback on how she could get more out of the lesson, he got very defensive and went off on her about all of his experience and all the students he has successfully instructed. In her opinion, he was simply providing directions on where to go and not providing any technical driving instructions. For feedback, she asked for more instruction so she was actually learning from him, and he apparently didn't like that feedback at all. Before selecting Alex and Victoria Driving School, I suggest you read all of his one star ratings as there is definitely a theme between them and what my daughter experienced ... very unprofessional, more interested in talking about politics and controversial current events, and asking for feedback but obviously only if you have positive feedback for him. Alex quickly agreed to provide a refund for the second lesson, and after a couple of reminders from me, I did receive. When I asked him if he was interested in a conversation with me to provide some feedback, he simply ignored me.

Alex is an amazing instructor. He teaches you to be confident on the road and helps you relax while driving. I find a huge difference in my driving now. His strategies to calm you down are very effective, I highly recommend Victoria driving school. Thank you for helping me pass the road test, Alex!

Alex is an EXTREMELY unprofessional driving instructor. He made my daughter feel very uncomfortable during her lessons. She reported that Alex made many inappropriate comments on her appearance and attire. She felt unsafe. His behaviour progressively got worse in each lesson. Instead of giving helpful advice or guidance on how to drive, he gloated about his teaching skills the entire time. His ego was out of control. Alex insisted on stopping by his favorite coffee shop each lesson to grab a coffee - wasting time and money. If you are considering Alex as a driving instructor, DON'T. Alex left my daughter traumatized. I ended up sending her to another driving school. The difference in quality of instruction was like night and day.