For licensed drivers who feel out of practice
You have your Class 5 — but maybe you haven't driven in years, or you only drove in another country, or your confidence got shaken by a close call. You don't need to start over with the L licence process. A few targeted refresher lessons in a dual-control car with a patient instructor can rebuild that lost confidence quickly.
Our pricing — published, no hidden fees
- Driving Class — $55 (1-hour private lesson)
- Road Test Car Rental — $70 (use of our ICBC-approved dual-control vehicle for the official test, plus a quick controls check before)
- 1-Hour Class + Road Test Car — $120 (60-minute warm-up lesson immediately before the test, plus the test-day car — most popular bundle)
- 10-Class Package — $525 (saves $25 vs paying per class — best value for new drivers)
Lessons in English, Punjabi, and Hindi at no extra charge. Pick-up and drop-off available* across Abbotsford. Call (778) 300-3339 to book.
Common reasons people book refresher lessons
- Lived in a city with great transit — drove rarely or never since getting licensed
- Returned to Canada after years overseas — driving on the right side feels unfamiliar again
- Had an accident or close call — anxiety crept in afterward
- Didn't drive through a pregnancy / illness / family situation
- Just got a car after years of carpooling / Uber-ing
- Switching from automatic to manual or vice-versa (we teach both)
How many lessons does a refresher typically take?
Most refresher students do 1 to 5 lessons. Your instructor will give an honest assessment after lesson 1: how rusty are you, what specific skills need work, and how many lessons are realistic. We never up-sell — if 2 lessons is what you need, that's what we'll recommend.
Judgement-free, no skill-shaming
Refresher students often feel embarrassed about being licensed but rusty. Our instructors have heard it all and have zero judgement. You won't be made to feel like a beginner. We meet you where you actually are and rebuild from there.
Why students choose Ardas
- ICBC-certified instructors — every instructor is licensed under the BC Driver Training Industry Office
- Modern dual-control vehicles — same car for lessons and the official ICBC road test
- Trilingual instruction — English, Punjabi (ਪੰਜਾਬੀ), and Hindi (हिन्दी), no surcharge
- 7 days a week — Monday through Sunday, 8 AM to 8 PM
- Pick-up & drop-off* — your instructor confirms a meeting point in Abbotsford at booking
Lessons in your first language
If English is your second language and the original confidence you had came in Punjabi or Hindi, request lessons in your first language at no extra charge. Many newcomers find the refresher easier when explanation happens in the language they think in.