Burnaby's 5-star driving school · 41 Google reviews

Pass Your Road Test the First Time — With Martin.

SmartStart Driving School serves Burnaby and the surrounding area, with one-on-one lessons taught by Martin — an instructor students consistently describe as patient, sharp, and confidence-building. Rated 5 stars across 41 Google reviews, with students passing Class 5 and Class 7 road tests on their first or second attempt.

5.0★41+ Google Reviews·Licensed Technicians·Locally Owned

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5.0★41+ Google Reviews

ICBCApproved Instruction

PatientWith Every Student

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What we offer

Lessons

Patient, structured driving instruction — from learner's permit to road-test ready.

All lessons

Class 7 Learner's Lessons

New to driving? Martin takes complete beginners and builds solid foundational skills fast. Students with zero prior experience have passed their 'N' road test on the first try.

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Class 5 Full Licence Prep

Already have your 'N'? Martin prepares you for the Class 5 road test with targeted, efficient instruction so you go in feeling over-prepared, not anxious.

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Road Test Readiness Review

Closer to your test date? Martin assesses exactly where your driving stands, zeros in on weak points, and gives you a clear plan to fix them before exam day.

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Also offered

Anxiety-Focused Instruction

Beginner Driving Lessons

Defensive Driving Skills

Mock Road Tests

Flexible One-on-One Lessons

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Why SmartStart Driving School

Confidence behind the wheel starts here.

ICBC-approved instruction

Lessons that meet British Columbia's licensing standards, taught by certified instructors who know what the road test actually looks for.

Patient with first-timers

Nervous about driving? You're not the first. We slow it down, build confidence, and never make you feel rushed.

We know the local routes

Lower Mainland and Greater Vancouver test routes. Tricky intersections. The exact spots students get tripped up. We've taught here for years.

Students pass — and recommend us

5.0 stars across 41+ Google reviews. Most of our students come from a friend's referral.

From real customers

Real Google reviews

5.0 stars · 41+ reviews

Martin is an excellent and highly professional driving instructor. His teaching methods are clear, patient, and effective. Thanks to his guidance and support, I was able to pass my Class 5 driving test on the first attempt! He not only helped me build strong driving skills but also boosted my confidence behind the wheel. I’m truly grateful to have…

Easily one of the best instructors regardless of what your skill level is. I started taking lessons with Martin without any prior driving experience, and he was able to bring my drivings skills up very quickly. Even though I'm a nervous wreck, I was able to pass my class 7 road test on my second attempt, and could've easily been my first attempt ha…

Martin is a wonderful driving instructor. I had a crippling fear of driving before we first started our lessons, and I truly believed that I wouldn’t be able to conquer it. Martin has such a calming and reassuring demeanour, within our very first lesson I felt my anxiety massively diminish. He is patient and has a great sense of humour, and I would…

Martin is a true coach in addition to driving instructor. He will bring the best out of you whether you need tough love or gentle encouragement. He was personally very tough on me and as a result coached me in such a way that my Class 7 road exam (for my N) was significantly easier than many of my final lessons with him. He will instruct you to you…

Martin is an excellent driving instructor who takes the time to go over the necessary skills to pass a road test with confidence. His patience, humor, and rapport helped me feel comfortable with driving. As a result, his instruction made my Class 7 road exam (for my N) less nerve-wracking. Thanks to Martin, I passed my road test feeling more self-…

Who we are

About SmartStart Driving School

SmartStart Driving School is built around one thing: getting you road-test ready, no matter where you're starting from. Whether you've never touched a steering wheel or you're battling serious driving anxiety, Martin meets you where you are and works you up to your highest level. Reviewers consistently highlight his calm, patient approach — several students credit him with helping them overcome a genuine fear of driving. He spots your weak points quickly, explains exactly how to fix them, and pushes you just hard enough that the actual road test feels easier than your last lesson. His rates are competitive too — multiple students call it great value for what you get. Ready to get started? Book your first lesson today.

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Hours & Location

Hours

Monday9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
WednesdayToday9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Find us

7655 Edmonds St PMB #517 105, Burnaby, BC V3N 0C3, Canada

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Ready when you are.

Bring it in for diagnosis, book a service, or just call and tell us what’s going on. We’ll let you know what’s next.

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