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About SmartStart Driving School

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

SmartStart Driving School

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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.

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…

Clatus Dmonte
Verified Google review

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…

Kevin Luu
Verified Google review

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…

Alison Campbell
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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…

Dariush Afshari
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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-…

Alicia G
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