Driver training

​​About us

ICBC's Driver Training Industry Support and driving school inspectors administer B.C.'s driver training programs and works with the driver training industry to deliver effective driver training to British Columbia drivers.

Our services

We issue training licences and certificates for:

  • Driver training instructors

  • Air brake instructors

  • Driving schools

We provide certification approval to:

  • Driver certification facilities

  • Motorcycle skills facilities, and

  • Instructor training facilities

We provide course approval for:

  • Driving schools wishing to conduct a GLP course

  • Driver certification facilities, and

  • Instructor training facilities

ICBC's driving school inspectors and investigators

ICBC inspectors are there to help the driver training industry conduct their driver training programs to British Columbia drivers.

Our driving school investigators monitor and ensure compliance within the driver training industry of British Columbia.​

The role of a driving school inspector or inspector

Have questions and need help with the conduct of driver training programs, record keeping practices and understanding driver training regulations and requirements? ICBC's driving school inspectors and investigators are available to answer your questions and help you be successful as a driver training stakeholder.​

How inspectors and investigators help

ICBC's driving school inspectors and investigators regularly monitor its driver training industry stakeholders to ensure compliance of regulations and agreements that stakeholders have with ICBC.

To ensure that B.C. drivers receive quality driver training services from driver training stakeholders that help put safe drivers on the road, driving school inspectors' and investigators conduct:

  • Regular inspections of driving schools and certification facilities

  • Course and assessment officer evaluations,

  • And investigations for reported concerns from students/parents and industry stakeholders

If necessary, investigators may issue:

  • Compliance notices for any infractions and,

  • Tickets for violations of Division 27 of the Motor Vehicle Act Regulations.

Remember, driving school inspectors and investigators are there to help you be successful as a driver training industry stakeholder. A visit from an inspector or investigator is an opportunity to provide you with valuable feedback and for you to ask questions.​​

Contact an inspector or investigator​

Driving school inspectors and investigators serve all of British Columbia. Find an inspector or investigator in your area​.

Disclaimer ​and statement of limitation​