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The North Island Driving School is owned by the 'Namgis First Nation and offers both in-car driving lessons and classroom instruction.

09/18/2026

📣 September reminder: Lessons are on pause this month while our instructors complete their training.

Book now for October:

Port Hardy - Monday and Tuesday, 8am to 5pm
Port McNeill - Wednesday and Thursday, 8am to 5pm

We have instructors available by phone if you have questions or need support while we are off the road, don’t hesitate to reach out! 📞 250-974-7444

🌐 www.drivenorthisland.ca

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09/14/2026

🛑🚌🛑 When a school bus has its red lights flashing and its stop sign extended, ALL traffic travelling in BOTH directions must stop, and stay stopped until the lights stop flashing and the sign is retracted.

This is not a suggestion - it is the law:
• You must stop at least 20 metres back from the bus
• Do not proceed until the red lights have stopped flashing and the stop arm is fully retracted
• On a divided highway with a median, oncoming traffic does not need to stop, but same-direction traffic does
• Failing to stop for a school bus carries significant fines and penalty points in BC

Back to school means back to being extra mindful anywhere children are present, school zones, playgrounds, and parks included. 🍂

🚗 NOTICE: North Island Driving School Lesson bookings are on pause for September while our instructors complete training, but you can book now for October and we would love to see you on the road this fall. Our instructors are available by phone at 250-974-7444 if you have any questions in the meantime.

🌐 www.drivenorthisland.ca

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09/08/2026

📣 Open Registration: Vision Zero Funded Driving Lessons

Through the BC Vision Zero Road Safety Grant Program, North Island Driving School is offering fully funded driving lessons to help community members get their N. 🚗

Program details:
• Open to North Island Nations and community members with a valid BC learner's licence (L)
• Up to 5 one-on-one driving lessons included
• Limited hours remaining, register soon, spots are first come first served

Lessons are personalized, supportive, and designed to help learners build confidence at their own pace. 🙌

To register, contact Emily at:
📞 250-974-7444

Note: Please register using the phone number above only. Registrations will not be accepted through private messages.

Funded through the BC Vision Zero Road Safety Grant Program in partnership with Island Health, 'Na̱mg̱is First Nation, and NBDC.

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09/02/2026

📣 September reminder: lessons are on pause this month while our instructors complete their training.

A big congratulations to Amanda, who is away for further education. Amanda has been the heart of North Island Driving School since the beginning and we are so proud to see her investing in her skills and expertise. We can't wait to have her back. 🙌

We are also excited to share that a new instructor is completing their certification this month and will be joining the team in October, meaning more availability, more flexibility, and the same great instruction you have come to expect.

Lessons resume in October and we are already looking forward to it.

In the meantime, we have instructors available by phone if you have questions or need support while we are off the road.

Do not hesitate to reach out. 📞 250-974-7444

🌐 www.drivenorthisland.ca

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08/29/2026

📋 Lessons are paused for September, but Exam Day Support is still available all month!

If your ICBC Road Test falls in September, we have you covered, even while regular instruction is on pause. 🚗

Here is what is included:
• Use of our dual-control instruction vehicle for your exam
• A warm-up drive before the test to settle nerves and review key skills
• An instructor debrief after testing so you know exactly how it went
• Approximately 1.5 hours total

The cost is $145 plus GST, and you will need to have completed a minimum of 3͟ ͟h͟o͟u͟r͟s͟ ͟o͟f͟ ͟c͟u͟m͟u͟l͟a͟t͟i͟v͟e͟ ͟l͟e͟s͟s͟o͟n͟ ͟t͟i͟m͟e and have instructor approval before booking.

If your road test is coming up this September, don’t wait to book your support session, spots are limited!

🌐 Book at: www.drivenorthisland.ca/services-and-packages

Regular lessons resume in October with an expanded team, and we are taking bookings now. 🙌

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08/29/2026

📋 Lessons are paused for September, but Exam Day Support is still available all month!

If your ICBC Road Rest falls in September, we have you covered, even while regular instruction is on pause. 🚗

Here is what is included:
• Use of our dual-control instruction vehicle for your exam
• A warm-up drive before the test to settle nerves and review key skills
• An instructor debrief after testing so you know exactly how it went
• Approximately 1.5 hours total

The cost is $145 plus GST, and you will need to have completed a minimum of 3͟ ͟h͟o͟u͟r͟s͟ ͟o͟f͟ ͟c͟u͟m͟u͟l͟a͟t͟i͟v͟e͟ ͟l͟e͟s͟s͟o͟n͟ ͟t͟i͟m͟e and have instructor approval before booking.

If your road test is coming up this September, don'tt wait to book your support session, spots are limited!

🌐 Book at: www.drivenorthisland.ca/services-and-packages

Regular lessons resume in October with an expanded team, and we are taking bookings now. 🙌

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08/20/2026

📋 How to get your L on the North Island: What you need to know

Getting your Learner's licence is the first step toward driving in BC, and as of June 2026 you can take it online! 🚗

Here’s how to take the test, online and in-person:

🔵 Option 1 - Take the Knowledge Test online:
ICBC now offers the knowledge test online at a time that works for you.

You will need:
✔ A computer with a camera and a secure internet connection.*𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗮 𝗺𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲. 📵
✔ Up to 45 minutes
✔ $15 test fee (Visa, MasterCard or American Express)
𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁: Once you pass, you will still need to visit an office in person to confirm your identity, complete a vision screening, have your photo taken, and get your licence issued.

➡️ Book your online test at www.icbc.com/driver-licensing/new-drivers/online-knowledge-test

🔵 Option 2 - Take it In Person:
If you prefer to take the Knowledge Test in person, testing is available on a walk-in basis or by appointment at locations in Alert Bay, Port McNeill and Port Hardy. Contact your desired office directly to book (Ask us if you need help finding the office in your area!). 📅 📞

🔵 Option 3 - Take it as a Group:
North Island Driving School offers intensive “L” study workshops, followed by Knowledge Test facilitation, for groups or organizations. Reach out if you would like to arrange a “L” workshop for your group or org!

🌐 www.drivenorthisland.ca

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08/13/2026

📣 An important update from North Island Driving School: Lessons will be pausing for the month of September while our instructors are away for training. 🚗

First, a big congratulations and best of luck to Amanda as she heads away for further education in September. Amanda has been the heart of North Island Driving School since the beginning, and we are so proud to see her continuing to build on her skills and expertise!

We are also thrilled to welcome a new instructor to the team who will be completing instructor training in September and hitting the ground running in October.

Lessons resume in October with our new team, and we can’t wait to get back on the road! 🙌

In the meantime:

• Book your August lessons now before the pause
• Book Road Test Support for September (this service is still available during the pause - so if your test is coming up, we've got you covered!)
• Stay tuned for October availability

🌐 www.drivenorthisland.ca

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08/04/2026

Speed control is one of the most important things your ICBC examiner will be watching on your road test, and it is also one of the easiest to get wrong under pressure. 🚗

Your examiner is evaluating whether you are travelling at a safe and appropriate speed for the conditions at all times, not just whether you are under the posted limit. A lot of new drivers focus so much on the technical skills like shoulder checks and lane changes that they forget to manage their speed consistently throughout the test.

Certain actions are considered unsafe driving manoeuvres and result in an automatic fail, no matter how well the rest of your test goes, and speeding is one of them. Going even slightly over the posted speed limit is breaking the law, and on a road test it is an instant fail. The same applies to rolling through a stop sign, failing to yield, or any other action that would be considered an offence on public roads.

A few things to focus on:
• Always know what the speed limit is and follow it.
• Adjust your speed for conditions, not just the posted limit. Wet roads, heavy traffic, and poor visibility all call for a slower speed than the sign allows
• Ease off well before intersections and don't rush through them
• On residential streets, slow and safe is always the right call

🌐 www.drivenorthisland.ca

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07/26/2026

🚗 Have you heard about our Campbell River Road Trip Experience?

One of the biggest challenges for new drivers on the North Island is that our local roads simply don't offer everything real life driving demands. Multi-lane intersections, urban traffic, busy highways - these are skills that are hard to build when you live north of Campbell River. That's exactly why we created this service. 🛣️

The Campbell River Road Trip Experience is a full-day excursion that takes students out of familiar territory and into the kinds of driving conditions they will eventually need to handle confidently. Urban intersections, merging in multi-lane traffic, sustained highway driving - it's the kind of hands-on exposure that no local lesson can fully replicate, and students come back noticeably more confident for it.

A few things to know:
- Pricing is $500 from Port McNeill or $550 from Port Hardy
- A minimum of 3 hours of lesson time with instructor approval is required before booking, and is at the Instructor's discretion
- The experience runs with a minimum of 2 students - if you're booking solo, you may be matched with another student booking

If you're working toward your N and want to make sure you're ready for whatever the road throws at you, this is worth looking into. 🙌

🌐 Book or learn more at: www.drivenorthisland.ca/services-and-packages

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