The Smart DRIVER TRAINING program
is with you every step of the way -
from LEARNER to NOVICE to LICENSED!
The Smart DRIVER TRAINING program
includes 25 hours of classroom
instruction and 10.5 hours of one-on-one
instruction behind the wheel.
The Smart DRIVER TRAINING program
provides the equivalent of three years of
driving experience, plus our graduated licence
certificate with the MRD number means big
discounts from insurance companies.
Paul Prowse, Owner/Operator
Paul worked with Metrobus in St. John's for more than 28 years - 11 as a Transit Operator, 11 as a Transit Supervisor, and more than 6 with the Transit Driver Training Department.
Paul has been a Driver Trainer for more than 25 years and is certified nationally with the Canada Safety Council in the Professional Driver Improvement Course (PDIC) and the Defensive Driving Course (DDC). Through
his work with the Canadian Urban Transit Association, Paul has been certified in the Professional Instructor in Driver Education (PRIDE) program and in the Smart DRIVER Program which teaches fuel efficient driving techniques to help reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
Smart DRIVER TRAINING Instructors are Graduated Licencing Program Certified Instructors with Newfoundland Labrador Motor Registration Division.
Learn from the best - that's Smart DRIVER TRAINING!
Don't just take our word for it - read what our customers have to say about Smart DRIVER TRAINING!
Smart Driver Training offered flexible schedules, so I could practice driving with them very often. As a result, I passed my road test in less than 2 months, starting with absolutely no driving experience. Paul is a very experienced, patient instructor, and his son Darryl had many driving tricks that helped me learn faster.
I have already recommended Smart Driver Training to my friends.
Smart Driver Training has been a great experience for me. Paul and his staff are true professionals. The techniques they taught me not only helped me get my licence but gave me the skills to be a confident driver. I have already recommended Smart Driver Training to my friends. Thanks guys you're the best!
Our comprehensive in class sessions prepare you for a safe and enjoyable experience behind the wheel.
All classroom sessions take place at
Tara Place, 31 Peet Street, Suite 208 2nd floor, St. John's NL
During COVID restrictions, classes are held online - contact us for details.
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Getting to know the vehicle, positioning the vehicle in the roadway using mirrors and turns left and right
Eye-Lead Time, scanning the road ahead, timing traffic lights and how to approach intersections
Familiarization with the City of Mount Pearl in preparation for the road test, merging on and off the highway and roundabouts
Angle Parking/Parallel Parking
One hour practice to prepare for test, practice test, half hour for the test plus travel time
Choose from our full graduated licensing program to just a few lessons to get you comfortable behind the wheel.
In-class and in-car instruction. Insurance discounts eligible upon completion. Payment plan available*.
A single in-car lesson.
Schedule as many,
or as few as you'd like.
Use of our car for your road test plus 1 hour of practice time before your exam and travel time.
Six hours in class, receive certificate with MRD number allowing you to earn back 4 points
85% of all collisions are preventable through Defensive Driving. Reduce costs. Prevent collisions. Save lives.
Class schedule for 2020, Tara Place, 31 Peet Street, Suite 208 2nd floor, St. John's NL from 9:00a - 3:30p
Oct 03, Nov 28, Dec 19
November 28 & 29, 2020
9:00a - Noon and 1:00p to 4:00p
each day
Tara Place, 31 Peet Street,
Suite 208 2nd floor, St. John's