Streetwise Driving School
Nanaimo, British Columbia
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Loan Bouman
7 Jun 2026
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My son took 4 lessons with Street Wise Driving School. Surinder had a very calm approach. He gave great feedback on driving tips, key safety skills that improved his confidence behind the wheel and...
My son took 4 lessons with Street Wise Driving School. Surinder had a very calm approach. He gave great feedback on driving tips, key safety skills that improved his confidence behind the wheel and helped him pass his road test the first time. We booked a road test from a cancellation, and on short notice he was very accommodating and quick to return texts. I would recommend him for lessons.
Fritsceline Villamor
14 Mar 2026
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Passed my road test on second attempt with 2 driving lessons with streetwise. Mr. Surinder is a great driving instructor. 100% recommended!!!
Anmol Sandhu
13 Mar 2026
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I just passed my Class 7 road test, and I couldn't have done it without Surinder! He's an amazing instructor, he is super calm and really prepared me well. Plus, his flexible schedule was awesome with...
I just passed my Class 7 road test, and I couldn't have done it without Surinder! He's an amazing instructor, he is super calm and really prepared me well. Plus, his flexible schedule was awesome with my busy life. My brother had him three years ago and passed on his first try! Thanks, Surinder, for everything!😊😊
Sohraab Sarin
20 Oct 2025
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I had the pleasure of learning from Surinder, the instructor and owner of Streetwise Driving School, and I can’t recommend him enough. Surinder is focused, helpful, knowledgeable, wise, and flexible, ...
I had the pleasure of learning from Surinder, the instructor and owner of Streetwise Driving School, and I can’t recommend him enough. Surinder is focused, helpful, knowledgeable, wise, and flexible, always accommodating my schedule.
He taught me driving concepts both theoretically and diagrammatically, and then helped me apply them effectively on the road. One of the things I appreciated most was his ability to gauge what I was thinking and gently correct my thought patterns, which helped me pass my Class 5 test flawlessly with 0 errors.
If you’re contemplating taking driving lessons and want a teacher who truly cares about your learning and success, Streetwise Driving School is the place to go.
Samuel Dike
27 Jul 2023
REPORT
Surinder was amazing throughout. He’s got years of experience and will teach you literally everything you need to be prepared for the test, including the routes. A friend told me about him and I decid...
Surinder was amazing throughout. He’s got years of experience and will teach you literally everything you need to be prepared for the test, including the routes. A friend told me about him and I decided to contact him in preparation for my class 7 (N) road test. I signed up for 7 classes as he recommended and paid for the bundle including one lesson on the test day and using his car for the test. I wasn’t confident from the start but with his humour and knowledge, he improved my confidence and I left every lesson with something more than the last time. Nervousness kicked in on the day of the test but the lesson I had before the test helped me a lot. I’ll definitely recommend him to anyone in the future.
Here to add this after two years that he’s done it again! Did two classes with him a day before and on the day of the test and I successfully passed my class 5 road test! Thanks to his lessons and knowledge. I’ll recommend him again to anyone.
ANONYMOUS
16 Aug 2019
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EXTREMELY RUDE AND CONDESCENDING. MADE ME MUCH MORE ANXIOUS AND PLAYS WITH EMOTION. HE BANKS ON STUDENTS NERVOUSNESS AND FEAR. SUCH A LEECH. EXTREMELY SELF CENTRED AND CONFUSES THE LIFE OUTTA YOU.
Tony Olynyk
10 Feb 2018
REPORT
Very good instructions, very nice and funny,
Jo Jo
30 Apr 2017
REPORT
Thanks to the very kind and friendly Surinder at Streetwise I passed my class 5 re-examination! His instruction and evaluation prior to my road test were most helpful as I had not driven in 7+ years a...
Thanks to the very kind and friendly Surinder at Streetwise I passed my class 5 re-examination! His instruction and evaluation prior to my road test were most helpful as I had not driven in 7+ years and was feeling extremely anxious.
Sandra S.
14 Feb 2015
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I found this instructor rude and condescending. Â He made me feel more insecure and nervous about my driving then I was before I took lessons with him. Â Not to mention the brakes on the car seemed like...
I found this instructor rude and condescending. Â He made me feel more insecure and nervous about my driving then I was before I took lessons with him. Â Not to mention the brakes on the car seemed like they needed to be fixed. Â I would not recommend him at all.
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Streetwise Driving School
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Reviews
Loan Bouman
7 Jun 2026
My son took 4 lessons with Street Wise Driving School. Surinder had a very calm approach. He gave great feedback on driving tips, key safety skills that improved his confidence behind the wheel and...
My son took 4 lessons with Street Wise Driving School. Surinder had a very calm approach. He gave great feedback on driving tips, key safety skills that improved his confidence behind the wheel and helped him pass his road test the first time. We booked a road test from a cancellation, and on short notice he was very accommodating and quick to return texts. I would recommend him for lessons.
Fritsceline Villamor
14 Mar 2026
Passed my road test on second attempt with 2 driving lessons with streetwise. Mr. Surinder is a great driving instructor. 100% recommended!!!
Anmol Sandhu
13 Mar 2026
I just passed my Class 7 road test, and I couldn't have done it without Surinder! He's an amazing instructor, he is super calm and really prepared me well. Plus, his flexible schedule was awesome with...
I just passed my Class 7 road test, and I couldn't have done it without Surinder! He's an amazing instructor, he is super calm and really prepared me well. Plus, his flexible schedule was awesome with my busy life. My brother had him three years ago and passed on his first try! Thanks, Surinder, for everything!😊😊
Sohraab Sarin
20 Oct 2025
I had the pleasure of learning from Surinder, the instructor and owner of Streetwise Driving School, and I can’t recommend him enough. Surinder is focused, helpful, knowledgeable, wise, and flexible, ...
I had the pleasure of learning from Surinder, the instructor and owner of Streetwise Driving School, and I can’t recommend him enough. Surinder is focused, helpful, knowledgeable, wise, and flexible, always accommodating my schedule.
He taught me driving concepts both theoretically and diagrammatically, and then helped me apply them effectively on the road. One of the things I appreciated most was his ability to gauge what I was thinking and gently correct my thought patterns, which helped me pass my Class 5 test flawlessly with 0 errors.
If you’re contemplating taking driving lessons and want a teacher who truly cares about your learning and success, Streetwise Driving School is the place to go.
Samuel Dike
27 Jul 2023
Surinder was amazing throughout. He’s got years of experience and will teach you literally everything you need to be prepared for the test, including the routes. A friend told me about him and I decid...
Surinder was amazing throughout. He’s got years of experience and will teach you literally everything you need to be prepared for the test, including the routes. A friend told me about him and I decided to contact him in preparation for my class 7 (N) road test. I signed up for 7 classes as he recommended and paid for the bundle including one lesson on the test day and using his car for the test. I wasn’t confident from the start but with his humour and knowledge, he improved my confidence and I left every lesson with something more than the last time. Nervousness kicked in on the day of the test but the lesson I had before the test helped me a lot. I’ll definitely recommend him to anyone in the future.
Here to add this after two years that he’s done it again! Did two classes with him a day before and on the day of the test and I successfully passed my class 5 road test! Thanks to his lessons and knowledge. I’ll recommend him again to anyone.
ANONYMOUS
16 Aug 2019
EXTREMELY RUDE AND CONDESCENDING. MADE ME MUCH MORE ANXIOUS AND PLAYS WITH EMOTION. HE BANKS ON STUDENTS NERVOUSNESS AND FEAR. SUCH A LEECH. EXTREMELY SELF CENTRED AND CONFUSES THE LIFE OUTTA YOU.
Tony Olynyk
10 Feb 2018
Very good instructions, very nice and funny,
Jo Jo
30 Apr 2017
Thanks to the very kind and friendly Surinder at Streetwise I passed my class 5 re-examination! His instruction and evaluation prior to my road test were most helpful as I had not driven in 7+ years a...
Thanks to the very kind and friendly Surinder at Streetwise I passed my class 5 re-examination! His instruction and evaluation prior to my road test were most helpful as I had not driven in 7+ years and was feeling extremely anxious.
Sandra S.
14 Feb 2015
I found this instructor rude and condescending. Â He made me feel more insecure and nervous about my driving then I was before I took lessons with him. Â Not to mention the brakes on the car seemed like...
I found this instructor rude and condescending. Â He made me feel more insecure and nervous about my driving then I was before I took lessons with him. Â Not to mention the brakes on the car seemed like they needed to be fixed. Â I would not recommend him at all.
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