Why Punjabi instruction matters
Abbotsford has one of the largest Punjabi-speaking communities in BC. For students whose first language is Punjabi, learning to drive in English adds a layer of cognitive load on top of an already nervous experience. That extra load shows up on test day as hesitation, missed instructions, or misunderstood examiner cues.
Ardas instructors fluent in Punjabi explain the rules of the road, parking maneuvers, and ICBC scoring criteria the way they think — directly, without translation lag. Students absorb concepts faster, ask more questions, and walk into the road test calmer.
Same price, same vehicles, same curriculum
Punjabi-language lessons are not a premium upcharge. Same $55 Driving Class, same $525 10-Class Package, same dual-control vehicles, same instructors who pass students on the ICBC test. The only thing that changes is the language we use to teach.
Why students choose Ardas
- ICBC-certified instructors — every instructor is licensed under the BC Driver Training Industry Office
- Modern dual-control vehicles — same car for lessons and the official ICBC road test
- Trilingual instruction — English, Punjabi (ਪੰਜਾਬੀ), and Hindi (हिन्दी), no surcharge
- 7 days a week — Monday through Sunday, 8 AM to 8 PM
- Pick-up & drop-off* — your instructor confirms a meeting point in Abbotsford at booking
Our pricing — published, no hidden fees
- Driving Class — $55 (1-hour private lesson)
- Road Test Car Rental — $70 (use of our ICBC-approved dual-control vehicle for the official test, plus a quick controls check before)
- 1-Hour Class + Road Test Car — $120 (60-minute warm-up lesson immediately before the test, plus the test-day car — most popular bundle)
- 10-Class Package — $525 (saves $25 vs paying per class — best value for new drivers)
Lessons in English, Punjabi, and Hindi at no extra charge. Pick-up and drop-off available* across Abbotsford. Call (778) 300-3339 to book.
Test-day language
The ICBC examiner conducts the test in English. We dedicate part of your final lessons to practicing the specific commands examiners use ("turn left at the next signal," "park here when safe," "execute a three-point turn") so test day language is never the surprise. You go in confident, in a car you've practiced in, with vocabulary you've heard a hundred times.