Driving Instructor

My name is Andy Farintosh, and I’m a driving instructor dedicated to helping my students become safe, confident drivers. After moving to Victoria from Toronto in 1997, I embraced Vancouver Island as my permanent home.

With a background in Telecom, I’ve honed my skills in client service and management, which I now apply to my teaching approach. I believe that learning to drive should be both fun and educational, and I strive to make each lesson engaging. Outside of work, I enjoy curling, golf, and outdoor games like frisbee golf. My goal is to ensure every student leaves my lessons feeling prepared for the road ahead.

Read Andy's Favorite Articles

Understanding BC’s New Rules for Protecting Vulnerable Road Users

With new regulations taking effect from June 3, 2024, British Columbia is stepping up to [...]

June 3, 2024

Holiday Parking Tips

Parking lot smarts will reduce frustrations and accidents this holiday season   The holiday season is one of the busiest times [...]

December 1, 2016

SafeStart for Parents – Free Driver Coaching Sessions

DriveWise BC is now offering free sessions for parents who want to gain driver-teaching skills before they begin co-driving with [...]

January 18, 2017

DriveWise BC: Where Every Driver Finds Their Pace

At DriveWise BC, we understand that every driver is unique, with their own pace of learning and comfort behind the [...]

June 16, 2024

Understanding the Crucial Differences Between Yielding and Merging

In this episode of "Drive Wisely on CHEK," presented by DriveWise BC and hosted by [...]

November 27, 2023

Need a Class 4 Licence for Ridesharing?

Ridesharing is coming soon to British Columbia. Drivers who plan on working for ride-hailing companies will require a Class 4 [...]

August 12, 2019

Learn to Drive this Spring Break!

Spring Break is the perfect time to learn to drive! We love Spring Break classes because students can complete [...]

March 8, 2017

Essential Winter Driving Tips to Keep You Safe

As the temperatures drop and the roads become icy, safe driving becomes more crucial than [...]

January 3, 2023

Mastering Victoria’s New Bike Lanes: A DriveWise BC Guide

Navigating new cycling infrastructure can be a challenge, especially with recent changes in Victoria, such as [...]

May 3, 2017

Tesla EV Premium DriveWise Package

The DriveWise Tesla EV Premium Package With electric vehicles quickly increasing on our roads, it has become immediately clear that [...]

December 14, 2022