Laws & Penalties

Pass Your G Test in Ontario: Everything You Need to Know

  You’ve taken the training, done the tests, and put in the hours of supervised and instructed driving. There’s just one more step in your journey to become a fully-licensed driver in Ontario: the G. Below, we’ll cover the latest need-to-know information about getting your G licence in Ontario, as well as some Covid-related changes

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Renewing Your Ontario Driver’s Licence: What You Need to Know

  If you’re an Ontario resident and you want to drive a vehicle, no surprises here: You need a valid driver’s licence, and it needs to be renewed on a regular basis. The good news is that in most circumstances, you can do your renewal online.  In this article, we’ll cover: How do I renew

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8 TIPS FOR BRAKING SAFELY IN ALL ROAD CONDITIONS

  8 TIPS FOR BRAKING SAFELY IN ALL ROAD CONDITIONS Posted on Oct 22, 2020. By VALLEY DRIVING SCHOOL Braking is an important part of driving and requires just as much attention, knowledge, and skills to operate than the accelerator or steering wheel. It’s fundamental to know not only how to brake properly but also

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HOW TO EARN A SAFE DRIVER’S DISCOUNT AND OTHER SAVINGS ON YOUR INSURANCE

  HOW TO EARN A SAFE DRIVER’S DISCOUNT AND OTHER SAVINGS ON YOUR INSURANCE Posted on Nov 5, 2020 VALLEY DRIVING SCHOOL Did you know that being a safe driver can save you money? ICBC provides various discounts that offer a break on insurance to some drivers, and they follow an insurance model that rewards

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Car Sales Tax Across Canada: Who’s Paying What & Where

  When George Harrison wrote his famously catchy song “Taxman” back in 1966, it was considered a protest against England’s arguably excessive tax structure. Over 50 years later and two aspects about this song remain true – the Beatles rock and paying tax does not. Let’s talk about car sales tax and how you can

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What is My Car’s Trade-in Value? (Black Book vs. Blue Book vs. RedBook)

  If you’ve been thinking about shopping around for a new or new-to-you vehicle, there’s one thing you should do before you visit a dealership or view an online listing: You should find out the trade-in value of your current car or truck. Having that trade-in value in mind while you shop around will help

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Understanding BC Used Car Taxes (And How Luxury Tax Works)

In British Columbia, where you buy, the price you pay, and the type of used car all factor into how your car taxes are calculated. It’s a little confusing but as a wise person once said, “knowledge is power”. In this case, that knowledge can help you make sense of what you’re paying and why

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