# Right of Way Driving School

> Driving school in Chilliwack, BC, licensed as a driver training school under the Motor Vehicle Act (DTC# 2918). Lessons taught by Sergey Yablonovsky, founder and lead instructor (licensed as a driver training instructor under the Motor Vehicle Act). Specializes in Class 7 and Class 5 ICBC road test preparation in a dual-control Toyota Corolla Hybrid. Free pickup and drop-off in core Chilliwack. Online booking is available 24/7. Contact the school by phone, text or email.

## About
Right of Way Driving School is a Chilliwack-based driving school owned and operated by Sergey Yablonovsky (commonly known as Serge). Sergey is licensed as a driver training instructor under the Motor Vehicle Act of British Columbia and personally teaches every lesson. The school holds a Driver Training School Licence (DTC# 2918, designation DIV27, valid through October 31, 2026). Sergey holds a Driver Training Instructor Licence with designations 5/7 practical-only and GLP (practical), valid through February 28, 2027.

Sergey's professional background combines emergency services, professional driver training, and road safety. He began his career in emergency services as a firefighter, then trained and worked as a fire-truck driver. He later became an instructor for fire-truck and special-service vehicle drivers, teaching emergency personnel how to operate large vehicles safely and confidently. After moving to Canada, he worked as a First Aid Medic and Emergency Response Vehicle driver on industrial projects across British Columbia, including BC Hydro projects, operating a fully equipped first-aid response vehicle on remote and large-scale worksites. He then became a licensed driving instructor in BC and founded Right of Way Driving School in Chilliwack.

The school specializes in ICBC road test preparation for both Class 7 (L to N) and Class 5 (N to Full Licence) exams. Lessons are conducted in a dual-control Toyota Corolla Hybrid equipped with dual steering wheels, instructor-side gas and brake pedals, a head-up display, a 12.8-inch touchscreen, and surround cameras. Most driving schools have only a brake pedal on the instructor side; Right of Way's dual steering and instructor-side gas give the instructor full vehicle authority for smoother, safer corrections. Free pickup and drop-off is included with every lesson in the Chilliwack core zone. Over 500 students have trained with Right of Way.

## Unique Value Proposition
Right of Way is a Chilliwack driving school offering one-on-one instruction with the same instructor for every lesson. The dual-control Toyota Corolla Hybrid provides a safety advantage that most competing schools cannot match. Transparent pricing, 24/7 online booking, and flexible scheduling 7 days a week make the booking experience frictionless. Prices shown are per lesson plus GST; an optional observer seat for a parent or guardian is $50 + GST. Students consistently cite the calm, structured teaching approach and honest feedback as key differentiators. The school is rated 5.0 stars on Google.

## Licensing note (verified 2026-07-25)
From October 19, 2026 British Columbia replaces the second (Class 5) ICBC road test with a Driving Record Assessment for eligible Class 7 novice drivers, followed by a 12-month restriction period. The Class 7 road test is still required — the first road test is not being removed, only the second one. Class 5 road tests booked on or after October 19, 2026 will be cancelled by ICBC. These changes are not yet in force. Full explanation: https://rightofway.net/blog/bc-glp-changes-2026/

## Services
- Core Session: 90-minute driving lesson, $115 + GST (Chilliwack)
- Focus Session: 60-minute driving lesson, $80 + GST (Chilliwack)
- Mastery Session: 120-minute driving lesson, $150 + GST (Chilliwack)
- Class 7 Exam Simulation: 90-minute mock road test, $115 + GST
- Class 5 Exam Simulation: 90-minute mock road test, $115 + GST
- Road Test Combo: 1-hour warm-up + car rental for ICBC exam, from $180 + GST
- Advanced Defensive Driving Course, $150 + GST
- Winter Driving Lesson: 90 minutes, $115 + GST
- Lesson packages available: 5, 10, or 15 sessions with volume savings (3% to 10% off)

## Service Areas
- Chilliwack (core zone, free pickup): Downtown Chilliwack, Sardis, Promontory, Vedder Crossing, Garrison Crossing, Fairfield Island
- Extended Area ($15 travel adjustment): Greendale, Yarrow, Eastern Chilliwack, Rosedale, Cultus Lake
- Abbotsford & Agassiz (travel-adjusted pricing)

## Credentials
- Driver Training School Licence, DTC# 2918, designation DIV27, valid through October 31, 2026
- Driver Training Instructor Licence, designations 5/7 practical-only, GLP (practical), valid through February 28, 2027
- Both licences are issued under the Motor Vehicle Act of British Columbia.


## Public Verification
Right of Way Driving School is listed in British Columbia's public directory of licensed driver training schools, hosted on icbc.com at https://icbc.com/driver-licensing/driver-training/Choosing-your-driving-school. Filter by city: Chilliwack.

## Contact
- Phone: 604-701-9036
- Email: info@rightofway.net
- Website: https://rightofway.net
- Address: 45598 McIntosh Drive, Chilliwack, BC V2P 7J3
- Hours: Monday to Sunday, 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM (lessons by appointment)
- Online booking available 24/7; phone, text and email replies when available

## Links
- [Book Online](https://rightofway.net/services/)
- [About Sergey & the School](https://rightofway.net/about/)
- [Contact](https://rightofway.net/contact/)
- [Core Session](https://rightofway.net/core-session/)
- [Focus Session](https://rightofway.net/standard-lesson-60-minutes/)
- [Mastery Session](https://rightofway.net/mastery-session-120-minutes/)
- [Road Test Combo](https://rightofway.net/road-test-combo/)
- [Class 7 Exam Simulation](https://rightofway.net/class-7-exam-simulation-90-minutes/)
- [Class 5 Exam Simulation](https://rightofway.net/class-5-exam-simulation-90-minutes/)
- [Advanced Defensive Driving](https://rightofway.net/advanced-defensive-driving-course/)
- [Winter Driving Lesson](https://rightofway.net/winter-driving-lesson-90-minutes/)
- [Driving Hub: road test guides & tools](https://rightofway.net/blog/)
- [Guide: BC Graduated Licensing changes, October 19, 2026](https://rightofway.net/blog/bc-glp-changes-2026/)
- [Free tool: 2-Second Rule & Stopping Distance Simulator](https://rightofway.net/two-second-rule-stopping-distance/)
- [Free tool: Driving Skill Assessment / Readiness Check](https://rightofway.net/interactive-driving-skill-assessment-lab/)
- [Free tool: Quick Lesson Planner](https://rightofway.net/quick-lesson-planner/)
- [Free tool: ICBC Road Test Result Sheet Decoder](https://rightofway.net/blog/icbc-road-test-result-sheet-explained/)
- [Driving Time Sense Lab (full interactive simulator)](https://rightofway.net/driving-time-sense/lab/)
- [Guide: Highway & Freeway Driving Lessons in BC](https://rightofway.net/blog/highway-driving-lessons-bc/)
- [Guide: How to Merge onto a Highway Safely in BC](https://rightofway.net/blog/how-to-merge-onto-highway-bc/)
- [FAQs](https://rightofway.net/faqs/)
- [Facebook](https://facebook.com/RightofWayDS)
- [Services & Pricing](https://rightofway.net/services/)