Welcome / About Steve

As the owner/operator of this Kelowna-based school, Steve Tindley, I look forward to passing along the tools necessary for you to become a safe, defensive driver on our roads.

With sixteen years experience as a driving instructor, I have taught people of various ages and ethnicity and I particularly gain satisfaction from teaching students who have fear or anxiety around driving; seeing their ability and confidence grow once they begin to trust in themselves.

My background also includes a twenty-year career as a claims adjuster with private insurers and ICBC; primarily investigating automobile accidents, assessing liability, and handling injury claims. This has given me a keen insight into hazard perception and accident avoidance, especially at busy intersections where most accidents occur.

Contact by phone or by clicking the email link above.

 

Student Comments:

Steve is a wonderful teacher, he will not stop teaching you how to drive safe until you succeed. He will give you notes and steps of what you will do. I think without the help and determination of Steve, I cannot pass my driving test. Thank you Steve and I'm looking forward for the next level.  Joven Duterte
 
My name is Johan Smith and I am a 75 year old driver, who comes from a country where they drive on the left hand side of the road, and who, after only 4 lessons under the excellent tutelage of Mr Tindley, managed to pass my drivers licence test at my first attempt. My success is directly attributed to Mr Tindley's friendly, yet most professional ability to impart his knowledge, inspire confidence. He possesses a remarkable knowledge of the traffic laws in BC and manages to impart his patience and skill most effectively to anyone learning to drive. I have no hesitation in recommending to anyone, young and old, nay! in fact I encourage anyone who wishes to acquire a drivers licence, to engage the services of Mr Stephen Tindley.
 
Hey Steve, it's Joel Arbo
I was a former student of yours. I did in fact pass my N test first try on October the 7th. Thank you very much for the teachings. We went on a very similar route that you took me on the second lesson. We went to the bike box and some side roads near the school at the bike box. Everything you taught from hazard perception to parking benefited the outcome. Thanks again! I will recommend your driving school.
 

In just six lessons Steve took me from a sweaty anxious mess who embarrassingly enough even cried during one of my lessons to a confident driver who feels in control. With Steve's patience, explanations, calming presence, and wonderful sense of humour I passed my N exam first try! I can't wait to do winter lessons with him once the snow starts flying so that I can continue to enhance my driving skills!Thank you again! You are truly a great instructor!  Kate Ray

Stephen is a great teacher. He is incredibly patient and very knowledgeable. I was very nervous when we started lessons but he gave me the confidence to pass my exam on the first try. Thank you Stephen!    Serrah

Hi Steve, I just wanted to let you know that Dad passed the drive test yesterday!!! He realizes he would not have passed if he had not gone out with you. He had a defeated attitude until he went driving with you, and realized he could pass. My daughter and I went out several times with dad driving and worked on the areas you suggested. Thank you very much for taking the time to talk to me and letting us know what he needed to work on.  Karen
 
Hi Steve, just wanted to let you know that I passed my road test! Thank you for your excellent instruction, it was essential for getting past a stumbling block that I have had for nearly 18 years. Thanks again, Luke.
 
Thank you Steve for getting me up to speed on my class 4 Restricted driving test-with your help I passed straight away. I appreciate your kindness, patience and effective dedication to safety and instilling safe-driving skills in all your students.
Sincerely thankful, Penny

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