Right of Way Driving School is a Chilliwack-based driving school licensed under the Motor Vehicle Act of British Columbia (DTC# 2918). Founded and led by Sergey Yablonovsky, the school delivers calm, structured one-on-one driving instruction, real-world coaching on Chilliwack roads, and a safety-first experience from the first pickup to test day.
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From Emergency Services to Chilliwack's Driving School
Sergey, the founder and lead instructor of Right of Way Driving School, brings a unique background in emergency services, professional driving, driver training, and real-world road safety.
Born in Eastern Europe, Sergey began his career in emergency services as a firefighter. He then trained and worked as a fire-truck driver. Later, he became an instructor for fire-truck and special-service vehicle drivers, teaching emergency personnel how to operate large vehicles safely, confidently, and professionally.
After moving to Canada, Sergey continued working in safety-focused roles. He became a First Aid Medic and Emergency Response Vehicle driver and worked on industrial projects across British Columbia, operating a fully equipped first-aid response vehicle on remote and large-scale worksites, including projects connected to BC Hydro. This experience gave him a deep understanding of responsibility, risk awareness, calm decision-making, and safety in real-world conditions.
Eventually, Sergey returned to what he had always enjoyed most: teaching driving. After becoming a licensed driving instructor in British Columbia, he founded Right of Way Driving School in Chilliwack. Today, the school helps Class 7 and Class 5 students build the skills, confidence, and judgment they need not only to pass the ICBC road test, but to become safer, more independent drivers for life.
His teaching style is calm, practical, and focused on real driving situations. With a background in emergency driving, professional instruction, and on-the-ground safety, Sergey brings a level of experience that goes far beyond standard driving lessons.
Sergey's Journey
Step 01
Firefighter, Emergency Services
Started in emergency services as a firefighter, building real-world risk awareness and calm under pressure.
Step 02
Fire-Truck Driver Instructor
Trained and worked as a fire-truck driver, then became an instructor for fire-truck and special-service vehicle drivers.
Step 03 · BC, Canada
First Aid Medic & Emergency Response Vehicle Driver
Worked as a First Aid Medic and Emergency Response Vehicle driver on industrial worksites across BC, including BC Hydro projects.
Step 04 · Today
Founder, Right of Way Driving School
Lead Instructor · DTC# 2918
Licensed as a driver training instructor under the Motor Vehicle Act, teaching Class 7 and Class 5 students in Chilliwack.
Licensed Under the Motor Vehicle Act
Right of Way Driving School is licensed as a driver training school under the Motor Vehicle Act of British Columbia, and Sergey is licensed as a driver training instructor under the same Act. Both licences are renewed annually. Click any licence to view it full size.
Driver Training School LicenceDTC# 2918 · Designation DIV27Valid through Oct 31, 2026Driver Training Instructor LicenceDesignations: 5/7 practical-only, GLP (practical)Valid through Feb 28, 2027
ICBC Public Directory
Licensed in B.C. Publicly Listed.
Right of Way appears in British Columbia's public directory of licensed driver training schools, hosted on icbc.com. Open the directory to look up any licensed school by city.
Calm, high-attention coaching so students build confidence without feeling rushed.
Real-road preparation based on the intersections, merges, and traffic patterns students actually face in Chilliwack.
Dual-control protection with a second steering wheel plus instructor-side gas and brake for safer, faster corrections.
Background in emergency response that informs every lesson with real-world risk awareness.
What Makes Right of Way Different
One licensed instructor, every lesson. No rotating instructors, no handoffs.
Chilliwack-focused instruction on the same routes used by the local ICBC examiners.
ICBC road test preparation for both Class 7 (N) and Class 5 (Full Licence) students.
Modern training car with dual steering, instructor-side gas and brake, HUD, 12.8" touchscreen and surround cameras.
Clear online booking with package options, transparent zone pricing, and 24/7 website chat support.
The Training Car
Every lesson is taught in a 2021 Toyota Corolla Hybrid equipped with dual steering wheels, instructor-side gas and brake, a head-up display, and surround-view cameras. It is a safer, more controlled learning environment, especially helpful for new drivers, anxious students, and anyone preparing for a high-stakes road test. Most other schools have only a brake pedal on the instructor side. Right of Way's dual steering and instructor-side gas means the instructor can smoothly take over the maneuver instead of simply stopping the car.
What Students Can Expect
Lessons are built around progress, not wasted time. Students can expect a clear objective for each session, focused driving practice, honest feedback, and a plan for what to improve next. Whether you are starting from zero, rebuilding confidence after a failed test, or sharpening up before a Class 5 exam, the goal is the same: make you safer, calmer, and more capable on the road.
Ready for the Next Step?
When you are ready, head to our Services & Pricing page to compare lesson types, see package options, and book online, or call 604-701-9036 if you would rather talk first.
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