Mark Anderson

I Am Running For Duncan Council In The 15 October 2022 Municipal Election

Posted on September 21, 2022January 27, 2025 By Mark Anderson

Some clients and past clients have called me today asking whether the election signs they have seen around town saying “Mark Anderson – Candidate For Duncan Council” are referring to me.

The answer to that question is, “Yes.” I am running for Duncan Council in the municipal election to be held on 15 October 2022.

But I will still be doing driving lessons during the election campaign.

Mark Anderson, Chief Instructor at West Coast Driver Training & Education (photo by Lexi Bainas - Cowichan Valley Citizen) — Mark Anderson, Chief Instructor at West Coast Driver Training & Education (photo by Lexi Bainas – Cowichan Valley Citizen)

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Our Ford E450 20 Seat Bus Has Had Its Signage Applied And Is Ready For Class 4 Unrestricted Lessons

Posted on August 28, 2022January 27, 2025 By Mark Anderson

We recently acquired a 2009 Ford E450 20 seat bus, formerly BC Transit bus number 2189, for teaching Class 4 Unrestricted lessons.

West Coast Driver Training has also applied to the Passenger Transportation Board for a General Application bus license for our Ford E450. This application is still being processed but, once it is approved, we will be offering sightseeing tours as well as lessons for sightseeing drivers and those wanting to start sightseeing businesses.

We took our Ford E450 20 seat bus to Mark’s Instant Sign Shop in Duncan for its corporate signage to be applied. That has now been done and our Ford E450 bus is now available for clients wanting training in Class 4 Unrestricted.

Here are are some BEFORE and AFTER photos of our Ford E450 bus at Mark’s Instant Sign Shop on 22 August 2022.

BEFORE ALL THE SIGNAGE WAS APPLIED

Our Ford E450 20 seat bus at Mark's Instant Sign Shop awaiting application of its final signage [Photo: West Coast Driver Training] — Our Ford E450 20 seat bus at Mark’s Instant Sign Shop awaiting application of its final signage [Photo: West Coast Driver Training]

AFTER ALL THE SIGNAGE WAS APPLIED

Our Ford E450 20 seat bus at Mark's Instant Sign Shop after application of its final signage [Photo: West Coast Driver Training] — Our Ford E450 20 seat bus at Mark’s Instant Sign Shop after application of its final signage [Photo: West Coast Driver Training]

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West Coast Driver Training Will Be Offering An Air Brakes Course In Duncan On 1-2 October 2022

Posted on August 23, 2022January 27, 2025 By Mark Anderson

West Coast Driver Training will be offering an Air Brakes Course in Duncan on:

1-2 October 2022, 9 am to 5 pm, at the H.W. Wallace Cremation and Burial Centre, 5285 Polkey Road, Duncan, B.C. Cost is $225.00 + GST = $236.25 / person.
Click here for a map showing the location of the H.W. Wallace Cremation and Burial Centre, 5285 Polkey Road
To sign up or to get more information, call/text West Coast Driver Training at 250-732-8093 or by email at mark@westcoastdrivertraining.com.
On the second day of the course we typically finish by 1 p.m.
Bring a pen to take notes. A Course Manual will be provided.

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West Coast Driver Training Will Be Offering An Air Brakes Course In Duncan On 20-21 August 2022

Posted on July 19, 2022January 27, 2025 By Mark Anderson

West Coast Driver Training will be offering an Air Brakes Course in Duncan on:

20-21 August 2022, 9 am to 5 pm, at the H.W. Wallace Cremation and Burial Centre, 5285 Polkey Road, Duncan, B.C. Cost is $225.00 + GST = $236.25 / person.
Click here for a map showing the location of the H.W. Wallace Cremation and Burial Centre, 5285 Polkey Road
To sign up or to get more information, call/text West Coast Driver Training at 250-732-8093 or by email at mark@westcoastdrivertraining.com.
On the second day of the course we typically finish by 1 p.m.

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West Coast Driver Training Will Be Offering An Air Brakes Course In Duncan On 16-17 July 2022

Posted on June 28, 2022January 27, 2025 By Mark Anderson

West Coast Driver Training will be offering an Air Brakes Course in Duncan on:

16-17 July 2022, 9 am to 5 pm, at the H.W. Wallace Cremation and Burial Centre, 5285 Polkey Road, Duncan, B.C. Cost is $225.00 + GST = $236.25 / person.
Click here for a map showing the location of the H.W. Wallace Cremation and Burial Centre, 5285 Polkey Road
To sign up or to get more information, call/text West Coast Driver Training at 250-732-8093 or by email at mark@westcoastdrivertraining.com.

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West Coast Driver Training Will Be Offering An Air Brakes Course In Duncan On 11-12 June 2022

Posted on June 2, 2022January 27, 2025 By Mark Anderson

West Coast Driver Training will be offering an Air Brakes Course in Duncan on:

11-12 June 2022, 9 am to 5 pm, at the H.W. Wallace Cremation and Burial Centre, 5285 Polkey Road, Duncan, B.C. Cost is $225.00 + GST = $236.25 / person.
Click here for a map showing the location of the H.W. Wallace Cremation and Burial Centre, 5285 Polkey Road
To sign up or to get more information, call/text West Coast Driver Training at 250-732-8093 or by email at mark@westcoastdrivertraining.com.

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West Coast Driver Training Will Be Offering An Air Brakes Course In Nanaimo On 14-15 May 2022

Posted on April 28, 2022January 27, 2025 By Mark Anderson

West Coast Driver Training will be offering an Air Brakes Course in Nanaimo on:

14-15 May 2022, 9 am to 5 pm, at the Morpeth Masonic Hall, 620 Morpeth Avenue, Nanaimo, B.C. Cost is $225.00 + GST = $236.25 / person.
West Coast Driver Training is approved by ICBC as an Air Brakes facility so we will conduct your Air Brake Pre-Trip Certification as part of this course.
Click here for a map showing the location of the Morpeth Masonic Hall, 620 Morpeth Avenue, Nanaimo, B.C.
To sign up or to get more information, Contact Us, call/text West Coast Driver Training at 250-732-8093 or email mark@WestCoastDriverTraining.com.

Morpeth Masonic Hall, 620 Morpeth Avenue, Nanaimo, B.C. We rent this venue for Air Brakes Courses in Nanaimo.

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Our Lesson Prices Will Be Increasing On 1 April 2022. Book Now To Get The Current Lesson Prices.

Posted on March 29, 2022January 27, 2025 By Mark Anderson

With the price of fuel and other inputs rising continually, West Coast Driver Training has found it necessary to raise lesson prices.

We have kept our lesson prices below our competitors’ rates for as long as possible but our lesson prices will be increasing on 1 April 2022.

If you are looking for driving lessons, please book with West Coast Driver Training before 1 April 2022 in order to get our current pricing.

This photo of West Coast Driver Training owner Mark Anderson appeared in a Cowichan Valley Citizen article about our use of dash cameras during driving lessons (photo: Robert Barron - Cowichan Valley Citizen) — This photo of West Coast Driver Training owner Mark Anderson appeared in a Cowichan Valley Citizen article about our use of dash cameras during driving lessons (photo: Robert Barron – Cowichan Valley Citizen)

West Coast Driver Training And The Gabriola Volunteer Fire Department Will Be Offering A Second Air Brakes Course On Gabriola Island on 26-27 March 2022

Posted on March 12, 2022January 27, 2025 By Mark Anderson

Due to the interest received, West Coast Driver Training will be offering a second Air Brakes Course on Gabriola Island on:

26-27 March 2022, 9 am to 5 pm, at the Gabriola Volunteer Fire Department, 730 Church Street, Gabriola Island, B.C.
The Gabriola Volunteer Fire Department has asked us to run this Air Brakes Course for firefighters from Mudge Island but has kindly opened up its training facilities for anyone else wanting to take this Air Brakes course.
Cost is $175.00 + GST = $183.75 / person. Maximum 10 people due to COVID restrictions.
Click here for a map showing the location of the Gabriola Volunteer Fire Department, 730 Church Street, Gabriola Island, B.C.
To sign up or to get more information, call/text West Coast Driver Training at 250-732-8093.
Here is a link to the BC Ferries schedule from Nanaimo to Gabriola Island

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West Coast Driver Training And The Gabriola Volunteer Fire Department Will Be Offering An Air Brakes Course On Gabriola Island on 19-20 March 2022

Posted on February 25, 2022January 27, 2025 By Mark Anderson

West Coast Driver Training will be offering an Air Brakes Course on Gabriola Island on:

19-20 March 2022, 9 am to 5 pm, at the Gabriola Volunteer Fire Department, 730 Church Street, Gabriola Island, B.C.
The Gabriola Volunteer Fire Department has asked us to run this Air Brakes Course for some of its firefighters but has kindly opened up its training facilities for anyone else wanting to take this Air Brakes course.
Cost is $175.00 + GST = $183.75 / person. Maximum 10 people due to COVID restrictions.
Click here for a map showing the location of the Gabriola Volunteer Fire Department, 730 Church Street, Gabriola Island, B.C.
To sign up or to get more information, call/text West Coast Driver Training at 250-732-8093.
Here is a link to the BC Ferries schedule from Nanaimo to Gabriola Island

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