Mastering Driving for a Lifetime of Safety: Beyond the Basics

I transform how you think and act behind the wheel, drawing from decades of hands-on experience in crash research, fleet training, change management, and neuroscience. I understand that deeply ingrained habits and beliefs can affect your driving, so my approach goes far beyond teaching rules—I help you rethink your entire mindset on the road.

My one-on-one process focuses on identifying and overcoming mental and physical barriers that create hesitation or fear, using practical, research-backed methods that keep you ahead of conflict and in full control. Whether you’re a highly anxious driver or just beginning, my training is designed to build confidence and emphasize safety, with a focus on offensive driving strategies and real-world road skills.

Unlike traditional driving schools, which focus solely on test preparation, my program equips you for a lifetime of safe driving. Drawing on my experience as a senior assessor for Transport Canada, including crash research studies with Sue MacNeil, I bring a depth of expertise that emphasizes real-world safety and behavior change. My past applied research work contributed to the worldwide ban on cell phone use while driving.

I adhere to the strict code of conduct outlined by the B.C. government, while remaining fully committed to providing honest and thorough education that helps you drive at the lowest possible risk. This is not just about passing a test—it’s about mastering the skills needed to stay clear of danger for life. With Cooper’s Calm Driving, passing the test will be a formality on your journey toward lifelong control, confidence, and safety on the road.

Given that 1.3 million die and up to 50 million get injured annually, of all the education invested in, why is driver education not at the top of the list?

If flying planes were treated the same way as driving cars, planes would fall out of the sky daily.

Many of us drive every day!

Few daily activities carry the danger of big money, of injuring or seriously injuring another person, including death, not to mention the related emotional trauma.

Driving does.

Stressed woman driver sitting on street side shocked after car accident. Road safety and insurance concept

Calm, anxiety-free driving
Expert crash risk management
Safe and comfortable learning environment
Personalized feedback and support
Specialized coaching for anxious drivers
Mastery of real-world driving challenges
Confidence in high-stress traffic
Proven research-backed techniques
Customized lessons for nervous drivers
Preparation for and beyond the driving test

Where to find me?

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King Edward Station is where i start my lessons.

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Conversations with Cooper

by Todd Cooper In the realm of modern driving, a pervasive and dangerous mindset has taken root—a relentless push to “go go go.” This cultural phenomenon, which encourages drivers to move faster, stay with the flow of traffic, and avoid any action that might slow others […]
by Todd Cooper Introduction Learning to drive is more than just mastering the mechanics of operating a vehicle; it’s about developing the confidence and mental resilience to navigate the complexities of the road. For many, the journey to becoming a competent driver is fraught with anxiety, […]
by Todd Cooper Sophia had never felt comfortable behind the wheel. The mere thought of driving sent her heart racing, her palms sweating, and her mind spiralling into a whirlwind of fears. It wasn’t that she hadn’t tried—she had, more times than she could count. But […]
by Todd Cooper When teaching clients, I’ve consistently observed a challenge—many place more importance on maintaining social interactions than on the essential task at hand: driving. This becomes especially apparent when clients try to hold conversations while driving, a behavior that imposes an unnecessary cognitive load. […]
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by Todd Cooper Driving is often seen as a skill you learn once, get licensed, and then simply repeat until it becomes second nature. But for those of us who have spent decades behind the wheel, a deeper reality becomes clear: true mastery of driving isn’t […]

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Client Testimonials

Don’t take our word for it – here’s what our clients say:

This is my third or fourth shot at learning how to drive and I’ve always let my anxiety and fear get in the way. I specifically did my research and am so happy that I found Cooper’s driving school. Working with Cooper has been an incredible experience so far (still learning). He is knowledgable, patient, and encouraging and knows how to check in with me to see where my energy and anxiety levels are at. He also knows how to break down his observations about my driving and seems to know me better than I know myself at times which I can highly appreciate.

After my 5th or 6th lesson, it felt like I’ve had a breakthrough and can assess that my driving skills are not only improving but more importantly my confidence is growing and I’m getting less anxious about driving in general – which is huge for me!!! I really can’t wait to continue my lessons with Cooper and finally start driving in the city 🙂

Tanya Leung

Cooper is the most professional Driver Instructor I have ever come across. He is cool and thorough about his approach. He teaches in most friendly and fun way, I learned to drive smooth and passed the road test today. He does extra efforts of leaving you an audio recording after driving session, on areas where l lacked and potential improvements that needs to be worked on. Those audio recordings are a digital record of how you have been progressing.

I love his methodical and friendly approach towards confidence building.

I’m really happy that I chose him as my driving teacher. He loves doing his job and I think that’s a reason why he doesn’t shy from putting extra efforts for the success of his students.

I always love his energy. Highly highly recommended to anyone.

Taiseem Dadwal

Cooper is an extraordinary driving instructor and is a delight to talk to. I passed my road test on my first attempt. More importantly I am confident to drive having a deeper understanding of why we do things a certain way which was reflected by my examiner who said they felt safe with me driving. Knowing and Teaching are two very different things. Most instructors I have worked with “Know” how to drive so they just point out things you do wrong when driving. Cooper on the other hand, learns about your bad driving habits and teaches you how to convert them into good ones. Cooper was always on time, never rushed when the session time was over, sent audio recording on things he observed and overall showed passion towards helping you be a better driver. Overall I’m sad to not be able to drive with him anymore so would highly recommend learning to drive from him! 🙂

Pratik Dayama

I had an amazing journey working with Cooper. It had been a while since I last drove a car, so the first few sessions were about me brushing up those skills. Cooper was accurate in identifying my weak points and patiently working on them. It wasn’t long after I started to feel comfortable behind the wheel. Cooper’s goal is to make you a safe driver, but if you think this is not going to help you pass your test, I passed my class 5 on the first attempt.

After each session he sends a detailed voice message with the main takeaways. I looked forward to those every week.

I highly recommend Cooper if you want to be safe out there and have fun in the process.

P.S. He loves chocolate.

Chal X

Cooper is AMAZING! I reached out to Cooper with very short notice and he managed to accommodate me in his schedule and take me on a few driving lessons and took me to my class 5 driving exam. He is very knowledgeable and friendly so that makes a great teacher. He let me drive and I did not feel like he had his foot on the break all the time (compared to another driving academy I went to before Cooper). The way that he pointed out my mistakes was great since it allowed me to learn from them. He managed to help me fix some bad habits I had from my time driving in my home country. I really enjoyed learning with you and chatting with you Cooper. Thanks a lot!!!!

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Let’s get in touch!

  • 131 Regiment SQ is where I park my cars, which is directly above Costco 605 EXPO BLVD
  • 236.998.4268
  • King Edward Station is where I start my lessons