Meet Your Lead Instructor: Cosmin Bangu
Looking for a patient, experienced driving instructor in Metro Vancouver? My name is Cosmin Bangu, and I founded ABZ Drive to share over 30 years of global driving expertise with local students.
Cosmin Bangu
Lead Instructor · ABZ Drive
A Global Background in Professional Driving Instruction
Throughout my career as a driving instructor in Metro Vancouver and beyond, I have adapted my teaching methods to various road systems and cultural backgrounds. Whether you are a local teen or a newcomer to Canada, lessons are structured around clear goals and real road situations.
Specialized Training & Skills
30+ Years of Experience: deep knowledge of defensive driving and hazard awareness. Training focused on ICBC expectations, observation, and calm decision-making.
Lessons Adapted to Your Driving Background
Many students come from different driving systems and habits. Coaching is adapted to your experience level and goals.
Teaching Approach
Clear and structured lessons with practical feedback during and after each session, plus a plan for what to improve next.
ICBC Road Test Preparation
Lessons are focused on what examiners actually evaluate during the ICBC road test: observation, lane changes, intersections, parking, and common automatic-fail mistakes.
Vehicle
All lessons are conducted in a modern automatic transmission vehicle.
What You Can Expect
Clear guidance on what to improve, honest feedback, and a structured path toward road test readiness.
A Safety-First Approach to Driving Instruction
Beyond just passing the ICBC road test, the mission is to instill lifelong defensive driving habits. Having taught in diverse environments, safety and awareness remain the priority.
Tailored Coaching for Newcomers and Teens
Whether you are a teenager getting behind the wheel for the first time or a newcomer looking to adapt to Canadian roads, coaching style is adapted to your specific needs.
Good to know
Quick answers
How many years of experience does the instructor have?
Cosmin Bangu has over 30 years of professional driving instruction experience, starting his career in 1996.
Does the instructor speak languages other than English?
Yes, Cosmin provides lessons in English, Romanian, and Portuguese, helpful for many newcomers to Canada.
What is the instructor’s pass rate?
While ICBC does not publish official rates, Cosmin’s structured approach and focus on mock tests support strong outcomes for students preparing for the road test.
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