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Driving schools exposed: Who's cheating the system?

Driving schools are supposed to teach the rules of the road, but Marketplace reveals many are willing to cheat the system to get your money, selling beginner driver education certificates to students whove had no actual training putting public safety at risk. Plus, were teaming up with CBC's Street Cents to reveal the secrets behind Value Village pricing. Hosts Charlsie Agro and Mercedes Gaztambide go on a shopping spot check, testing whether youre really getting a good deal, and they find examples of markups on many household products - some still have the original price tag! We meet with an insider who shares why things are priced the way they are, and the lengths the company goes to make a profit.

Watch Marketplace Fridays at 8 p.m., 8:30 p.m. in N.L., on CBC-TV and anytime onCBC Gem.

Driving Schools Exposed: Who's been cheating the system?

6 months ago
Duration 22:30
We expose how driving schools are willing to cheat the system to get your money, selling beginner driver education certificates to students whove had no training putting public safety at risk.

Driving schools are supposed to teach the rules of the road, but Marketplace reveals many are willing to cheat the system to get your money, selling beginner driver education certificates to students who've had no actual training putting public safety at risk.

The certificates make drivers eligible for insurance discounts, and a road test sooner, but for less than half the cost, some driving schools will file paperwork saying drivers have completed 40 hours of training, without taking a single lesson.

  • Watch the full Marketplace episodeFriday at 8 p.m., 8:30 p.m. in Newfoundland, on CBC-TV and anytime onCBC GemorYouTube.