What You’ll Learn

You can do the theory portion of YD’s beginner driver program in person, online or in virtually guided sessions.

Its online program is a beginner driver education course and aimed at helping new drivers learn the skills needed to pass their driver’s test and stay safe on the roads. It’s an intuitive driving program with interactive online lessons. Students can start the online portion of this course upon registration; a licence is not required to begin. The online learning modules are designed to help new drivers think like experienced drivers. Students will be able to identify the problems and solutions needed to avoid a crash. The lessons are presented through animations, text, images, and videos.

In-car Training Experience

Each Young Drivers in-vehicle lesson is one-on-one to ensure students drive without distractions and get the most out of the training. All in-car lessons are customized to each driver.

Thes school’s Collisionfree! Approach™ system includes four habits and 20 sub-habits, including: risk perception; gravel shoulder recovery; threshold/ABS braking; rear-crash avoidance; head-on collision avoidance; emergency braking; brake and avoid techniques; swerving techniques; and freeway driving – all especially important in a large, hectic city like Toronto.

If you’re a teen, you can start your training several months before actually turning 16 years of age (16 being the legal age minimum for writing the G1 test in Ontario). Young Driver’s also encourages to observe their child’s training sessions and receive guidance on how to support their child’s driving development outside of formal lessons.

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What You’ll Learn

Students will have 30 hours of online, self-paced learning and 10 hours of in-car lessons with a certified and trained Kruzee driving instructor, who will pick you up for your lessons. The in-car training covers requirements established by MTO, from vehicle maintenance and operation and control to defensive driving and road test preparation.

By-the-hour driving practice is available to help you accomplish your goals — whether you’re going for a G2 or G exam or need a general refresh. Kruzee also offers its own vehicles for road tests, free pick up and drop off before and afterward, and a 30-minute refresher course for an additional $295 CAD.

What You’ll Learn

The DriveWise SafeStart Program includes 40 hours of novice driver training that spans 20 hours of interactive classroom learning (six hours of which are in a state-of-the-art simulation lab), 10 hours of online education, and 10 hours of private one-on-one in-vehicle training with a qualified driving instructor.

Once you’re done in the classroom, personalized in-vehicle lessons expand your knowledge further, preparing you for a lifetime of safe driving. The school claims to have a 99.9 per cent or greater client recommendation and trains more than 35,000 drivers annually.

What You’ll Learn

The basic iDrive program includes 20 hours In-class, 10 hours in-car, and 10 hours online for MTO certification, while more expensive packages include 20 hours in-class and 15 to 20 hours in-car. The school teaches defensive driving to help students learn to stay safe on the road in all conditions – especially important in a busy city like Toronto.

iDrive teaches students about the local traffic rules and speed limits and teach them how to become safe drivers with skills that will support them throughout their lives. For an additional 45-minute in-car class, you will receive an extra lesson on your chosen topic, such as city driving, adverse weather driving or night driving.

What You’ll Learn

Drive Maxx focuses on defensive driving techniques and strategies – a must have on the streets of Toronto. The school offers in-class and in-car sessions. Students receive 20 hours of online training and 10 lessons in-car for the base program and can pay more to have additional hours of in-car lessons.

In-car instruction includes pre-driving checks, driving in heavy traffic, driving on highways, parking, city driving and driving at night and in difficult conditions.

What You’ll Learn

Globe Driving Academy provides four-day online driving courses through its online learning platform. The driving school also offers winter driving courses, senior advanced driver, and improvement training. They can help book G2, and G road tests or prepare you for your road test and deliver a car for the road exam in the Drive Test Center in Toronto.

The school offers a flexible schedule (including evenings and weekends) to fit students’ needs. The minimum requirements for a ministry-approved beginner’ driver education course is 40 hours which consist of 20 in-class, 10 hours in-vehicle and 10 hours of flexible instruction. The average student takes about four to eight weeks to complete the entire program. It may be faster depending on your schedule instructor availability.

What You’ll Learn

The school’s accident prevention training exposes drivers to the complexity of driving with challenges and distractions and helps ensure they are prepared once they start driving independently. During the program, Young Star Driving School students learn to avoid a head-on collision and control the vehicle in an emergency. They will also be taught how best to react when another vehicle suddenly appears, as well as to watch for animals and cyclists on the road.

Specific drills by instructors include how to handle the car when it drifts onto the gravel shoulder, and learning how to minimize the impact when involved in a rear-end accident.

What You’ll Learn

Through its e-learning option, AMB students learn at their own pace with the 20-hour curriculum broken down into eight distinct learning modules that include content that meets the MTO’s guidelines, a variety of engaging and informative activities and videos that support driver education, and interactive knowledge checkpoints throughout the modules. The school’s in-class training covers every aspect of being a certified and skilled driver, including city driving, night and rain driving, collision avoidance, vehicle safety and maintenance, driver attitude and road rage.

Package options and pricing are ultimately determined by the number of hours of in-car training, ranging from 10 to 15 hours. All AMB instructors are licensed provincially and municipally and each has an average experience of more than 10 years.

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What You’ll Learn

Aside from getting to learn in a busy city, Honours emphasizes instruction on defensive driving, emergency maneuvers, and driving under different weather conditions with the guidance of patient, friendly, and engaging instructors who teach students ideal techniques and driving skills according to individual needs, including fears on the road, practical information for beginners, and additional tips for maximum driving efficiency.

Its three packages all include 20 hours of in-class learning while the number of hours you’ll spend in the car will vary. All packages include MTO certification for insurance purposes, while two will give you access to the school vehicle to complete your road test.

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What You’ll Learn

Ultimate Drivers’ BDE program has three components: classroom learning, a Drive Online home assignment, and in-car training.  Successful completion allows students to obtain a G2 licence in eight months and potentially save on auto insurance. The school’s advanced BDE program tacks on five hours of advanced driving skills.

Ultimate’s DDC is aimed at those drivers who need to attend an MTO-approved course due licence suspension by the courts or a loss of too many points, as well as simply to brush up your driving skills. Its refresher program is for those drivers with experience who want to improve their driving habits or work off bad habits you picked up over time.