As the name suggests, Young Drivers of Canada (YD) is a national concern with plenty of locations serving Mississauga. The school has been teaching drivers for more than 50 years and boasts more than a million graduates.

YD students are taught to react and anticipate with lessons that include observational awareness and collision avoidance techniques, so they can always stay in control of the car. YD instructors have been trained to teach risk perception, head-on collision and rear crash avoidance, shoulder recovery, and a variety of braking techniques. YD re-trains its own driving instructors annually with its own internal recertification training course so they can keep pace with any changes to the world of driving.

YD’s “Collisionfree!” approach is not only available to novice drivers – it also provides driver improvement, re-testing, fleet training and cognitive training. As with all MTO-approved training, the school delivers drive education with a mix of in class, online and in-car instruction with flexible payment plans and scheduling.

Dubbing itself as Canada’s “first online driver’s education platform,” Kruzee Driving School began operating in Ontario in 2022. The platform enables students to find and book fully vetted, MTO-certified driving instructors in their area, including Mississauga, and complete theory lessons online at their convenience – students can choose when, where, and with whom they learn to drive.

Like all driving schools, Kruzee offers an MTO-approved BDE program with courses that may qualify some learners for accelerated G2 licensing times and auto insurance discounts. Among the perks for Kruzee graduates are $400 in savings on their first car from Clutch, as well as five free insurance quotes from its partner brokerage, Walnut Insurance.

Kruzee boasts that students can save 30 per cent on their driving lessons compared to other schools, as well as a perfect score on Google, with reviewers citing the simple booking system and professional instructors as highlights of the Kruzee learning experience.

Mississauga is just one of many GTA cities served by All Star Driving School, which offers MTO-approved BDE courses. With 40 years of driver education under its belt, the school touts itself as the No. 1 choice of high school students and provides all aspiring drivers with the minimum 10 hours of practical in-car training and 20 hours of classroom learning.

Both its courses and payment plans are extremely flexible – the All Star Driving School website will walk you through the various MTO-approved courses it offers ranging from $600 to $900 with course options geared toward new teen drivers and new adult drivers, as well as rehabilitation and international driver education.

All these courses include in-class and online theory and practical in-car driving lessons with an emphasis on defensive driving, advanced intersection techniques, road test preparation, and MTO certificate processing. Students can attend an in-class course led by an experienced instructor or complete its digital course online at their own pace.

If Good isn’t good enough, consider Ultimate Drivers with 20 locations in Ontario including Mississauga-Central. Since its start in 1993 it has grown to become one of the largest driver training schools in the province.

Ultimate Drivers offers a full range of courses including ita standard MTO-approved BDE program at $618.58 + HST as well as a slightly more expensive advanced program. You can also opt for just a G2 road test package, and the school offers a variety of other options, including a complete refresher program, driver improvement program, a defensive driving course and a winter driving program.

No matter your choice of program, testimonials show you can expect to be taught by a calm and encouraging instructor who will help you become a confident, knowledgeable driver.

Learn the ABCs of the road through an MTO-approved BDE program at either of ABC Driving School’s two Mississauga locations, which has been in operation since 1991. The school also offers refresher course as well as a driver improvement program for those looking to get their licence reinstated.

ABC offers both an e-learning option and a virtual learning option with a live teacher via Zoom. No matter the option chosen, students will learn all about driver attention, risk management, respect and responsibility, perception, and driver behaviour with the aim of making you into a defensive, proactive, cooperative, and courteous driver.

ABC’s refresher sessions are strictly on-road lessons for those drivers who want to brush up their driving skills, need extra lessons, or want to prepare for their G2 or G road test, including those who have experience in other countries.

If you want to attend Mississauga’s premier driving school, Good Drivers wants you. Its pledge is to help students become safe and skilled drivers under the guidance of its experienced, patient, and knowledgeable instructors that provide lots of one-on-one instruction behind the wheel.

Established in 1981 with multiple locations throughout Mississauga, Good Drivers offers flexible scheduling for students seeking a comprehensive curriculum, including its BDE course, G1 and G2 test preparation, and refresher courses. As with any MTO-approved school, Good Drivers provides a minimum of 20 hours of in-class instruction and 10 hours behind the wheel of a dual-control vehicle, which enable its instructors to take control if necessary.

Its MTO-approved BDE course costs $599 + HST, while its enhanced program will cost $749 + HST and provides students with access to the instructor’s car for their road test. Its G preparation packages include booking of a road test appointment, review lessons prior to the test, a refresher lesson on the day of the test so students can get acquainted with the test area, and use of the school’s vehicle for the test.

Touting more than 30 years of “undefeated success,” All Nations Driving School offers MTO-approved driver training online, in-class and behind the wheel.

Its BDE program provides the mandatory 20 classroom hours, 10 hours of in-car lessons, and 10 hours of homework. All Nations prides itself on flexible options for students, with courses available year-round, including weekend and evening classes through the fall and winter months, with a weekday course available during the summer months.

The school’s standard package is as low as $499 + HST, with the premium training going for $789 + HST, which will get your more hours in the car. All the school’s packages include access to the instructor vehicle for your road test, and you have option of doing your in-class / online courses in parallel with your in-car training to speed up your learning.

At Assured Plus Driving School, you will be taking your driving lessons at the 2020 Canadian Business Awards’ “Best Driver Training School.”

Not only is its BDE program approved by MTO, but the ministry also includes the school’s curriculum on a list for other driving schools to be able to use in their driving courses. The curriculum offers mandatory 20 hours in class, 10 hours of in car lessons, and 10 hours of homework, as well a defensive driving program.

The school accepts new students their G1 license into its BDE program and will provide additional help during the 20 hours in class, as well as after class, to improve the student’s knowledge regarding the rules of the road and traffic signs, so that they are well-prepared to get their G1. welcome all newcomers to Canada into the Beginner Drivers Education Course.

The goal of Keys to Success Driving School is to make students as safe as possible from the moment they turn the key in the ignition. The school offers a variety of competitively priced packages that include a focus on defensive driving and collision avoidance as well as use of their vehicle for the student’s road test.

Its BDE program is approved by MTO with the standard mandatory 20 hours held in the classroom or completed through online e-learning, as well as 10 hours of in-vehicle training, plus 10 hours of flexible instruction (home-links) that are required for certification.

Learn Drive, formerly Adept Drivers Driving School, touts its use of technology as something that sets it apart from other driving schools. Its MTO-approved BDE program helps students become a safer driver with cars that have an advanced dash camera and real-time GPS tracking, so friends and family always know your whereabouts.

For convenience, Learn Drive uses on demand, online scheduling with direct access to the instructor’s schedule – students also get text and email notifications for confirmed bookings, when instructors are enroute for pickup and once they arrive at the pickup location. The school’s instructors are retrained annually.

Learn Drive’s BDE program is more expensive than other schools, but it also offers G/G2 road test preparation and refresher options.

This school offers all the MTO-approved programs you would expect with an emphasis on its ability to provide in-car Lessons in English, Punjabi, Hindi, and Urdu. It also boasts a perfect score on Google Reviews, with students praising the instruction and the level of preparedness the school provides for road tests.

Optimum Drivers Academy offers as variety of packages to help students get their G/G2 licences, as well as customized refresher lessons, all with of which include a focus on defensive driving. Its BDE program offers the 20 hours of online classes, 10 hours of homework, and 10 hours of in-car training with free pick-up and drop-off in Mississauga.

If you’re a young driver, the name says it all. Teen Drivers claims to be the No.1 choice of teens looking to get their Ontario driver’s licence and gets rave reviews on Google.

The school emphasizes its efforts to incorporate the latest technologies into its driver training, including the completion of 20 hours of online e-learning for its MTO-approved BDE program that can be completed at your own pace and convenience. Online resources are interactive, offering hands-on exercises as well as short videos to enhance critical driving knowledge. Students can opt have the text read to them with voiceovers.

Teen Drivers can test after each session with pop-up quizzes consisting of multiple-choice questions that are graded automatically.

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For more than 20 years, New Method Driving School has offered individually tailored driving programs. The school views driving as a critical life skill – it’s a privilege that forms an integral part of the North American lifestyle, and drivers are responsible for property and life of all those who share the road with them.

Not knowing the law is not excuse for breaking it, which is why New Method Driving School offers as much as 40 hours of training to instill drivers with all the legal and safety rules governing driving.

The school offers lessons seven days a week as part of its MTO-approved BDE program, including special weekend classes for busy people, which can be booked online. Students can book in-car sessions by the lesson and take online courses at their own pace. New Method Driving School offers no shortage of road test packages that can include local and out of city roads with an individual lesson starting at $80 + HST and full BDGE package starting at $678 + HST.

Rightway Drivers Mississauga offers MTO-approved BDE courses, as well as individual G/G2 driving lessons that pledge to drop car insurance costs. Student reviewers have given the school five stars on Google and describe instructors as patient and professional – graduates note an improvement in their confidence when behind the wheel.

The school’s BDE packages range from $610 to $925 + HST, all with the prerequisite hours of classes, including online options, and in-car training. Rightway Drivers can also help new immigrants get their licence immediately after moving to Canada if they have more than two years of driving experience. The school has a 99% passing success ratio.

Flexible scheduling and options include lessons only as well as road tests, with free pick and drop service in Mississauga, Oakville, and Burlington.

With programs for drivers of all ages across Ontario, The Driving Tutors focuses on MTO-approved BDE programs as well as offering training for new immigrants so they can get their licence quickly.

Its 20 hours of in-class theory course are available online for students to learn at their convenience with flexible scheduling for one-on-one in-car lessons with professional driving instructors who have more than six years of experience. All its lesson packages include free pick up and drop off, with its three most popular packages ranging from $599 to $899. A single one-hour lesson costs $50.

As with any MTO-approved school, students can expect lower insurance premiums, and the school boasts a 99% passing success ratio.

First Drivers has been delivering MTO-approved BDE programs since 1991 with an emphasis on offering students discounts to make driver training accessible. Aside from a standard and advanced BDE package which start at $620, First Drivers offers G/G2 road test packages and driving lessons, as well as a winter driving package.

The school also takes advantage of e-learning, so students can learn at their own pace and schedule. Modules are both interactive and self-directed, providing students with immediate feedback and allowing them to track their progress. Modules focus on specific aspects of driving, including sharing the road, perception and risk management, driver behaviour, and respect and responsibility.

Green Light Driving School has been helping drivers in Mississauga for more than a decade, whether it’s young drivers, inexperienced drivers, or worried drivers with a whole range of MTO-approved BDE packages.

The school’s curriculum emphasizes emergency techniques and methods to avoid the hazards of distracted driving with in-class driving lessons, defensive driving classes, professional licence classes and in-car lessons that prepare graduates to drive with confidence in any scenario or location. Students can start learning without their G1 but must have it before getting behind the wheel with an instructor, who are available for additional lessons for drivers who feel they need more in-car training.

Testimonials highlight instructors who are patient, calm and professional with tips that boosted their confidence behind the wheel.