Choosing a Driving School

Choosing professional driving instruction is one way to help ready yourself safely for the road.

A driver training course or high-school driver education program approved by the provincial government can teach you the skills and attitudes you need to be a safe and responsible driver. You may also be eligible to take your road test sooner and to save money on insurance premiums.

Approved driver training courses in Ontario must offer a minimum of 40 hours, which must consist of 20 hours in-class, 10 hours in-vehicle and 10 hours of flexible instruction.

To help you choose the best driving school and course for you, use the following checklist of features:

Course information package
Audio visual equipment
Classroom facilities
In-vehicle topics covered
Risk perception and management
Driving in adverse conditions
Instructor qualifications and experience
Student progress and evaluation reports
Minimum 25 classroom and 10 behind-
the-wheel instruction hours
Certification fee
Tuition receipts
Testimonials

Personalized program
Low student/teacher ratio
Basic manoeuvres
Strategic driving
Freeway driving
Night driving
Regular instructor upgrading
Certificate of completion
Training materials
Use of vehicle for road test
Registered educational institution
Number of years in business
Consumer protection insurance

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Last modified: March 28, 2012