Advanced and Defensive Driving Course in Ontario

Teen Drivers has been teaching new drivers since 1997. We really care about your experience with us. So you can depend on us.

We teach what you need to stay safe IN EVERY season whether its nice sunny day in spring/summer or slippery
road conditions in winter. Our all Defensive driving programs are made to make sure that our students are
ready for the road.

Here are some of the highlights of Teen Drivers ADVANTAGE.

• Teaching new drivers since 1997.
• Emergency and evasive maneuvers taught in class on every course, and practised on the road in our Premier packages.
• Freeway driving tactic.
• All in-vehicle lessons One-on-One.
• Pick-up from home – school – work.
• All courses include defensive driving lessons.
• In-vehicle lessons customized to each driver’s learning style.
• Tests are done in-car and in-class to validate students results.
• Daytime, evening & weekend courses available.
• Road test preparation.
• Payment plans available.
• Teen Drivers exceeds all minimum provincial requirements for certification.
• Simulated Road Test included in every New Driver course.
• All classrooms are conveniently located.
• Clean, comfortable, air conditioned atmosphere.
• State-of-the-art equipment.
• Each student receives his/her own workbook.
• The flexibility to make-up missed sessions.
• Online Student Portal – Allowing parents to follow progress along.
• Trained over 20,000 new drivers.
• Government Approved Course Provider.
• All Instructors are Licensed annually to meet government standards.
• All students receive a certificate upon completion of the program.

How are we different from other driving schools?

An MTO-approved Beginner Driver Education course provider.

We teach what you need to stay safe IN EVERY season whether its nice sunny day in spring/summer or slippery road conditions in winter. Our all Defensive driving programs are made to make sure that our students are ready for the road.

Teen Drivers has more than 1,000 Google reviews. Our in-class and in-car instructors are totally focused on your needs. We specialize in Teen Drivers and take pride in teaching new immigrants and experienced drivers alike.

We teach the skills needed to survive on the road in all kind of situations. We believe emergency and evasive driving belongs in ordinary driver training. Every Teen Drivers course teaches it in the classroom, and our Premier packages take it onto the road.

At Teen Drivers In-Class you will find an atmosphere of warm, competent and caring teachers who put the emphasis on YOU, the student and our customer. You’re going to do great at this school with our lively classes and fun atmosphere, because we truly care about your progress and success at every stage of your endeavor. Yes, we are committed to giving you a fun and empowering experience on your journey from beginner driver to G2 license holder, so that you can be the envy of all your friends. You’ll learn many topics in class at an affordable price. Everything from winter driving tips to emergency driving. All while enjoying a good time with your peers in a comfortable and warm environment.

When you drive defensively, you’re aware and ready for whatever happens. You are cautious, yet ready to take action and not put your fate in the hands of other drivers. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, 90% of all crashes are attributed to driver error.

Car crashes are the major cause of deaths around the world. You can’t control how other people drive, but you can have complete control over your driving skills. Let us give you some insight into defensive driving.

Following are the defensive driving tips you can remember which will help you reduce risk while driving.

1. Think safety first
2. Be aware of your surroundings
3. Do not depend on other drivers
4. Follow the 3- to 4-second rule
5. Keep your speed down
6. Have an escape route for emergency brakes
7. Cut out distractions
8. Expect other drivers to make mistakes
9. Take advantage of safety devices
10. Always, always, always buckle up
11. When in doubt, yield
12. Stop on Fresh or Stale RED light
13. Use your blinkers
14. Maintain safe distance from other cars
15. Use side and back view mirrors wisely
16. Don’t drive drunk, buzzed, high, or low
17. Adjust for rain
18. Prepare for snowy weather
19. Check your tyre condition
20. Use headlights wisely
21. Use caution if pulling over on shoulder of road
22. Respond safely to tailgaters
23. Keep a steady pace
24. Look far ahead of your vehicle

You can concentrate all you want on the road and still find yourself in a sudden driving emergency. You have to think fast in these situations but your first instinct may make things worse, so what should you do instead?

Here at Teen Drivers we will teach you ways to get out of these driving emergencies. We have in-class and in-car classes which are very important for emergency situations.

Following are the 10 most common emergency situations and we will teach you to deal with them.

• You Skid Out Of Control.
• You Fishtail.
• Your Accelerator Sticks.
• Your Brakes Fail.
• Your Steering Wheel Locks.
• Your Engine Overheats In Heavy Traffic.
• Running off the Road.
• Tire Blowout.
• Animals on the road.
• Car gets stuck in snow.

New Drivers, If at least 16 years old, can apply for driver’s licence in Ontario. As a new driver, you will need to practice driving and gain experience over time. For most people, the two-step process takes about 20 months to finish.

Read Ontario’s guide to getting your G driver’s licence.

Read or print the Official MTO Driver’s Handbook.

When you move to Ontario, you can use a valid licence from another province, state or country for 60 days. Find out how to exchange an out-of-province driver’s licence.