FAQ:

35-40 hours.

Our comprehensive driver training program typically involves 20 hours of online or classroom instruction, 10 hours of online homework, and 10 hours of in-car training. Taking the time to complete a driver training course can also fast-track your path to a full licence, often reducing the waiting period for your road test. According to government guidelines, you have one year from the course start date to complete the program and benefit from the associated insurance discounts.

Reserve Your Spot Today

Yes.

You can pay for your driving course online or in person using VISA, Mastercard, or E-Transfer. To secure your spot, a $100 deposit is required at the time of booking.

Yes — payment plans are available! Through our financing partner LendCare, eligible students can break up the cost into manageable monthly payments. It’s a flexible and affordable way to start your training without paying everything upfront.

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Across Canada, new drivers enter the road system through a graduated licensing program, which introduces driving privileges in stages rather than all at once. Each province manages its own version of this program, but the goals are similar everywhere:

• give new drivers time to gain experience under lower-risk conditions

• ensure knowledge, vision, and road-test standards are met at each step

• offer incentives (such as reduced waiting periods) for completing approved driver education programs

Laurentian Driving School’s courses are designed to meet the government-approved standards in each province we serve, helping students move through their local graduated licensing system more quickly and confidently.

New Brunswick

In New Brunswick, the graduated licensing system progresses from a Class 7 Level 1 (Instructional Permit) to a Class 7 Level 2, and finally to a full Class 5 licence.

1. Pass a written and eye exam to get a Level 1 licence. Commonly referred to as a learner’s permit, this allows you to drive alongside an experienced driver with 3+ years experience.
2. After 8-12 months of practice, pass a road test to get a Level 2 licence and drive unsupervised with up to three passengers.
3. After a minimum of 12 months of practice, you can apply for a Class 5 Licence with no road test required.

A driver’s education course like the course offered by Laurentian Driving School allows you to get your Level 2 licence up to 4 months sooner. You still need to have 24 months of driving experience to apply for your full Class 5 Licence.

Learn more from the Government of New Brunswick

Ontario

Ontario’s graduated licensing process is designed to give new drivers time to practice and gain driving experience over time.

1. Pass a written and eye exam to get a G1 licence. Commonly referred to as a learner’s permit, this allows you to drive alongside an experienced driver.
2. After 8-12 months of practice, pass a G1 exit road test to get a G2 licence.
3. After a minimum of 12 months of practice (including highway practice), pass a G2 exit test to gain your full G licence.

Normally, the process takes 24 months to complete. Graduates of an MTO-Approved Beginner Driver Education (BDE) Course provider like Laurentian Driving School may be able to finish the full process in only 20 months. You have up to five years to finish the whole process. After five years, if you do not get your full G licence, you will need to start over.

Learn more from the Ministry of Transportation

In Prince Edward Island, the Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) system progresses from an Instruction Driver’s Permit (Class 7) to a Class 5 Licence with restrictions, and finally to a full Class 5 licence.

1. Pass a written knowledge and eye exam to get your Instruction Driver’s Permit (Class 7). Commonly referred to as a learner’s permit, this allows you to drive alongside an experienced driver who has held a valid licence for at least four years.
2. After 365 days of practice, pass a road test to receive your Class 5 licence with restrictions. If you complete a government-approved driver education course, like the one offered by Laurentian Driving School, you can reduce this waiting period to 275 days.
3. After holding your restricted Class 5 licence for at least 12 months without major violations, you can graduate to a full Class 5 licence with no further testing required.

A driver education course like the course offered by Laurentian Driving School allows you to move from the learner stage to the restricted Class 5 stage sooner.

Learn more from the Government of Prince Edward Island

Beyond helping you pass your road test, completing a certified driver’s education course can significantly reduce your car insurance premiums (especially for young drivers!), shorten the graduated licensing process, and equip you with essential defensive driving skills for a lifetime of safe driving.

Yes — if your insurer offers this discount.

Once you pass our driving course, Laurentian Driving School will notify your provincial government and provide a certificate of completion. This updates your record and many graduates qualify for an insurance discount. Please call your insurance provider for more information.

Enroll and Claim Your Insurance Discount

Yes.

Absolutely, all our driving instructors are fully certified and licensed as required by provincial law. They also possess extensive experience in teaching new drivers to encourage confidence and safe driving practices. They undergo continuous training to ensure they provide the highest quality instruction.

Look out for raves about specific instructors in your area in our Google reviews.

…in New Brunswick?

No.

In New Brunswick, you can take the written test at any Service New Brunswick (SNB) Service Centre. Many locations also offer driver examination services. Find a location near you on the SNB Service Centre Locations page. New Brunswick also offers online testing for the written portion of the test. You can find more information and access the online test here.

…in Ontario?

No.

In Ontario, the G1 written test can be written at any DriveTest Centre. Find your location here: Drive Test Locations

…in Prince Edward Island?

Yes.

In Prince Edward Island, you can write your Class 7 (Instruction Driver’s Permit) test at our local school or any Access PEI location,

No.

You do not need insurance before registering for your driver training course.

Yes,

Students are typically eligible to begin the classroom portion of our driver training program up to two months before their 16th birthday or before obtaining their Learner’s Licence. However, you must be 16 years old to take the knowledge test and obtain your learner’s permit, which is required before you can begin in-car lessons.

Get Started with Beginner Driver Education

No,

It is recommended that all students in Ontario and New Brunswick have passed their written test.

Yes.

While our full programs offer the most comprehensive training, we also provide individual hourly lessons for students who wish to focus on specific skills or require extra practice before their road test. Please note that, in certain remote locations, a minimum of 3-5 hours is required.

Book Your In-Car Lessons Now

No — if you give 24 hours notice.

If you need to reschedule in-car lessons, 24 hours notice must be given or you may be subject to a no show fee for each lesson missed. To notify us, you can contact the office at 1-800-805-0662, Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm or you can message your instructor directly.

You must still complete your hours to receive a certificate of completion, and applicable no-show fees must be paid before the next scheduled lesson.

Yes.

In order to graduate a driver training program, the government requires that all students complete a minimum number of hours of in-class. If a student misses an in-class lesson because of illness or emergency, they will be permitted to make-up the lesson for a fee. The student must arrange to make up the missed lesson by contacting the office at 1-800-805-0662.

Yes.

For in-class sessions, you are expected to bring a pen or pencil, a photocopy of your G1, G2, or G licence (if available) or temporary permit, plus the official driver’s handbook. These can be accessed for free online or purchased at many locations.

• New Brunswick Driver’s Handbook
• Official MTO Driver’s Handbook (Ontario)
• Prince Edward Island Driver’s Handbook

Our course curriculum thoroughly covers all topics found in the handbook to help you succeed.

No — but check with your instructor.

All Laurentian Driving School cars are automatic. We utilize modern, well-maintained vehicles equipped with dual controls for student safety. Our fleet is regularly inspected to ensure optimal performance and comfort during your lessons.

Depending on your local regulations, your driving instructor may be able to accommodate lessons in your own vehicle if you prefer to learn with a manual transmission.

Yes.

We offer a pick up and drop off service within a reasonable distance of our instructor locations.

In Canada, “licence” is spelled differently depending on the function.

Noun: licence

“Laurentian Driving School helped me get my licence.”

Verb: license

“The province will only license driving schools that meet all safety requirements, like Laurentian Driving School.”

Adjective: licensed

“All Laurentian Driving School instructors are fully licensed to teach in Ontario, NB, and PEI.”