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for as little as $0.50/per day
Sign up today for our Ministry Approved BDE Course. We provide multiple options for our students:
Don't want to full BDE program? You can select any amount of hourly lessons to achieve your driving goals.
Need a vehicle for your road test? We've got you covered - rent our car for your road test.
Your highly trained instructor will teach you how to predict and avoid collisions, increasing your confidence when on the road
With decades of experience teaching the majority of truck drivers on the road, we know what it takes to make a safe driver. Leave it to the experts.
All in-vehicle training is done one on one, we never train with multiple students in the car so you have your instructor's undivided attention for the whole lesson.
The cost of insurance may be greatly reduced with the completion of a BDE Course from Laurentian. Check with your insurance agent for exact savings.
At Laurentian Driving School, we believe in more than just teaching the rules of the road. We emphasize defensive driving techniques and instill a proactive mindset to anticipate and respond to various driving situations. Our instructors are highly trained and certified to deliver comprehensive lessons that cover in-class and in-car lessons, driver training, road tests and G, G1 and G2 license training.
We are dedicated to helping aspiring drivers in Chatham and neighbouring communities such as Wallaceburg, Blenheim, Ridgetown, and Dresden embark on their journey to become confident and knowledgeable drivers.
Yes, the Beginner Driver Education Course offered by Laurentian Driving School is MTO-Approved. As per the MTO, you have 1 year to complete the course from the day that you start.
Ontario has a process called “graduated licensing.” It is designed to give new drivers time to practice and gain driving experience over time.
Once you pass your eye and written tests, you get a G1 licence. Before you can get a full G licence, you have to:
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.
Laurentian Driving School deliver the MTO-Approved Beginner Driver Education (BDE) Course, and BDE course graduates may be eligible for an insurance discount. Please call your insurance provider for more information.
In Ontario, the G1 written test can be written at any DriveTest Centre.
No, you do not need insurance before registering for your driver training course.
No, but it is recommended that all students have passed their G1 written test.
You can pay online or in person. We accept VISA, Mastercard & E-Transfer. A minimum of $100 is required to hold your spot in a class.
If you need to cancel in-car lessons, 24 hours notice must be given or you may be subject to a no show
fee of $40 per lesson missed. You can contact the office at 1-800-805-0662, Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm or you can message your instructor directly. No show fees must be paid before the next scheduled lesson and before receiving a certificate of completion.
In order to graduate a BDE program, the MTO requires that all students complete 20 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 of $50. The student must arrange to make up the missed lesson by contacting the office at 1-800-805-0662.
For in-class course 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 MTO Driver’s Handbook which can be purchased at many locations and accessed for free online through the MTO Website.
No. All of of our cars are automatic.
We offer a pick up and drop off service within most of your city.
Yes, the Beginner Driver Education Course offered by Laurentian Driving School is MTO-Approved. As per the MTO, you have 1 year to complete the course from the day that you start.
Ontario has a process called “graduated licensing.” It is designed to give new drivers time to practice and gain driving experience over time.
Once you pass your eye and written tests, you get a G1 licence. Before you can get a full G licence, you have to:
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.
Laurentian Driving School deliver the MTO-Approved Beginner Driver Education (BDE) Course, and BDE course graduates may be eligible for an insurance discount. Please call your insurance provider for more information.
In Ontario, the G1 written test can be written at any DriveTest Centre.
No, you do not need insurance before registering for your driver training course.
No, but it is recommended that all students have passed their G1 written test.
If you need to cancel in-car lessons, 24 hours notice must be given or you may be subject to a no show
fee of $40 per lesson missed. You can contact the office at 1-800-805-0662, Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm or you can message your instructor directly. No show fees must be paid before the next scheduled lesson and before receiving a certificate of completion.
In order to graduate a BDE program, the MTO requires that all students complete 20 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 of $50. The student must arrange to make up the missed lesson by contacting the office at 1-800-805-0662.
For in-class course 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 MTO Driver’s Handbook which can be purchased and also available at some MTO locations and through the MTO Website.
You can pay online or in person. We accept VISA, Mastercard & E-Transfer. A minimum of $100 is required to hold your spot in a class.
No. All of of our cars are automatic.
We offer a pick up and drop off service within most of your city.
Appointments are required for visits
91 Heritage Road
Chatham, ON N7M5W7
Monday - Friday
9:00am-5:00pm
Tammy is a great driving instructor she tought me everything I needed to know in order to be a great driver. Tammy is very flexible with hours and makes the lessons fun and teaches you a lot about driving
Dylan H.Tammy Zink has to be the best driving instructor. I will forever be grateful to Tammy, as she helped me overcome my anxiety and stress while driving. She’s very kind and understanding, and very capable of teaching. You can tell when she’s working that she is genuinely happy to be teaching and helping us to further our skills while driving... see more
Torin D.Allen was awesome! Great program to use!
Kassandra R.I had Allen for my driving instruction and he was absolutely amazing!! Very helpful and was a great instructor definitely recommend
bailee v.Tammy Zink was an amazing instructor!
Emma d.My driver, Allen, was very patient, understanding, and overall very helpful. He was patient when I made a mistake and gave me advice on how to improve. Thank you!
Holley G.Tammy Zink was a great driver instructor and really helped me improve my driving skills and confidence on the road. I am grateful to have had such a great instructor like her. I definitely would recommend!
Meghan R.Tammy Zink is a great teacher. Thank you for the lessons!
Artem C.My son successfully passed his G2 driving test using this driving school. Tammy Zink was helpful and provided great guidance and suggestion. I also recommend using their test day lesson. I’m sure using their vehicle and lesson right before the test helped him pass.
Heidi L.Tammy is an excelente instructor. She is patient and very knowledgeable.
Fatima L.Passed z endorsement great training by Bruce excellent experience great place to go
Krista L.Tammy was very kind and helpful!
Brooklyn A.I had Tammy Zink as my instructor, was a great experience and taught me lots about safe driving! Would definitely recommend!
Theo M.Allen was a great instructor. He was punctual and accommodating with my different pick-up locations. He answered any questions I had and gave me some great pointers.
Kiera N.I really appreciate my instructor Tammy helping me feel comfortable in car and train my driving skills. She is very very considerable and helpful, always reminded me of safety check and helped me correct my errors so that I can successfully passed my G2 road test. She is really an excellent instructor.
Litu Z.Tammy is an AMAZING instructor. Calm and patient, but firm in her instructions. If you want to pass, listen to her! Straightforward instructor with years of knowledge and great tips and tricks to make your most anxiety riddled thoughts leave your mind ☺️ Thanks so much Tammy and Laurentian!
TimI had Tammy zink as my Driving Instructor and I would definitely recommend her. She was professional and easy to get along with. She got me to be more confident and comfortable driving on the road.
Isabella J.I got an amazing instructor. He corrected me whenever I made mistakes with calmness. Always on time for our training. Gave me helpful tips during driving. Thank you Mr Allen.
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