Peterborough Driving School
Canada's Favourite Driving School
FINANCING AVAILABLE
for as little as $0.50/per day
Beginner Driver Education
Sign up today for our Ministry Approved BDE Course. We provide multiple options for our students:
Online Self-Paced
In-Car Lessons in Peterborough
Get Ministry Certified
Hourly Lessons
You pick the number of lessons
Get extra practice
One-on-one instruction
Road Test Packages
G1 & G2 Exit Test Packages
Practice along road test routes
Pass your test with confidence
Benefits of Peterborough’s Beginner Driver Education Course
- Fast-Track Your G2 Road Test (G1 Exit): Take your road test in just 8 months instead of the standard 12.
- Government Certification & Insurance Savings: Graduates are certified with the Ministry of Transportation (MTO), potentially giving you a significant auto insurance discount.
- Flexible Scheduling for Busy Lives: We make it easy to fit driver training into your routine.
- Convenient Pick-up and Drop-off: Enjoy curbside service from our instructors.
- Become a Confident & Safe Driver: Develop essential defensive driving skills and become a safe driver for life.
Collision Avoidance
Commercial Industry Leaders
With decades of experience teaching the majority of truck drivers on the road, our driving courses are built on the highest standards of safety and professionalism. Leave it to the experts.
1:1 In-Vehicle Training
Insurance Discount
Completing our Service New Brunswick-Approved driver education course can lead to greatly reduced car insurance premiums. Check with your insurance agent to confirm exact savings.
Peterborough’s favorite Driver’s Education provider – Laurentian Driving School.
Welcome to the prime destination for safe and confident driving in Peterborough, Ontario.
Our distinguished driving school offers an array of courses, including Defensive Driving Courses, Teen Driver Training, and comprehensive Driving Lessons, tailored for learners in Bridgenorth, Ennismore, and other nearby areas, delivreed by expert driving instructors. We are a Ministry of Transportation Approved (MTO) BDE Course Provider which takes a total of 40 hours divided into classroom, behind-the-wheel and flexible instructions. We offer the following programs: We have the following Comprehensive Programs to help you prepare for your driving test: Peterborough Beginner’s Package, tailored for those starting their driving journey, Beginner’s Package covers the fundamentals, ideal for those seeking a Local Driving School in the Peterborough area and surrounding areas such as Bridgenorth and Ennismore. Road Test Preparation and road test packages designed to sharpen your skills with our Road Test Preparation course, designed to ready you for the Driver’s License Exam in Ontario. With 28 years of experience, we offer advanced driving courses such as crash and accident avoidance, navigating hazardous road conditions and handling emergencies courses to ensure safe driving is instilled in the new driver.
Understanding the demands of daily life, our flexible scheduling options make it convenient for you to fit Driver’s Education into your busy schedule, in Peterborough. Ready to take the wheel with confidence? Join Peterborough’s preferred Driving School, offering premier Driver’s Ed Classes, Defensive Driving Courses, and Teen Driver Training. Private driving lessons are also available.
Our commitment extends to the local Peterborough community. Benefit from a curriculum tailored for the unique driving conditions of Peterborough and surrounding areas such as Bridgenorth, Ennismore, and beyond. Enroll now to start your journey on the road to driving success.
FAQs
Are courses and lessons government-approved?
Yes, Laurentian Driving School courses, lessons, and instructors are fully certified in Ontario, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island.
What are the benefits of taking driver’s ed?
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.
Will I get a discount on my insurance?
Laurentian Driving School delivers government-approved driver education courses, and course graduates may be eligible for an insurance discount. Please call your insurance provider for more information.
How do I pay for my course?
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.
What if I miss an in-car lesson?
If you need to cancel in-car lessons, 24 hours notice must be given or you may be subject to a no-show fee for each 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.
Where do I get picked up or dropped off?
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Contact Us in Peterborough
Contact Details
Appointments are required for visits
724 Erskine Avenue, #6B
Peterborough, ON K9J 5T9
Phone Hours
Monday – Friday
8:00am–5:00pm ET
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Sanford was a really nice driver trainer and very helpful on improving my driving skills!
Colin L.
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Great education, I feel very comfortable and confident on the road now thanks to my instructor Sanford 🙂
Jack C.
Sanford who was my driving instructor was amazing. He was very kind and very social to me which made the experience 10x better. Would highly recommend him as an instructor because he made my 10hrs fly by
Nick C.
Was a great drive and i learned a lot
Lexi W.
Sanford is a great driving instructor! He has great methods, tricks, and advices. He is very nice, outgoing, and very easy to get along with. I had 0 hours of driving experience before having him as my instructor, but he taught me very well, and I was able to get the hang of things. All thanks to him, I was... see more
Janelle C.
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I learned so much from this course. I had Sanford as my instructor and he was amazing. He made sure I felt very prepared for my road test and made me super comfortable in the car.
Erin L.
Sanford was a great driving instructor
Florxe
Sanford was amazing I would highly recommend him for learning the do’s and don’t’s for driving
Johnathan H.
Excellent experience with this driver training course. Sanford DeWitt was a very competent, helpful, and fun instructor with calm direction and great instruction. Highly recommend
Ian T.
I had a great experience driving with Sanford. He was calm and had great tips to keep driving safe that translated into me passing my G test.
Ian M.
It was a great experience and I learned lots thanks to my instructor Sanford DeWitt.
Blake D.
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Sanford was an amazing driver teacher, great attitude and helped me a bunch
Jack R.
Sanford did a awesome job for my in car lessons. His lessons were very knowledgeable and very stress free. He was also was very accommodating when it came to scheduling my lessons. Definitely a 5 star experience and passed my in car driving test when I was done!
Scott G.
Sanford was an amazing instructor and a great guy. Prepared me for my g2 and got it first try.
Noah M.
I really enjoyed the in-car lessons with Sanford. I took the 10-hour in-car lessons, and Sanford is amazing - he teaches really well! He's super cool, gives great tips, and explains everything clearly, making it easy to drive with him. He likes to chat and makes the lessons enjoyable and relaxed.
Dafne H.
Sanford is Very kind and a good instructor. He Doesn’t just sit there in silence he has lots of story’s to talk about while teaching.
Braedan S.
The way Sanford taught me was amazing! great instructor!
Hunter T.
