Peterborough Driving School
Canada's Favourite Driving School
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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
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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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Connor “.
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.
I had such an amazing experience learning how to drive and the rules of the road, with the Best instructor out there! Thank you Sandford DeWitt you are truly awesome!! Very cool and very calm! I recommend you 100 percent! Thank you again!! 😊
Teyla M.
Sanford is an Excellent instructor. don’t know how another driving teacher could be better than him. The man could teach a cat to bark. Highly recommend.
Jacob S.
Sanford was a great teacher and was very helpful. Would 100% recommend him!
Lucas B.
I learned lots during my In car lessons! Sanford was a great teacher and my driving skills improved greatly.
Adelle W.
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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.
Sanford was great! He made what could’ve been a stressful experience very chill and relaxing. Felt very comfortable with him by my side. Great instructor! I can’t say enough great things about him.
MorgueInn
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 was an amazing driver teacher, great attitude and helped me a bunch
Jack R.
Great education, I feel very comfortable and confident on the road now thanks to my instructor Sanford 🙂
Jack C.
It was pefect, amazing people, driver instructor stanford was the best!
Noah S.
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My son had nothing but great things to say about Sanford. He is laid back but knowledgeable and very patient. My son feels confident in his abilities and is anxious to pass his test thanks to Sanford!
Christina O.
Sanford was a really nice driver trainer and very helpful on improving my driving skills!
Colin L.
Due to health issues, I let my G2 lapse, then proceeded to absolutely fail to do anything about getting it back for almost 10 years. Fortunately, TTCC Car Driving Training in Peterborough managed to get my entire 10-hour block of in-car training within about 2 weeks, working around my schedule perfectly. I had never liked driving -- never felt comfortable with... see more
Adrian M.
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.
Sanford was a great instructor, he took extra care to make sure I knew everything he showed me well and enforced safe driving habits
Terry H.
It was a great experience and I learned lots thanks to my instructor Sanford DeWitt.
Blake D.