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Beginner Driver Education
Sign up today for our Ministry Approved BDE Course. We provide multiple options for our students:
Hourly Lessons
Don't want to full BDE program? You can select any amount of hourly lessons to achieve your driving goals.
Road Test Packages
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 trucks 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. 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.
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.
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 and also available at some MTO locations and 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
724 Erskine Avenue, #6B
Peterborough, ON K9J 5T9
Monday - Friday
9:00am-5:00pm
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