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G1 - A Full Defensive Driver Training Program for all ages.
Progressive Driving School has been teaching their Full Defensive Driving Courses since 1986 and is the most experienced driver training school in North West Ontario. Their courses are for clients of all ages, from 16 years old to older adults who want to get their driver's licence, renew their licence or update their skills and gain more confidence.
The full course covers a comprehensive list of skills and techniques required for driving safely and responsibly as well as covering all the demands the modern driver needs to survive in today's driving environment.
Regardless of your driving status i.e. no beginners, G1, G2 or full G licence, anyone can enrol and work towards becoming a safer, confident driver, but must be a committed and eager student, with a desire to learn
*The Online component of the course consists of 20 hours in-class and 10 hours of home assignments and is taught by a coordinating third party.
*The in-vehicle component consists of 10 hours of in-vehicle driver's training (private one-to-one training).
*The course is fully approved to meet Ministry of Transportation B.D.E. standards
Students are taught the following in-vehicle skills and more:
- Anticipate potential driving hazards by using your eyes effectively.
- Handle spatial problems around your vehicle effectively.
- Enter/exit expressway and freeway ramps.
- Learn how to deal with Roundabouts
- Deal with highway problems and driving emergencies.
- Driving at Night.
- How to deal with larger vehicles on the road effectively.
- Avoid collisions at intersections and other defined problem areas.
- Proper Inputs to Brake and Gas pedal techniques.
- Driving in Adverse Conditions and Skid Avoidance. (in season).
- Knowledge of the Highway Traffic Act.
- Road test preparation.
*B.D.E. Online courses
Knowledge (written) and road test Information in Ontario
How to get a driver's Licence History
Getting your Ontario Driver's Licence
F.A.Q. about G1 restrictions in Ontario
