SAFESTART:
THE START TO A LIFETIME OF SAFE DRIVING
Prepare for the open road with DriveWise’s comprehensive New Driver Program: SafeStart. This program equips you with the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to navigate safely in any driving situation.
Four Simple Steps To Get Your Licence
Making the licensing process simple from G1 to G2.
Earn your G1
Read the MTO manual and write the G1 test at your local DriveTest centre.
Choose your location
Choose one of our DriveWise locations.
Select Program and purchase your course
Choose the course that best suits your needs.
Receive training, take the test
Complete your training with one of our qualified instructors and complete your MTO G2 road test at your local DriveTest centre.
Our Training Steps to Success
Interactive Classroom
Using a blended model that links interactive classroom learning with one-on-one in-vehicle training, the DriveWise approach provides all new drivers with a solid foundation of safety, skill and confidence. Students are engaged through the use of state-of-the-art quizzes and games, and are challenged through case studies, group discussions and exciting learning activities.
Our highly trained instructors lay the foundation for skill development and improvement through intensive and interactive classroom material, which is then reinforced in the driving simulator.
Simulation Lab
Our driving simulator is an incredibly powerful tool for improving decision making and emphasizing the need for proactive driving skills/habits. Students can be put in risky situations without being put at risk, which allows instructors to focus on coaching. Students are also able to make mistakes safely, with scenario replays to highlight areas of improvement.
Through the use of simulation, students are exposed to everything available through an in-vehicle program and more. The flexibility and safe environment of the simulator enables DriveWise to expose participants to situations that would be impossible in a live vehicle.
ONLINE LEARNING
DriveWise’s online components work to further reinforce theory learned in the classroom. The independent form of study works as a refresher, but also as a way for students to further develop independent thought when it comes to making important decisions behind the wheel.
One-on-one in-vehicle sessions
Once the classroom portion is complete, personalized in-vehicle lessons expand the student’s knowledge further, preparing them for a lifetime of safe driving.
Our students and parents can feel confident they are being trained by qualified instructors with decades of experience in the industry.
All of our vehicles are owned by DriveWise and are part of our Fleet Safety Maintenance programs. Parents and students can feel at ease knowing their driver training vehicle will be safe and comfortable.
4 PROGRAM OPTIONS
MTO – approved programs suitable for G1 drivers.
Why Blended Training?
THE DRIVEWISE Advantage
DriveWise’s blended learning approach sets us apart from all other driving schools. The use of simulation allows our instructors to coach young drivers through situations that simply cannot be duplicated in a vehicle. Here are some examples of what this approach can teach that in-vehicle and classroom teaching alone cannot:
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Testimonials
Don’t just take our word for it!
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I would highly recommend Drive Wise because the in class and car lessons kept my teenager engaged and excited for each lesson. It’s not very often a teen … More looks forward to attending a learning environment, however he found the staff relatable and more importantly very funny! He was surprisingly sad that his in car lessons were over. He would have loved to hang out with Johnny Lee for longer but he successfully obtained his G2 and completed his goals with Johnny. Worth every penny!
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Highly recommended. Heather was amazing with my daughter and not only taught her the basics, but more importantly helped her build confidence behind the … More wheel. Thank You Heather!!
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Had an amazing experience with my two instructors: Bill Bolton and Johnny Le. Both of these instructors were extremely patient. Both bring an amazing amount … More of knowledge to the table and are very passionate about what they do. Johnny in particular is always full of energy and goes above and beyond to help his students. He even created YouTube videos to map out the potential road test routes for his prospective students. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience!
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I got my g2 on account of My instructor Johnny Le, who helped me very much. He taught me damn near everything I've learnt about driving and helped … More me with any issues I had. I would very highly reccomend that anyone books with him or Drivewise. My sister is also going with him!
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I do highly recommend, mostly Ryan who is patient, knowledgeable and very good instructor. The whole team is very good but having worked with Ryan I can … More say that I have been well trained and prepared for my G2. Got it on my first try.
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I would like to say how impressed I am with this driving school and my son’s instructor Ryan. My son Nicholas has Autism and decide to pursue his drivers … More licence. From the time he was in classroom to on the road instruction. Ryan went above and beyond in my opinion and worked with him to accommodate and make him feel comfortable. I would highly recommend them for any young driver. Thank you to everyone who helped Nicholas in his achievement.
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I'd like to thank everyone at DriveWise for their expertise and knowledge. I took the week long DZ course followed with 3 in cab training sessions … More and have nothing but good things to say. They throw a lot at you and see what sticks but wouldn't have it any other way. I passed my roadtest and now driving around a garbage truck for GFL environmental. Special thanks to Dave for the in class lessons, and John and a different Dave for the in cab lessons. Everyone was top notch.
Keep the rubber on the road.
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Fabulous group here! I went in for my AZ license with ZERO knowledge and came out feeling well prepared to drive a truck. The team is made up of people … More with various training styles which is very helpful and they want their students to succeed. And this is one of ONLY 6 schools in Ontario approved by the Canadian Government for government funded truck driver training. There is an obvious reason for that! From the front desk, through the classroom, on the simulators and out to the trucks, I had nothing but great experiences. Thank you DriveWise/KnowledgeSurge!
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I don’t know where to start, I come in to this extremely nervous not sure if I would be able to pass the requirements to even be able to attend the MELT … More program as soon as the staff at drive wise found out my situation they helped me achieve my goal I just got my AZ today first shot I can’t begin to express my gratitude to each and every instructor I was out with from the first week in class with Dave and the almost 4 weeks in cab with each individual instructor it’s biter sweet passing this course met some really awesome people that’s I’ll never forget they had vast knowledge in the industry to be able to assist with any questions and real life scenarios to ultimately help me get my AZ license thank you so much guys I honestly don’t leave reavers ever but after this experience I had to I’m extremely happy !!!
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The team here has been amazing however especially Alyssa the scheduling co-ordinator. I cannot imagine how she keeps all the kids, locations and commitments … More straight as a mom I struggle. She communicated clearly, was kind and always offered solutions. Thanks so Alyssa.
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Our daughter passed her G2 with ease, thanks to the wonderful instructors, Chris, Ed & Delores. Their professionalism, patience & knowledge is … More outstanding. Even the office staff are wonderful, especially the scheduler. Our daughter came out with the confidence of an experienced driver!
