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SAFER DRIVING FOR ALL AGES
THE YD DIFFERENCE
- Exclusive Evasive Maneuvers Training: YD teaches collision avoidance techniques like no one else does., with a Focus on Teaching Safe Responsible Driving Habits For Life!
- No One Can Save You More on Insurance: No other driving school can offer you better insurance savings to newly licensed drivers after course completion.
- Not Just For Passing a Road Test: YD programs provide you with what other driving schools don't - SaferDriver defensive driving, evasive maneuvers, emergency braking and swerving, as well as head-on and rear-crash collision avoidance.
- Only 1:1 In-Vehicle Training: YD does not have 3-4 students in an instructor's vehicle at the same time so you will received One to One Individualized Training.
- Avoidable Collisions Are Expensive: YD courses are specifically designed to prevent collisions to save you costs related to property damage, person injury and increased insurance premiums.
- Only Licensed Instructors: Your in-vehicle lesson is with a provincially licensed and highly trained instructor, so that lessons are customized to your needs.
- YD Perks & Rewards: Young Drivers graduates and current students receive exclusive offers & savings - including Ripley's Aquarium, Toronto FC, and more!
- Teaching Driving For More Than 50 Years: Young Drivers of Canada has been delivering premium driving instruction programs in Canada to generations for over fifty years.
#1 Rated Driving School
Young Drivers of Canada is rated as the #1 Driving School in Canada according to CourseCompare.ca
Ministry Approved BDE Course Provider
Young Drivers of Canada is a MTO-Licensed Driving School with Yearly Certified Instructors
+1.4 Million Graduates
Young Drivers of Canada has graduated over 1.4 million SaferDrivers throughout Canada.
Best Savings On Insurance
Since 2017, Young Drivers of Canada can receive vehicle insurance discounts over and above those offered to other approved BDE course graduates
Flexible Scheduling
Learn on your schedule and at your own pace. Pick the time that suits your schedule and you're off.
Available Payment Plans
Enjoy the freedom of flexible payment plans to make safe driving accessible to most everyone.
| Full Certification Courses | In Class Hours | Online Hours | In Car Hours | Road Test Package | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MTO Approved ZOOM Course, Class with Instructor | 20 | 10 | 10 | - | $1,599.00 | Select |
| MTO Approved ZOOM Course, Class with Instructor + Road Test Package with YD Vehicle | 20 | 10 | 13.75 | $1,999.00 | Select | |
| PREMIER: MTO Approved ZOOM Course, Class with Instructor + Road Test Package with YD Vehicle + Practice Lessons | 20 | 10 | 27.25 | $3,499.00 | Select | |
| NEW! MTO Approved Online Course Guided Sessions with Live Tutor | 30 | — | 10 | - | $1,599.00 | Select |
| NEW! MTO Approved Online Course Guided Sessions with Live Tutor + Road Test Package with YD Vehicle + Practice Lessons | 30 | — | 27.25 | $3,499.00 | Select | |
| MTO Approved Online Course, Learn at Your Own Pace | — | 30 | 10 | - | $1,499.00 | Select |
| MTO Approved Online Course, Learn at Your Own Pace + Road Test Package with YD Vehicle | — | 30 | 13.75 | $1,899.00 | Select | |
| Defensive Driver Course (Rehabilitative) | 5 | — | 2 | - | $499.00 | Select |
| Driver Improvement Course (Court Ordered) | 6 | — | 1 | - | $399.00 | Select |
Full Certification Courses
$1,999.00
MTO Approved ZOOM Course, Class with Instructor + Road Test Package with YD Vehicle
$3,499.00
PREMIER: MTO Approved ZOOM Course, Class with Instructor + Road Test Package with YD Vehicle + Practice Lessons
$3,499.00
NEW! MTO Approved Online Course Guided Sessions with Live Tutor + Road Test Package with YD Vehicle + Practice Lessons
$1,899.00
MTO Approved Online Course, Learn at Your Own Pace + Road Test Package with YD Vehicle
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| Individual Lessons & Packages - Available to YD and non-YD Students | ||
|---|---|---|
| Need A Last-Minute Driving Lesson? | $190.00 | Call |
| Driving School In Car Lesson - 1-90 Minute Lesson | $190.00 | Select |
| Driving School In car lessons Package - 3-90 Minute Lesson Package | $570.00 | Select |
| Driving School In car lessons Package - 5-90 Minute Lesson Package | $950.00 | Select |
| Driving School In car lessons Package - 10-90 Minute Lesson Package | $1,900.00 | Select |
| Driving Enhancement and Confidence Building Program | $380.00 | Select |
| Failed Your Road Test? Custom Road Rest Review Program | $380.00 | Select |
| Prepare for Your Road Test Program! | $380.00 | Select |
| G2 Road Test Package with Assessment | $665.00 | Select |
| G Road Test Package with Evaluation | $760.00 | Select |
| Learn to Drive on Highways | $380.00 | Select |
| Parking Made Easy | $380.00 | Select |
| Learn to Drive in the City Package | $380.00 | Select |
| Help for Seniors | $380.00 | Select |
| Learn to Navigate Intersections and Rights of Way | $380.00 | Select |
| Winter Driving including Exclusive Online Program! | $595.00 | Select |
Individual Lessons & Packages - Available to YD and non-YD Students
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WHAT SETS YOUNG DRIVERS OF CANADA PICKERING, ONTARIO APART FROM THE REST
1 | YD has Exclusive Evasive Maneuvers Training |
2 | Only MTO Certified Instructors |
3 | Better Insurance Discount Available than other BDE Driving Schools |
4 | Convenient Online Classes with Virtual Instructor or Online Coach |
5 | Only 1 Student to 1 Instructor In-Vehicle Lessons |
6 | Home or Central Pickup Available |
7 | Evenings & Weekends In-Vehicle Lessons |
8 | Loyalty Program for Students and Graduates |
9 | Special Online Driving Programs including Winter Driving, Manual Transmission, Anxiety Reduction, City Driving, Highway Driving, Navigating Intersections and Rights of Way. |
10 | Annual Driving Instructor Recertification |
11 | Flexible Payment Plans - Pay Over Time |
Young Drivers of Canada – Pickering: Top Driving School & Defensive Driving Training
Looking for the best driving school in Pickering, ON? At Young Drivers of Canada – Pickering, we offer professional driving lessons, road test preparation, and defensive driving courses to help new and experienced drivers develop safe and confident driving skills. Our MTO-approved Beginner Driver Education (BDE) courses provide the essential knowledge and hands-on experience needed to pass your G2 and G road tests and become a responsible driver.
Comprehensive Driving Lessons
Our Beginner Driver Education (BDE) program is designed to equip drivers with the skills and confidence to handle real-world driving conditions. Our certified instructors will guide you through:
✔️ Critical vehicle control & maneuvering
✔️ Navigating intersections & right-of-way rules
✔️ Parallel, reverse, and angle parking techniques
✔️ Highway & freeway driving strategies
✔️ G2 & G road test preparation with expert coaching
We offer flexible scheduling with pick-up and drop-off options from home, school, or work. Whether you need weekday or weekend driving lessons, we adapt to your schedule.
Collision Avoidance & Defensive Driving Training
At Young Drivers of Canada – Pickering, we focus on defensive driving techniques that teach drivers how to recognize and avoid potential collisions before they happen. Our advanced training covers:
🚗 Head-on collision avoidance
🚗 Emergency braking & skid recovery
🚗 Rear-end crash prevention techniques
🚗 Evasive swerving maneuvers
🚗 Shoulder recovery techniques
We use our exclusive Collisionfree!™ Approach, which incorporates 4 key habits and 20 sub-habits to help drivers:
✔️ Improve hazard awareness & risk perception
✔️ React quickly in emergency situations
✔️ Maintain safe following distances & manage space effectively
Exclusive Evasive Maneuvers Training
At Young Drivers of Canada – Pickering, we go beyond standard driving lessons by teaching evasive maneuvers that help drivers respond effectively in emergency situations. Our training includes:
🔹 Quick decision-making under pressure
🔹 Avoiding sudden road obstacles
🔹 Controlled emergency lane changes
🔹 Minimizing loss of vehicle control
🔹 Recovering from skids & slides
This hands-on training ensures that you develop the skills needed to handle real-world driving challenges safely.
1:1 Personalized Driving Lessons in Pickering
Unlike other driving schools, we provide one-on-one driving instruction tailored to your learning pace and experience level. Our structured training starts in low-traffic environments before progressing to more complex driving situations, covering:
✅ Vehicle controls, blind spots & mirror adjustments
✅ Residential, city, and highway driving
✅ Navigating busy intersections & downtown roads
✅ Parking techniques for real-world situations
With our structured training and expert guidance, you’ll feel confident and fully prepared for your G2 or G road test and real-world driving challenges.
YOUNG DRIVERS DOES DRIVER TRAINING RIGHT IN PICKERING - BECAUSE WE KNOW ITS IMPORTANT!
Nervous about the driving lessons? Never been in a car? Don’t worry, we have you covered. Your lessons will progress based on your ability and skills. Young Drivers instructors provide what is called competency-based education. At Young Drivers, we will:
1- Start you in a parking lot/quiet street setting
- Show you how all of the controls work in the car such as how to set up your mirrors properly, where the blind spots are in the car, etc.
- Backing and steering exercises to make sure you know how to control the car
- Hand over hand exercises to make sure you know how to steer properly
- Creeping exercises to teach you how to control the speed of your car for 3-point turns, parallel parks, etc.
2- Progress to side streets when you are ready/comfortable
- Right- and left-hand turns at small and large intersections
- Right of way at intersections
- Curb judgement
3- Progress to busier roads and one-way streets
4- Then, freeway driving and so on…
We space the lessons out so that you can get practice in between each lesson since practice is how you get good at any skill. Not going to get any practice? Just let us know when scheduling your lessons and we can customise your lesson plan based on your situation.
Whatever your needs, Young Drivers has you covered!
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Book Your Driving Lessons in Pickering Today!
Whether you're a beginner driver, need road test preparation, or want to improve your defensive driving skills, Young Drivers of Canada – Pickering is your top choice for professional driver training.
📍 Location: Pickering, ON
📅 Flexible scheduling – Weekdays & weekends
📞 Call now to book your driving lessons! 289-919-3464
👉 Register Today & Drive with Confidence!
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