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Driving services
Professional training
Road test preparation
MTO Approved Programs

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Safe, patient, and personalized driver training for every stage of your driving journey.

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10+ Programs
MTO Approved
Expert Instructors
What We Offer

Comprehensive
Driver Training.

Every program designed with safety first, combining expert instruction with proven teaching methods.

BDE Program
MTO Approved

BDE Program

Complete MTO-approved Beginner Driver Education program – 30+ hours online e-learning + 10 hours in-car lessons.

Flexible Lesson Times
Road Test Preparation
Drive sooner, Wait less G2 reduced by 4 months
In-Car Lessons
Personalized

In-Car Lessons

Personalized one-on-one in-car training for new learners or those looking to improve their skills.

Nervous Beginners Welcome
G2 & G Prep
Structured Practice
Additional Hours Beyond BDE
Road Test Prep
Test Focused

Road Test Prep

Focused training covering everything you need to pass your road test, including mock tests and exam like practice.

Exam like Test Routes
Parking (Parallel, Reverse)
Lane Changes & Intersections
Test Scoring Requirements
Road Test Day
Test Day Support

Road Test Day Package

Convenient package for students who want support on their test day with our vehicle.

30-45 Min Warm-up
Use of Instructor Vehicle
Drop-off if Required
Test-Ready Confidence
Refresher Lessons
Confidence Building

Refresher Lessons

For licensed drivers who want to rebuild confidence or update their driving skills.

Newcomers to Canada
Drivers Returning After Break
Seniors Safety Update
Anxious Road Users
Highway Driving
Advanced Skills

Highway & Advanced

Specialized training for students who need experience on highways, merging, and safe following.

Highway Merging
Lane Changing
Situational Awareness
G2-to-G License Prep
Defensive Driving
Safety Focused

Defensive Driving

Focused instruction on preventing collisions, avoiding hazards, and improving reaction time.

Hazard Detection
Safe Following Distances
Emergency Handling
Predictive Driving
New Immigrant Lessons
Newcomer Program

New Immigrant Lessons

For newcomers who need help adapting to Ontario roads, signs, and rules.

Ontario Road Signs
Local Driving Culture
Road Test Expectations
Highway & City Practice
Winter Driving
Seasonal Training

Winter Driving

Seasonal training to help drivers navigate snow, ice, skidding, reduced visibility, and emergency braking.

Snow Handling
Ice Control
Skid Recovery
Emergency Braking
Vehicle for Road Test
Popular
Test Day Vehicle

Vehicle for Road Test

Book our instructor's vehicle for your G2 or G road test at any DriveTest center in the Ottawa region.

To ensure safety and success, the instructor’s vehicle is provided only to Guiding Light Academy of Driving students who have completed the minimum practice hours and are fully prepared for the drive test.

Available at DriveTest Centers:
Ottawa Walkley
Smiths Falls
Carleton Place
Winchester
Cornwall
Ottawa Canotek
Two-hour sessions
2 Hr
Training Sessions
How It Works

Effective Learning
With Optional Breaks.

Our two-hour in-car training sessions are designed for effective learning, with optional breaks if needed to maintain focus and retention.

1

Contact Your Instructor

Book your first driving lesson. Schedule up to 2 lessons per day (120 min). Lessons can be 1, 1.5, or 2 hours long.

2

Bring Your License

Present your G1, G2, or G license before each lesson. Wear sensible shoes and be in a fit state to drive.

3

Learn & Practice

Professional instruction in clean, dual-brake equipped vehicles meeting all MTO standards.