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Safe Driving

Master Defensive Driving Techniques for Safer Roads

Defensive driving means anticipating hazards before they become emergencies. Learn the three-second following rule, the SMOG lane-change method, hazard scanning, and how to handle winter conditions on Ottawa and Peterborough roads.

Safe Driving Defensive Driving Winter Driving New Drivers
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Driving Lessons

Driving Lessons

Private Driving Lessons in Ottawa: Are They Worth It?

Private, one-on-one lessons let new drivers learn at their own pace and fix bad habits early. Here are the real benefits, how 1-hour and 2-hour lessons compare, and how to pick an instructor who knows Ottawa's Walkley and Canotek test routes.

Ottawa Private Lessons G2 Prep Walkley
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G1 Test Prep

G1 Test

How to Pass Your G1 Test: Study Tips & What to Expect

The G1 knowledge test is very passable on the first try with the right prep. Here's exactly what the test covers, how to study efficiently, the smartest way to use practice tests, and what to bring on test day in Ottawa or Peterborough.

G1 Test Study Tips New Drivers DriveTest
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BDE Course

BDE & Insurance

Is the BDE Course Worth It in Ontario? The Real Numbers (2026)

A numbers-based breakdown of insurance savings, the 8-month G2 shortcut, and why most drivers benefit from BDE. Discover how much you'll actually save on insurance, get your G2 four months earlier, and learn why MTO-approved training pays for itself quickly.

BDE Course Insurance Savings MTO Approved G2 Shortcut
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More Articles Coming Soon

Our instructors are preparing comprehensive guides on winter driving, parallel parking techniques, and city-specific road test strategies for Ottawa and Peterborough.

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