BEGINNER DRIVER EDUCATION
Serving St Thomas, Strathroy, Chatham & Rural Between
Locally Owned • MTO Approved BDE Course Provider
Serving St Thomas, Strathroy, Chatham & Rural Between
Locally Owned • MTO Approved BDE Course Provider
"Our goal is to help new drivers build real confidence behind the wheel through safe, aware, and skilled driving. Using a modern, five-star safety rated vehicle, we provide patient and personalized instruction to every student."
"Our goal is to help new drivers build real confidence behind the wheel through safe, aware, and skilled driving. Using a modern, five-star safety rated vehicle, we provide patient and personalized instruction to every student."
Founder of The Electric Driving School
Founder of The Electric Driving School
AREAS SERVED
We Come To You
Free pick-up and drop-off within our primary service area. We serve everywhere from St Thomas, Strathroy, Chatham and rural between!
Convenient For Parents
If a student lives or goes to school in the area, we handle the transportation.
Convenient For Parents
If a student lives or goes to school in the area, we handle the transportation.
FEATURES
Why Choose Us?
We focus on developing safe, confident drivers - not just helping you pass your test.
Safety First
Train in a Tesla Model 3, one of the safest vehicles on the road. Dual-brake equiped. Our instructors use the advanced safety features as teaching tools while developing your awareness and control.
Safety First
Train in a Tesla Model 3, one of the safest vehicles on the road. Dual-brake equiped. Our instructors use the advanced safety features as teaching tools while developing your awareness and control.
Locally Rooted
We proudly serve the large rural area including St. Thomas, Strathroy, Chatham and all communities in between. As a locally owned business, we offer free pick-up and drop-off so parents don’t have to drive their children to training locations.
Flexible Scheduling
Book lessons at times that work best for you. We offer flexible scheduling from 8am-8pm including weekends and holidays, and can even pick you up directly from school to fit around your classes.
60% Controls
70% Parking
Progress Tracking
After every lesson, you'll receive a detailed progress report. See exactly how you're improving across all key skills with clear percentages and feedback.
THE PATH
Road to Your Full G
Getting your full G licence is a 3-step process. We offer the 30-hour online course, in-car lessons, and preparation for both your G2 and G road tests.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
01
G1 Knowledge Test
Begin by passing the G1 written knowledge test and vision screening at a DriveTest Centre. Study using The Official MTO Driver’s Handbook, which you can purchase at most DriveTest Centres, many retail stores such as Canadian Tire, or read for free online at ontario.ca
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Minimum Passing Grade
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
01
G1 Knowledge Test
Begin by passing the G1 written knowledge test and vision screening at a DriveTest Centre. Study using The Official MTO Driver’s Handbook, which you can purchase at most DriveTest Centres, many retail stores such as Canadian Tire, or read for free online at ontario.ca
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Minimum Passing Grade
FAQS
Questions? Answers!
Find Some quick answers to the most common questions.
Do I need my G1 to start?
You can begin the online theory lessons before getting your learner's permit, but you must have your full G1 to get behind the wheel for in-car lessons.
Do you offer free pick-up and drop-off?
Yes! We provide free pickup and drop-off within our entire service area. Just let us know your location when booking. You can also view our service area map to ensure you're covered.
What if I’m outside the service area map?
A travel fee may apply for locations outside the highlighted area in the Service Map. Please contact us for inquiries.
Can I use my own car?
No, novice drivers must use the instructor's vehicle. These cars are equipped with a mandatory dual-brake system for safety.
What if I need to cancel a scheduled lesson?
We require just 12 hours notice for all in-car lesson cancellations. If you cancel with less than 12 hours notice, a $20 fee applies per lesson. This policy helps us manage our instructors’ schedules, as that time slot often cannot be filled with another student on short notice.
Can I use the instructor's car for the test?
Yes, we offer a package that includes a warm-up lesson and car rental for the day of your road test.
Can I just practice parking?
Yes, you can. You can purchase individual driving lessons and practice or learn any driving related skills of your choice. Check out the Services page.
How long is the course?
Standard MTO-certified programs consist of 20 hours of online instruction, 10 hours of in-car practice, and 10 hours of flexible learning (homework provided by the online course). You can take the G2 road test after 8 months of obtaining your G1 if you complete the BDE course. Then you can take the full G road test 12 months later.
Do I save on insurance after the course?
Your insurance provider may provide a discount after you have completed a BDE Program. Contact your insurance provider for more details. Note that this is not part of Ontario’s BDE Program, and completing any course does not guarantee a discount.
Feel free to mail us for any inquiries : info@edrivingschool.ca
FAQS
Questions? Answers!
Find Some quick answers to the most common questions.
Do I need my G1 to start?
Do you offer free pick-up and drop-off?
What if I’m outside the service area map?
Can I use my own car?
What if I need to cancel a scheduled lesson?
Can I use the instructor's car for the test?
Can I just practice parking?
How long is the course?
Do I save on insurance after the course?
Feel free to mail us for any inquiries : info@edrivingschool.ca
FAQS
Questions? Answers!
Find Some quick answers to the most common questions.
Do I need my G1 to start?
You can begin the online theory lessons before getting your learner's permit, but you must have your full G1 to get behind the wheel for in-car lessons.
Do you offer free pick-up and drop-off?
Yes! We provide free pickup and drop-off within our entire service area. Just let us know your location when booking. You can also view our service area map to ensure you're covered.
What if I’m outside the service area map?
A travel fee may apply for locations outside the highlighted area in the Service Map. Please contact us for inquiries.
Can I use my own car?
No, novice drivers must use the instructor's vehicle. These cars are equipped with a mandatory dual-brake system for safety.
What if I need to cancel a scheduled lesson?
We require just 12 hours notice for all in-car lesson cancellations. If you cancel with less than 12 hours notice, a $20 fee applies per lesson. This policy helps us manage our instructors’ schedules, as that time slot often cannot be filled with another student on short notice.
Can I use the instructor's car for the test?
Yes, we offer a package that includes a warm-up lesson and car rental for the day of your road test.
Can I just practice parking?
Yes, you can. You can purchase individual driving lessons and practice or learn any driving related skills of your choice. Check out the Services page.
How long is the course?
Standard MTO-certified programs consist of 20 hours of online instruction, 10 hours of in-car practice, and 10 hours of flexible learning (homework provided by the online course). You can take the G2 road test after 8 months of obtaining your G1 if you complete the BDE course. Then you can take the full G road test 12 months later.
Do I save on insurance after the course?
Your insurance provider may provide a discount after you have completed a BDE Program. Contact your insurance provider for more details. Note that this is not part of Ontario’s BDE Program, and completing any course does not guarantee a discount.
Feel free to mail us for any inquiries : info@edrivingschool.ca