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Driving License
To get a license in Ontario, you must be at least 16 years of age. Graduated licensing was introduced in Ontario in April 1994. In order to get your license, you need to go through three stages. In the first stage, you obtain a Driver’s handbook which is available at any bookstore, convenience store, MTO centers, and also at various other locations. Then, on or after your 16th birthday, and once you have studied the handbook, you can go to a Ministry of Transportation Office (MTO) nearest you and write a theoretical G1 exam. You must bring $159.75 and 2 pieces of ID with you. Once you pass the exam, you will be given a G1 license, and you will be eligible to do a practical road test one year from that date.
- Under a G1 license, many conditions apply which are designed to help you gain experience before you can do your road test. These are discussed below and are also covered in the driver's handbook.
- Anytime you are behind the wheel, you must be accompanied by a driver who has at least 4 years of G-class driving experience.
- You are prohibited from driving from 12 am (midnight) to 5 am in the morning.
- You are prohibited from driving on any highways with posted speed limits of 80 km or above including any of the 400 series highways unless you are accompanied by a licensed driving instructor.
- You must always maintain a blood alcohol level of 0.00%.
- You must not have more passengers in your car than there are working seat belts.
After getting a G1 permit, if you attend an approved driving course such as ours, you are eligible to reduce the waiting period for your first road test from 12 months to 8 months. At the end of this waiting period, you can go for your first road test. Once you have passed the first road test at the end of 8 or 12 months, you are given a G2 license. There are some conditions here but far fewer when compared with G1 conditions. These are discussed below and are also covered in the driver’s handbook.
- You must always maintain a blood alcohol level of 0.00%.
- You must not have more passengers in your car than there are working seat belts.
- If you are 19 or under, you can carry only one passenger of 19 or below between the hours of 12:00 AM and 5:00 AM (midnight to five).
- If you are 20 and above or have a license for more than six months, you can carry up to three passengers of 19 or below between the hours of 12:00 AM and 5:00 AM (midnight to five).
The final phase of the graduated licensing system is the freeway driving examination to obtain a full G-class license. G2 class license holders are eligible for the freeway examination (G2 exit test) one year after the G2 license issue date. It is currently not possible to reduce this one-year waiting period. The freeway examination must be completed within 5 years from the issue date of the G1 license, otherwise, the license will expire.
Defensive Driving Theory Course Outline
The following is a brief summary of the various topics covered by all our Full Defensive Driver Training Courses (classroom theory portion).
Introduction & Basics
This section covers many common misconceptions regarding everyday traffic situations and driving in general. After completing this introductory section, students should know all pertinent information regarding acquiring a learner’s license, as well as the basic framework for the Smith System of Defensive Driving.
Road Signs, Lines, and Traffic Controls
An explanation of shapes and colors of road signs along with a discussion of each sign and a short video presentation to familiarize students with the different sign categories. Also discussed are the consequences of failing to obey specific road signs.
Safety Devices
A discussion about seatbelts, child seats, airbags, and other safety features that, when used consistently save lives.
The Smith System
The Smith System is the industry standard in defensive driver training systems. It consists of the “Five Keys to Space Cushion Driving.” This program covers improving driver perception to create safer drivers, keeping space around your vehicle (no more ‘traffic roulette’,) what good driving practices are, creating good seeing habits, and improving driver visibility. Hazard Recognition, Perception, and Management: Students learn to identify hazards and discuss ways to manage them so that they are no longer hazards to them on the road.
City Driving
Discussed are merging and merging lanes, rights of way, uncontrolled intersections, pedestrian hazards, buses, parking, signaling, traffic congestion, traffic tempo, one-way streets, and traffic patterns. Additionally, many other dangers of city driving are investigated and discussed by the students. Driving with Fuel Efficiency: In the interests of environmental awareness, a discussion regarding methods of driving economically and areas in which students can improve their efficiency as it relates to their tires, brakes, fuel, and wearable moving parts.
Impaired Driving
The effects of drinking and drugs on a driver’s abilities, reaction times, and decision-making abilities and the responsibilities of drivers as road users. Included are a frank, open discussion and videos about these serious topics. Also discovered are the ways that things like stress, anger, and fatigue can impair driving ability.
Avoiding Collisions
Lecture and Discussion on collision avoidance techniques and the skills necessary to avoid putting yourself into a position where you are in danger of a collision. Students learn to be Proactive in their driving and to practice the See-Think- Do methods which keep them out of trouble in the first place.
Driver Attitudes
Students discover how their attitudes towards driving develop through outside influences such as peer pressure, advertising, etc., and discuss ways to have a better driving attitude.
Adverse Driving Conditions
Weather, road conditions, night driving, and other situations are discussed, and students learn ways to drive more safely and effectively in them. We also discuss ways to deal with emergency situations as they occur during driving.
Freeway and Highway Driving
Methods for safe entry and exit onto freeways and highways are discussed. The use of HOV lanes is covered in this segment.
Road-Test
Being prepared and feeling confident for the government road test. We cover all the requirements to being successful the first time. This is only a brief overview of a few of the life-saving concepts that we teach in our Defensive Driver Training programs.
1.1 Traffic laws and Regulations
- Type of driver's licenses
- Graduated licensing program
- Getting your license
- Maintaining a valid driver's license
- Demerit points system
- Emission testing
1.2 Reason for Traffic laws and regulations
- Current road safety issues
- Seat belts
- Mirrors
- Blind-spot
- Child safety
- Speeding
- Impaired driving
- Emergency vehicles
- Insurance
1.3 Levels of traffic laws
- Federal
- Provincial
- Municipal
1.4 Road Control Devices
- Signs
- Signals
- Marking
2.1 Basic vehicle components
- Control Devices
- Instruments and Warning devices
- Safety and Security devices
- Anti-theft devices
- Visibility devices
- Communication devices
- Comfort devices
2.2 Vehicle Safety
- External checks
- Internal checks
3.1 Controlling the Vehicle safely
- Visual tracking
- Smith System
- Steering
- Seating and positioning
- Starting and acceleration
- Optimal Lane position
- Deceleration and braking
- Speed control
- Parking
- Uphill
- Downhill
- Angle
- Reverse
- Parallel
- Changing direction
- Backing
- Merging
- Lane changes
- Right-of-way manoeuvres
- Turns
- Highway and Freeway driving
3.2 Traction
- Speed and time
- Space management
- Following distance
- Stopping distance
3.3 Friction
3.4 Collision Avoidance
- Critical Situations
- Wheel off-road
- Head-on collision avoidance
- Rear-end collision avoidance
- Brake limit
3.5 Skid Control
- ABS
4.1 Adjusting driver behavior
- Risk perception
4.2 Emotions affecting driving
- Emotions and decision making
- Dealing with emotions
4.3 Positive driving attitude and behaviors
- Values and Beliefs
- Motives
- Driving as thrill-seeking
- Social factors
- Advertisements and media
- Peer pressure
- Positive attitudes
- Driving is a privilege
Cooperative driving
5.1 Responding to emergency situations
- Collisions
- Arriving at the collision scene
- Dealing with police
- Emergency vehicles
- Vehicle malfunction
- Brake fails
- Tires blowout
5.2 Safety and Responsibility
- Safety Measures
- Seat belts
- Child restraints
5.3 Conflict avoidance
- Respecting others
- Road rage
5.4 Environmental Responsibility
- Fuel efficiency
- Idling
- New technologies
- Proper and regular vehicle maintenance
- Oil change
- Tune-up
- Emission testing
5.5 Lifelong learning
- Changing skills
- Age and driving
- Changing laws and regulations
6.1 Cooperative driving
- Other road users and their needs
- Cyclist
- Motorcycles
- Transit vehicles
- Emergency vehicles
- Trucks
- Pedestrians
- School buses
6.2 Communication among road users
- Vehicle signals
- Hand signals
- Horn
- Headlights
7.1 Impaired driving
- Types of impairment
- Alcohol
- Fatigue
- Medical conditions
- Drowsy driving
7.2 Effects of impairment
- Impaired judgement
7.3 Consequences of impairment
- Collision
- Legal issues
7.4 Distraction
- Inside the vehicle
- Outside the vehicle
8.1 Where to observe
- 360 visions
- Distance scanning
- Peripheral vision
- Blind spots
8.2 How to observe
- Active attention
- Shoulder check
- Mirrors
8.3 Scanning
- Distinguishing hazards
8.4 Perception of personal limits
- Types of drivers
8.5 Dangerous driving
- Aggressive driving
- Street racing
8.6 Risk tolerance
- Confidence
8.7 Accurate risk perception
- Reaction time
- Proactive vs. Reactive action
8.8 Factors affecting perception
- Age
- Experience
- Environment
- Mental factors
8.9 Factors of collision
- Common causes of the collision
8.10 Driving Hazards
- Common driving hazards
In Car Course Outline
- Lesson 1: Orientation
- Lesson 2: Maneuvering Your Car
- Lesson 3: Parking
- Lesson 4: Driving in Traffic
- Lesson 5: City Driving
- Lesson 6: Review
- Lesson 7: Driving on High-Speed Road
- Lesson 8: Driving on The Highway
- Lesson 9: Driving at Night
- Lesson 10: Road Test Evaluation
Emergency Maneuver Package
Here at G2G Xpert Drivers, we like to ensure that our students get the best in quality during their on-the-road training sessions. To ensure their safety on the road we offer an emergency maneuver package to go along with the basic 10 hours that are offered with the standard course. We are the only school besides young drivers of Canada that offer this option to their students. the package will involve 2 full hours of instruction that will cover the following maneuvers:
Gravel Shoulder Recovery
The students must learn to recover and control a vehicle if it drifts onto a gravel shoulder.
Head On Avoidance
Same as above, yet in this maneuver, the students are taught how to avoid cars passing from the opposite lane into their lanes. This will allow the student to prevent and avoid a head-on collision
Rear Crash Avoidance
The student is taught how to respond correctly to a car that is about to hit them from behind. Emphasis is placed on hand-over-hand steering and on being aware of their blind spots.
Avoidance Swerving
The student is taught to respond correctly to an object that has just fallen into their path at 40km/h. Emphasis is placed on proper steering and eyes ahead, always looking into their space on the road and where they want to go.
Threshold Braking/ ABS Emergency Stop (Coming soon...)
The object of the procedure is to have the student stop as soon as possible using the best braking procedure without the brakes locking up. Avoiding the locking of the brakes will prevent the car from sliding and will stop the car more quickly and efficiently. With this maneuver, students are still using the threshold braking technique, but they are now approaching the object pylons at a faster speed (60 km/h) and will not be able to stop in time, therefore, to avoid hitting the object you must pick and escape route of the time (Left or Right) and swerve. Trained professionals teach all our sessions. Most of the lesson will be given in a parking lot using pylons as obstacles in the driver's way yet, gravel shoulder recovery will be through the road ONLY when it is safe to do so. The cost of the package is $200 + HST and it will cover all the basic maneuvers mentioned above. We stress that every student considers putting extra in the extra time and money to learn these procedures because it could help them become a more safe and more cautious driver. All fees for this package should be paid in advance in order to help us serve you better. Please fill the bottom portion with your name and signature; student under 18 should also have their parent/guardian sign below. If you feel like you want this emergency maneuver package, check the box below.
Contact us:
G2G Xpert Drivers (Driving school).
Mississauga :(647) 767-8534