BDE Course Overview
A detailed look at what Driviology's MTO-approved Beginner Driver Education program covers from start to finish.
The BDE program has two parts: classroom learning and in-car training. In class, you learn Ontario road rules, traffic signs, and safe driving habits. On the road, a certified instructor guides you through real driving situations. Together, they give you the knowledge and confidence to pass your G2 road test.
Classroom Modules
- Introduction to Ontario's graduated licensing system
- Traffic signs, signals, and road markings
- Rules of the road and right-of-way
- Speed limits and speed management
- Impaired driving: alcohol, drugs, and fatigue
- Sharing the road with vulnerable road users
- Adverse weather and night driving
- Vehicle safety checks and emergency procedures
- Environmental responsibility and fuel efficiency
- Insurance, registration, and legal obligations
In-Car Sessions
- Vehicle familiarisation and pre-trip inspection
- Starting, stopping, and basic control
- Turns, intersections, and lane changes
- Parking: parallel, reverse, and angle
- City driving and traffic management
- Highway and expressway driving introduction
- Emergency braking and hazard response
- Night driving and low-visibility conditions
- Mock road test and final assessment
- Post-session debrief and progress review
You must complete all classroom hours before starting your in-car sessions. Each in-car session is one hour long and takes place with a certified Driviology instructor. After finishing the full program, you receive an MTO completion certificate. You can use this certificate to reduce your G2 wait time and apply for insurance discounts.