Curriculum

Defensive Driving Curriculum

Our MTO-approved course covers everything you need to become a safe, confident, and responsible driver — from traffic laws and vehicle components to emergency situations and freeway driving.

Driver education classroom

Some Topics to Be Covered

  • The Smith System
  • Traffic laws and signs
  • Adverse driving conditions
  • Distracted driving
  • Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
  • Collision management
  • G1 & G2 conditions
  • Preparation for the road test
  • Road safety
  • Basic vehicle components
  • Quizzes, discussions, debates and much more

Course Modules

Our structured curriculum is broken into six focused modules, each building on the last to give you a complete foundation for safe driving.

01

Vehicle Components

Discuss the benefits of driving education and define key elements of well-disciplined drivers. Understand the basic components of your vehicle and how they work together.

02

Warning Indicators & Safety Devices

Learn to identify dashboard warning indicators and understand safety devices including the proper use of seatbelts, mirrors, and steering controls.

03

Manoeuvring Your Vehicle

Master turns, 3-point turns, parking, and other essential manoeuvres needed for everyday driving and your road test.

04

Traffic Signs & Road Markings

Comprehensive coverage of traffic signs, signals, road and pavement markings — everything you need to navigate Ontario roads with confidence.

05

Emergency Situations

Shoulder parking, do's and don'ts during an emergency, and how to safely deal with emergency vehicles, school buses, and large trucks.

06

City & Freeway Driving

City driving including intersections, one-way streets, railway crossings, and pedestrians. Freeway driving covering entering, driving along, and exiting safely.

Student practising driving on the road

Ready to Start Learning?

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