Driver’s Education

Northern Training Division

Credential Earned: Training Certificate

Campus: Distance

Northern College’s beginner driving program is ideal for those seeking to gain the skills and knowledge to become a safe driver.

Our Driver’s Education program is offered online, and through in-car instruction.

The program is designed by experts who provide high-quality training, tailored to the individual student’s pace, availability, and learning style.

The comprehensive program equips students with the practical and theoretical knowledge of driving necessary to successfully pass their G1 and G2 road tests.

For more information, please contact training@northern.on.ca or 705-235-3211 ext 2202.

Driver's Education Programs

Online Program

Cost: $849.99 + HST

The program includes:

20 hours of online instruction that can be done independently and at your own pace.
10 hours of Homelink online course required by the Ministry of Transportation.
10 hours of in-car instruction.

G2 or G Road Preparation

Cost: $299.99 + HST

2 hours of in-car instruction and 2 hours of use of Northern College car to complete road test.

Hourly In-Car Lessons

Cost: $89.99 + HST

We offer hourly lessons in-car with our instructor.

Book extra hours to improve your driving skills and confidence, to practice specific maneuvers such as parallel parking or lane changing, or as a general refresher before going for a road test. You will have use of the Northern College car to complete the road test if required.

For more information, please contact training@northern.on.ca or 705-235-3211 ext 2202.

Frequently Asked Questions

No, the fees on our website are for our programs and courses only.

Yes, if the program is successfully completed the student can complete their G2 road test in 8 months rather than 1 year.

This Ministry-approved online course is now required to complete Driver’s Education programs and consists of 10 hours of online coursework through Homelink.

You can write your G1 test at any Drive Test Center in Ontario.

Yes! Students can start the online class before they turn 16; we recommend starting 3 months before their 16th birthday. Therefore, when they turn 16, they can write the G1 test and start driving immediately.

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