We offer 8 programs in total. We have driver training courses for beginners that hold a G1 or G2 license, and refresher and re training courses for drivers with a G licence.

The courses include:

1. Beginner Driving Certificate Program
2. Driver Re-Training Program
3. Complete Refresher Program
4. Refresher Program
5. Evaluation and Practice
6. Winter Time Driving Program
7. Private Driving Lessons 
8. Road Test Packages

We offer 8 programs in total. We have driver training courses for beginners that hold a G1 or G2 license, and refresher and re training courses for drivers with a G licence.

• G1 Licensed Drivers: If you hold a G1 or you want to get a G1 before you start learning to drive, you can either take the Beginner Driving Certificate Program (BDE Course) or the Advance Driving Certificate Program.
• G2 Licensed Drivers: If you have a G2 or you need to polish your skills before taking a road test, then consider taking the Complete Refresher Program or the Refresher Program.
• All Drivers: If you going for a road test or retest for G1 or G2 and you want to know if you properly prepared, consider taking the Evaluation and Practice course.
• If you have received a letter of driving improvement from the court then you should take the Driver Retraining Program.

• Winter Driving: If this is your first winter driving or if you are scared to drive in the winter then the Winter Time Driving Program is your best option. For more details about those programs (Click Here).

You can enroll in the driving training course at North Simcoe Driving School at any time during the year. Registration is open year-round, and training schedules are flexible to match your availability, including evenings and weekends. Once enrolled, you can begin the online theory portion and arrange in-car lessons according to your preferred schedule.

You are allowed to complete up to 5 hours of the online portion of the Driver’s Education course per day. You may choose to study less if you prefer, but you cannot exceed 5 hours in a single day.

The total online portion of the program is 30 hours, which means you can finish it in as little as one week if you complete 5 hours each day.

We have designed this course to be easier and more flexible for people who want to take Driver’s Education, helping create safer drivers on the road faster while reducing wait times.

With North Simcoe Driving School, you have one full year to complete the Beginner Driver Education (BDE) course, which includes both the online portion and the in-car driving lessons. Please remember that you will not receive or be eligible for the certificate if you exceed this one-year limit. The course will expire after one year, and no refunds will be issued.

10 hours of driving lessons may be enough for someone with some driving experience. However, beginners or students who have never driven before may need more than 10 hours. In such cases, you can book additional lessons by speaking with the driving school, and they will help you schedule extra training.

Students must be fully prepared before taking a road test for the safety of both the student and the examiner. The Ministry does not allow driving schools to book road tests for students who are not ready or able to drive safely on the road.

Anyone who has four years of driving experience in Ontario, or a certified driving instructor with a car equipped with dual brakes, can take you for the road test.

Absolutely! You can use your instructor’s car for your road test. The fee for using the instructor’s car may vary depending on the test centre where you book your test.

It’s always best to use a car you are familiar with for your road test, as it will help you feel more comfortable and relaxed during the exam.

If you fail your first attempt, you will have to pay:

• $53.75 for your G2 road test
• $109.00 for your G road test

If you are booking your driving test in Ontario you have three options:

1. Call 1-888-570-6110
2. Book it online at www.drivetest.ca
3. Visit your local DriveTest Centre

The BDE course stands for Beginner Driver Education. It’s a program for new drivers, usually in Ontario, designed to teach the fundamentals of safe driving. The course covers:

• Traffic rules and laws
• Defensive driving techniques
• Hazard perception
• Basic vehicle operation

Completing it often helps new drivers get a discount on insurance and can shorten the time needed to get a full driver’s license.

North Simcoe Driving School is a trusted leader in Barrie and the greater Simcoe County, renowned for exceptional pass rates and expert guidance for nervous or new drivers. We provide comprehensive, real-world driver training to ensure every student is confident and fully prepared for the road.