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"MTO-approved" means that the driver training curriculum has been approved by the Ontario Ministry of Transportation. Beginner students who complete an MTO-approved driver training course are certified through the Ministry, which enables them to take their road test for their G2 licence four months earlier. Graduates may also qualify for automotive insurance premium discounts.

Effective September 2009, all beginner driver training courses offered in Ontario must be MTO approved. Schools that fail to comply with this ruling will leave students uncertified and unable to apply for an early driving test.

Beginner Drivers course Students who enrol in the Beginner Driver training course must be 16 years of age or older and must have their G1 permit before starting their in-car instruction. They do not need to provide their own vehicle.

Mature Drivers course - While this course is designed for senior drivers aged 65 and older, there is no strict age requirement per se. This workshop addresses the concerns of the mature driver.

Corporate/Fleet Training course - Participants must have a valid Ontario driver's licence and, if the chosen course includes in-car instruction, must provide their own vehicle (the vehicle they are operating for the organization is best).

To minimize all possible distractions, we recommend that students complete the in-car training alone, with only the instructor in the vehicle. If the student requires a parent's presence, the parent must complete and sign a chaperone form.

Not all driver training schools are created equal. At CAA, we encourage all prospective students and/or their parents to visit the CAA driver training school or any CAA-approved driver training schools to ensure that the facilities meet their expectations. If you have comments or concerns, please contact us with your feedback!

No, you do not have to pay for gas unless your training requires you to use your own vehicle.

When completing the online registration form, the red asterisks (*) indicate mandatory fields. Registration is only complete once you fill in all of these fields with valid information.

• Only participants enroled in a Corporate/Fleet training course that has an in-car component need to provide their own vehicle.
• Students enroled in the Mature Drivers training course are encouraged to use the instructor's vehicle, but may use their own car if they prefer, provided they have a valid Ontario G license.
• Beginner students must use the instructor's vehicle for the in-car component of the course.

While you may request a female instructor, your choice is based on availability and is not always guaranteed. If you are enroled in a course at the CAA school in North York, contact us to enquire about female instructors. For courses held at any other CAA Approved driver training school, contact the school directly.

CAA Beginner Driver Training course

• In-class instruction: 25 hours covering the rules of the road, managing driving risks, road safety, and more.
• In-car instruction: All in-car lessons are private and arranged directly with the instructor for maximum convenience. Manual transmission vehicle training is subject to availability.
  • Automatic transmission vehicles - 10 hours in-car instruction
  • Manual transmission vehicles* - 12 hours in-car instruction
• FREE CAA How To Drive textbook for future reference
• FREE CAA Basic membership for 12 months upon successful course completion

For specific details, contact CAA Approved School directly.

Mature Driver Training Workshop

• In-class instruction: Three hours of class time covering:
  • Review new rules and regulations
  • Learn defensive driving tips
  • Discuss ways of avoiding high-risk situations
  • Learn about the physical effects of aging and how to compensate
  • Maintain your independence longer by keeping you and those around you safe
• In-car assessment: One hour of in-car instruction providing the opportunity to address concerns about your driving and learn how to implement safe driving techniques.

Corporate/Fleet Training Seminars

CAA offers a wide range of driver training courses and seminars for corporations:

• CAA Driver Awareness program (3 hours theory & 1 hour in-car assessment)
• Driver Distraction seminar (1 hour theory)
• Winter Driving seminar (1 hour theory)
• Defensive Driving seminar (1 hour theory)
• Winter Driving/Defensive Driving seminar (2 hours theory)

Custom courses are also available upon request. Please contact us to learn more about Corporate/Fleet Training.

Please contact the individual school for details.

The cost for this service is bundled with the course cost, and varies according to your preferred transmission type. For details, see the Beginner Driver Training cost breakdown.

Yes, but your pick-up and drop-off location must be the same.

CAA provides seniors with a 10% discount, which is incorporated into the price of the Mature Driver's Workshop.

As of September 2009, all Ontario driving schools that provide training for a G-level license have to use a curriculum that is approved by the Ministry of Transportation (MTO).

Schools that request to use our MTO-approved CAA How to Drive curriculum to teach beginner drivers must first pass our rigorous approval process for joining the CAA Approved Driving School Network. Once these schools meet our strict criteria and join the Network, all students who graduate from their beginner courses receive a FREE CAA basic membership for 12 months.

To avoid penalty charges, students must provide a minimum of 24 hours notice for any cancellations.

All CAA driving instructors are properly certified, insured, and trained. We conduct the appropriate background checks on all instructors prior to inviting them to join our team. You can be rest assured that you are learning from some of the most capable, experienced instructors in the industry.

Yes, you can sign up for a standard shift course at our North York location. Contact us for details: Toll-Free: 1-800-268-3750 / GTA: 416-223-8870 / Email: driver@caasco.ca