Professional driver education • Ottawa & surrounding communities
EXTRA MILEGo the Extra Mile. Drive with Confidence.
Professional in-car driving lesson

GO THE EXTRA MILE

Learn the Skills.
Build the Confidence.
Own the Road.

Professional, student-focused driver training built around safe habits, practical experience and confidence for real-world driving.

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Safe Driving FirstDefensive habits and sound judgment.
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Patient CoachingTraining adapted to your experience.
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Road-Test ReadyFocused G2 and Full G preparation.
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Real-World SkillsPractical training for everyday roads.

Beginner Driver Education

Choose the learning format that fits you

Online, virtual and in-person learning options can be paired with individual in-car training. Course availability and approval status should be confirmed before purchase.

Live instructionVirtual driver education

Virtual BDE

Live remote classes with an instructor plus practical in-car training.

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Classroom learningIn-person driver education

In-Person BDE

Structured classroom learning followed by practical in-car instruction.

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Why Extra Mile

Training that goes beyond the test

We focus on the skills and judgment drivers need after the examiner gets out of the car: observation, space management, decision-making, confidence and defensive-driving habits.

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Experienced instruction

Professional coaching with clear, constructive feedback.

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Flexible scheduling

Options designed around school, work and family commitments.

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Structured training

A clear progression from fundamentals to more complex driving situations.

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Real-world practice

Build confidence through practical experience in everyday traffic.

Patient driving instruction
Patient instructionCoaching adapted to each learner.
Driver improvement classroom
Driver improvementSafety-focused learning.
Full G road test preparation
Road-test preparationG2 and Full G support.

Training options

From your first lesson to your Full G

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Beginner Driver Education

Complete driver education with theory, flexible learning and in-car training.

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Private Lesson Packages

Single lessons and multi-hour packages for skill development and refreshers.

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G2 & Full G

Road-test preparation, refresher lessons and school-vehicle options.

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Manual Transmission

Learn clutch control, shifting, hill starts and confident manual driving.

Practical skills

Build confidence one skill at a time

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Lane changes

Mirrors, blind spots, signalling, positioning and timing.

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Parking & turns

Parallel parking, reverse parking, three-point turns and hill parking.

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Expressway driving

Merging, lane discipline, following distance and safe exits.

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Defensive driving

Scanning, risk recognition, space management and safer decisions.

Frequently asked questions

Before you get started

Do you offer private in-car lessons?

Yes. Private lessons can be tailored to new drivers, road-test candidates, nervous drivers and experienced drivers who want a refresher.

Can I prepare specifically for a G2 or Full G test?

Yes. Training can focus on the skills and driving situations most relevant to your test level.

Do you offer automatic and manual-transmission training?

Yes. Both automatic and dedicated manual-transmission training options are supported.

Is pick-up and drop-off available?

Availability depends on location, instructor schedule and the package selected. A convenient meeting point may be arranged when needed.

Can I use a school vehicle for my road test?

Road-test packages may include a school vehicle and refresher lesson. Details depend on the selected package and DriveTest centre.

How long does Ontario BDE take?

Ontario-approved BDE includes 20 hours of classroom or digital instruction, 10 hours of flexible instruction and 10 hours of in-car training, and must be completed within one year of the first theory session.

Go farther than passing

Drive with skills that last

Passing the road test matters. Building safe habits, sound judgment and confidence for years of driving matters even more.

  • Personalized coaching
  • Defensive-driving habits
  • Support from theory through practical training

Ready to go the Extra Mile?

Choose your training or contact us for help finding the right option.

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