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Become A Confident And Safe New Driver

At DriveWise Newmarket, our Novice Driver Programs are designed to help new drivers excel behind the wheel, not just pass a test. Through our all-inclusive Novice courses, students gain real-world skills, defensive driving habits, and MTO-approved certification. With access to a driving simulator, expert instructors, and interactive classroom experiences, we lay the foundation for confident and cooperative driving.

Blended Novice Program

Excel At Safe Driving With Our Blended Course

Our Blended Novice Program combines the flexibility of online learning with hands-on, engaging in-class instruction, including driving simulation-based training and interactive game-show-style quizzes. This format allows students to absorb theory at their own pace while benefiting from live instruction and peer learning.

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COURSE OUTLINE

What You’ll Learn

Our Novice courses teach more than just the basics. We prepare students for the unexpected and help them stay calm, alert, and responsible behind the wheel. Key concepts include:

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Ontario driving rules and misunderstood road signs

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Visual scanning and hazard recognition

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Defensive and cooperative driving habits

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Consequences of impaired or distracted driving

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Parking, highway driving, and emergency maneuvers

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Safe braking, space management, and one-way navigation

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Gravel road recovery and adverse weather handling

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Road rage prevention and risk reduction strategies

ADVANTAGES

The DriveWise Advantage

DriveWise’s blended learning approach sets us apart from all other driving schools. The use of simulation allows our instructors to coach young drivers through situations that simply cannot be duplicated in a vehicle. Here are some examples of what this approach can teach that in-vehicle and classroom teaching alone cannot:

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A simple icon of a person in front of an open book or three-panel background, depicted using geometric shapes in dark gray on a white background. = Advanced hands-on training via driving simulation
A simple black and white icon of a car viewed from the front, showing two headlights and the outline of the windshield and hood. = Basic training via in car (limited to comply with safety constraints)

Learning Topics Competitor *only some
Light Adverse Conditions (rain, fog, snow, ice, night) A simple icon of a person in front of an open book or three-panel background, depicted using geometric shapes in dark gray on a white background. A simple black and white icon of a car viewed from the front, showing two headlights and the outline of the windshield and hood. A simple black and white icon of a car viewed from the front, showing two headlights and the outline of the windshield and hood.
Intense Adverse Weather (blizzard, black ice, heavy rain, fog) A simple icon of a person in front of an open book or three-panel background, depicted using geometric shapes in dark gray on a white background. A simple black and white icon of a car viewed from the front, showing two headlights and the outline of the windshield and hood.
Head on Collision avoidance with traffic A simple icon of a person in front of an open book or three-panel background, depicted using geometric shapes in dark gray on a white background.
Gravel shoulder recovery A simple icon of a person in front of an open book or three-panel background, depicted using geometric shapes in dark gray on a white background. A simple black and white icon of a car viewed from the front, showing two headlights and the outline of the windshield and hood. A simple black and white icon of a car viewed from the front, showing two headlights and the outline of the windshield and hood.
Freeway merge, drive and exit A simple icon of a person in front of an open book or three-panel background, depicted using geometric shapes in dark gray on a white background. A simple black and white icon of a car viewed from the front, showing two headlights and the outline of the windshield and hood. A simple black and white icon of a car viewed from the front, showing two headlights and the outline of the windshield and hood.
Blown tire emergency procedure A simple icon of a person in front of an open book or three-panel background, depicted using geometric shapes in dark gray on a white background.
Brake failure emergency procedure A simple icon of a person in front of an open book or three-panel background, depicted using geometric shapes in dark gray on a white background. A simple black and white icon of a car viewed from the front, showing two headlights and the outline of the windshield and hood. A simple black and white icon of a car viewed from the front, showing two headlights and the outline of the windshield and hood.
Consequences of distracted or impaired driving A simple icon of a person in front of an open book or three-panel background, depicted using geometric shapes in dark gray on a white background.
Skid recovery from fully active skid A simple icon of a person in front of an open book or three-panel background, depicted using geometric shapes in dark gray on a white background. A simple black and white icon of a car viewed from the front, showing two headlights and the outline of the windshield and hood.
Intro to skid control A simple icon of a person in front of an open book or three-panel background, depicted using geometric shapes in dark gray on a white background. A simple black and white icon of a car viewed from the front, showing two headlights and the outline of the windshield and hood. A simple black and white icon of a car viewed from the front, showing two headlights and the outline of the windshield and hood.
Animal crossing avoidance A simple icon of a person in front of an open book or three-panel background, depicted using geometric shapes in dark gray on a white background.
Consequences of speeding A simple icon of a person in front of an open book or three-panel background, depicted using geometric shapes in dark gray on a white background.
Planned dangerous situations A simple icon of a person in front of an open book or three-panel background, depicted using geometric shapes in dark gray on a white background.
Apply correct response to emergency vehicles A simple icon of a person in front of an open book or three-panel background, depicted using geometric shapes in dark gray on a white background.
Apply correct response to rear crash avoidance A simple icon of a person in front of an open book or three-panel background, depicted using geometric shapes in dark gray on a white background.

COURSE DATES

Upcoming Novice Courses

Novice | 4 Days In-Person

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June 25 - 28 (Wed - Sat): 10am - 3:30pm

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July 2 - 5 (Wed - Sat): 10am - 3:30pm

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July 10 - 13 (Thurs - Sun): 10am - 3:30pm

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August 11 - 14 (Mon - Thurs): 10am - 3:30pm

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August 19 - 22 (Tues - Fri): 10am - 3:30pm

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September 13, 14, 20, 21 (Saturday & Sunday): 10am - 3:30pm

Blended Novice | 2 Days In-Person & Online

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July 7, 9 (Mon & Wed): 10am - 3:30pm

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August 16, 17 (Sat & Sun): 10am - 3:30pm

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September 27, 28 (Sat & Sun): 10am - 3:30pm

PROGRAMS

Novice Driver Program Options

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Novice Basic

$575

 + HST | Payment Plan Available
20 hours in-class (4 days in person)
6 hours in the simulator
10 hours of self-paced online learning
10 hours of 1-on-1 in-vehicle lessons
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 MTO certification included

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Complimentary driving test booking

Register for Novice Basic
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Blended Novice Basic

$575

 + HST | Payment Plan Available
10 hours of theory to prepare for the classroom
10 hours in-class (2 days in person)
6 hours on the simulator
10 hours of self-paced online learning
10 hours of 1-on-1 in-vehicle lessons
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 MTO certification included

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Complimentary driving test booking

Register for Novice Deluxe
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Novice Deluxe

$875

 + HST | Payment Plan Available
20 hours in-class (4 days in person)
6 hours on the simulator
10 hours of self-paced online learning
14 hours of 1-on-1 in-vehicle lessons
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 MTO certification included

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Complimentary driving test booking

Register for Novice Deluxe
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Blended Novice Deluxe

$875

 + HST | Payment Plan Available
10 hours of theory to prepare for the classroom
10 hours in-class (4 days in person)
6 hours on the simulator
10 hours of self-paced online learning
14 hours of 1-on-1 in-vehicle lessons
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 MTO certification included

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Complimentary driving test booking

Register for Blended Novice Deluxe

TESTIMONIALS

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