OntarioPASSENGER VEHICLES MOTORCYCLESRegulating agency: Ontario Ministry of Transportation ![]() ![]()
AGE REQUIREMENTS
![]() Minimum enrollment age to driver education program
EDUCATIONAL SETTING
![]() High schools ![]() Home computer-based instruction ![]() Other ![]() Private driving schools
ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS
![]() Course fees subsidized for students ![]() High school student status: For high schools offering the BDE program only ![]() Must hold a valid Learner’s permit ![]() Other requirements ![]() Parent⁄guardian consent: For high schools students under the age of 18, must provide written consent from parent or legal guardian ![]() Registration⁄enrollment fee
COURSE STRUCTURE - IN-CLASSROOM
![]() Additional sessions available ![]() Length of each session ![]() Minimum total number of hours ![]() Number of sessions
COURSE STRUCTURE - IN-VEHICLE, ON RANGE-TRACK
![]() Additional sessions available ![]() Length of each session ![]() Minimum total number of hours ![]() Number of sessions
COURSE STRUCTURE - IN-VEHICLE, ON ROAD
![]() Additional lessons available ![]() Length of each session ![]() Minimum total number of hours ![]() Number of sessions
COURSE STRUCTURE - DRIVING SIMULATOR
![]() (where available – flexible instruction hours to a maximum of 10 hrs.) – responds to individual student learning needs) ![]() Additional sessions available ![]() Length of each session ![]() Minimum total number of hours ![]() Number of sessions
CURRICULUM CONTENT
![]() Basic driving procedures and manoeuvres ![]() Braking ![]() Crashes and injury prevention ![]() Defensive driving ![]() Driver communication skills ![]() Driver distractions ![]() Driver fitness to drive ![]() Driver impairments ![]() Driver observation skills ⁄ visual tracking ![]() Driver psychology ![]() Driver responsibility ![]() Emergency situations ⁄ manoeuvres ![]() Fuel efficient driving ![]() Graduated driver licensing system ![]() Hazard perception and recognition ![]() Highway driving ![]() Insurance ![]() Lane changes ⁄ Safe passing ![]() Legal awareness ![]() Night driving ![]() Parking ![]() Pre-driving checks and procedures ![]() Risk perception ⁄ management ![]() Rules of the road ![]() Signs, signals, and road markings ![]() Space management ![]() Standard transmission ![]() Traffic and roadway conditions ⁄ environmental conditions ![]() Turns and U-Turns ![]() Vehicle control ![]() Vehicle systems ⁄ parts and performance
COMPETENCY MEASURES - INTERMEDIATE ASSESSMENT
![]() In-classroom ![]() In-vehicle
COMPETENCY MEASURES - FINAL EXAM
![]() In-classroom ![]() In-vehicle
COMPETENCY MEASURES - PRE-ASSESSMENT
![]() In-classroom ![]() In-vehicle
INSTRUCTOR REGULATIONS (IN-CLASS)
![]() Age ![]() Certifications ⁄ designations ![]() Driver ⁄ Criminal record check ![]() Licence held ![]() Minimum driving experience
TRAINING VEHICLE
![]() Vehicle class used ![]() Dual control brakes: (service break actuator) ![]() Automatic ⁄ manual transmission ![]() Required insurance ![]() Vehicle signage ![]() Passenger restrictions ![]() Additional vehicle requirements: - safety Standards Certificate - currently validated vehicle permit - number plates displayed in accordance with the Act
COURSE STRUCTURE - PARENT-GUARDIAN SESSION(S)
![]() Minimum total number of hours ![]() Number of sessions ![]() Length of each session ![]() Additional sessions available ![]() During probationary stage on learner’s licence
INSTRUCTOR REGULATIONS (IN-VEHICLE)
![]() Additional regulations: - ability to operate and instruct in the safe operation of a Class “G” motor vehicle - meet the requirements of ‘accompanying driver’ - meet medical/vision requirements (O. Reg. 340/94) - fit & proper - if licensed by another jurisdiction – driving record meets Ontario requirements ![]() Age ![]() BAC level while instructing ![]() Certifications⁄designations ![]() Driver ⁄ criminal record check: Not subject to a court order, conditions of parole, or undertaking to an officer ![]() Licence held ![]() Location in vehicle while instructing ![]() Minimum driving experience
COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS
![]() Successfully complete minimum in-classroom instruction hours ![]() Successfully complete in-classroom evaluation ![]() Successfully complete minimum in-vehicle instruction hours ![]() Successfully complete in-vehicle evaluation
FOLLOWING PROGRAM COMPLETION
![]() Credits towards high school graduation ![]() Driver Education certification issued to student ![]() Insurance discount: Varies, dependant upon insurance carrier ![]() Time-reduction in GDL program (number of months): 4month time reduction with certificate only
PRACTICE DRIVING (WITH PARENT-GUARDIAN)
![]() Minimum practice driving hours ![]() Maximum period to complete the practice hours ![]() Strongly recommended⁄supported, but not mandatory at this time
SUPERVISOR (PARENT-GUARDIAN) REGULATIONS
![]() BAC level while supervising ![]() Driver log ![]() Licence held ![]() Location while supervising ![]() Minimum Age ![]() Time licensed: Accompanying driver CONTACT INFORMATION
Ministry of Transportation1201 Wilson Avenue Downsview, ON M3M 1J8 Phone: Ministry of Government Services – Service Ontario Website: : http://www.mto.gov.on.ca WEBSITES
Highway Traffic Act - http:// www.elaws. gov.on.ca/html/statutes/english/elaws_statutes_90h08_e.htm#BK56MinistryApproved Beginner Driver Education Courses - http:// www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/dandv/driver/gradu/approve.htm |
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