No. Most students get their G1 before starting the course, however, you can choose to take the classroom and do the G1 test afterwards.
Yes. In most cases, you are elegible, but it is recommended to contact your insurance company to be sure. Discounts vary between companies. Your insurance company will request your Drivers Licence History Report from Service Ontario to apply a discount. You can take the BDE course even if you have G2 or full G and still get insurance discount.
Absolutely! You can use the instructor’s car for your road test. The fee to use your instructor’s car will vary depending on which test centre you book your test. Always try and use a car that you are familiar with when you take your road test. You will feel more comfortable and relaxed during the road test.
Anyone may take a BDE Course, whether or not you have a full G Licence. Depending on your licensed status, drivers who successfully complete a BDE Course at the G1 level may be able to reduce their time at the G1 level from 12 to 8 months. The Highway Trafic Act, Regulation 473/07, subsection 26 (2), requires students to complete the BDE Course within one year. The ministry does not exempt any student from this requirement for any reason as the regulation does not provide with any flexibility in the time frame. if you already have your G2 or G license you have the option of taking the practical lessons behind the wheel by registering only for In-Car lessons Packages to prepare you to pass your road test. However, you will not get a certificate for your insurance potential discount.
If you take our course, you can take your G2 test 8 months from date your G1 license is issued. Otherwise you must wait a minimum of 1 year if you don’t take the course.