Course Outline
In-Car Lesson Plan
DriveCanada Lesson Plans
Lesson 1 & 2:
· Introduction, seat positioning, and mirror adjustment
· Proper gear usage
· Starting and stopping the vehicle
· Safe steering techniques (hand-over-hand and push-and-pull) and steering recovery
· Correct use of brakes and gas pedal for smooth operation
· Basic driving maneuvers
· Managing various road conditions
· Monitoring traffic and surroundings
· Introduction to parking techniques
Lesson 3 & 4:
· Review of previous lessons
· Hill parking technique
· Proper stopping positions
· Yield sign techniques
· Scanning surroundings
· Navigating small intersections with lights
· Blind spot recognition and practice
· Lane changes
· Maintaining proper following distance
· Backing up straight, left, and right
· Pulling into parking spots (left and right)
· Approaching and crossing larger intersections
· Roundabout navigation techniques
· Business & Residential Driving techniques
Lesson 5 & 6:
· Review of previous lessons
· Roadside stop
· Parallel parking
· Three-point turns
· Downtown driving
· Gravel recovery techniques
· Advanced driving maneuvers
· Defensive Driving
· Managing aggressive driving
Lesson 7 & 8:
· Review of previous lessons
· Railway crossing techniques
· Highway and freeway driving
· Night and rain driving techniques
Lesson 9 & 10:
· Review of previous lessons
· Intensive practice sessions
· Mock tests
Preparation for the G1 exit test
DriveCanada BDE Course Outline
Introduction:
· DriveCanada course code of conduct
· Course introduction
Session 1: Rules of the Road
· Importance of traffic laws and regulations
· Traffic control devices
· Quiz
Session 2: The Vehicle and Its Components
· Basic vehicle components
· Pre-trip circle checks
· Quiz
Session 3: Vehicle Handling
· Safe and responsible vehicle control
· Handling the vehicle under various conditions
· Collision avoidance and basic maneuvers
· Principles of skid and slide control
· Quiz
Session 4: Driver Behaviour
· Adjusting driving behavior for different conditions
· Emotional control
· Positive driving attitudes and behaviors
· Responsible and informed decision-making
· Quiz
Session 5: Respect and Responsibility
· Responding safely to emergency situations
· Promoting safe driving
· Environmentally conscious and efficient driving behavior
· Lifelong learning approach to driving
· Module quiz
Session 6: Sharing the Road
· Cooperative driving
· Appropriate communication with other road users
· Quiz
Session 7: Attention
· Actions related to impaired driving
· Distracted driving
· Managing attention
· Quiz
Session 8: Perception and Risk Management
· Proper observation skills
· Accurate perception of limits, abilities, and risk tolerance
· Recognizing and avoiding common collision situations
· Effective decision-making to ensure safe driving
· Driving actions to minimize risk
· Quiz
Final Exam:
Terms & Conditions
Cancellation Policy: Students must provide a 24-hour notice to cancel a lesson. Failure to do so will result in a $50 fee.
Session Postponement: DriveCanada reserves the right to postpone or cancel sessions due to illness, emergencies, weather, or mechanical issues.
Pickup and Drop-off: Complimentary pickups and drop-offs are typically offered within the Guelph area.
Communication: Cancellations and rescheduling must be made via phone or email during office hours.
Liability: DriveCanada is not responsible for any personal belongings left in the training vehicle.
Payment Terms: All fees must be paid in accordance with the specified payment options.
Refunds: All fees are non-refundable once paid. If your your online BDE course started, no refund is possible. A 60% refund is available before private lessons start, given instructor contact details were provided. Refunds take 3-5 business days and incur a $10 fee. All services must be completed within one year, after which no refunds will be given and services will be forfeited.
Conduct: Students are expected to behave respectfully and follow the instructions of their driving instructor at all times.
Course Completion: The BDE course must be completed within one year from the start date. For example, if you enrolled on March 13, 2025, it will expire on March 13, 2026. Failure to complete the program within this period will result in withdrawal, and you will need to re-register and pay again to qualify for an insurance discount.
Substance Policy: Students must not attend lessons under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Instructors Discretion: Instructors may cancel or reschedule on-road sessions due to illness, emergencies, weather, or unexpected issues. Pickups and drop-offs from home are at the instructor’s discretion and not guaranteed.