Young Drivers of Canada

421 Greenbrook Dr, N2M 4K1, Kitchener
Young Drivers of Canada
421 Greenbrook Dr
N2M 4K1, Kitchener
+1519-579-4800

Opening hours

  • sunday: (closed)
  • monday: 9h-17h
  • tuesday: 9h-14h
  • wednesday: 9h-17h
  • thursday: 9h-17h
  • friday: 9h-17h
  • saturday: (closed)

Our comment from DrivingSchools.Directory about Young Drivers of Canada:

Young Drivers of Canada offers a comprehensive and supportive driving education experience, helping students of all ages become confident drivers. Many users praise specific instructors for their professionalism and teaching styles. Michael Tanner, for instance, is frequently mentioned for his ability to instill confidence and ease nerves with a blend of humor and patience. Similarly, Lauren is noted for her supportive approach, making students feel comfortable and capable during their lessons. Samantha Lee and Don Heibein also receive accolades for their effective teaching methods and support, ensuring learners develop essential driving skills.

While feedback about instructors like Keith Chin has been mixed, with some users having negative experiences, the majority highlight the positive atmosphere and quality of education provided by the company. Overall, Young Drivers seems committed to providing a valuable learning environment with dedicated instructors, making it a recommended option for anyone looking to learn how to drive.

Young Drivers of Canada: Reviews

4.8/5 (200 Reviews)
H 10 months ago

Negative experience: Decent service except for the instructor Keith chin. He was disrespectful and rude towards me and my family when addressing my driving I would give him a 0/5 if possible

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Michael Stride 10 months ago

Fantastic experience: After a few rides i was confident enough for my G2 test. Sam was a great instructor. Thanks Sam!

Willy 11 months ago

Fantastic experience: Samantha Lee was a great instructor! Thanks to her I have great driving habits and feel very confident driving in a city, no matter how crowded it may be at times!

Andrew Tenute 11 months ago

Fantastic experience: Michael Tanner was my driving instructor, and he successfully guided me from being a nervous driver to passing the G2 test on my first attempt. He can teach the skills in a way that builds confidence rather than bringing you down. He also has enough good stories and jokes to pass the time. I will be recommending Michael to other family members and friends. Thanks!

Christina Tjandra 11 months ago

Fantastic experience: Michael Tanner is an exceptional driving instructor! He helped me become a confident driver with his clear, methodical teaching style. His patience, professionalism, and ability to break down complex driving maneuvers made the learning process enjoyable and stress-free. I appreciate the time and effort he put into ensuring I was prepared for every stage of learning—and thanks to him, I passed my G2! Thank you, Michael!!!

Olivia Polzer 11 months ago

Fantastic experience: I had Michael as my instructor and he was amazing. He was always very calm, and was confident in my abilities. We had great conversations while driving, and he helped me pass my test with an amazing score. Thank you Michael!

M See 11 months ago

Fantastic experience: I have just finished a driving refresher course with Don Heibein. I am an older new driver in my 60s, and I was still apprehensive and rather nervous driving. Don was amazing! He was so patient and kind and extremely knowledgeable. I actually learned more from him then my original driver's course for my G2 and G. In just 5 lessons, my confidence has improved tremendously, and I am no longer fearful behind the wheel. Thank you so much Don! You're a wonderful teacher/instructor, and I feel so grateful to have had these lessons with you.

Dakota Belben 11 months ago

Positive experience: Lauren was a lovely driving instructor. Very patient and taught really well. Helped me pass G2. The course work is pretty straightforward. There were just some things that I didn't like, but it was great most of the time.

Anna 11 months ago

Fantastic experience: I just finished the young driver’s course a couple of weeks ago and it was a great experience! I had Lauren as my driving instructor and she made the lessons fun but also productive, she was patient and really helped me to become a more confident driver. And I was able to pass my driving test on the first try!!

P SV4 11 months ago

Fantastic experience: lauren lytle is hands down the best instructor you have to offer, no questions asked. give her a raise. :) thanks

Mohammed Gad 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: My experience with Michael Tanner was amazing! Coming in with zero driving experience, he was very patient, understanding, and actually made the lessons fun! I passed my road test on the first attempt too

Theresa Walsh 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: My instructor was Samantha and she was super great! She was super supportive and overall just great at her job. Thanks to her, I passed my G2!

Christina Kulikov 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Awesome course! Keith was great and helped my driving improve a ton!

Adam Lynch-Woolgar 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Had an overall informative and efficient experience. My instructor, Samantha Lee, gave some very poignant and helpful tips and was able to ease me in to the driving experience. Our lessons also had a very chill and relaxed vibe, save for a few hiccups here and there on my part, and she was very understanding and helpful when it came to said little hiccups. Overall, great experience, definetly recommend her and Young Drivers.

ralph 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: My instructor was Michael. Funny guy, amazing feedback on your driving. Did my g2 and g lessons with him, highly recommend. Thanks Michael!

Naivis Solano Reyes 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I went from feeling so nervous behind the wheel to being comfortable enough that now I enjoy driving, and all thanks to Donnie. He was so patience, kept giving new tricks and tips to overcome my fears and also gave the confidence I needed to keep trying and not give up. It's been many weeks of lots of progress that I wouldn't have done without him. Thanks a lot.

Sonnelly Cheong 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I passed my road test thanks to my instructor, Michael Tanner!! He makes you feel comfortable behind the wheel and is very knowledgeable. He paced the course fantastically and provided plenty of feedback while driving. He instilled driving habits in me that I will carry with me throughout my life!

Alex Rumble (fish sticks with rum) 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Very helpful for Learning how to drive and park properly. Got me very prepared for the G2 test

Mira Baergen 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: My instructor, Lauren, was amazing! She was so kind and patient, and she made the whole experience so much better. With Lauren, I always felt safe and comfortable in the vehicle. She pushed me to improve every lesson, and believed in my abilities wholeheartedly, even when I wasn’t too sure myself. Overall, my Young Drivers experience was a very good one, and I’m willing to bet it was because of her.

Grace Kaya-Clarke 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Mike Tanner was fantastic! I had zero highway driving experience but with his patience, knowledge and encouragement I just completed my G test successfully on the first try. I would highly recommend him to any new or anxious driver.

Jonathan Ko 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Instructor Micheal did an awesome work preparing me for my G1 test and none of his classes felt dull. Thanks a lot!

Ava 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Mike was the best! I had no experience driving and I was quite nervous to drive but Mike was very friendly and helpful! He was always calm and helpful in explaining any mistakes I made. Mike helped me be a confident, safe driver and get my G2!

Isabella Aylsworth 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I highly recommend YD! I had an amazing experience with Michael as my driving instructor. His professional yet funny and friendly personality made learning to drive enjoyable.

Brendan 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Highly recommend YD. Samantha was fantastic for all of my in-car sessions and she totally ensured that I got my license without any issues. Thanks again.

alexa danielle 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I was super nervous about driving, but Donny made all the difference. His patience and clear instructions helped me feel comfortable and confident behind the wheel. Thanks to his fantastic teaching, I passed my G2 test on the first try!

Lance Fernandes 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Passed my G2 with YD, Keith Chin was a great instructor.

Logan Courtney 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Donny was an amazing driving instructor who took his time with me to make sure I would be well prepared for my g2 driving test and thanks to him, was able to pass on my first go

Prabhdeep Kaur 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I had a great learning experience with Donald Heibein, who was my Instructor. He was very kind, calm, patient and knowledge. He clarified all my questions and helped gain more confidence. He gave me very helpful tips and tricks, that immensely improved my driving skills. I highly recommended Don and Young Drivers of Canada!

Crystal Buchanan 1 year ago

Negative experience: On Wednesday June 26th, 2024 I was behind a light brown/tan Toyota Corolla with an instructor driving. (Clearly an instructor he was the only person in the car.) He anticipated the light at Dickey Settlement and Roseville Rd., pulling out into the intersection while the light was red. He was speeding at least 20 over the limit on Roseville Rd and couldn't stay in his lane properly on 97 into Cambridge, by the looks of it he was on his phone. I would definitely not choose this company to teach anybody how to drive.

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Young Drivers of Canada
Young Drivers of Canada

Hello Crystal. I'd agree that is not behaviour that is becoming of a Young Drivers instructor. Nor any instructor for that matter. I'd like to know if you have any more information. The reason is that I don't have any instructor with a light brown/tan Corolla. Given the driver was heading into Cambridge I checked with the Cambridge Young Drivers location and they don't have any Corolla's in their fleet either. Could you possibly call us if you have more information please? Thank you. Our number is 519 579 4800

Abdelsalam Hassan 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I loved my instructor Seyd. He taught me everything very well and made sure that I was 100% prepared for my test. He was very nice and he knows how to teach amazingly. I passed my first time thanks to him!

Angie Malott 1 year ago

Negative experience: I love my in car lessons with my instructor, I always find them helpful and they’ve definitely boost my confidence in my driving skills. Dave is a great instructor who is funny and makes me, who is a nervous driver, a lot more comfortable. However the customer service is lacking when it comes to compassion towards customers. I got heat exhaustion the day before a lesson and called to cancel because I thought “they probably would rather us be safe rather than me potentially pass out or do something potentially dangerous when I’m not feeling 100%”. The cancellation policy simply does not make sense, you’d think that they’d value safety but that was not the case when I called and got put through to Kris. I told her that I was recovering from heat exhaustion and that I thought I’d better cancel so I could be safe and she said well you could’ve called yesterday. I told her I wasn’t sure if I could attend my lesson so I wanted to see if I could. I understand that Young Drivers is a business but I believe that they can also be empathy given when someone calls explaining a medical situation. Instead of Kris saying anything remotely kind, she just said well we’re going to have to charge you a cancellation fee. Which is fair but I don’t think it is 140$ fair. Even if she couldn’t excuse the fee for a medical case, I personally would’ve appreciated an apology and a “hope you feel better”. Be human. I think a thing they should keep in mind since they are a business, is that I could’ve gone elsewhere. Young drivers is expensive and I paid for it because I thought it would be the best and most of the time it is, just not in this case. I ended up driving tonight despite not being at my best and I am happy with how the lesson went, as usual.

Young Drivers of Canada
Young Drivers of Canada

Hello Angie. I can appreciate your frustration with this. While I stand behind our cancellation policy we can, and should have taken your cancellation request. You are correct that we would prefer our students to be both mentally and physically ready for the task of driving. We normally ask for 48 business hours notice on a cancellation but when you are sick it's impossible to tell anyone 48hrs in advance. While I do hope you don't have any more heat exhaustion problems this summer should it happen we will take your cancellation request without issue. I apologize for this situation, and we will stive to do better. Thank you.

Izzy L 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: i had samantha as my instructor and she was so amazing!!! going into drivers ed i was really nervous about driving, but she helped me gain the confidence i needed to pass my test! her calm demeanour and clear instructions made driving less scary and i’m very grateful i got to work with her!!

Kareem Zarif 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I paid for the training package as soon as I got my G1 (8 months ago) and my instructor Lauren was such an amazing teacher. Many of my friends and relatives were surprised that I wasn’t strictly trained on the G2 test routes and yet I’ve just passed my G2 test flawlessly with my only issue being braking too hard sometimes. It was so bittersweet knowing that I won’t be seeing Lauren anytime soon during my last day with her. I’ll definitely be looking back fondly on her teachings every time I get behind the steering wheel.

Thomas 1 year ago

Negative experience: Horrible service, the instructor I was with was a complete jerk, one small mishap and he starts yelling, grabbing the wheel and slams the breaks no matter what. He was always negative about everything, rarely saying something positive.

Gavin Mohr 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: My driving instructor Don was awesome. He taught me so much and helped me properly and thoroughly prepare for my road test! I would 100% recommend him. He makes the learning driving experience so fun.

You Peng 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I purchased the Virtual + Car lessons + G2 road test package and my experience is great. Just passed my test a few days ago and I couldn’t be happier. I want to specifically thank my in car instructor Michael Tanner who not only taught me a lot of driving skills, but also helped me gain so much confidence and made me start enjoying driving. Plus, dude is funny and friendly. :) The staff I contact to book lessons were also very nice and helpful. Before I met Young Drivers, I have tried two different private instructors and both times I was pressured by the instructors into booking the road test after merely one or two hours of in car practice, telling me that’s how all their students do it. Both times I was way unprepared and failed the test. My confidence was crushed and I became quite anxious about driving. In comparison, Young Drivers offers amazing learning content (online and in car) that helps me focus on building the right driving skills and habits that last much longer than just passing a road test. It also allows me to go at my own pace. And overall this is a much better learning approach for me personally. I’ll definitely reach out again if I need assistance preparing for my G test in the future.

Kaitlyn Rossi 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Just completed my Young Drivers course and road test with Michael as my instructor, and the knowledge and confidence gained in those weeks has been invaluable. Mike is extremely knowledgeable, patient, and kind, and takes the time to explain and answer any questions you might have. This course covers a lot and really sets you up well to continue driving safe and confidently. Thanks Mike & YD!!

Young Drivers of Canada
Young Drivers of Canada

That's great! Thank you.

Chloe Warsh 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Samantha was my driving instructor and she was amazing! She was kind, patient, and willing to go over anything until I was 100% confident. I was super nervous when I started, but by the time my course was finished I felt confident and ready for my test. If the other instructors are as good as Sam, this program is the best course there is.

Young Drivers of Canada
Young Drivers of Canada

I'm sure Sam will be very pleased to hear your kind review. Thank you!

Michelle Lawless 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I’m an older driver with anxiety, and Young Drivers helped me FINALLY get my license. Lauren was an absolutely amazing teacher and I don’t think I could have done it without her.

Tyler Sanders 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I had Samantha Lee as my instructor and she was great! She made me feel a lot more comfortable behind the wheel and taught me a ton about driving. Would definitely recommend!

Cassie De Candido 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Samantha Lee was a wonderful instructor and made me feel super safe driving on the highway!! Thanks Sam!

Zoe Dukeshire 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Had my last two lessons with Samantha Lee. She was incredibly encouraging and got me to the point where I was completely comfortable executing all the maneuvers for my g2 test. Thank you Sam!!!

Young Drivers of Canada
Young Drivers of Canada

Glad to hear that!!

madison parks 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: i just finished my course with Young Drivers and had Keith as my instructor. i could not have asked for a better driving instructor, he was so patient with me and always made it fun. we had many laughs and i actually looked forward to my lessons! would definitely recommend Keith!!! thanks again!! :)

Young Drivers of Canada
Young Drivers of Canada

Terrific news! A big thank-you to Keith!

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Jasiu Omeljaniuk 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I had a wonderful experience throughout all my lessons. Would like to point out that my instructor, Keith, made the whole learning experience much more enjoyable.

Young Drivers of Canada
Young Drivers of Canada

Thank you for the positive feedback.

Blake Huffman 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I had an awesome experience learning how to drive with my instructor Mike! He made everything simple and easy to understand, he knew how to keep things calm and collected and that helped build my driving skills/confidence. Couldn’t have asked for a better instructor, thanks Mike!

Young Drivers of Canada
Young Drivers of Canada

Wonderful to hear that! I'm sure Mike will be thrilled!

Ariana Kobetic 1 year ago

Negative experience: Typically I’m not one to leave a bad review but my experience with this company was horrible from the beginning, and I feel that they don’t deserve the amount of positive reviews they have gotten. I completed the education course portion online during Covid, in the spring of 2021. At this time the program was the worst and most frustrating platform to use. The content itself was fine, but the site was so incredibly slow that it would take 20-30 minutes just to load the next page (I wish this was an exaggeration). When I called the company to let them know of the issue, every time they would say “they’re aware of it and working on trying to fix it”. Not once did it ever become fixed or better, and it probably took me twice as long to complete the education portion of the program due to this. When it came to the in-car lessons, it wasn’t any better. I booked my first in-car lesson and everything was fine, but due to Covid protocols unfortunately it had to be cancelled. I understand this doesn’t have anything to do with the company itself, but how they handled this wasn’t great. My instructor himself was the one to reach out to cancel my lesson, and told me the office would then be in contact with me to reschedule once Covid restrictions were lifted. I waited around a month after restrictions were lifted for the office to contact me until I realized no one was calling and had to then call them myself. When I talked to them, whoever I spoke to was incredibly rude and blamed me for not contacting them when I was told the office would contact me directly. Regardless, I rescheduled my first lesson. All was going well until my instructor started canceling my lessons several times with very short notice. I was very accommodating since these cancellations had to do with a surgery my instructor was trying to schedule. Unfortunately my instructor wasn’t able to get his surgery, but continued to schedule lessons with me, leading me to believe that he was fine to do this. I was extremely uncomfortable in the last few lessons with this instructor because I could tell he was in pain, and was moaning and groaning the entire time I was driving during our lesson. He barely spoke to me unless it was to give me directions on where to drive, and even then I was barely receiving that. I felt bad because it was clear he was in pain, as any sudden movement or turn of the car would result in moans or grunts coming from him, though I was extremely uncomfortable because I was still a new driver and all I wanted was to finish the lesson instead of learning how to drive. At the end of my in car lessons, my instructor once again told me that the office would be in contact with me to book my driving test, since I had paid extra to use my instructor’s car for the exam. I waited again for almost a month for the office to call and I received no contact. I’m not sure why I was always the one who had to reach out when I was consistently being told I would be contacted. When I called them myself, the person on the phone very rudely asked “Well did you send in your availability?” I told them no, since no one had informed me that that’s something I needed to do, otherwise I would have done that weeks ago. When the woman on the phone tried to book me for my driving test, she informed me that my instructor was actually no longer with the company and I would have to book with a different instructor for the use of their car for the exam. Again, why was I not informed that my instructor was no longer with the company until I myself had to reach out? And now I would have to use a completely different car that I had no experience driving with for my G2 test, when I had paid extra to use my instructor’s car. With that being said, I met Mike the day before my G2 test and he was excellent. I felt more comfortable with him in the hour we had together than I ever did with my previous instructor, and I felt I had learned so much from him in that regard. And he did help me pass my test the next day. Overall, I would not recommend this company to anyone.

Young Drivers of Canada
Young Drivers of Canada

Hello Ariana, Thank you for sharing your thoughts about your experience with Young Drivers. Your experience was not in any way a typical experience for our students. We do acknowledge that during Covid there were a few interruptions in our ability to provide in vehicle service. While you were in car I wish I’d have known that you were experiencing what you were. I would have immediately transferred you to a different instructor to ensure you had a much better experience. I know that you finished our program a couple of years ago, but I’d really like the opportunity to discuss this with you. Your comments have led to some confusion that I’d like to clear up in my own mind. At Young Drivers we do take the student experience very seriously. Perhaps you could help us ensure that going forward, this never happens again. Thank you. Young Drivers Kitchener 519 579-4800.

Natalie Tong 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Just got my G2 with a 92, great driving school! Mike was my instructor, he's patient and really helpful throughout my driving, especially for a student like me who doesn't have a practice vehicle. He made driving really easy and gave me lots of encouragement, def would recommend to people who want to learn driving!

Young Drivers of Canada
Young Drivers of Canada

Thanks! It's great to hear about your experience with YD!

cadelle good 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Amazing driving school. Lauren is a great instructor, very helpful and informative. She really helped me learn how to drive, definitely wouldn’t have passed without her!

Young Drivers of Canada
Young Drivers of Canada

Way to go Lauren!! I'm glad you had a fantastic experience with her.

Rachel Jackson 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: My instructor Lauren was the best! She was patient, kind and encouraging. I get nervous easily and she helped to calm my nerves. She also kept up great conversation and I never felt awkward or scared to practice driving with her! I was so happy to get to have an instructor as helpful and sweet as her. I would definitely recommend Lauren as a driver's instructor!

Young Drivers of Canada
Young Drivers of Canada

Fantastic! Glad you enjoyed your experience with Lauren!

Yohannes Alemseged 1 year ago

Negative experience: Booked for a 90 minute G road test prep back in the summer with one of the instructors. Was taken for 30 mins and was returned and informed that I need more practice on the road before furthering lessons, fair enough. The instructor informed that I should text him to rebook to get the unused outstanding 1 hour that was paid for in the lesson package after he returned from vacation. Attempted a few times to get a hold of him via text to schedule an appointment and the communication was very poor, he ended up not responding to my text and ghosted me, so I never got to use up the outstanding 1 hour that I paid for. It was unfortunately a real waste of time. I ended up getting excellent lessons from MP driving school in Woodstock instead, and they helped me pass my road tests very efficiently.

Young Drivers of Canada
Young Drivers of Canada

Hello Yohannes. I'm sorry that this happened. I'd like very much if you would contact us to provide the name of the instructor involved. This should never have happened in the first place. At the very least, if you did not receive the in-car time you purchased, we'll make it right.

jamie etter 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Lauren was AMAZING!!! She is calm and supportive while also providing the constructive criticism students need in order to become better drivers. Would highly recommend to a friend!!!

Young Drivers of Canada
Young Drivers of Canada

We're very happy to hear about your positive experience with Lauren. Thanks for choosing to learn with Young Drivers!!

Star Smith 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Are you super nervous about the road test and feel like you aren’t prepared at all? This is the place for you. I went with Sam and I went from a nervous wreck to the most confident driver 2 weeks! Because of Sam I was able to pass my road test and I’m so grateful! She’s kind, patient, supportive and a great teacher! The receptionist was also very sweet so I’m confident that all their staff is amazing! Thank you Young Drivers!

Young Drivers of Canada
Young Drivers of Canada

Great to hear!

Gwen Frank 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Mike is an amazing driving instructor! He remained calm throughout all of our lessons together, didn’t pressure me, made me feel safe and didn’t get upset or annoyed when I made a mistake. He’s very patient and gave lots of reassurance during lessons to keep me going! Plus he’s very funny and made lessons quite enjoyable even if i was having a bad day! :)

Kevin G 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: My instructor was Michael Gervais and he did an amazing job !! He helped a ton with my overall driving skills and he really was able to boost my confidence. I felt super prepared for my drivers test and went in with no hesitation and passed. You were super awesome and incredibly kind. Thank you so much !!

Young Drivers of Canada
Young Drivers of Canada

We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your time with Michael. Confidence is key!

Ava Papanikolaou 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: My instructor was Micheal Gervais and he did an amazing job!!! My confidence levels improved significantly and he taught me all the skills I needed to pass! You were super nice and never judged my driving once. Yay thanks Micheal, you are the best!!!

Young Drivers of Canada
Young Drivers of Canada

That's great to hear! I'll be sure to pass your comments on to Michael.

Stefanja Ottier 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Mike was amazing, he helped me get my G2, and I feel more than ready to conquer the open road! Thanks again Mike! Highly recommend him.

Young Drivers of Canada
Young Drivers of Canada

Your comments about Mike are very much appreciated. Now go enjoy that open road!

Grace 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I haven’t quite finished the online portion of my course yet, but I recently finished the my in-car lessons. Mike was a great instructor! He gave great advice, answered my (many) questions and overall boosted my confidence in my driving abilities.

Young Drivers of Canada
Young Drivers of Canada

Pleased to hear about your experience with Mike.

Anthony Hanna 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I had Mike as an instructor and he was great. He was very punctual, and respectful. I would highly recommend him because his teaching is excellent. He helped me with many skills and gave great feedback. Overall a great instructor.

Emily Leung 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: My instructor was Micheal, he did an amazing job! My driving as well as my confidence in driving improved more than I thought was possible. Micheal and his knowledge regarding driving definitely helped me get to where I am now on the road; he was a very constructive and friendly teacher during all of our lessons. I highly recommend Young Drivers for anyone looking to learn how to drive anywhere comfortably!

Young Drivers of Canada
Young Drivers of Canada

Thank you Emily! I'm glad to see that Michael was able to help you achieve your driving goals.

amanda breen 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Would like to commend Michael Gervais for his patience, kindness and knowledge in the process of my daughter's driving progress. He helped her attain confidence and a liking to driving with ease. She was hesitant to pursue driving lessons but after lesson one she looked forward to it! Highly recommend

BatNam 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Michael Tanner is the best instructor I've had. It doesn't matter who you are but if your driving is questionable trust Michael and young drivers to help you turn into an outstanding driver. He is the single reason why I passed my G2 test and if it wasn't for him I'd still be biking everywhere. Thank you Michael!

Eden Demarco 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: I highly recommend Keith as a driving instructor for in-car lessons! I was in a time crunch to get my G2 and G before my license expired, so I took in-car lessons with Keith to prepare for both tests. He would always answer my questions and review maneuvers that I was struggling with. He explains maneuvers in a clear way and would clarify things whenever I asked him to. I would not have passed either of my tests on the first try without him. Thanks so much, Keith!

Bob Brezina 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: My daughter went through this program. Her instructor (Mike) was excellent. She learned valuable driving skills and passed the ministry test 1st time. I'd recommend YD Kitchener and MIke.

Ethan Arsenault 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Lauren was an extremely enthusiastic and helpful instructor, lessons were extremely useful and I passed my G2 first try in not so optimal conditions. I highly recommend young drivers

Eric Topan 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: I had the pleasure of learning to drive with an absolutely fantastic driving instructor Michael Tanner. From start to finish, my experience was high quality, and I'm happy to award a well-deserved 5-star review. What stood out most about my instructor was how calm he is and the level of patience he has, his jokes also made each lesson entertaining. Learning to drive can be a nervous experience, but Michaels demeanor and reassuring presence made it easier to become comfortable with driving. I never felt rushed or pressured during our lessons. Id also like to mention that Michaels skill as an instructor is very smooth and superb, explaining everything he's doing and what he notices as he drives. He also has an excellent in-depth knowledge of the rules of the road, ensuring that I not only learned the basics but that I have learned more then what is required. Michaels ability to communicate concepts clearly and effectively made each lesson a valuable learning experience. Thank you!

Abhishek Dhakla 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: From day one, learning to drive with Michael Tanner felt less like a formal lesson and more like a trusted friend guiding me through a pivotal life skill. Michael's profound knowledge and patience were instrumental in my success. Rather than just teaching to pass the test, he instilled in me the confidence and competence needed for real-world driving situations. His anecdotes, coupled with personalised tips, made each lesson engaging and memorable. I am genuinely grateful for his guidance and would wholeheartedly recommend Michael to anyone who's looking for not just a driving instructor, but an exceptional driving mentor.

Kaleigh Kirkup 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Lauren was my instructor and did a phenomenal job! She helped me become a lot more confident in my driving and helped me stay calm even when things got difficult. Lauren had quality conversations with me to help me work towards my specific goals/areas I felt I needed to improve in. She was compassionate and has a great sense of humor that made nerve-wracking moments less scary. I had a great experience and feel safe on the road. I highly recommend Lauren!

Young Drivers of Canada
Young Drivers of Canada

That's fantastic! We appreciate your feedback. I'll be sure and pass this along to Lauren!

charlie 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Michael Gervais was my driver instructor for my in car lessons. His tips and lessons helped me improve my driving skills. Mike is a very good teacher and it was a pleasure having him has my driving instructor. Thank you Mike for the knowledge you passed to me and I will never forget the lessons you taught me. Thank you!

Helena DeGraaf 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Would recommend Mike as he was a great in car instructor; calm, nice to talk to. And did a great job explaining everything and teaching me how to be a better driver. Thanks YD for giving me confidence on the road!

Justin Mackay 2 years ago

Negative experience: I definitely do not recommend. I enrolled my daughter in young drivers thinking it is supposed to be one of the best. The self directed online course has tons of issues and was awful for her to try and work through. Now she is finally on to in car lessons. Her instructor is completely unprofessional. We have now booked 6 in car lessons. of the first 5 he cancelled 2. after the second cancelation he refused to answer calls or texts to rebook. I finally called the office after a week and had them book for the 6th time. He didn't show up to this appointment, no call, no text just a no show. he also would not answer our calls or texts. So of 6 booked appointments he has only shown up for 3. The 3 he did show up for he was anywhere from 10 to 15 minutes late for them. My advice is to stay away from this place. if it is to late and you have already signed up or started your online then I would suggest you demand that Hal not be your instructor.

Young Drivers of Canada
Young Drivers of Canada

Hello Justin, I'm sorry that your experience was not what you expected. We appreciate your feedback so that we can correct problems, and help ensure that we get it right for all our students. If you wouldn't mind please contact our administration centre either via email or phone and I'll try to make this right for you.

Sarah Labas 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Highly recommend Lauren as your instructor if you're nervous about driving! She was very patient and kind, which was really helpful for someone who was as anxious about driving for the first time as I was. We talked about, and focused on, the specific things that were more difficult for me so I'd have the best possible learning experience.

Hannah H 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: My instructor was Michael Gervais at Young Drivers Kitchener location. He was a wonderful instructor, giving a lot of great advice and tips on how to get better. He is very supportive of his students and made sure every lesson was safe and productive. I highly recommend Young Drivers to any new drivers or even anyone who just wants to practice more!

Nathan Vandevyvere 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: My experience with young drivers was very excellent, Mike was the best driving instructor I could have asked for, I went into my G2 Road Test feeling confident and Passed successfully.

Michael Sieber 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Mike was my driving instructor. I think he's one of the best instructors in the Ontario area. I've had instructors from other schools in the past, but there has never been a comparison for someone that can make you feel as safe and at ease as you learn to drive; Mike is the real "blind spot" you're missing in order to competently perform your highest quality of driving! Thank you Young Drivers of Canada!

Gloria Mele 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: I had a really great experience with young drivers and especially with my instructor Mike Gervais! He’s very calm and understanding and his lessons were so incredibly helpful to prepare me for the G2, as well as the G test. The lessons were very easy to understand, and they also consisted of funny and easy conversation which definitely helped me to relax while driving. He feels more like a friend than an instructor a lot of the time which is so amazing. I highly recommend him to everyone but especially to anyone who feels driving anxiety at all, he has helped me overcome any fears just by our conversations and letting me know that it’s okay to make mistakes. Overall he is an amazing instructor. Thank you Mike!!

Asia Lepage 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Overall great experience with Young Drivers, both online and in person driving lessons were very informative and helpful to prepare for road tests. Huge thanks to Lauren my instructor who was always patient and understanding while teaching!

Brooke Ali 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Overall, my experience with the online and in-car portion of the course felt very worthwhile and informative. It helped me feel more prepared, comfortable, and safe when learning how to drive and I definitely think it's worth it. Donald Heibein was my instructor for the in-car portion and was fantastic. He helped me feel very comfortable behind the wheel, gave tips/pointers as needed, clearly answered any questions, and helped a lot overall in preparing me for my G2 test.

Aaron 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Donald was my instructor for the in-car lessons portion of the course and he gave very clear instructions that were easy to follow. Donald was a great individual and instructor to complete my driving lessons with for sure. Now, even though the course is expensive, it is definitively worth it. The sheer experience and knowledge you achieve from the given material we learn here will automatically make you a superior driver.

Anita Weber 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Mike Gervais was our daughter's in-car instructor. She appreciated how calm and patient he was with her as a new driver and felt he did a great job explaining and teaching her the techniques. Thank you so much Mike!

Justin Ng 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: I had Donnie Heibein as my instructor while I was preparing for the G2 road test and he was an excellent teacher. Very reassuring and candid at all times. Provided immediate and accurate feedback. Was always prepared for any question or situation that could occur. It's thanks to him that I passed the G2 test on my first try!

Loren Romano 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Mike was my in-car instructor and I have nothing but positive things to say. He was encouraging, easy to talk to, and made the whole learning experience very enjoyable!

Lucy_ Nichols 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Mike was my instructor while going though my G2 training. He was very good at reassuring me as a driver and building my confidence! He was a great instructor and young drivers is a great program!

Melika Safdari 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Vicki was my driving instructor, and she was absolutely amazing. She was so fun to learn with I looked forward to every session. I was a super anxious driver, and she helped me gain confidence and skill. She taught me so well and I still remember every technique she taught me months later.

Nicole Reimer 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Lauren is a fantastic instructor. She is incredibly knowledgeable, encouraging, friendly and patient. Her skills in communication and giving clear instructions are excellent. The entire experience with her was very positive!

Jackson F 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: David was my instructor at Young Drivers and made my lessons fun and engaging. He always had funny anecdotes to keep the mood light and helpful tips to help me improve as a driver. I always felt like he had my back and put my mind at ease while I experienced my first times driving around town. Thanks to him, I was more than ready to pass my driving test and be a good defensive driver for practical use in life.

Cortney S 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: My instructor, Michael Tanner, was very engaging and supportive. He made me feel safe behind the wheel and would continuously give great driving tips. Overall, he made me such a better driver and helped boost my confidence on the road!

Isaac Murray 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Mike was my instructor over the "in-car lessons" course. Mike was incredibly easy to become comfortable with as he is very friendly and funny. Off rip he starts appropriate conversation for the driving conditions, while giving clear instructions as to what you will be doing during the lesson. Mike and I shared loads of stories with one another and shared many laughs together. Mike taught me loads of techniques and information to become a driver that meets the ministration standards. A lot of the times Mike would feel like a friend more than a driving instructor and I could not ask for a better one. Thank you Mike, hope to see you again man.

Ronaldo Riley 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: I Had an Absolutely amazing experience with my instructor Keith. As someone who had failed their previous driving test with a DIFFERENT company, his model was effective at re-shaping and fine tuning my driving to get rid of bad habits and needless anxious movements. It was because of this that I have not only passed my driving test but am now a better and safer driver for the future. (5 stars!!)

Margo McIsaac 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Lauren at Young Drivers took my daughter through all the stages of getting her license - from the G1 to the G2 exit (full G). Throughout it all, she was knowledgeable, patient and kind and we couldn't be more pleased. Young Drivers gave a thorough education and really trained my daughter on how to be safe driver, and helped her through the licensing process, making the tests much less stressful and easier to navigate. Thank you Lauren and Young Drivers!

Kendyl gill 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: My instructor Michael Tanner is amazing. He is very good at giving clear instructions. He is not one to get annoyed or angry and he is always calm and has a positive attitude. I learnt lots from him and he overall Made me a better driver.

Hannah Wright 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Amazing. I not only learned so much but instructor Lauren Lyite helped me build my confidence in driving. I had a great time learning from Lauren and would recommend YD to any new drivers.

Claire Gillies 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Lauren Lytle was my driving instructor and helped me so much to pass my G2 on the first try! She is kind, funny, and understanding, and always made me feel comfortable while learning.

Christine Dimitrioski 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Overall a great experience for my son and I. The office staff were very responsive, helpful and friendly. My son’s in-car instructor Don Heibein did a fantastic job at bolstering my son’s confidence by providing him with immediate feedback that was backed up with reasoning, real world examples and clear guidelines. Don was candid and respectful which clearly resonated with my son as I have observed a deliberate effort by him to develop, maintain and practice the good habits that Don taught him.

Sophie Stone 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: My driving instructor was Donny, and he was very helpful and made me a much better driver. The service was awesome, and the course was super engaging! The teachers are great! Definitely 5 stars.

Cristhian Bonilha 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: I did my lessons with Michael, and he's a great instructor, I now feel prepared to do the G2 exam and drive safely in general.

sean mcd 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: I just completed my lessons with Michael, and it was the best training I've ever received. He made me feel safe behind the wheel, and gave me many tips for driving that actually made sense. He allowed me to develop my skills as a driver, and I would do the course again in a heart beat ( as long as Michael was the instructor). 10/10 would recommend.

Rachel Simon 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: I signed my daughter Liv up for your services. I have to say from the early stages of training to obtaining her G as of today, it has been flawless! Even the last minute refresher before the last road text…perfect. Mike was her instructor…couldn’t have asked for a better teacher!! He is amazing and really helped build confidence in my daughter while growing her driving skills and abilities. Amazing service! Thank you Mike for all that you do!! It’s been a wonderful journey for her!

emmerson combe 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: I was super excited to start young drivers and meet Keith for my in car lessons. Immediately, he made me feel comfortable while driving and gave me so many good tips to improve my skills. I always looked forward to my lessons with him! It was always a positive and reinforcing learning environment. I wouldn’t be the driver I am today without him. Thank you so much for all of your help Keith!! :)

Philip Stanoev 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Amazing experience! They're a bit pricey, but you really get what you paid for. My driving instructor was Hal (Waterloo area) and he was incredible. Super knowledgeable and a great teacher. I was nervous starting out but after just an hour with him in the car, I felt as confident as if I'd been driving my whole life. He also really cares about you and goes the extra mile for his students. Can't recommend him highly enough!

Kunal Varkekar 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Did my G road test prep classes here with Lauren. She's an amazing teacher and made me feel super comfortable for the road test! Was super happy with everything.

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