Driving 101 Driving School

5142 Dundas St W #9c, M9A 1C2, Etobicoke

Welcome to Driving 101 Driving School, where your journey to becoming a safe and confident driver begins! Located in Etobicoke, we have proudly served the Toronto community for over 30 years, offering high-quality driving instruction that is recognized for its excellence.

Our school is not only MTO approved but has also earned the Top Schools status for several consecutive years and been awarded the Best Businesses Canada Award by the Canadian Business Review Council. With a remarkable 90% passing rate, we are dedicated to equipping our students with the skills they need to succeed.

At Driving 101, we stand out by offering tailored services for all drivers, including those who are deaf or neurodivergent. We understand the unique challenges faced by these individuals and provide specialized training that fosters their strengths. Our experienced and patient instructors ensure that every student, no matter their background, receives the attention and support they need to thrive.

Whether you are a first-time driver, looking for a refresher, or need specific accommodations, we have the right program for you. Join us today, and let's embark on this important journey together!

Opening hours

sunday: 9:30-20h
monday: 9:30-22h
tuesday: 9:30-22h
wednesday: 9:30-22h
thursday: 9:30-22h
friday: 9:30-22h
saturday: 9:30-20h

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Award-Winning Excellence and Inclusive Specialized Training

Driving 101 Driving School has earned its reputation as a top-tier institution in Toronto, recognized as the #1 school in the city and ranked among the best in Canada. As an award-winning MTO-approved provider, the school distinguishes itself through a deep commitment to inclusivity. Unlike many competitors, Driving 101 specializes in training students who face unique challenges, including **deaf and hard-of-hearing learners** and individuals with **Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)**. This dedication ensures that every student, regardless of their background or learning needs, receives the patience and expertise required to become a safe, confident driver.

Mastering the Road with Instructor Joseph

While the school employs a team of skilled professionals, instructor **Joseph** stands out as a central figure in the school's success, frequently cited by students for his exceptional teaching methods. His approach is characterized by a blend of **strict professionalism, unwavering patience, and honest feedback**. Joseph is known for his ability to break down complex driving maneuvers, such as parallel parking and highway merging, into manageable steps. He focuses not just on passing the test, but on instilling lifelong safe driving habits and correcting bad habits acquired from previous driving experiences in other countries.

Proven Results and Student Confidence

The effectiveness of Driving 101’s methodology is reflected in the overwhelming number of students who pass their G2 and G road tests on their **first attempt**. Students consistently praise the school for building their confidence, particularly those who suffer from driving anxiety. Joseph’s technique of verbalizing actions and providing clear, logical explanations helps students understand the "why" behind the rules, reducing stress and improving performance. The school’s high pass rate is a testament to their rigorous yet supportive training environment.

Specialized Support: Expert instruction for deaf students (using sign language) and those with ADD.
High Success Rate: A strong track record of students passing G2 and G tests on the first try.
Comprehensive Curriculum: Covers beginner education, defensive driving, and specific test preparation.
Flexible Scheduling: Accommodating lessons that fit around work and personal commitments.
Honest Feedback: Direct, constructive criticism designed to correct errors and build competence.

Driving 101 Driving School: Reviews

4.6/5 (198 Reviews)

The most recent reviews on Google

Maria Artmann Esener Published on Google

1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Highly recommend Joseph. He helped me to almost get over my anxiety of driving and turned me into a more confident driver. I passed my G2 exam on the first attempt.

Albert Gumenco Published on Google

1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Had a great experience with instructor Joseph. He was honest and provided detailed explanations. This allowed me to learn from my mistakes and learn proper driver etiquette. When it was time to take my test, I was confident and passed with absolutely zero issues. I would highly recommend 101 driving school!

Júlia Mara Carrumba Published on Google

1 year ago

Fantastic experience: The instructor excels in teaching driving techniques and exam preparation, including excellent parallel parking skills. I highly recommend him! You'll be a better driver after the classes.

Driving 101 Driving School

Congratulations Julia and thank you very much for your feedback; we will make sure your instructor receives it. See you on the road!

Martina Gomes Published on Google

1 year ago

Negative experience: I had a really bad experience with this school. The communication is via text with the driving instructor and it has been confusing to say the least. So much back and forth. The actual in-car lessons did not seem paced well. I asked for a refund as I do not want to continue with the lessons. I asked for this on Oct 20th and it is now Dec 17th. I still have not been refunded even though the driver texted me on Nov 30th saying that the school would sort it out in the coming week. Where is my refund? I will be booking my G2 test with a different school.

Driving 101 Driving School

Hi Martina. We regret things didn't go smoothly for you. Let's look back on your file for a better understanding; 1. You have little experience, no recourse to practice at home and anxiety on the road. Due to your stated financial situation, you only got 2 extra sessions with your course. This is wholly inadequate for you as everyone's situation is unique. Instructors can only do the best with what they're given. 2. Due to that circumstance, your instructor suggested that your lessons should be done closer to your test for better retention as a strategy and you agreed; your lessons were done. Unfortunately, you still feel like you're not ready and it stressed you, but that is something that's in your hands. You weren't in a position to get the lessons that you needed, along with the fact that there's no one at home to practice with. 3. You had several road test bookings and cancellations that we did for you with no charge; you even canceled a test on us without informing us with proper notice. On your last test day you woke up and said your body aches and can't go for the test. We informed you the test center will not refund you as this is last minute no show. Schools have the same policy. The hours we booked off for you were again, lost, along with revenued. However. we were still willing to take you to another test with NO extra charge. Not sure how much more we can accommodate you. We still certified you for your lessons on time and you asked for a refund on the last two sessions which were non-reasonable because you're already booked that day; however we STILL were willing to refund it to you with NO administrative penalties stated on our website. Where is the fairness in regard to our losses and our accommodations for you? 4. Your instructor stated to you we were investigating why the two lesson refund could not be processed; sometimes we have to send a message to our credit card processing company for an explanation. You're being disingenuous when you say that you're booking a G2 test with another school, that's fine we wish you the best (hopefully you will be in a position to get the lessons you need) but you are stating it to seem like you're doing that because of faults on our part. We incurred losses for you and you still wanted refunds to go another school and we still accommodated you. We strive to do our best at all times under trying circumstances for everyone, for the best outcome and to make people happy as best we could; we only ask you to be reasonable. We have overwhelming positive feedback for our efforts. DistinguishedTeaching.Ca just voted us best school in Etobicoke. We just ask for a balanced, objectively fair feedback.