Drivewise Simcoe

54 Norfolk St N, N3Y 3N7, Simcoe

Welcome to Drivewise Simcoe, the premier driving school in Norfolk for over 14 years. We are dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of our community while empowering future drivers with the skills they need to navigate the roads confidently.

Our SAFE START Program, available in both in-person and Zoom formats, is specially designed to accommodate various learning styles. Led by MTO-certified instructors, our program includes a blend of classroom, online, and practical in-car training sessions, making it an ideal choice for students of all ages, including high schoolers, newcomers to Canada, and mature learners.

Safety is our top priority. Each vehicle is meticulously maintained by our in-house licensed mechanic to exceed Ministry Standards, ensuring that students learn in a safe environment. We also focus on teaching defensive driving techniques, helping students prepare for real-world driving conditions.

At Drivewise Simcoe, we believe every student can achieve their driving goals, even those facing challenges like anxiety. Our instructors provide personalized support, recognizing that each learner has unique needs. Join us today and take the first step towards driving independence!

Opening hours

  • sunday: (closed)
  • monday: 10h-16h
  • tuesday: 10h-16h
  • wednesday: 10h-16h
  • thursday: 10h-16h
  • friday: 10h-16h
  • saturday: 10h-16h

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Drivewise Simcoe: Reviews

4.5/5 (19 Reviews)

The most recent reviews on Google

Jordyn Kennedy Published on Google 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Drivewise is a fantastic school that taught me the proper rules of the road and helped me from beginning to end! HUGE thank you to my instructor rhonda who helped me feel more comfortable and confident in myself while being on the roads!

Drivewise Simcoe
Drivewise Simcoe

Hi Jordyn, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It was a pleasure having you with us. Rhonda and I are both very grateful that you gave us the opportunity to be a part of your journey! Feel free to contact us or drop by should you ever have a driving related question in the future. Wishing you nothing but the best. Thank you again for choosing us! Kristine

Maria Lowe Published on Google 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Big thanks to Drivewise and their staff. Special thanks to Brian being a great instructor and for his patience .He gave my grandson Tyler the skills and confidence to pass his driving test first time. His lessons were very informative. We appreciated his encouragement which helped to over come his nervousness . I highly recommend this company M. Lowe

Drivewise Simcoe
Drivewise Simcoe

Hi Maria, Thank you so much for your kind words! It was truly a pleasure to have Tyler in our program. We truly appreciate you placing your trust in us and will always be here for Tyler if he has any questions in the future. Have a great day! Kristine

Grace Locke Published on Google 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Rhonda was the absolute best instructor I could’ve ever had!! I came into lessons extremely anxious, but her calming and fun personality helped me work through my driving anxiety and taught me in a way that made driving actually make sense for the first time in my life. She was also so amazing at accommodating my crazy schedule, and gives her full dedication and attention to each student. I am so grateful I got to have her teach me and would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for an instructor!

Drivewise Simcoe
Drivewise Simcoe

Hi Grace, Thank you so much for your kind words! Rhonda actually teared up when I read your review to her. You were a wonderful student and we believed in you from day one. As you know, I also struggled with anxiety as a new driver and I have so much respect for the hard work you put in to overcome it. We appreciate you and are so grateful that you trusted us with such an important task. Please know that we remain here for you as a resource anytime! Keep in touch: we love hearing updates from our students. Be safe and have fun out there! Kindest regards, Kristine

Emelie Anhorn Published on Google 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: This is a long review as this company deserves it, but short version: Rhonda is the most incredible driving instructor for any nervous drivers - no matter your age or experience level! Jim and Kristine are also extremely caring and accommodating. I had an absolutely incredible experience at Drivewise. From the initial contact with the company everything went so smoothly and I felt very well taken care of. Current owner Kristine was always prompt replying to emails and provided all the information needed. The online classes with Jim were excellent. He did his best to keep the class engaged and I could tell he genuinely cared about his students' success. What stood out the most to me was him taking the time to get to know his students' situations and recommending which in-car instructor would be the right fit for them. As a mature student who hadn't drive for over 12 years, partially due to anxiety caused by an intimidating instructor I had when I was 16, having the right instructor this time around was my highest priority. And did Jim ever get it right when he advised me to do my lessons with Rhonda. Rhonda was the definition of patient, kind, and comforting. She gave me time to get to know her before getting me behind the wheel, so there was no awkwardness and it eased a lot of my fears. She was able to find the perfect balance between building my confidence and slowly introducing new challenges. She always said she would never put me in a situation she didn't think I was able to handle, and that was absolutely true. Even after my first lesson, my husband could not believe the difference he saw in me. I went from being someone who felt nauseous at the thought of driving, to volunteering to drive everywhere we went within 2 or 3 lessons. I put off drivers Ed out of fear for a very long time, but after meeting Rhonda I looked forward to each lesson - I never expected it to be such an enjoyable experience. With her incredible support I was able to pass my G1 exit test (G2 road test) on my first ever try, even when faced with an examiner that brought up a lot of my past anxiety. I will be forever grateful for her being in my corner and helping me achieve this new level of freedom in my life!

Drivewise Simcoe
Drivewise Simcoe

Hi Emelie! Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a heartfelt review of your experience with us. It means to world to us, especially to Rhonda, as we truly want every student to feel comfortable and supported. I am truly proud of you: you put in the hard work and the results are ultimately a reflection of your own dedication and determination. Please know that we are all still here to support you anytime you have a driving related question! Thank you so much for trusting us and letting us be part of your story. Congratulations again! Kristine & Team

DazzHQ Published on Google 2 years ago

Negative experience: I have been waiting 2 years for someone to drive with me! It’s ridiculous, don’t go here

Drivewise Simcoe
Drivewise Simcoe

Hi Brayden, I responded to you via email yesterday but would like to reply here as well. Drivewise has not had any instructional backlog since the post Covid lockdown period. Having reviewed your student file, I noted that you had not completed the Homelink portion of our course, which is a requirement before starting the in car lessons. I also have correspondence here from your first instructor who reached out to you. As you had not completed Home Link and wanted an instructor with weekend availability, we transferred you to another instructor. That instructor also attempted to reach you several times but never received a reply. My phone (which is textable) and email are always open to you. We have never turned away a student so, if you would like to complete the coursework, you are more than welcome to come back anytime and finish the program. Feel free to reach out anytime and I will be happy to help you. Kind regards, Kristine

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