Bradford Phone : (905)-392-1472
Top Star Driving School in Oakville will take you through the appropriate steps in properly obtaining each driver’s license in Ontario. This can be easily achieved by attending GLD’s driver license classes.
In Ontario, you must be at least 16 years old to obtain a licence. In April 1994, Ontario implemented graduated licensing. You must complete three phases in order to obtain your license.
In the first step, you get a Driver's Handbook, which is accessible at any bookstore, convenience shop, MTO facility, and other sites. Then, on or after your 16th birthday, and after studying the handbook, you can travel to the nearest Ministry of Transportation office and take a theoretical G1 exam. You must have $125.00 in cash and two pieces of identification. Once you pass the exam, you will be given a G1 license and you will be eligible to do a practical road test one year from that date.
Under a G1 license, many conditions apply which are designed to help you gain experience before you can actually do your road test. These are discussed below and are also covered in the driver’s handbook.
Anytime you are behind the wheel, you must be accompanied by a driver who has at least 4 years of G class driving experience.
You are prohibited from driving from 12 am to 5 am in the morning.
You are prohibited from driving on any highways with posted speed limits of 80 km or above including all the any of the 400 series highways, unless you are accompanied by a licensed driving instructor.
You must maintain a blood alcohol level of 0.00% at all times.
You must not have more passengers in your car than the seat belts.
After obtaining a G1 permit, you are eligible to shorten the waiting period for your first road test from 12 months to 8 months if you attend an authorised driving course such as ours. After this time has passed, you will be able to take your first road test.
After passing the initial road test after 8 or 12 months, you are issued a G2 licence. There are some circumstances here, although they are significantly less than G1 conditions. These are addressed in the driver's handbook. When preparing for your G2 or G license, getting a private driving instructor can be ideal in accelerating the process and properly understanding the driving rules.
Any additional questions on obtaining your G1, G2 or G driver’s license? Please feel free to contact us at (905)-392-1472.
This section addresses numerous common misunderstandings about ordinary traffic and driving in general. After completing this introductory portion, students should have a thorough understanding of the requirements for obtaining a learner's permit, as well as the fundamental structure for the Smith System of Defensive Driving. Top Star Driving School covers all basis when it comes to tactics and notions to understand when it comes to Defensive Driving.
The Smith System is the industry standard in defensive driver training systems. It consists of the “Five Keys to Space Cushion Driving.” This program covers improving driver perception to create safer drivers, keeping space around your vehicle (no more ‘traffic roulette’,) what good driving practices are, creating good seeing habits and improving driver visibility. Hazard Recognition, Perception and Management: Students learn to identify hazards and discuss ways to manage them so that they are no longer hazards to them on the road.
City Driving
Impaired Driving
Avoiding Collisions
Aggressive Driving
Understanding Stress Triggers
Stress Management when Driving
Emotional IQ
Tough Weather Conditions
Highway Driving
Intensive Driving
This is just a brief overview of what we discuss at our full Defensive Driver Training Program at Top Star Driving School in the Oakville and Burlington area. Top Star Driving School also offers defensive driving school online, for those looking to learn digitally.
Type of driver's licenses
Graduated licensing program
Getting your license
Maintaining a valid driver's license
Demerit points system
Emission testing
Current road safety issues
Seat belts
Mirrors
Blind spot
Child safety
Speeding
Impaired driving
Emergency vehicles
Insurance
Federal
Provincial
Municipal
Signs
Signals
Marking
Control Devices
Instruments and Warning devices
Safety and Security devices
Anti-theft devices
Visibility devices
Communication devices
Comfort devices
External checks
Internal checks
Visual tracking
Smith System
Steering
Seating and positioning
Starting and acceleration
Deceleration and braking
Speed control
Parking
Uphill
Downhill
Angle
Reverse
Parallel
Changing direction
Backing
Merging
Lane changes
Right of way manoeuvres
Turns
Highway and Freeway driving
Speed and time
Space management
Following distance
Stopping distance
Critical Situations
Wheel off road
Head-on collision avoidance
Rear-end collision avoidance
Brake limit
Risk perception
Emotions and decision making
Dealing with emotions
Values and Beliefs
Motives
Driving as thrill seeking
Social factors
Advertisements and media
Peer pressure
Positive attitudes
Driving is a privilege
Cooperative driving
Collisions
Arriving at the collision scene
Dealing with police
Emergency vehicles
Vehicle malfunction
Brake fail
Tires blowout
Safety Measures
Seat belts
Child restraints
Respecting others
Road rage
Fuel efficiency
Idling
New technologies
Proper and regular vehicle maintenance
Oil change
Tune up
Emission testing
Changing skills
Age and driving
Changing laws and regulations
Other road users and their needs
Cyclist
Motorcycles
Transit vehicles
Emergency vehicles
Trucks
Pedestrians
School buses
Vehicle signals
Hand signals
Horn
Headlights
Types of impairment
Alcohol
Fatigue
Medical conditions
Drowsy driving
Impaired judgement
Collision
Legal issues
Inside the vehicle
Outside the vehicle
360 vision
Distance scanning
Peripheral vision
Blind spots
Active attention
Shoulder check
Mirrors
Distinguishing hazards
Types of drivers
Aggressive driving
Street racing
Confidence
Reaction time
Proactive vs. Reactive action
Age
Experience
Environment
Mental factors
Common causes of collision
Common driving hazards
Lesson 1: Orientation
Lesson 2: Maneuvering Your Car
Lesson 3: Parking
Lesson 4: Driving In Traffic
Lesson 5: City Driving
Lesson 6: Review
Lesson 7: Driving On High-Speed Road
Lesson 8: Driving On The Highway
Lesson 9: Driving At Night
Lesson 10: Road Test Evaluation
At Top Star Driving School in Oakville, we strive to provide our students with the highest quality on-road instruction possible. To ensure their safety on the road, we provide an emergency technique package in addition to the ordinary course's fundamental 10 hours. We are the only MTO approved driving school in Canada, aside from Young Drivers, that provides this option to their students. The program will include two full hours of teaching covering the following techniques.
Recovery from Gravel ShoulderIf the car wanders onto a gravel shoulder, the student must learn to recover and control it.
Avoidance of Direct ContactAs in the previous move, students are taught how to avoid cars passing from the other lane into their lane in this manoeuvre. This will help the student to avoid a head-on collision.
Avoidance of Rear CrashThe student is taught how to properly react to an automobile coming up behind them. The emphasis is on hand over hand steering as well as being mindful of their blind areas.
Swerving to AvoidThe student is taught how to react appropriately to an object that has just fallen into their path at 40km/h. The emphasis is on appropriate steering and keeping one's eyes forward.
ABS Emergency Stop/Threshold BrakingThe goal of the method is for the student to stop as fast as possible utilising the best braking technique available without the brakes locking up. Avoiding locking the brakes will keep the automobile from skidding and will bring it to a stop more quickly and effectively.
With this technique, students are still using the threshold braking method, but they are approaching the object pylons at a quicker speed (60 km/h) and will not be able to stop in time, so to avoid hitting the object, they must choose an escape route (Left or Right) and swerve.
All of our sessions are taught by trained professionals. The majority of the lesson will take place in a parking lot with pylons as impediments in the driver's path; however, gravel shoulder recovery will take place on the road ONLY when it is safe to do so. The bundle is $200 + HST and includes all of the fundamental moves outlined above.
We emphasize that every student think about devoting extra time and money to learning these techniques since it might help them become a safer and more careful driver. All payments for this package should be paid in advance in order for us to better serve you.
Students that prefer to learn at their own pace our NEW online E-learning course is the best option for you! With our new online course you can complete the 20 hours of In-Class training at your own convenience. Our online E-learning course will make you one of the Top drivers on the road!
Benefits of Online E-Learning:
Complete the Online course from the comfort of your own home
Up-to-date MTO information
Interactive activities
MTO Approved tests
Technical support 24/7
4 month reduction on road test waiting period
Free pick up and drop off from home for In-Car lessons
Students that prefer learning in a interactive classroom environment this is the perfect option for you. Our in-class teachers make your learning experience like no other. They provide an engaging and interactive classroom environment so that every single one of our students can get the benefits of becoming a Top Star driver on the road.
Benefits of Classroom Learning:
Friendly environment
Up-to-date MTO program
Complete the In-Class training in 4-Days
4 Month reduction on road test waiting period
Classes are from 9am to 2:30pm
Free pick up and drop off from home for In-Car lessons
