Meet the open road with North Bay’s #1 Driving School

For over 40 years, thousands of beginner and advanced drivers in the North Bay, West Nipissing and Sundridge area have learned how to drive with A-1 Driving School. As a Ministry-approved Beginner Driver Education Course Provider, not only do we know exactly what is required for passing the road test, we know how to positively impact your driving habits for years to come. We continue to offer a variety of driver education programs for beginner drivers, EMS personnel, seniors, international and corporate drivers that promotes defensive driving and road safety. Join our long list of satisfied clients who have upgraded their skills or successfully gotten their driver’s licence the first time.

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A-1 Driving SchoolCourses and Services

Beginner Driver Education Course

A-1 Driving School teaches you the skills and attitudes you need to be a safe and responsible driver. As a Ministry-approved Beginner Driver Education Course Provider, not only do we know exactly what is required for passing the road test, we know how to positively impact your driving habits for years to come. The art of teaching and facilitating driver learning is very specialized so in addition to a great amount of technical expertise, our professional instructors have a great deal of patience and understanding. Our teaching methods reflect the most recent and contemporary research from areas such as traffic safety, teaching, and social change. We incorporate these methods while accommodating the individual differences of our clients.

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Senior Drivers

We specialize in helping senior drivers maintain their driving freedom. Driving competencies and traffic laws change over time. We encourage senior drivers to proactively drive as safely as possible,  and a refresher is a great idea! If you are 70 or over and are involved in a collision, the Ministry of Ontario may require a road test. We also offer Driving Competency assessments to ensure you’re driving is safe. For more information on our senior services.

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EMS Driver Training

A-1 Driving School Ltd offers a wide range of driver training programs specifically designed for EMS personnel. Driving an ambulance requires above-average driving abilities. Paramedics have to be effective at controlling their driving environment in all situations and conditions without compromising the safety of their patient, their partner, or other road users. Our teaching methods and strategies take into account the unique challenges that paramedics face.

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International Drivers

We offer practical driving and licensing requirement coaching for international and foreign drivers. If you’re new to Canada, we can help! We have years of experience with multi-national clients and offer specialized training to adapt to Canadian driving conditions, including rules and regulations, winter driving and more. Our International Driving services offer practical in-vehicle training to ensure your driving experience is as safe as possible in a new environment.

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Corporate Drivers

A-1 Driving School has been providing corporate driver training programs for more than 25 years, and we are confident in our ability to provide outstanding driver training for corporations and government agencies throughout Ontario. For most, driving is the greatest job-related danger they face. A driver training program or assessment with A-1 Driving School will help you ensure your present or new employee applies safe driving principles and strategies.

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