We have the most friendly, qualified and experienced driving instructors covering all of North Bay and Area, call us today to book your lesson.
A-1 Driving School has been providing quality driver education since 1978, and we have grown to employ seven driving instructors. We provide advanced, corporate, and paramedic driver training throughout Ontario and deliver our beginner driver course in North Bay and area.
Our instructors make the difference between getting a license and learning to drive. Our instructors are continually upgrading their skills. We believe them to be among the finest team of driving instructors in the province. Driving is a great freedom and can also provide employment opportunities, but there are risks involved at high costs. Put your trust in A-1 Driving School and know that you are choosing the very best way to learn how to drive.
Registered Instructor since 1991
Education/Qualifications:
Teen Brain and Vehicle Technology, 2021
Canada Safety Council Professional Driving Course (PDIC) – Ontario Safety League, 2016
Canada Safety Council Defensive Driving Course (DDC) – Ontario Safety League, 2016
Canada Safety Council 55 Alive Mature Driving – Ontario Safety League, 2016
Master Instructor “Cooperative Driving” – Road Safety Educators’ Association, 2007
Driver Competency Assessment – Road Safety Educators’ Association, 2006
Master Instructor “Cell Phones, Conversation & Coffee – The Role of Inattention and Distractibility In Driving” – Road Safety Educators’ Association, 2006
Road Safety Facilitator Program – Road Safety Educators’ Association, 2006
Decision Making & the Driving Task – Road Safety Educators’ Association, 2005
Auto Smart Driver Education – Road Safety Educators’ Association, 2005
Paramedic Vehicle Operations, Ottawa, 2003
Advanced Classroom Instructor – Ontario Safety League, December 1995
Master Instructor “Hazard Avoidance Training” Course, British Columbia, 1992
Classroom Instructor – Ontario Safety League, 1992
Driving Instructors’ Course, Algonquin College, 1991
Registered Instructor since 1997
Education/Qualifications:
Road Safety Facilitator Program – Road Safety Educators’ Association, 2007
Master Instructor “Cooperative Driving” – Road Safety Educators’ Association, 2007
Driver Competency Assessment (DCA2) – Road Safety Educators’ Association, 2006
Master Instructor “Cell Phones, Conversation & Coffee – The Role of Inattention and Distractibility In Driving” – Road Safety Educators’ Association, 2006
Decision Making & the Driving Task – Road Safety Educators’ Association, 2005
Auto Smart Driver Education – Road Safety Educators’ Association, 2005
Paramedic Vehicle Operations – North Bay, 2003
Techniques of Instruction – Ontario Safety League, 2001
Professional Driver Improvement Course – Canada Safety Council – Ontario Safety League, 2001
Classroom Instructor – Ontario Safety League, 2002
Driving Instructor – Ontario Safety League, 1997
Registered Instructor since 2004
Registered Bus Driving Instructor since 1987
Education/Qualifications:
“Cell Phones, Conversations and Coffee – The Role of Inattention and Distractability in Driving” – Road Safety Educators’ Association, 2011
Cooperative Driving – Road Safety Educators’ Association, 2011
Governor General Award recipient for Exemplary Service as a Emergency Medical Paramedic, ON, 2005
Nipissing District Paramedic for 32 years
Northern Trails Coach Lines Bus Driver for 6 years
School Bus Driver for 17 years
Driving Instructor Course – Algonquin College, Ottawa, 2004
Ontario School Bus Association – Professional Instructor in Driver Education, North Bay, 2004
Ontario Motor Coach Association – Professional Instructor in Driver Education, North Bay, 2004
Ontario Community Transportation Association – Professional Instructor in Driver Education, 2004
Ministry of Transportation – Signing Authority “B” drivers, North Bay, 2004
Decision Making and the Driving Task – Road Safety Educators’ Association, Ottawa, 2007
Driving Competency Assessment – Road Safety Educators’ Association, Ottawa, 2007
Education/ Qualifications:
“Cell Phones, Conversations and Coffee – The Role of Inattention and Distractability in Driving” – Road Safety Educators’ Association, 2011
Cooperative Driving – Road Safety Educators’ Association, 2011
Driving Instructor – Sheridan College, 1997
Education/Qualifications:
“Cell Phones, Conversations and Coffee – The Role of Inattention and Distractibility in Driving” – Road Safety Educators’ Association, 2011
Cooperative Driving – Road Safety Educators’ Association, 2011
In-class Instructor – Humber College, 2010
Driving Instructor Course – Cambrian College, 1987
Former Ministry of Transportation of Ontario Driver Examiner