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.
Licenses: A, C, Z
Registered Instructor since 1991
Registered Instructor since 1991
Education/Qualifications:
- Canada Safety Council – Speciality Vehicles Operation – Driving Skills for Paramedics, 2026
- Canada Safety Council – Speciality Vehicles Operation – Winter Service Vehicles, 2026
- 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
Licenses: F, G, M
Registered Instructor since 1997
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
Licenses: G, M
Registered Instructor since 1990
Registered Instructor since 1990
Education/Qualifications:
- Driving Instructor Course – Ontario Safety League, 1990
- In-class Instructor – Ontario Safety League, 1991
- Cell Phones, Conversations and Coffee – The Role of Inattention and Distractability in Driving – Road Safety Educators’ Association
- Cooperative Driving – Road Safety Educators’ Association
Licenses: G
Registered Instructor
Registered Instructor
Education/Qualifications:
- Driving Instructor Course – PDIO
- In-class Instructor – PDIO
- Cell Phones, Conversations and Coffee – The Role of Inattention and Distractability in Driving – Road Safety Educators’ Association
- Cooperative Driving – Road Safety Educators’ Association
Licenses: B, M
Registered Instructor since 2004
Registered Bus Driving Instructor since 1987
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
Licenses: G, M
Registered Instructor
Registered Instructor
Education/Qualifications:
- Driving Instructor Course – PDIO
- In-class Instructor – PDIO
Licenses: G
Registered Instructor
Registered Instructor
Education/Qualifications:
- Driving Instructor Course – PDIO
- In-class Instructor – PDIO
