MTO-Approved Beginner Driver Education (BDE)

Serving Markham, Stouffville, Uxbridge, North Scarborough, Pickering, Ajax and Whitby

MTO-Approved Beginner Driver Education (BDE) 40 Total hours

(pricing starts at $950 and subject to change)

Serving Markham, Stouffville, Uxbridge, North Scarborough, Pickering, Ajax and Whitby

Currently, we offer our MTO-Approved Beginner Driver Education (BDE) courses in English, French, Chinese, Spanish, Urdu, Hindi, and Arabic. With the upcoming addition of Tagalog and Farsi

What Makes Us Different?

At, Dean’s Defensive Driving all in-car training is conducted personally by the owners, ensuring top-quality instruction. Unlike other training centers, we do not rely on subcontracted trainers. Our in-car training and assessments stand out for their unmatched focus on safety, teaching advanced defensive driving techniques that far surpass the requirements of DriveTest examiners across Ontario.

Prepare to learn from the best in the industry. Our goal isn’t just to help you pass the road test; it’s to equip you with life-saving skills. Statistics show that most collisions occur after obtaining a driver’s license. With over 35 years of experience, Dean is a recognized expert in collision avoidance. His deep understanding of collision dynamics will give you proprietary skills that you’ll carry for life, ensuring you drive with confidence and safety long after your test is behind you.

Learn essential defensive driving and collision avoidance techniques that will keep you and your passengers safe in any potential collision scenario.

Upon successful completion, you will receive official certification from the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) via Service Ontario. This certification may qualify you for insurance discounts, not only as a new driver but also for G2 and G license holders.

Shorten your road test waiting period from 12 months to 8 months, allowing you to earn your license sooner and enjoy the freedom to drive for work or leisure.

With the right training, you’ll be fully prepared to pass your road test with flying colors, avoiding the stress of a disappointing test day.

Dean will conduct a mock test to evaluate your competency and comfort level, helping to reduce nerves before the real test.

Our vehicles undergo optimal maintenance and are equipped with security and safety cameras, ensuring every student’s safety and providing peace of mind.

Benefit from instruction by top-tier trainers like Dean, not just anyone.

Receive valuable written feedback on what was taught and areas for improvement, a perfect tool for home trainers to track progress.

We are the only driver training center that allows one home trainer to sit in during lessons to observe our teaching and learning outcomes.

We emphasize not only driving skills but also the knowledge and behaviors required for safe and responsible driving.

Earn a certificate that holds real value, much like enrolling in a high-quality educational program or post-graduate studies.

Percentage Distribution of Deans' Client Profile 2022 - 2024

Nervous Driver    40%
Young Athletes/Quick Learning/ Tough Coaching    15%
Transfers from other Driving Schools    15%
Unsuccessful Road Tests/Collisions    15%
Parents Concened about Teen Safety    10%
Special Needs     5%

Pie Chart Explanation

  • Be Patient and Supportive
  • Start with Short, Low-Stress Drives
  • Gradual Exposure to More Complex Situations
  • Provide Positive Reinforcement
  • Be Calm and Steady
  • Demonstrate all maneuvers
  • Provide alternative resources
  • Push beyond comfort zones
  • Situational Awareness
  • Mental toughness
  • Advanced drivers thrive on challenges
  • Precision Driving
  • Perfect road tests every time
  • Review performance levels after each lesson
  • Partner with parents and home trainers
  • Allow parents to sit in the car and see what is taught
  • Valuable feedback after each lesson
  • Safety cameras are in place to enhance teen driver safety
  • Cordial communications with student and parents
  • Correct every maneuver that was taught incorrectly.
  • This is often the most challenging training for a professional instructor, as we must correct and rebuild the poor training the student received from previous instructors
  • Prepare the student to meet licensing standards on their first attempt, while building their confidence.
  • We will assess your driving and analyze why the earlier test did not meet MTO standards, which usually stems from improper training.
  • We will address any fears or anxiety related to driving, road tests, and help you recover from a previous collision you’ve experienced or witnessed.
  • Dean has extensive experience, having trained hundreds of drivers who have recovered and become better drivers, even after catastrophic events.
  • Dean has trained individuals with vision, hearing, and learning challenges with outstanding results, often using innovative learning techniques. Most of the time, these individuals benefit from simple, clear instructions, along with plenty of repetition and encouragement.

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DEAN'S MESSAGE

At Dean’s Defensive Driving training center, we take Beginner Driver Education (BDE) very seriously. Our focus is on precision driving skills, knowledge, and behavior. On any given day we can expect 3-5 fatalities in the GTA due to a motor vehicle collision. The numbers are staggering when you consider the cost and impact of mild, moderate and serious injuries sustained to drivers, passengers and pedestrians. The rising cost of automobile liability insurance in most metropolitan areas, is resulting in motorists to pay out of their own pocket for collision damage to their vehicles. Inappropriate risk taking, reckless behaviour, impairments, lack of professional driver training, and distractions is a growing concern for all Ontario road users. I’m sure we all know someone who was injured or killed due to a driver’s negligence on the road. Experience has shown 98% of all motor vehicle collisions are avoidable even if the other driver was at-fault for a dangerous maneuver on the road.