A Ministry of Transportation (MTO) Approved Beginner Driver Education (BDE) program provider (MTO approved schools). Our main focus at New Directions is providing new drivers the opportunity to gain the practical knowledge and skills needed to drive safely, from friendly, dedicated and professional instructors, in a learning environment they enjoy.
We are proud to provide our BDE training services to students throughout Central Renfrew County from our convenient location at 46 Main Street in Cobden, Ontario. We run courses monthly throughout the year at our Cobden location. Our MTO approved BDE program begins with 20 hours in-class plus homelinks, done over 4 days consecutively or over 2 full weekends.
We are proud to provide our BDE training services to students throughout Central Renfrew County from our convenient location at 46 Main Street in Cobden, Ontario. We run courses monthly throughout the year at our Cobden location. Our MTO approved BDE program begins with 20 hours in-class plus homelinks, done over 4 days consecutively or over 2 full weekends.
Services
New Directions Driving School is the only local school to offer students our very popular Ottawa Road Trip as a part of our BDE program. Only those who are interested, and have demonstrated a capacity to drive safely locally, will be offered this chance to drive on the freeway and in city traffic. This trip is not mandatory, no one is required to go if they are not comfortable.
We focus on preparation for your G1 Exit Test, and preparing you for driving safely on your own with a G2 licence. Training includes all the manoeuvres you will be required to safely complete on your road test, such as parallel parking, parking your vehicle securely on a hill safely turning your vehicle around in a roadway and knowing your right of ways.
Of course we'll also do all that other stuff you expect from us, plus an Ottawa Trip, which you may not be expecting. We focus on preparation for your G1 Exit Test, and preparing you for driving safely on your own with a G2 licence.
Training includes all the manoeuvres you will be required to safely complete on your road test, such as parallel parking, parking your vehicle securely on a hill, safely turning your vehicle around in a roadway and knowing your right of ways.Safely entering, exiting and driving on a highway, changing lanes correctly and practice backing your vehicle into and out of parking stalls is all standard.
Training includes all the manoeuvres you will be required to safely complete on your road test, such as parallel parking, parking your vehicle securely on a hill, safely turning your vehicle around in a roadway and knowing your right of ways.Safely entering, exiting and driving on a highway, changing lanes correctly and practice backing your vehicle into and out of parking stalls is all standard.
Our MTO approved curriculum, the "Brisa on Wheels" ( A Breeze on Wheels) program has been developed by two of Ontario's leading road safety educators, Ben Estrada, hence the Spanish sounding program name, and Keith Black. An engaging and easy to follow program, Brisa on Wheels is the choice of 50+ driving schools across Ontario.
If you and/or someone you know would like to do your driver ed. with an experienced instructor, at a school operated by a former professional driver, Contact Us. Prior instructional experience includes as an In-Vehicle BDE Instructor, Renfrew, and as an In-Vehicle Truck Driver Instructor, Ottawa for 6 yrs prior to the opening of New Directions Driving School in 2009.
Reviews (5)
Dawn Lynne Knott
Sep 30, 2021
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Uwe Goehl
Mar 29, 2021
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I am a 47 year old man with about 31 years of driving experience. After having lived overseas for the last 17 years, I had to do a drive test to earn my Ontario Driving Licence as my foreign licence was not eligible for exchange. I found Tauney and New Directions Driving School through a Google search.
I found Tauney was immediately willing to work with me and my schedule. We booked for practice driving lessons before the exam, and for me to rent her vehicle for the driving test. She was quick and organized in communicating with me and punctual for our appointments. I enjoyed the driving lessons
I found Tauney was immediately willing to work with me and my schedule. We booked for practice driving lessons before the exam, and for me to rent her vehicle for the driving test. She was quick and organized in communicating with me and punctual for our appointments. I enjoyed the driving lessons
Bradon Needham
Dec 16, 2019
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Layne Wright
Aug 04, 2019
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Missed an apointment due to trying to call to confirm a date and him never answering, you will find out when you try to call this man he doesn't answer his phone. So unable to confirm the time and date I missed my appointment my mom then called back to rebook as I was working and managing my crew of painters and he yelled at her, was freaking out. Very unprofessional it all starts with him being unable to answer his phone. Sad when you dont care enough about your business to even answer clients. 1/10 wouldn't recommend.
Mary A.
Jul 20, 2018
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Best driving school in the area. Both Tauney and Phil are amazing, down-to-earth people that inspire confidence and give clear and easy to understand instruction. It may be a bit of a drive (came from Petawawa myself) but their BDE course is totally worth it. If you're serious about learning they will do everything in their ability to ensure you're successful.
