DriveWise Burlington | Simulator Training | MTO Approved BDE | Ontario

MTO-Approved Driver Training in Burlington, Ontario

DriveWise Burlington is an MTO-approved BDE course provider located at 2201 Brant Street in Burlington, Ontario. Operating since 2008, DriveWise delivers the SafeStart program — the only MTO-approved driver education course in Burlington to incorporate virtual reality driving simulator training into the classroom component.

Driving Simulator Training — Burlington’s Only Simulator School

DriveWise Burlington’s SafeStart program includes 6 hours of simulator training as part of the 20-hour classroom component. The high-fidelity virtual reality driving simulators replicate real road conditions, allowing students to experience and practice collision avoidance, skid recovery, blow-out handling, and adverse weather driving in a controlled environment — before getting behind the wheel on Burlington’s actual roads. Research shows that simulator-based training significantly improves information retention compared to traditional classroom methods.

The SafeStart BDE Program — 40 Hours of Total Training

DriveWise’s MTO-approved SafeStart program totals 40 hours of novice driver training: 20 hours of interactive classroom learning (including 6 hours of simulator labs), 10 hours of online home learning, and 10 hours of private one-on-one in-car training with a licensed driving instructor. Completing the program earns an MTO Certificate, which makes graduates eligible for a potential insurance discount and allows the G2 road test to be taken after 8 months rather than the standard 12.

Commercial Driver Training — Class A, Z Endorsement

DriveWise Burlington is one of only six schools in Ontario approved by the Canadian Government for government-funded truck driver training. The school offers Class A (AZ licence), Class D, Class F, and Air Brake Z Endorsement training. This makes DriveWise a comprehensive driver training centre serving both novice passenger vehicle drivers and those pursuing commercial careers.

G2 and G Road Test Preparation in Burlington

DriveWise also offers standalone G2 and G road test preparation lessons for drivers who already hold a G1 or G2 licence. Private one-on-one in-car instruction is tailored to each student’s needs, with instructors familiar with Burlington’s DriveTest Centre routes, including the QEW and Highway 403 for the full G highway test.