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Drive Better

Get Back Behind the Wheel with Confidence

Drive Better — Get Back Behind the Wheel with Confidence

Life happens. Maybe you moved away for work or school and have not driven in years. Maybe personal circumstances kept you off the road. Maybe you have a licence but never had the chance to build real experience. Whatever the reason, Canadian Academy of Defensive Driving Inc. has designed a course specifically for you.

Drive Better is a refresher program for licensed drivers who need to rebuild skills, update their knowledge, and regain the confidence to drive safely on Ontario's roads today.

Who Is This Course For?

Drive Better is ideal for licensed drivers who:

  • Have been away from driving for an extended period and need to brush up on their skills
  • Moved away for work, school, or personal reasons and are now returning to regular driving
  • Hold a valid Ontario licence but never gained substantial on-road experience
  • Feel anxious about re-entering traffic after a long break
  • Need to update their knowledge of new traffic laws, road technologies, or GTA driving conditions

This is not a beginner course. It is a confidence-builder for people who already hold a licence and want to become competent, safe drivers again.

What the Course Covers

Drive Better combines focused online theory with practical, hands-on in-vehicle instruction.

Online Theory (4 Hours)

  • Refresher on Ontario's Highway Traffic Act and recent regulatory updates
  • Hazard perception and risk assessment in modern traffic
  • Defensive driving principles: space management, speed adaptation, and collision avoidance
  • Navigating high-density GTA traffic, roundabouts, and complex intersections
  • Technology and distraction: smartphones, GPS, and in-vehicle systems
  • Adverse weather protocols: rain, snow, ice, and reduced visibility
  • Night driving safety and fatigue management

In-Vehicle Training (2 Hours)

  • One-on-one instruction with a certified CADD instructor
  • Vehicle control refresh: steering, braking, acceleration, and parking
  • Situational awareness in real traffic conditions
  • Highway merging, lane changes, and defensive positioning
  • Instructor feedback and personalized improvement plan

Course Structure & Pricing

Component

Hours

Delivery

Online Theory

4 hours

Self-paced online modules

In-Vehicle Training

2 hours

Private, one-on-one with certified instructor

  • Total Program Fee: $225 + HST

Optional Add-Ons

Students who want additional in-vehicle practice beyond the included 2 hours can purchase add-on sessions. These are ideal for drivers who need extra time to rebuild muscle memory, master specific manoeuvres, or gain confidence on highways.

Add-On In-Vehicle Sessions: Available in 2-hour increments. Contact us for pricing.

Why Choose CADD for Your Refresher?

  • Public-safety-trained instructors who understand risk, not just routes
  • Flexible scheduling that fits around work and family commitments
  • Home pickup available across Scarborough, North York, Markham, Richmond Hill, Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, and Stouffville
  • Female instructors available upon request
  • MTO-approved academy with a 98% first-attempt pass rate and 15,000+ graduates

Eligibility

  • Must hold a valid Ontario G2 or G driver's licence
  • Open to all licensed drivers, regardless of how long they have been away from the wheel
  • No prior CADD enrolment required

Ready to Drive Better?

Do not let time away from the road hold you back. Whether you need to commute again, support your family, or simply reclaim your independence, CADD will get you there safely and confidently.

Enroll in Drive Better Today
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