The Driving School Orleans Trusts.

MTO-approved private lessons, BDE course & G road test prep delivered right to your Orleans door. Taught by a certified Master Instructor with 16+ years on Ottawa roads and 2,000+ licensed drivers to his name.

2,000+
Licenses Issued

16+
Years Experience

MTO
Approved School

Master Instructor
Since 2008

Free Orleans
Home Pick-Up

Open 7 Days
7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Ottawa's MTO-Approved Driving School Now Serving Orleans Residents

Ottawa Drivers brings fully certified, MTO-approved driver education directly to Orleans. Whether you’re a new driver working toward your G2, a G2 holder preparing for the full G licence, or a newcomer to Canada navigating Ontario’s graduated licensing system, we provide the structured, patient instruction that produces safe, confident drivers.

Every lesson is conducted one-on-one with Instructor Jawad, a certified Master Driving Instructor since 2008, in a modern, dual-control vehicle. We pick you up from your home anywhere in Orleans and return you when the lesson is done. No commute. No hassle.

Completing our MTO-approved BDE course also reduces your G2 wait time from 12 months to just 8, and qualifies you for auto insurance discounts, a real financial benefit for Orleans families.

Every Program Orleans Drivers Need

From your very first lesson to your G road test, Ottawa Drivers has the right program, with free home pick-up anywhere in Orleans.

One-on-One Private Driving Lessons

Fully personalized instruction tailored to your pace and goals. Build foundational skills, tackle specific challenges, or sharpen your test readiness, all on Orleans’s real roads with a Master Instructor.

1-on-1 with certified MTO instructor
Free home pick-up & drop-off in Orleans
Dual-control vehicle for safety
Flexible scheduling including evenings & weekends
Available as single hours or multi-hour packages

MTO-Approved Online BDE Course

The complete Beginner Driver Education program. Theory from home, in-car lessons in Orleans. Completing it shortens your G2 wait from 12 months to 8 and unlocks auto insurance discounts.

G2 & G Road Test Preparation

Targeted coaching on the exact routes and maneuvers Ottawa-area examiners evaluate. Includes car rental for the test day so you arrive in a familiar, MTO-compliant vehicle.

Defensive Driving Course (DDC)

Ottawa Court Approved. Sharpen hazard awareness and road safety skills. Ideal for experienced drivers seeking to improve technique, reduce demerit points, or satisfy court requirements.

For current pricing on all courses visit ottawadrivers.ca/registration or call (613) 884-9070

We Know Orleans's Roads, Routes & Test Centres

Orleans is one of Ottawa’s most established eastern communities, with a distinctive driving environment that blends quiet residential streets, busy corridors like Innes Road and St. Joseph Boulevard, and easy access to the Highway 174 / Queensway. Our instructor has been teaching these roads since 2008.

Orleans students typically test at the Ottawa East DriveTest Centre (located on Canotek Road). We familiarize you with the exact routes examiners use, so you arrive prepared and not surprised.

We also prepare Orleans drivers for real local conditions: the 174 on-ramps, Jeanne d’Arc Boulevard roundabouts, school zone protocols, and Ottawa’s demanding winter road conditions.

Key Orleans Roads We Train On

Innes Road: main commercial corridor, multi-lane intersections & shopping plazas
St. Joseph Boulevard: local arterial, parking & turning protocols
Jeanne d'Arc Boulevard: roundabouts, merging and multi-lane flow
Tenth Line Road: growing commercial corridor, heavy commuter traffic
Orleans Boulevard: residential navigation, school zones
Highway 174: high-speed merging, lane changes & exits (G test)

Ontario Graduated Licensing (GLS): Key Facts

G1 exit (G1 → G2): held G1 for 12 months, or 8 months with BDE
G2 exit (G2 → G): held G2 for 12 months minimum
G test includes a mandatory highway section (174 / 417)
BDE course qualifies for insurance premium reductions
Completed BDE counts toward MTO requirements

How Free Pick-Up Works for Orleans

Book online or call, and we confirm your address
Instructor arrives at your Orleans home or workplace
Lesson conducted on local Orleans roads + highway if needed
Drop-off at your door when the lesson ends
No extra charge: pick-up is included in every in-car lesson

Meet Jawad, The Instructor Who Trains Instructors

When you book a lesson with Ottawa Drivers in Orleans, you’re learning from Jawad, one of Ontario’s few government-certified Master Driving Instructors. That designation means he is officially qualified to train and certify other driving instructors across the province. He’s not just an instructor; he’s the standard other instructors are measured against.

Since 2008, Jawad has personally guided over 2,000 Ottawa-region students through the G1, G2, and G licensing process. From nervous beginners who had never touched a steering wheel, to experienced drivers refreshing skills before a final road test. His method is structured, patient, and proven.

Lessons are tailored to you: your pace, your confidence level, your specific gaps. You’ll never feel rushed or judged. And you’ll finish every lesson understanding exactly what to work on next

Certified Master Driving Instructor: one of Ontario's few, qualified to certify other instructors
MTO-approved school and instructor, meeting Ontario's highest standard for driver education
16+ years of professional instruction on Ottawa roads, including Orleans, since 2008
2,000+ students successfully licensed across the National Capital Region
Bilingual instruction in English & French available
Modern dual-control vehicles for safe hands-on practice from lesson one

Your Path to a Licence in 4 Steps

Choose Your Program

Private lessons, BDE course, road test prep or defensive driving. Pick what matches your current stage in Ontario’s graduated licensing system.

Book & We Pick You Up

Register online or call us. We confirm your Orleans address and schedule. Your instructor picks you up with no travel required on your end.

Learn on Real Stittsville Roads

Every lesson happens on actual Orleans streets and Ottawa roads, building real-world skills, not just test performance, in a dual-control vehicle.

Pass Your Test with Confidence

Arrive at your G2 or G road test fully prepared, familiar with the examiner’s routes, and confident in your ability to drive safely and independently.

What Ottawa Drivers Students Say

Just got my full G! HUGE shoutout to Safe Driver Training School! My instructor was awesome - easygoing but also super strict when I needed it (yes, there were a... read more

Rosette NANA T

Monsieur Jawad est un excellent moniteur. Il est méthodique et structuré dans son travail . IL m'a donné des explications pertinentes qui m'ont permis d'avoir mon permis G2 .

Younes OUKEMMOU

Je tiens à remercier énormément Mr Jawad pour son professionnalisme. C est quelqu'un ponctuel qui donne beaucoup de conseil non seulement pour avoir le permis de conduire mais aussi pour... read more être en sécurité sur la route.

si ben
Ottawa drivers are the best.they follow driving manual to the latter.They teach you well and they are respectful

Kate Ogbebor

Thank you so much! Jawad helped me prepare for my G2 test in just two classes, teaching me everything I needed to know with clear explanations that made learning easy.... read more

Zofia

Ottawa Drivers is amazing! The instructors are super friendly and make learning to drive easy and fun. Their cars are well-maintained, and they teach in a way that’s easy to... read more

Ehtisham Naeem
I will talk about my experience in learning to drive with the instructor Jawad.. We finished the theoretical part of the course and it was very useful and detailed.. In... read more

Ameera

Thank you Ottawa drivers. Highly recommended. Their car is on an excellent condition and they have a wonderful and a particularly method to share the knowledge. Ottawa drivers is... read more

Roland hodonou

I highly recommend Ottawa Drivers. My husband and I had the chance to meet Jawad the best instructor in the world. He is very knowledgeable and has a passion to communicate... read more

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Serving All of Greater Ottawa

Ottawa Drivers comes to you. Free home pick-up and drop-off is included for all in-car lessons across the National Capital Region.

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Common Questions About Driving Lessons in Orleans

Does Ottawa Drivers offer driving lessons in Orleans?

Yes. Ottawa Drivers provides MTO-approved driving lessons throughout all of Orleans, including Convent Glen, Fallingbrook, Queenswood Heights, Avalon, Chatelaine Village, Chapel Hill, Blackburn Hamlet, and surrounding neighborhoods, with free home pick-up and drop-off included with every in-car lesson.

Do I need to travel to a school location?

No travel required. Your instructor picks you up at your Orleans home or workplace and returns you when the lesson ends, Monday through Sunday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Pick-up and drop-off is complimentary on all in-car lessons.

Which DriveTest centre do Orleans students use for road tests?

Orleans residents typically use the Ottawa East DriveTest Centre (Canotek Road). Ottawa Drivers prepares you on the specific routes examiners use at that centre, including local Orleans roads and the Highway 174 section required for the G road test, so there are no surprises on test day.

What does the BDE course include and how does it benefit Orleans students?

The MTO-approved BDE course combines online theory and online homework (completed at home at your own pace) with private in-car lessons conducted right in Orleans. Completing the BDE course allows you to take your G2 road test after 8 months instead of 12, and qualifies you for auto insurance premium discounts, often 10% or more.

Who is the instructor and what are their qualifications?

Jawad is a certified Master Driving Instructor, and one of Ontario’s few instructors officially qualified to train and certify other driving instructors. He has been teaching professionally since 2008 and has helped over 2,000 students earn their licences across the Ottawa region, including many Orleans residents.

Is the BDE course mandatory to get a licence in Ontario?

The BDE course is not mandatory, but it’s highly recommended. Without it, you must hold your G1 for 12 months before the G2 test. With it, the wait is reduced to 8 months. You also qualify for insurance discounts, and the structured training significantly improves your road test readiness.

Ready to Get Your Licence in Orleans?

Join 2,000+ licensed Ottawa drivers. Book your first lesson today with free pick-up anywhere in Orleans, 7 days a week.

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