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title: "Driving School Guelph | #1 MTO-Approved | National Defensive"
description: "Guelph's #1 driving school, voted Reader's Choice 2016–2025. MTO-approved BDE courses, G2 road test packages & flexible lessons. Save on insurance. Book today."
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# Welcome to National Defensive Driving Training!
Driving Safe... for Life!
Providing Comprehensive Training Behind-the-Wheel
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## At a Glance
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More than 1000 students enrolled and certified successfully.
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All our Instructors are Top-rated and trained for every situation, Government-certified, fully insured and handpicked based on patience and character.
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Years Voted #1
Voted as #1 Driving School in Guelph by GuelphToday and chosen in the Readers’ Choice Awards for the Guelph Mercury-Tribune from 2016-17 to 2024-25!
## Get Started in 3-Quick Steps
From expert instructors to comprehensive learning tools, our program is designed to support you through every stage of your driving journey.
### Select Your Package/ Course
Browse our available packages, lessons, and courses to find the perfect fit for your driving goals!
Not sure? Call us at **+1(519) 400-7233** and our team would love to help.
### Schedule Your Lesson
Select an instructor and book a lesson that fits your availability.
### Create Profile & Checkout
Create your student profile to have access to all the tools to help you on your learning journey and complete the payment.
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# Learn to drive from the best team of instructors in Canada
### #1 Rated Driving School
We are voted #1 in Guelph by Guelph Mercury-Tribune Reader's Choice Awards Winner every year from 2016-17 to 2024-25
### Ministry Approved BDE Course Provider
National Defensive Driver Training is a MTO-Licensed Driving School with Yearly Certified Instructors
### 10000+ Graduates
We have successfully graduated over 1000 Safe Drivers throughout Guelph region.
### Online E-Learning
For those individuals whose schedules may require extreme flexibility.
### Best Savings On Insurance
Insurance savings up to the maximum your insurance company offers for an MTO-approved course.
### Flexible Scheduling
Great availability (depending on your schedule) for in-car lessons 6 days a week.
[Register Now](https://app.driveadvisor.ca/#/webstore/24b6db56-049a-4dcf-b43d-28b2fc1c20b0)
Road Test Package
## G1 Exit Road Test Package #1
To get a ‘G2’ license
**Price: $204.95 + HST**
An “in-car” program is only available to students who have successfully completed the beginner course with National. It consists of:
- 1-hour warm-up lesson on the day of your road test
- 30-minute early arrival to register and go over any last-minute preparation
- Use of the instructor vehicle\* for the test and a drive back to your home, school, or work.
Approx. time involved is 2 ½ to 4+ hours (depending on test center efficiency).
\*Use of instructor’s vehicle remains at the sole discretion of the instructor.
3 additional training hours may be substituted in lieu of the test package if the instructor does not feel that the student is ready to drive without instructional assistance.
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Guelph, ON
## The Most Comprehensive Driver Training in Guelph
National Defensive Driver Training empowers students with the necessary confidence for safe driving. With our premium driver training, students learn how to drive, park, and pass their road test. They're taught safe and proactive driving techniques that can save their life. Our leading driving habits make defensive driving second nature. We include emergency maneuvers techniques to prevent possible consequences of distracted driving.
Whatever your driving needs are, we're ready to get you started on your driving journey today!
#### **You can contact us at 519-400-7233(SAFE) for more information.**
[Lessons & Packages](https://app.driveadvisor.ca/#/webstore/24b6db56-049a-4dcf-b43d-28b2fc1c20b0)
## Frequently Asked Questions
Can’t find any answer for your question?
Call us at +1(519) 400-7233
Is National Defensive Driver Training an MTO-approved driving school in Guelph?
Yes. National Defensive Driver Training is a Ministry of Transportation (MTO)-licensed driving school based in Guelph, Ontario, offering the approved Beginner Driver Education (BDE) course plus private lessons and road test packages. We've been voted Guelph's #1 driving school in the Guelph Mercury-Tribune Readers' Choice Awards every year from 2016-17 through 2024-25.
How much does it cost to learn to drive with National Defensive Driver Training?
Costs vary by program: the MTO-Approved BDE course starts at $869 (online) or $869 (in-class) plus tax, single 60-minute lessons are $75 tax included, and 5- or 10-lesson packages run $325 to $598. Road test preparation lessons start at $75. Full pricing is on our Lessons & Packages page.
Does completing the BDE course reduce my road test wait or save on insurance?
Yes. Graduating from our MTO-Approved BDE program can reduce your road test wait time by up to four months and may qualify you for up to the maximum insurance discount your provider offers for an approved driver training course.
Where is National Defensive Driver Training located?
Our office is at 25A Wyndham St. North, 2nd floor, Guelph, ON N1H 4E4 (above Wimpy's Diner). We provide in-car lessons throughout the Guelph, Kitchener, Waterloo and Cambridge area.
What ages and skill levels do you teach?
We train new teen drivers working toward their G1, G2, and G licenses, adult beginners, nervous or returning drivers, and seniors preparing for a license renewal road test. We also offer winter driving and advanced defensive driving lessons for experienced drivers.
How do I book a lesson or course?
Register online through our [Book Your Lesson](https://app.driveadvisor.ca/#/webstore/24b6db56-049a-4dcf-b43d-28b2fc1c20b0) page, call (519) 400-SAFE (7233), or email Guelph@drivingsafe.ca.
Our mission at National Defensive Driver Training is to provide our customers with driver training that prepares them to become the safe drivers of tomorrow. We are committed to delivering the highest quality in-class instruction.
Thanks to the ongoing support of our customers, we've been voted Guelph's #1 Driving School.
- [Our Programs](https://www.drivingsafe.ca/lesson-packages/)
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