Welcome to
First Route Driving School LtdKingston’s premier Driver Training school. With 15 plus years of experience in Kingston and the surrounding area, our team looks forward to delivering either our MTO approved BDE course, private lessons, or road test packages!
Pricing
BDE Course Package
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Self-Paced Online BDE Course
- 20 Hours Online Self-Paced Instruction¹
- 10 Hours Online Homework
- 10 Hours 1-on-1 In-Car Instruction with pick up and drop off within city limits
- *Plus HST
- ¹Please visit the FAQ page for more information on the self-paced course
In-Person BDE Course
- 20 Hours In-Person Classroom Instruction
- 10 Hours Homework
- 10 Hours 1-on-1 In-Car Instruction with pick up and drop off within city limits
- *Plus HST
In-Class
BDE Course Schedule
Belleville In-Class Dates:
Classes located inside the Pioneer Building of Loyalist College
May 27,28 June 3,4
June 10,11 and 17,18
July 10-13
July 24-27
August 7-10
August 21-24
Brockville In-Class Course Dates:
Classes are located at 2211 Parkedale Ave, upstairs.
May 27,28 and June 3,4
Kingston In-Class Dates:
Classes located at 1128 Clyde Court.
June 10,11 and 17,18
July 10-13
Windsor In-Class Dates:
Classes located at 12021 McNorton Street (Tecumseh Arena).
June 17 (8am-1:30pm), June 18,24,25 (9am-2:30pm)
July 10-13, 2023
Kingston Classroom
Please note that our classroom is only open during scheduled in-class course dates and times.
Services
What We Can Do For You
First Route Driving School offers our MTO Approved BDE Courses including a minimum of 10 hours of in-car instruction.
We also offer private 1-on-1 lessons to anyone looking to brush up on their driving skills, prepare for a road test, or gain confidence behind the wheel.

MTO Approved BDE Course
20 Hours Online Self-Paced Instruction OR 20 Hours In-Person Classroom Instruction
10 Hours of Homework
10 Hours of 1-on-1 In-Car Instruction

Private Lessons
Private 1-on-1 In-Car Lessons
Road Test Packages (Warm Up Lesson and Use of Car for Road Test)
Don’t Settle For Less
Learn From the Experts with Over 15 Years Experience!
Our instructors are all carefully chosen and trained to the highest standards. Our instructors have experience with students of all ages and abilities. Take advantage of our professional and supportive instruction!

Jim Bencze
Jim has been an instructor with First Route Driving School since November of 2021.
With a lifetime of experience in the transportation industry including driving trucks, motorcycles and buses, Jim has a strong background in safe driving.
Relying on his experience as a trainer for new bus drivers, Jim is excited to work with students to show them the safe and rewarding habits of a safe driver.

Jim Pain
Jim joined the First Route Driving School team in 2020 and has worked for us in Kingston and Sydenham since then.
“I’m Jim Pain, and I joined First Route driving school in November 2020, after years in the hospitality industry.
I love this job, as I meet students with a range of driving skills along with life experience. It can be interesting for sure and I get to encourage safe driving skills that students will use all their life. My goal is to build confidence as well as good road sense.
Driving should be fun, as well as safe!
Please bring a story or two, because I will, and I look forward to driving with you.”

Tony Di Vito
Tony joined our team in 2021 and is working in Kingston.
Tony goes the extra mile for his students to make sure each driver is well trained and confident.

Steve Margison
Steve has been an instructor with First Route Driving School since 2012, teaching in Sydenham and now Kingston.
Steve has a strong background as a Driving instructor including owning a driving school previously. His calm approach and years of experience make him a highly desired instructor!

Stephen Brennan
Steve has been working with our team since 2021.
A long history of driving as well as being an in-class and in-car instructor make Steve an experienced instructor. Working in Napanee, Steve has a high pass rate for G2 tests, and a variety of instructional techniques to suit every student!

Richard Liu
Richard has been a Driving Instructor with First Route Driving School since 2015.
Focusing on refresher lessons for new and experienced students, Richard has a strong background in teaching and tons of experience!
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