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First Route Driving School Ltd

Kingston’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!

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Pricing

BDE Course Package

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Self-Paced Online BDE Course

$549.99

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

$599.99

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

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Private Lessons

Private 1-on-1 In-Car Lessons

Road Test Packages (Warm Up Lesson and Use of Car for Road Test)

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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!

First Route Driving School Kingston

4.5

Based on 73 reviews

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I had an excellent experience taking in-car lessons with Steve Brennan at First Route. With Steve’s instruction, I passed my G2 and feel confident and comfortable on the road. When I started my in-car lessons, I was an extremely nervous driver, and I had failed my G2 twice. Steve is a very thorough, patient, funny, and effective instructor, and has really good tips and techniques to perfect every maneuver, especially tricky ones like parallel parking. I highly recommend Steve Brennan and First Route for driving lessons!

Irene Mangoutas

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I wanted a refresher for my G test and I passed it on the first try! I had Salman as my instructor and he was very knowledgeable and gave clear instructions. He also knew the test route very well and prepped me well by making sure I knew what skills I was expected to know and what skills I needed to work on, and also communicated with me to help me on the maneuvers I felt unconfident in. Overall, Salman was an excellent instructor.

Zarin Tasneem

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I had Salman as my instructor and he was very nice. While I did feel confident at first he showed me many more things such as parallel parking and back in/pull in and constantly reminded me of things to be weary of to help me feel more comfortable on the road which has allowed me to get my license and be a more confident driver. Great instructor!

Conditioned Air

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The virtual course is very easy to follow and share a wide variety of great information on driving! Everything necessary for getting a license and staying safe is right in the course!The in person experience with a driving instructor was amazing. It was very easy to understand and quite fun.I would definitely recommend to a friend!

Conner Shaw

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Cole Eves

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I loved my experience with Forst Route Driving School. My instructor, Jim P was amazing. He made me comfortable from the get go. I'm an older student, and was pretty nervous my first time out. He calmed my fears. Took me to a quiet place where I could practice without any other cars. Now I love driving! Highly recommend this course, and Jim P!

Lynda

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Jim pain Is the best instructor I ever had. He was able to teach me with kindness and patience. Highly recommended!!! - he make sense of it all.

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Marnie Reynolds

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Lino peoxoto

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Highly recommended driving school. The BDE course is easy to understand, you just really need to invest time to it. The admin is responsive to my emails. Thumbs up! Also, I had a great time with the in-car lessons. Tony is a great instructor -- brutally honest and consistently reminds me of what needs to be done in every situation, nonetheless how to be a safe driver. Thanks FRDS Kingston!

Jonathan Montalban

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Eva J

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I had an excellent experience having Tony as my instructor. I was a very nervous driver but Tony was always helpful and caring. He cares a lot about his students. Because of him I was able to pass my g2. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking to pass their driving tests.

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Emma Lamontagne

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Mahad Iqbal

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Giles white was my instructor and he provided an excellent service, I couldn't have asked for a better learning experience and I would 100% recommend first route to any new drivers!

Owen

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Thank you had a great driver to help me get through my test to show me and give me courage to pass my test thank you so much Giles White keep up the good work.I give a perfect 100%

Tyler Galloway

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First Route is an amazing school to be choose . I’d like to thank you Giles White who is such a nice, politely as well as professional of outstanding instructor training and assisted my daughter passed the G2 test from Oct 26. I highly recommend First Route for young drivers who want to pass the first driving test in Kingston. Book an appointment and ask for Giles. Again, thousands thank to First Route and Giles.

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Gihad Qassem

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I passed my g2 test today.. I learned driving from North bay region and my instructor Mr. Tim Foley taught me in excellent manner. He is very focused, patient and knowledgeable. Thank you so much for all the encouragement and positivity throughout the learning journey.

Yatri Vyas

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Mohammad was a great instructor for my daughter . Only issue we had was , when we signed up , we were advised we they service Frankford, which in fact we had to drive her a half hour to belleville for every in car lesson.

Chris Hubbard

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First Route was absolutely amazing. Very well Organized and accommodating. Highly recommended

Woods Family

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