Welcome to
First Route Driving School LtdOttawa’s premier Driver Training school. With years of experience in Ottawa 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
Services
What We Can Do For You
First Route Driving School offers our MTO Approved Digital BDE Course 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
10 Hours of Online 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!

Tom Dahdal
Tom joined the First Route Driving School team in 2018 teaching our of our Bells Corner location.
“My name is Tom, and I am a licensed driving instructor in Ottawa. I’ve been helping people get their G2&G driver’s license for four years. I have lots of patience and the ability to remain calm and help students learn to drive in a responsible and safe manner.”

Wael Zein-Eddine
Wael joined the First Route Driving School team in 2021 and has worked for us in Kemptville and now in Ottawa.
Wael brings experience and a calm demeanour when teaching, and always goes the extra mile for his students.

Mohan Singh
Mohan joined the First Route Driving School team in 2022 and works for us in Ottawa East.
Mohan brings many years of driving experience and a strong educational background.
Mohan speaks English, Hindi and Punjabi
We Can Do It All. Get In Touch For the BEst In-Car Training
Get In Touch
Kingston Head Office
1128 Clyde Court, Kingston, Ontario, K7P2E4
registrations@firstroute.ca