Serving Ottawa And Surrounding Areas Since 1981
Ministry - Approved BDE Course Provider
Serving Ottawa And Surrounding Areas Since 1981
Ministry - Approved BDE Course Provider
D.T.S.M.’s course offering is digitally interactive, allowing students to take the program at their own pace without following a class schedule. For example, we do not use video conferencing technology; our videos are pre-recorded on the material covered.
D.T.S.M.’s admissions process utilizes a rolling admissions system. Once a student has registered, the course starts after processing the student’s application within 24 hours.
The complete driver training course at D.T.S.M.® consists of the following:
| Course Sections | Course Topics |
| 1. | Rules of the road. |
| 2. | Vehicle handling. |
| 3. | Driver behaviour. |
| 4. | The vehicle and its components. |
| 5. | Perception and risk management. |
| 6. | Sharing the road with all road users. |
| 7. | Different points of attention a driver will experience. |
| 8. | Respect and responsibilities in the driving environment. |
| Homework Sections | Homework Topics | Homework Content |
| 1. | Rules of the road. | Explaining the meaning of various traffic lights. |
| 2. | Vehicle handling. | Right turns at traffic lights and left turns at a stop sign. |
| 3. | Driver behaviour. | Responding to emergencies, how to avoid head-on and rear-end collisions. |
| 4. | The vehicle and its components. | Communication devices, and myths and facts related to the use of seatbelts. |
| 5. | Perception and risk management. | Proactive vs reactive driving actions, driving emergencies, road rage, decision-making, and collision scenario analysis. |
| 6. | Sharing the road with all road users. | Sharing the road with pedestrians, passing traffic safely, cooperative and defensive driving, and sharing the road fundamentals. |
| 7. | Different points of attention a driver will experience. | Listing inside and outside vehicle distractions, myths and facts about impairment, strategies to avoid impaired driving, and types of impairment. |
| 8. | Respect and responsibilities in the driving environment. | The benefits of fuel-efficient driving and fuel-efficient driving techniques. |
All private in-car lessons are pick-ups from home, school, or an arranged meeting place.
*Please note that students outside our service areas must arrange a meeting place with the Head Office (Barrhaven) for in-vehicle lessons.
As per MTO regulations, all students must complete their online digital course (Steps 1 and 2) before any in-vehicle training can commence. Failure to comply with the following MTO regulations will result in the forfeiture of your certification with the MTO and require you to repurchase a new program at cost.
All training courses are conducted in accordance with the MTO's standards. Upon completing the D.T.S.M.® beginner driver education course, each student will be certified electronically with the MTO. An MTO certification allows students to take the Ontario Class G2 Road Test eight (8) months from when their Ontario Class G1 license was issued, rather than the standard twelve (12) months.
Once certified with the MTO, the student can request a Driver’s License History Form (DLH Form). Please note that the MTO will charge you a fee for the DLH Form. In addition, the DLH Form will be required to verify a student’s completion of the Beginner Driver Education (BDE) course for possible insurance discount eligibility.
Learning to drive should feel simple, flexible, and stress-free. That is why D.T.S.M. offers an online program that fits into your schedule. As an MTO-approved BDE course provider, we offer a digital platform that allows students to work through lessons at their own pace without attending live classes.
Every section is pre-recorded, easy to follow, and structured to help new drivers build confidence from the very first lesson. Whether you are balancing school, work, or family time, our online program makes it easy to complete your BDE course in Ottawa on your terms. Once you register, your course begins with our 24-hour rolling admissions system. You never have to wait for a class to fill or worry about fixed dates.
Register anytime and begin driver’s education in Ottawa. Start your training with D.T.S.M., Ottawa’s most trusted driving school that puts safety, flexibility, and confidence first.
