G2 Beginner's Driver Education

Already have your G1? Take the next step toward becoming a fully licensed driver with our G2 Beginner Driver Education Course.

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AAPEX Live Classroom Comprehensive Beginner Driver Education

Beginner Driver Education Live Class Program

 Live Class
$899
Standard Pricing
$799*
CAA Member Pricing

Continue your journey toward becoming a confident, responsible driver with the Live Class Beginner Driver Education Program. Led by experienced instructors, our engaging classroom sessions cover essential traffic laws, defensive driving techniques, road safety, and everything you need to challenge the G2 Road Test and drive safely in Ontario.

  • 20 hours of in-class learning
  • 10 hours of self paced online learning (Homelinks)
  • 10 hours of one-on-one in-car instruction

With the completion of the program, graduates will have their success displayed in their Driver's Licence History. This proof of completion allows graduates to be eligible for insurance discounts. This record of completion also allows graduates to attempt their G2 road test 4 months earlier.

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Step 1 - In Class Learning Schedule 

AAPEX Driving Academy’s comprehensive curriculum is designed to build confident and safe drivers. Including both practical and in-class training, our proven driver's education teaches everything needed to take on the G2. The 20 hours of in class learning are divided into 4 days with 10 hours of online training for students to work on between classes.

Day 1 Classroom Instruction

Day 1

  • Traffic Laws and Regulations
  • Traffic Signs
  • Safety Equipment and Seatbelt/Airbag Safety
  • Circle Checks
  • Instrument Panel and Dashboard Icons
  • CAA Benefits 
Day 2 Classroom Instruction

Day 2

  • Blind Spot Checks and Lane Changes
  • Stop Positions at Stop Signs and Proper Vehicle Positioning
  • Amber Lights and Proper Procedure
  • Introduction to Roundabouts
Day 3 Classroom Instruction

Day 3

  • Major Intersections
  • Following and Scanning Distance
  • Adverse Driving Conditions
  • Friction and Vehicle Traction
  • Emergency Situations
Day 4 Classroom Instruction

Day 4

  • Dangers of Distracted or Impaired Driving
  • Defensive Driving and Handling Angry Drivers
  • How to Book Your In-Car Lessons
  • Preparing for Your G2 Road Test

Step 2 - In Car Lessons

Getting on the Road

Alongside classroom training, in-car lessons are key to learning the road. These one-on-one sessions focus on real-world driving skills including how to start and stop smoothly, change lanes, parallel and reverse park, safely navigate traffic and intersections, and everything else you will need to know to challenge the G2 road test.


The instructors at AAPEX are fully MTO certified and can collectively speak up to 12 languages, making it simple to find the right instructor for you. Lessons are typically 1 to 2 hours in length depending on location.

AAPEX in-car driving lesson

Why learn with AAPEX?

Choosing AAPEX Driving Academy means choosing experience, convenience, and a commitment to your success. For more than 35 years, we've earned our reputation as the Niagara Region's best driving school by providing professional instruction, flexible scheduling, and a proven approach to defensive driving.

  AAPEX Driving Academy Others*
Certified over 50,000 students ✓ X
Training in over 12 languages ✓ X
Large team of MTO certified instructors ✓ X
Schedule your in-car lessons through our online booking system 24/7  ✓ X
No hidden fees ✓ X
CAA Affiliated ✓ X
Full administrative staff available for assistance ✓ X
Best student ratings in the region ✓ X
Servicing the entire Niagara Region ✓ X

*Based Google results for the most well-known schools in the Niagara region

Our Beginner Driver
Education FAQ

After holding a G1 license for a minimum of 12 months and passing the Ontario road test, you can upgrade to a G2 license. With this beginner’s license, you'll have more driving privileges but must still adhere to certain restrictions. AAPEX Driving Academy’s G2 Beginner Driving Program can teach G1 license holders everything needed to pass that test and earn your G2.

Yes. Service Ontario will provide graduates with Driver's License History (DLH) which proves the successful completion and graduation from a BDE course. BDE graduates with a DLH are eligible for an insurance discount with most firms.

A ministry-approved driver education course is an MTO-approved Beginner Driver Education (BDE) program that meets Ontario government standards for driver training. It includes classroom or online instruction and in-car lessons, and successful graduates may qualify for earlier G2 testing and insurance discounts.

Yes, this experience counts.

Yes. Normally, G1 license holders are permitted to attempt their road test after one year. However, this time can be reduced to only 8 months if the applicant successfully completes a Ministry-approved driver education course like the one offered at AAPEX Driving Academy.

You can drive at any time, day or night. You can drive on your own and on any Ontario road with only these 3 important conditions:

  • You must not drink any alcohol if you will be driving. Your blood alcohol concentration must be zero.
  • Each person must have a working seatbelt so your vehicle is not overcrowded and everyone is protected. One person. One seatbelt.
  • Teenage G2 drivers must limit the number of passengers under the age of 20 late at night. For the first six months, G2 drivers aged 19 and under cannot carry more that one passenger aged 19 and under between midnight and 5 a.m.* After the first six months, G2 drivers aged 19 and under cannot carry more than three passengers aged 19 and under between midnight and 5 a.m. ** Does not apply if your only front seat passenger is a fully licensed driver with four or more years of driving experience, or if your passengers are your immediate family.

It is now law that all drivers 21 years of age and under, including full G and M class licensed drivers, must have a blood alcohol level of zero.

A G2 license is the second stage of Ontario's graduated licensing system. It allows you to drive without a supervising driver while following certain restrictions, such as maintaining a zero blood alcohol level and, for some young drivers, passenger limits at night. After holding a G2 for at least 12 months, you can take your G road test to earn a full G license.

The Ontario G2 road test evaluates your ability to drive safely in everyday traffic. You'll be tested on skills such as turning, stopping, lane changes, intersections, parking, backing up, three-point turns, roadside stops, obeying traffic signs, and sharing the road with other vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians. AAPEX’s G2 Beginner Driver Training can teach you all of the skills needed to take on the road test.

The Ontario G2 road test is designed to assess your ability to drive safely in everyday traffic. This test can be tricky without the proper practice and confidence needed to engage with real driving situations. AAPEX Driving Academy specializes in making students comfortable behind the wheel so you can approach the test full prepared and confident.
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