Universal Driving School

(108 Reviews)

Top Choice Awards Winner Driving School in the Ottawa Region for three years in a row (2018, 2019, 2020) and Consumer Choice Award winner (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025). They are proud of themselves as an MTO-Approved BDE Course Provider. Universal Driving School serves thousands of students every year, teaching them the best defensive driving skills, with male and female driving instructors available. They are expanding to more locations to serve their customers better. Their company offers a state-of-the-art, well-designed, and professional driver training program that is fit for beginner drivers, delivering instruction to help them become safe and confident drivers, driving away anxiety. They strive for excellence, with their priority being to provide an excellent driver’s education that will last a lifetime. They prepare students for the Drive Test, helping them develop safe, positive driving habits and the skills necessary to be safe on Canadian and U.S. roads.

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English

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Availability

Morning, Afternoon, Evening, Weekend

Vehicle

Training Vehicle

Automatic

Gender

Instructor Type

Male

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Payment Methods

Credit/Debit Card, e-Transfer, POS, Cash, Buy Now Pay Later

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Basic Driver Education Course (BDE)

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  • 20 hr in-class theory (Online)
  • 10hr homework (Online)
  • 10hr in-car Driving with an instructor

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SILVER BDE COURSE PACKAGE

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  • 20 hr in-class theory (Online)
  • 10hr homework (Online)
  • 10hr in-car driving with an instructor
  • Use of the car for G2 or G 1hr rd test

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GOLD BDE COURSE PACKAGE

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  • 20 hr in-class theory (Online)
  • 10hr homework (Online)
  • 12 hr in-car driving with an instructor
  • Use of the car for G2 or G

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PLATINUM BDE PACKAGE

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  • 20 hr in-class theory (Online)
  • 10hr homework (Online)
  • 20hr in-car driving with an instructor and use of the car for G2 or G 2hr rd test.

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Road Test Package 1

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  • 10 Hours Lesson
  • Use Instructor car for road test
  • One on one in car lessons

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Road Test Package 2

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  • 5 hour in-car lesson
  • Use Instructor car for road test
  • One on one in car lessons

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Road Test Package 3

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  • 3 Hour In Car Lessons
  • Use Instructor car for road test
  • One on one in car lessons

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Road Test Package 4

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  • 1 Hour In Car Lesson
  • Use Instructor car for road test
  • One on one in car lessons

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Defensive Driving Course (DDC)

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  • Defensive Driving Course (DDC)

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Driver Improvement Course (DIC)

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  • Driver Improvement Course (DIC)

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Our Instructors

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Universal Driving School

Gender- Male

Experience

12 Year

6 Months

Language

English

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Martin Emir (Exclusive)

Martin Emir (Exclusive)

4 months ago

Based on our experience, I would not recommend this driving school. My daughter did not have a good rapport with her assigned instructor, so I contacted the school to request a different one. During that conversation, I found the instructor to be hostile and rude toward me, which was unexpected and unprofessional. The process of getting a new instructor was difficult, and communication from the school was poor throughout. Overall, the situation was stressful and disappointing, especially given that we were simply trying to ensure a positive learning environment for our child. This review reflects our personal experience. Others may have had a different experience.

Hoang Do

Hoang Do

5 months ago

Passed My Test First Try!! ? ? Seriously, five stars simply aren't enough for Universal Driving School! If you're looking to swap those sweaty-palm moments for genuine driving confidence, this is the place to be for sure. ? My instructor, Hess, was patient, hilarious, and somehow managed to make parallel parking feel less terrifying than making popcorn. I went from zero-to-driver in no time and absolutely smashed my road test on the first attempt. ??

Assia G.

Assia G.

6 months ago

I had a great experience at universal driving school, my instructor Hess, was patient, knowledgeable and made every lesson clear and easy to follow. Highly recommend to anyone looking to learn in a supportive and professional environment !

Claire Sarcia

Claire Sarcia

11 months ago

I do not recommend this driving school. I paid for the full BDE program but had to stop midway due to extremely unprofessional and inappropriate behavior from the instructor — including pressure to pay for damages without documentation, repeated threatening messages, and even showing up at my home uninvited. I never signed anything saying I’d be personally liable, nor was I shown proof of damage. When I raised concerns, there was no real accountability. Instead of resolving the issue professionally, I was met with harassment. I still had lessons left that I paid for and never used. I’ve since filed reports with the Ministry of Transportation, Consumer Protection Ontario, and the police. If you're considering this school, I strongly recommend looking elsewhere — no one should feel unsafe or intimidated while trying to learn how to drive.

Andrea Perez

Andrea Perez

a year ago

When you go to purchase a package they offer you many things, and at the end they don't deliver. They convinced me to buy one of the more expensive packages because I would have two hours of practice before the test and they only gave me an hour and a half. You have to do everything from writing to your instructor to coordinate your lessons to making the appointment for the driving test. I don’t recommend them. The only good thing was the instructor, he is a good instructor!

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