Oshawa Driving School
Oshawa, Ontario
Reviews
aidan34i56
7 May 2026
REPORT
My experience with Oshawa driving school has been fantastic! Ian is a very experienced, kind, and accommodating driver that learns to work with the learning style of his students! I would 100% recomme...
My experience with Oshawa driving school has been fantastic! Ian is a very experienced, kind, and accommodating driver that learns to work with the learning style of his students! I would 100% recommend them!
Charlotte Bevan
17 Apr 2026
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Literally traumatized me.
The in-class lessons were fine, but the instructor made a comment about how it would be fun to put his hand on a student's thigh during a lesson.
The car didn't have a dual ...
Literally traumatized me.
The in-class lessons were fine, but the instructor made a comment about how it would be fun to put his hand on a student's thigh during a lesson.
The car didn't have a dual brake system which is required in Ontario. Also didn't have school signage attached to the vehicle, which is also a requirement in Ontario. Just a magnet that said "driver training" on his bumper.
My driving instructor, Garry, made racist and sexist comments ("of course it was a woman who parked there", "Italians can't make cars," "Brazillians ruin everything", etc.) and would yell at me frequently, making comments about how I'm going to fail my G2, kill a pedestrian, etc. It got to the point where I cried before and after every session.
At one point, I was already stressed and he told me "accelerate onto the on-ramp."
He never told me we were going on the highway. I had no inclanation we were going on the highway. I found this out as it was happening, when I was already panicking. I said "what? I'm not ready. I can't." He just said "you have to be ready. We're already here." Since there was no brake on his side, and I knew if I freaked out we would get into an accident on the 401. I don't even have anxiety, but I was on the verge of a panic attack but knew I could literally kill us if I did.
He would stress me out so much I'd make mistakes, then get mad at me for making mistakes which would stress me out more.
Once, I ran a red because of him. I have never done that driving with anyone else. Not before, not since.
Aside from that, he wasn't even a good teacher. He'd get me to do something without explaining, teach me how to do it after I went in blind and we'd never practice it again. I learned nothing. In the last session, he told me I wouldn't get my G2 if i took the test in the most remote town in Ontario.
I would like to clarify that before coming here, I really liked driving. I was doing well. I didn't panic on the road, and when something went wrong, I was able to correct it calmly. After I went here, that all went out the window. I refused to drive for months, and I'd cry thinking about getting into a car. I'm finally regaining my confidence 6 months later, but that was a deeply terrible experience. Don't go here.
Also, my mom's friend's daughter got Garry before me and they had to complain and switch out. Apparently he was spoken to. Clearly it didn't do much.
Justin Harrington
5 Jan 2026
REPORT
Paul was amazing for the inclass sessions. It was clear he genuinely wanted everyone to pass and be safe on the roadways.
Ahmed was an amazing instructor, I passed my G2 the first try in a snowstorm t...
Paul was amazing for the inclass sessions. It was clear he genuinely wanted everyone to pass and be safe on the roadways.
Ahmed was an amazing instructor, I passed my G2 the first try in a snowstorm thanks to his instruction.
David Briceno
13 Nov 2025
REPORT
I did G2 driving course (20 hours in class, 10 asynchronous and 10 in car lesson) back in march, and everything was great. Paul, the teacher was very kind and genuinely cared about students and the sa...
I did G2 driving course (20 hours in class, 10 asynchronous and 10 in car lesson) back in march, and everything was great. Paul, the teacher was very kind and genuinely cared about students and the safety of everyone out on the road, as well as my personal driving instructor, Ahmed, who was very patient and supportive especially when I made mistakes. I passed my test first try with no faults, however it was only due to this excellent program. If you’re hesitant to take this course, I would definitely recommend it.
Amy
19 Sep 2025
REPORT
If you get the instructor Ahmed you will have a completely different experience than these other reviews. He was understanding calm and in no way demeaning. He explained things clearly and nicely gave...
If you get the instructor Ahmed you will have a completely different experience than these other reviews. He was understanding calm and in no way demeaning. He explained things clearly and nicely gave tips I will carry with my driving forever! He was also very, communicative, accommodating and accepting, making for a comfortable environment in the car for the 1-2 hour lessons. He helped me, prepare, book, and practice for my g2 exam so well I passed the first time with no issues in his car. If you are able to request him I recommend it he is 100% worth the time in class. I never dreaded an appointment with Ahmed.
Clau Guillen
7 Mar 2018
REPORT
I recommend the school 100%. Especially if you are taking in-car lessons ask for Ash he is a very patient and knowledgeable instructor. The best!
John Osbourne
16 Dec 2017
REPORT
Phenomenal school, with extremely dedicated instructors, both in class and in car. Very personable and knowledgeable, and will go far out of their way to help those who put in the effort. Would strong...
Phenomenal school, with extremely dedicated instructors, both in class and in car. Very personable and knowledgeable, and will go far out of their way to help those who put in the effort. Would strongly recommend.
Konrad Bayliss
29 Nov 2017
REPORT
Last summer enrolled my son to get his G2. In class was great and his driving instructor was very knowledgeable. Ten hours in the car isn't enough time for a new driver. But just my opinion. All said ...
Last summer enrolled my son to get his G2. In class was great and his driving instructor was very knowledgeable. Ten hours in the car isn't enough time for a new driver. But just my opinion. All said and done he got his G2 on the first go. Thanks Oshawa Driving School.
Jody Jamjam
8 Sep 2017
REPORT
A great family business that is locally owned and operated. I highly recommend you check them out !
Tanya Talbot
24 Apr 2017
REPORT
The staff here are all very friendly.They really listened to all my concerns and we're very supportive throughout the entire process.My daughter really likes her driving instructor Ash and says he is ...
The staff here are all very friendly.They really listened to all my concerns and we're very supportive throughout the entire process.My daughter really likes her driving instructor Ash and says he is patient and gives her lots of positive reinforcement.Nancy is very kind ,understanding and compassionate towards kids with IEP's.I would recommend this school to anyone .They help you from day one to make sure your child has a positive experience.
Maddy Van
12 Apr 2017
REPORT
When I Called in to register the ignorant lady told me all the dates of the classes but I later discovered she had one date wrong. She also said that the course eneded on April 24th because of Easter ...
When I Called in to register the ignorant lady told me all the dates of the classes but I later discovered she had one date wrong. She also said that the course eneded on April 24th because of Easter Monday but if fact it actually ends on the 19th. Now they expect me to drive my daughter to oshawa which is a half hour drive for her to make up the class she has to miss because she book off the wrong day at work because of the false information givin. They also don't let you know that after you finish the course it takes you 5 weeks to do the 10 hours in car because the instructor only does 2 hours a week. So with the in class and the in call lessons it takes about 2 and a half months to complete.
Keith K
14 Jan 2017
REPORT
The in-class course was decent. But I do NOT recommend Gordon as a driving instructor, he was very impatient and very strict, definitely not friendly towards new drivers.
Jon Livingstone
8 Sep 2016
REPORT
Incredibly rude service; I understand the clerks are under a lot of stress with their jobs but the way they handle the public could be greatly improved.
Pretty good examiner's. Mainly went to this lo...
Incredibly rude service; I understand the clerks are under a lot of stress with their jobs but the way they handle the public could be greatly improved.
Pretty good examiner's. Mainly went to this location as it's local but would definitely try to find and alternative.
Stephanie Marie Hubbard
16 Oct 2014
REPORT
I've had my G2 for about five months now and I couldn't of done it without this driving school. You can tell that they truly love their job and are good at it! I was quite nervous at first, but my ins...
I've had my G2 for about five months now and I couldn't of done it without this driving school. You can tell that they truly love their job and are good at it! I was quite nervous at first, but my instructor Ian helped boost up my self confidence on the road. I've already recommended people to come to this driving school and I will continue to do so!
Stephanie Marie
16 Oct 2014
REPORT
I've had my G2 for about five months now and I couldn't of done it without this driving school. You can tell that they truly love their job and are good at it! I was quite nervous at first, but my ins...
I've had my G2 for about five months now and I couldn't of done it without this driving school. You can tell that they truly love their job and are good at it! I was quite nervous at first, but my instructor Ian helped boost up my self confidence on the road. I've already recommended people to come to this driving school and I will continue to do so!
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Oshawa Driving School
Oshawa, Ontario
Reviews
aidan34i56
7 May 2026
My experience with Oshawa driving school has been fantastic! Ian is a very experienced, kind, and accommodating driver that learns to work with the learning style of his students! I would 100% recomme...
My experience with Oshawa driving school has been fantastic! Ian is a very experienced, kind, and accommodating driver that learns to work with the learning style of his students! I would 100% recommend them!
Charlotte Bevan
17 Apr 2026
Literally traumatized me.
The in-class lessons were fine, but the instructor made a comment about how it would be fun to put his hand on a student's thigh during a lesson.
The car didn't have a dual ...
Literally traumatized me.
The in-class lessons were fine, but the instructor made a comment about how it would be fun to put his hand on a student's thigh during a lesson.
The car didn't have a dual brake system which is required in Ontario. Also didn't have school signage attached to the vehicle, which is also a requirement in Ontario. Just a magnet that said "driver training" on his bumper.
My driving instructor, Garry, made racist and sexist comments ("of course it was a woman who parked there", "Italians can't make cars," "Brazillians ruin everything", etc.) and would yell at me frequently, making comments about how I'm going to fail my G2, kill a pedestrian, etc. It got to the point where I cried before and after every session.
At one point, I was already stressed and he told me "accelerate onto the on-ramp."
He never told me we were going on the highway. I had no inclanation we were going on the highway. I found this out as it was happening, when I was already panicking. I said "what? I'm not ready. I can't." He just said "you have to be ready. We're already here." Since there was no brake on his side, and I knew if I freaked out we would get into an accident on the 401. I don't even have anxiety, but I was on the verge of a panic attack but knew I could literally kill us if I did.
He would stress me out so much I'd make mistakes, then get mad at me for making mistakes which would stress me out more.
Once, I ran a red because of him. I have never done that driving with anyone else. Not before, not since.
Aside from that, he wasn't even a good teacher. He'd get me to do something without explaining, teach me how to do it after I went in blind and we'd never practice it again. I learned nothing. In the last session, he told me I wouldn't get my G2 if i took the test in the most remote town in Ontario.
I would like to clarify that before coming here, I really liked driving. I was doing well. I didn't panic on the road, and when something went wrong, I was able to correct it calmly. After I went here, that all went out the window. I refused to drive for months, and I'd cry thinking about getting into a car. I'm finally regaining my confidence 6 months later, but that was a deeply terrible experience. Don't go here.
Also, my mom's friend's daughter got Garry before me and they had to complain and switch out. Apparently he was spoken to. Clearly it didn't do much.
Justin Harrington
5 Jan 2026
Paul was amazing for the inclass sessions. It was clear he genuinely wanted everyone to pass and be safe on the roadways.
Ahmed was an amazing instructor, I passed my G2 the first try in a snowstorm t...
Paul was amazing for the inclass sessions. It was clear he genuinely wanted everyone to pass and be safe on the roadways.
Ahmed was an amazing instructor, I passed my G2 the first try in a snowstorm thanks to his instruction.
David Briceno
13 Nov 2025
I did G2 driving course (20 hours in class, 10 asynchronous and 10 in car lesson) back in march, and everything was great. Paul, the teacher was very kind and genuinely cared about students and the sa...
I did G2 driving course (20 hours in class, 10 asynchronous and 10 in car lesson) back in march, and everything was great. Paul, the teacher was very kind and genuinely cared about students and the safety of everyone out on the road, as well as my personal driving instructor, Ahmed, who was very patient and supportive especially when I made mistakes. I passed my test first try with no faults, however it was only due to this excellent program. If you’re hesitant to take this course, I would definitely recommend it.
Amy
19 Sep 2025
If you get the instructor Ahmed you will have a completely different experience than these other reviews. He was understanding calm and in no way demeaning. He explained things clearly and nicely gave...
If you get the instructor Ahmed you will have a completely different experience than these other reviews. He was understanding calm and in no way demeaning. He explained things clearly and nicely gave tips I will carry with my driving forever! He was also very, communicative, accommodating and accepting, making for a comfortable environment in the car for the 1-2 hour lessons. He helped me, prepare, book, and practice for my g2 exam so well I passed the first time with no issues in his car. If you are able to request him I recommend it he is 100% worth the time in class. I never dreaded an appointment with Ahmed.
Clau Guillen
7 Mar 2018
I recommend the school 100%. Especially if you are taking in-car lessons ask for Ash he is a very patient and knowledgeable instructor. The best!
John Osbourne
16 Dec 2017
Phenomenal school, with extremely dedicated instructors, both in class and in car. Very personable and knowledgeable, and will go far out of their way to help those who put in the effort. Would strong...
Phenomenal school, with extremely dedicated instructors, both in class and in car. Very personable and knowledgeable, and will go far out of their way to help those who put in the effort. Would strongly recommend.
Konrad Bayliss
29 Nov 2017
Last summer enrolled my son to get his G2. In class was great and his driving instructor was very knowledgeable. Ten hours in the car isn't enough time for a new driver. But just my opinion. All said ...
Last summer enrolled my son to get his G2. In class was great and his driving instructor was very knowledgeable. Ten hours in the car isn't enough time for a new driver. But just my opinion. All said and done he got his G2 on the first go. Thanks Oshawa Driving School.
Jody Jamjam
8 Sep 2017
A great family business that is locally owned and operated. I highly recommend you check them out !
Tanya Talbot
24 Apr 2017
The staff here are all very friendly.They really listened to all my concerns and we're very supportive throughout the entire process.My daughter really likes her driving instructor Ash and says he is ...
The staff here are all very friendly.They really listened to all my concerns and we're very supportive throughout the entire process.My daughter really likes her driving instructor Ash and says he is patient and gives her lots of positive reinforcement.Nancy is very kind ,understanding and compassionate towards kids with IEP's.I would recommend this school to anyone .They help you from day one to make sure your child has a positive experience.
Maddy Van
12 Apr 2017
When I Called in to register the ignorant lady told me all the dates of the classes but I later discovered she had one date wrong. She also said that the course eneded on April 24th because of Easter ...
When I Called in to register the ignorant lady told me all the dates of the classes but I later discovered she had one date wrong. She also said that the course eneded on April 24th because of Easter Monday but if fact it actually ends on the 19th. Now they expect me to drive my daughter to oshawa which is a half hour drive for her to make up the class she has to miss because she book off the wrong day at work because of the false information givin. They also don't let you know that after you finish the course it takes you 5 weeks to do the 10 hours in car because the instructor only does 2 hours a week. So with the in class and the in call lessons it takes about 2 and a half months to complete.
Keith K
14 Jan 2017
The in-class course was decent. But I do NOT recommend Gordon as a driving instructor, he was very impatient and very strict, definitely not friendly towards new drivers.
Jon Livingstone
8 Sep 2016
Incredibly rude service; I understand the clerks are under a lot of stress with their jobs but the way they handle the public could be greatly improved.
Pretty good examiner's. Mainly went to this lo...
Incredibly rude service; I understand the clerks are under a lot of stress with their jobs but the way they handle the public could be greatly improved.
Pretty good examiner's. Mainly went to this location as it's local but would definitely try to find and alternative.
Stephanie Marie Hubbard
16 Oct 2014
I've had my G2 for about five months now and I couldn't of done it without this driving school. You can tell that they truly love their job and are good at it! I was quite nervous at first, but my ins...
I've had my G2 for about five months now and I couldn't of done it without this driving school. You can tell that they truly love their job and are good at it! I was quite nervous at first, but my instructor Ian helped boost up my self confidence on the road. I've already recommended people to come to this driving school and I will continue to do so!
Stephanie Marie
16 Oct 2014
I've had my G2 for about five months now and I couldn't of done it without this driving school. You can tell that they truly love their job and are good at it! I was quite nervous at first, but my ins...
I've had my G2 for about five months now and I couldn't of done it without this driving school. You can tell that they truly love their job and are good at it! I was quite nervous at first, but my instructor Ian helped boost up my self confidence on the road. I've already recommended people to come to this driving school and I will continue to do so!
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