Young Drivers of Canada
Waterloo, Ontario
Reviews
Taylor Kirkup
12 May 2026
REPORT
Had an amazing experience with my drivers training instructor Lauren. She was super patient, kind and understanding. Amazing tips and tricks which made me able to pass my G2 first try no issues. Me an...
Had an amazing experience with my drivers training instructor Lauren. She was super patient, kind and understanding. Amazing tips and tricks which made me able to pass my G2 first try no issues. Me and my 2 sisters all had her as our instructor over the years and loved her!! Definitely recommend.
palak bansal
6 May 2026
REPORT
Very disappointed with my experience at this driving school. My instructor did not seem to know some basic traffic rules, such as waiting for pedestrians to fully cross the crosswalk before turning, a...
Very disappointed with my experience at this driving school. My instructor did not seem to know some basic traffic rules, such as waiting for pedestrians to fully cross the crosswalk before turning, and proper signaling rules at roundabouts.
I paid around $180 per lesson expecting professional instruction and meaningful progress, but unfortunately I did not see much improvement or guidance. They also do not provide home pickup, which made the experience even less convenient.
Overall, I did not feel I received the quality of training I was paying for and would not recommend based on my experience.
Isabella Montero
10 Mar 2026
REPORT
I had such a great experience learning to drive with my instructor, Lauren. From the beginning, she was incredibly patient, supportive, and encouraging, which really helped build my confidence behind ...
I had such a great experience learning to drive with my instructor, Lauren. From the beginning, she was incredibly patient, supportive, and encouraging, which really helped build my confidence behind the wheel.
Lauren always explained everything clearly and made sure I fully understood each skill before moving on. Even when I was nervous or made mistakes, she stayed calm and positive, which made the learning process feel comfortable and motivating.
Thanks to her guidance and teaching, I was able to pass my G2 test on the first try! I’m so grateful for all the time and effort she put into helping me become a safe and confident driver.
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7 Mar 2026
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I meant to leave a review during the summer of 2025, but I forgot to post. I had the pleasure of learning from the man, David Smith, himself. I had booked my g2 earlier than I should've and Mr.Smith w...
I meant to leave a review during the summer of 2025, but I forgot to post. I had the pleasure of learning from the man, David Smith, himself. I had booked my g2 earlier than I should've and Mr.Smith was exceptionally patient with the skills I had lacked. He was able to adapt to my learning abilities and break down maneuvers in a way I struggled to learn previously. Cues to look for when parallel parking that allowed me to master that ability that I now use frequently in my day to day experiences in driving is a great example of that. I cant express enough how amazing it was to have him as a teacher. We got along immediately well, made jokes and he's extremely understanding and patient with any difficulties I had. As well as providing me the confidence I needed in order to pass my G2 test first attempt! I highly recommend going here and I know any student Mr.Smith may get in the future is pretty much guaranteed success! -Ian
Yixin Lu (Mia)
26 Feb 2026
REPORT
Had a great experience preparing for my G test. My instructor Michael Tanner was patient, clear, and gave honest, practical feedback that actually improved my driving, not just test tricks. The lesson...
Had a great experience preparing for my G test. My instructor Michael Tanner was patient, clear, and gave honest, practical feedback that actually improved my driving, not just test tricks. The lessons made me feel much more comfortable and confident on the road. Highly recommend!
Hannah Biel
30 Apr 2018
REPORT
Keith was an amazing instructor for both my in-class and in-car lessons. He made the lessons in class interesting, as well as helped me to remember them in the in-car.
Isabelle Netherton
27 Apr 2018
REPORT
Nadine was an amazing driver instructor! We had a lot of fun during our lessons and she taught me everything I need to know to feel like a successful driver :)
Hayley Austin
7 Mar 2018
REPORT
Young Drivers Waterloo was an amazing experience for me with Nadine. . She really goes above and beyond what you would expect of a driving instructor. I cannot thank her enough for being my instructor...
Young Drivers Waterloo was an amazing experience for me with Nadine. . She really goes above and beyond what you would expect of a driving instructor. I cannot thank her enough for being my instructor and making my experience a positive and fun one!
Rachael Lee
1 Feb 2018
REPORT
Nadine of Young Drivers is such an amazing instructor. I could tell she really believed in me! She was really supportive and helped me refine my driving skills for my G test! Definitely will recommend...
Nadine of Young Drivers is such an amazing instructor. I could tell she really believed in me! She was really supportive and helped me refine my driving skills for my G test! Definitely will recommend her to family and friends who are looking to take driving lessons.
Winson Wu
1 Feb 2018
REPORT
Seems like everyone raves about Kevin here, but if you want to learn to drive like a real pro, go with Nadine at Young Drivers. She is an excellent and professional driving instructor. I got my licens...
Seems like everyone raves about Kevin here, but if you want to learn to drive like a real pro, go with Nadine at Young Drivers. She is an excellent and professional driving instructor. I got my license over 10 years ago, but never needed to drive until now. Nadine helped me brush up on my super rusty driving skills, and gave me all the tips and tricks to help me feel confident getting behind the wheel by myself. I highly recommend Nadine and Young Drivers!
Jacob Hergott
10 Aug 2017
REPORT
great driving school my in-car instructor kevin was really patient and took the time to make sure i understood everything. thanks
Janet Foster
18 Jul 2017
REPORT
Thanks Jean for all of the great lessons for our son! He was in excellent hands. #bestdrivinginstructor
Alex Morrison
1 Jul 2017
REPORT
My driver, Keith Chin, was very helpful in teaching me how to safely drive, and I feel that together as a drivers training experience, it has prepared me for the future. Overall I would recommend.
Meghan Roach
19 May 2017
REPORT
My in car instructor was Jean and she made sure I was a comfortable and confident driver. As more of a mature student getting their license I was definitely nervous but she made it a great learning e...
My in car instructor was Jean and she made sure I was a comfortable and confident driver. As more of a mature student getting their license I was definitely nervous but she made it a great learning experience.
Abby Dreher
17 May 2017
REPORT
Mrs. Jean is the most incredible teacher ever! She taught me how to parallel park and reverse park in about 10 seconds, she genuinely cares about her students.
Zephyr Lily
8 Jul 2015
REPORT
Worth the price! You'll become a safe and confident driver.
Steve Clark
22 Jan 2015
REPORT
Great program and service. High recommend the company.
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Young Drivers of Canada
Waterloo, Ontario
140 Westmount Road North
Waterloo Ontario N2L 3G6
Reviews
Taylor Kirkup
12 May 2026
Had an amazing experience with my drivers training instructor Lauren. She was super patient, kind and understanding. Amazing tips and tricks which made me able to pass my G2 first try no issues. Me an...
Had an amazing experience with my drivers training instructor Lauren. She was super patient, kind and understanding. Amazing tips and tricks which made me able to pass my G2 first try no issues. Me and my 2 sisters all had her as our instructor over the years and loved her!! Definitely recommend.
palak bansal
6 May 2026
Very disappointed with my experience at this driving school. My instructor did not seem to know some basic traffic rules, such as waiting for pedestrians to fully cross the crosswalk before turning, a...
Very disappointed with my experience at this driving school. My instructor did not seem to know some basic traffic rules, such as waiting for pedestrians to fully cross the crosswalk before turning, and proper signaling rules at roundabouts.
I paid around $180 per lesson expecting professional instruction and meaningful progress, but unfortunately I did not see much improvement or guidance. They also do not provide home pickup, which made the experience even less convenient.
Overall, I did not feel I received the quality of training I was paying for and would not recommend based on my experience.
Isabella Montero
10 Mar 2026
I had such a great experience learning to drive with my instructor, Lauren. From the beginning, she was incredibly patient, supportive, and encouraging, which really helped build my confidence behind ...
I had such a great experience learning to drive with my instructor, Lauren. From the beginning, she was incredibly patient, supportive, and encouraging, which really helped build my confidence behind the wheel.
Lauren always explained everything clearly and made sure I fully understood each skill before moving on. Even when I was nervous or made mistakes, she stayed calm and positive, which made the learning process feel comfortable and motivating.
Thanks to her guidance and teaching, I was able to pass my G2 test on the first try! I’m so grateful for all the time and effort she put into helping me become a safe and confident driver.
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7 Mar 2026
I meant to leave a review during the summer of 2025, but I forgot to post. I had the pleasure of learning from the man, David Smith, himself. I had booked my g2 earlier than I should've and Mr.Smith w...
I meant to leave a review during the summer of 2025, but I forgot to post. I had the pleasure of learning from the man, David Smith, himself. I had booked my g2 earlier than I should've and Mr.Smith was exceptionally patient with the skills I had lacked. He was able to adapt to my learning abilities and break down maneuvers in a way I struggled to learn previously. Cues to look for when parallel parking that allowed me to master that ability that I now use frequently in my day to day experiences in driving is a great example of that. I cant express enough how amazing it was to have him as a teacher. We got along immediately well, made jokes and he's extremely understanding and patient with any difficulties I had. As well as providing me the confidence I needed in order to pass my G2 test first attempt! I highly recommend going here and I know any student Mr.Smith may get in the future is pretty much guaranteed success! -Ian
Yixin Lu (Mia)
26 Feb 2026
Had a great experience preparing for my G test. My instructor Michael Tanner was patient, clear, and gave honest, practical feedback that actually improved my driving, not just test tricks. The lesson...
Had a great experience preparing for my G test. My instructor Michael Tanner was patient, clear, and gave honest, practical feedback that actually improved my driving, not just test tricks. The lessons made me feel much more comfortable and confident on the road. Highly recommend!
Hannah Biel
30 Apr 2018
Keith was an amazing instructor for both my in-class and in-car lessons. He made the lessons in class interesting, as well as helped me to remember them in the in-car.
Isabelle Netherton
27 Apr 2018
Nadine was an amazing driver instructor! We had a lot of fun during our lessons and she taught me everything I need to know to feel like a successful driver :)
Hayley Austin
7 Mar 2018
Young Drivers Waterloo was an amazing experience for me with Nadine. . She really goes above and beyond what you would expect of a driving instructor. I cannot thank her enough for being my instructor...
Young Drivers Waterloo was an amazing experience for me with Nadine. . She really goes above and beyond what you would expect of a driving instructor. I cannot thank her enough for being my instructor and making my experience a positive and fun one!
Rachael Lee
1 Feb 2018
Nadine of Young Drivers is such an amazing instructor. I could tell she really believed in me! She was really supportive and helped me refine my driving skills for my G test! Definitely will recommend...
Nadine of Young Drivers is such an amazing instructor. I could tell she really believed in me! She was really supportive and helped me refine my driving skills for my G test! Definitely will recommend her to family and friends who are looking to take driving lessons.
Winson Wu
1 Feb 2018
Seems like everyone raves about Kevin here, but if you want to learn to drive like a real pro, go with Nadine at Young Drivers. She is an excellent and professional driving instructor. I got my licens...
Seems like everyone raves about Kevin here, but if you want to learn to drive like a real pro, go with Nadine at Young Drivers. She is an excellent and professional driving instructor. I got my license over 10 years ago, but never needed to drive until now. Nadine helped me brush up on my super rusty driving skills, and gave me all the tips and tricks to help me feel confident getting behind the wheel by myself. I highly recommend Nadine and Young Drivers!
Jacob Hergott
10 Aug 2017
great driving school my in-car instructor kevin was really patient and took the time to make sure i understood everything. thanks
Janet Foster
18 Jul 2017
Thanks Jean for all of the great lessons for our son! He was in excellent hands. #bestdrivinginstructor
Alex Morrison
1 Jul 2017
My driver, Keith Chin, was very helpful in teaching me how to safely drive, and I feel that together as a drivers training experience, it has prepared me for the future. Overall I would recommend.
Meghan Roach
19 May 2017
My in car instructor was Jean and she made sure I was a comfortable and confident driver. As more of a mature student getting their license I was definitely nervous but she made it a great learning e...
My in car instructor was Jean and she made sure I was a comfortable and confident driver. As more of a mature student getting their license I was definitely nervous but she made it a great learning experience.
Abby Dreher
17 May 2017
Mrs. Jean is the most incredible teacher ever! She taught me how to parallel park and reverse park in about 10 seconds, she genuinely cares about her students.
Zephyr Lily
8 Jul 2015
Worth the price! You'll become a safe and confident driver.
Steve Clark
22 Jan 2015
Great program and service. High recommend the company.
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