Frequently Asked Questions
Answers for parents and new drivers getting started with DriveWise Chatham-Kent.
Ontario has a graduated licence system. You must be 16 to apply. Pass a written test and vision test for your G1. Two additional in-car road tests are required to earn a full G licence.
Apply at a DriveTest Centre. In Chatham, the DriveTest Centre is at 171 Keil Drive S., Units 4–5.
Courses are offered at 17 Dover Street, Chatham, Ontario. See the Safe Start schedule for current class dates.
You can begin classroom theory about a month before you turn 16. You must be 16 to apply for a G1. DriveWise is an MTO-approved BDE course provider.
10 hours online theory, 10 hours classroom (including simulator labs), 10 hours Homelink, and 10 hours of one-on-one in-car training.
Yes. Full course fees or deposits can be sent by e-transfer. Include the student name in the message box. You can also register and pay online through PayPal without a PayPal account.