Reviews of National Defensive Driver Training Inc. (Driving School)

emma ryan

I’ve learned so much through National Defensive Driver Training. The in-class lessons were super informative and the atmosphere was fun and inviting. Gabriel, my in-car instructor, made me feel comfortable and confident in my driving. No doubt that National Defensive Driver Training is the best drivers school in Guelph. Thanks Terry and Gabriel!

Angelica “dilica” M

Definitely the best driving school in Guelph! Make sure to ask for Gabriel as an in car instructor. He is incredibly patient and skillful with the students he teaches, as well as making sure each lesson is fun and meaningful to driving as a whole.

Logan Howard

I had Gabriel for my in-car driving lessons. He is an awesome teacher and makes learning how to drive fun and relaxed. Overall a really great experience and I would recommend National to anyone looking for an exceptional driving school!

Jenn Martin

Gabriel was an awesome instructor, made it really fun to learn and made me comfortable behind the wheel fast. I was an extremely nervous driver before but now I am much more confident. He really focuses on safety and makes it really easy to understand.

mouradi nasif

Gabriel is the wonderful,funny and expert instructor ever. I knew so many students passed the driving test but most of them didn't get the skills. I Passed the g2 test yesterday but I am happy because I was driving defensively and made all kind of parking like professional even my examiner was impressed when said WooW! All that because of My Amzing Teacher Ever.God Bless Him. I am soooooo Lucky to have him as my instructor

Ash Lynn

Definitely gets you prepared for your G2 test, also nice staff.

Merias Acosta

I highly recommend this driving school! My in-class teacher Terry was great; he was thorough with everything, really funny and made the class very enjoyable. My in-car instructor Gabriel was extremely helpful and explained everything very well. I couldn’t have asked for a better driving instructor. He is hilarious and always made the lesson fun and entertaining. What a guy! Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed my experience with National Defense driving school!

Aaron Ilic

I had a great time with Gabriel during my in-car driving lessons. Gabriel did an amazing job teaching and helping me on the road, and he was very kind and understanding while driving. I will highly recommend anyone to the National Defensive Driver Training.

Sam Parsons

Probably the best driving experience I've ever had. Spending some time with Gabe, who is an utterly phenomenal instructor, I managed to pass my G2 Road Test on the first try and slowly but surely became both confident and competent on the roads. I strongly recommend this driving school to anyone who needs driver's training.

Paisley Frasson

I learned a lot and feel way more confident driving after completing my training!

Nick McFarlane

Gabriel is the bees knees! He taught me all the skills I needed to pass and he was upbeat and friendly while doing it.

Drake Mugford

Ian and Terry went crazy(in a good way), gotta love them

shweta choudhary

Classes were so interesting and knowledgeable. In car driving sessions with instructor Gabriel were so helpful. With their great experience and teaching i pass my exam just after the classes. Highly recommended.

Elizabeth Saman

Gabriel was a very good instructor and always made the lessons fun. I would recommend him to anyone who needs in car training.

Fierce Crikey

In class was concise and comprehensive, in car with Gabriel was super useful and fun:)

Christina Marchese

Would definitely recommend! Made me feel really comfortable behind the wheel and the instruction was great, was taught a lot of good tips and the instructors are awesome! Overall, this was a great experience and I would recommend this place to anyone who is looking for a worthwhile driver's training

julia follo

Gabriel was an amazing driving instructor. He always made lessons fun, while still teaching me a great amount! I can confidently say that I am the great driver today because of Gabriel. I would highly recommend him to anyone! It was refreshing to have an instructor that taught me so much, yet always kept a smile on my face while doing so!! I recently got my G license and I couldn’t of done it without Gabriel.

Alice Correggiari

I highly recommend this school, I followed the course with Terry in class and was very helpful. The guides with Gabriel were awesome , Gabriel is a really patient and capable instructor!

John Moore

Gabriel and terry are fantastic driving teachers I would highly recommend them! They helped me to get my g2 first try.

Johnny Muia

Learned a lot from my amazing instructor Ian. Had a lot of fun doing it too!

T Dixon

Great time, Gabriel was an awesome instructor and lots of fun, amazing in class stuff too!

Sarah McDonnell

I found my experience at National driving school to be quite useful and pleasant. I learned valuable information both in class and in car. Our in class instructor Terry was a great teacher and very enjoyable. He was good at engaging the class in a humourous way. My in car instructor Ian was very nice - he was knowledgeable, he knew what he was talking about and he was great to work with. Ian challenged me to improve my technique while also being chill and understanding. He was funny and we had good conversation :) I learned a lot through National driving school and I definitely recommend it to others.

Tim Mitkin

A lovely experience

Claire Thorne

Had a great experience with National Defensive! My in-class instructor Terry was very clear at explaining the basic road rules and he made the 20 hours of class very enjoyable. My in-car instructor Gabriel was super fun! Always laughing and smiling with him. I learned so much from this driving school, highly recommend!

Andy Shuai

Ian is a hillarious instructor I loved having him, I loved taking lessons here. I learned so much valuable information here that will make me a better driver and Ian accommodated with my schedule with ease, he managed to fit in lessons for me so I could get my lessons done in time to book my g2 in time so I could get it as soon as the 8 months were up. This is an amazing place to go for drivers training. I recommend anyone to go here.

Karleigh Fishback

I learned valuable safe driving skills from this school. They made the in class learning fun as well as the driving lessons. Not so scary after all. ????

David Lewis

I had an amazing experience with national defensive driver training. My instructor was friendly and a great teacher. I would recommend them to anyone.

Pascale M

National has amazing instructors and gives students a top quality experience. My instructor was calm, informative, funny, and made sure to answer all questions and made sure I was well equipped for my driving test. I would definitely recommend this school over other driving schools as I have absolutley no complaints and can now feel very comfortable on the road!

Raz Hadar

I would highly recommend these guys, I had an amazing experience and I honestly hope I could do more training with them in the future! Thank you guys for program, Gabriel you were an amazing instructor! Thank you :)

Zachary Dobbins

Very nice staff, and overall a fun time. Very informative

Ben Nethercott

National Defensive Driving School is the absolute best school for students to get a quality driver education. I highly reccommend this school to anyone looking for drivers training. Not only is the staff well trained, knowledgeable, and competent trainers, but they make the curriculum more intersting by adding fun games and activities. There is no other school like this in guelph. Way to go Terry and the rest of National Defensive staff!

Ian Forster

Gabriel was an amazing instructor who was able to make the lessons interesting. He has a great understanding of driving and overall made me a better driver.

Brittany Webb

I'd rate ten stars if I could! I began with in class lessons in the Winter/Spring of 2016. I passed and was able to get my G2 with no issues. I recently decided to have a brush up lesson with Gabe again before trying for my G license. I passed with flying colours! Couldn't have done with without this driving school and I'm so grateful to them. I recommend everyone I know to go see Gabe! See you on the road!

Charlotte Fletcher

Terry was a fantastic driving instructor; National Defensive Driver Training was a great driver's ed experience. Would definitely recommend to others!

Justin Virdiramo

Great school had lots of fun, Ian and Terry made that possible.

Nathaniel Gibson

Awesome driving school and awesome instructors!

Michal Laszczuk

Gabriel shows such passion for this job and makes the learning experience really fun! His good sense of humour is balanced with a comprehensive training approach that takes driving super seriously and that is essential since driving must always be safe! He stresses this always and teaches you good driving techniques in the best and comprehensive manner! He also gives great advice about how to be a defensive driver and be careful of others on the road. I had such a good experience training with him and I passed my G2 with no problems whatsoever and knew exactly what to do due to Gabriel's awesome training. I most highly recommend this school!

Pamoda Wijekoon

A fantastic driving school! I did most of my training, first with young drivers, then review lessons leading up to my g2 test with national and found no difference. I highly recommend them.

Jacob Vettor

Terry was an incredible in-class driver’s trainer! He made the in-class portion fly by because it was so much fun. Gabriel taught me things in the in-car portion that have stuck with me throughout my years of driving! Pick National Defence and you won’t be disappointed.

dilsha appu

In-car lessons went really well and was well prepared for my road test!

Samuel Cantelon

I've been looking forward to getting my licence my entire life, and thanks to National defensive driver Training (more specifically Terry and Ian), that dream is here! Ian was an epic in car teacher, he really helped me learn all the little nuances that will probably save my life at some point in the future. Terry made in class ridiculously entertaining and interactive, and I actually retained the information we learned 4 months ago! Cant say enough good things about Ian and Terry and National Defensive Driver Training. By far the best driving school in Guelph, maybe even province wide.

Ben Wallace

A comprehensive program that prepared me well for my road test. My instructor was informative and fun.

Sara Mackenzie

Amazing driving school, I just passed my G1 exit test! The in-class lessons taught by Terry were very information but fun. The driving lessons were taught very well, I learned a lot. Gabe and Terry were amazing instructors.

Anika

I had a great experience with National! Terry made the classes very inclusive and informative! After each day of in class training I felt much much more comfortable behind the wheel! All questions were answered, and everything even down to insurance and booking your G2 road test was covered in detail! I loved how National teaches you basics and things like how to be a defensive and cooperative driver! I would absolutely recommend this course to any young driver!

Jackson Wallace

Great experience, Ian was an all around legend, amazing guy and knows his stuff behind the wheel. Highly recommended!

Alexander Figliuzzi

Don’t do drivers training unless you do national defence. I had the one and only Terry and he taught me everything.

Tigger Russ

I recommend National to anyone who is looking for driver's training. Their instruction has helped me be a safer, more observant driver. Terry has a ton of knowledge and examples; Gabriel's driving instruction was superb.

Andrew Vanderstarre

Great driving school with great instructors! Highly recommend!

M

I was recommended national Defensive drivers training by a friend because she said their instructors were very easy to learn from as well as comfortable to talk to. In the course of my in-car lessons I enjoyed it very much as well as greatly improved my driving techniques. Not only was it really easy for me to understand Terrys method of teaching, I felt very comfortable talking to him casually as well. I was previously with Young Drivers training, the course was not too bad but the private in-car lessons weren't very great. I felt rushed and my instructor got frustrated with me making me feel stressed. So when I Finished with YD I still didn't feel ready. After I took private in-car lessons with NDDT and immensely improved my driving and passed my G2 road test! I cannot thank Terry enough and I highly highly highly recommend him!

Jenna Brydges

Great training, I’ve learned a lot!

Liam Zonneveld

Ian. Miss him so deeply. Best driving instructor I could have ever asked for. The goat

sam Worthen

Fantastic instructors! The information provided is great! I highly recommend taking this course!

Dane Nespoli

Gabriel was an awesome instructor! He teaches things in a clear and precise way and prepared me well for both my G2 and G road tests. I would highly recommend National Defensive Driver Training!

Amia Khosla

Gabriel is a queen bee. But on a serious note, I took in car lessons with Gabriel twice, the drivers training package when I was 16 and then a brush up before my G when I was 21, and I am incredibly greatful and amazed by how great of a teacher he is and how fun he made this relatively stressful skill. Definitely worth every penny and I can say I’m a much better driver because of him - and in class lessons with Terry. ????

haydn LeGrand

Gabriel is a great instructor who is passionate about his job. He teaches in a calm but helpful way that is great for a new driver, he also makes it fun at the same time. I would highly recommend National Defensive Driver Training as your drivers ed course.

Yousef Hassan

An excellent instructor that will teach you not only how to pass the test but more importantly how to drive safely. Gabriel is excellent also in accommodating your time needs/work schedule with supreme punctuality. I highly recommend this driving school.

Emma Oldson

Gabriel your a professional instructor. I highly recommend. By the way this is Colette ????

Jacob Kirk

Was very entertained during lessons. I highly recommend it.

Keith Mayne

Had a great time at National Defensive Driver Training thanks to my in-class teacher Terry and my in-car teacher Ian. Terry was a great teacher and explained everything extremely well. Ian was a great instructor who provided tips and explained everything very well, Ian always had cool stories to tell and we often had great conversations

josh hepburn

This place was awesome! So very easy going and helpful, not pressuring me to do right just making sure that i do so. Knowing how to drive is essential to everyday life and i could say 100% that my instructor Ian was amazing! He is a very professional driver and would recommend anyone that would like to learn to drive to him. He is a great guy and knows his stuff and of course is easy going! Thank you again Ian and national defensive driving! You guys are great! -- 2018-12-07 (National defensive driving) In Guelph to clarify.

Thomas Tran

I don't write reviews ever, but this school changed my mind. My in-car instructor, Gabriel, is absolutely incredible. I can't recommend him enough. Even though I hate driving, every lesson with him was super enjoyable. He'd always find a way to make me laugh and I'd always find myself in conversation with him. He's kind, funny and bright, and was always patient with me. I never felt judged or stupid, even when I made stupid mistakes. Anyone who's had Gabriel can tell that this is more than just a job to him. He's does everything to make sure that you not only pass the test, but also be safer on the road in future driving. He's dedicated to every one of his student and follows through with them to the end. And that's not an exaggeration by any means. I had my first lesson with him 4 years ago and just recently passed my G test; he teased me about how I was scared to death of going over 10km/h when I started - something I can't even remember myself. I'm going to miss Gabriel's random banter and absurd love for cute animals. If you read this, thank you for the life-changing experience you've given me. Hope you keep doing what you love, and I'll see you on the road!

Andrew Willms

The class was as interesting as you could hope for and the instructors are really good.

joe smith

Awesome driving school with a lot of great skills and knowledge to teach their students

Marissa Worby

Gabriel is an amazing instructor. He explains the techniques and rules in easy to understand terms. I was scared of driving before and now I'm am a lot more confident in my driving.

Taylor S

I have 0 complaints about this driving school!! I had Gabe for the in car portion and he was amazing, easy going, I never felt stressed or as if I didn’t know what to be doing! Terry I think teaches all the in class portion and no complaints there either! Highly suggest!

Helena Kunic

I took lessons before my G2 and G test. I passed both times on my first attempt no problem. I felt very prepared!

Melissa C.

Great experience! The classroom portion was informative and not too repeptitive. The in car portion was informative and useful. My in-car instructor Gabriel was always positive, cheerful, and helpful. Almost always showed up on time for lessons. The lessons definitely helped me pass my g2 road test, Would definitely recommend National Defensive Driver Training!

Candace Occhiuto

This was an absolutely amazing and positive experience for our son. Our son's instructor, Ian, was knowledgeable and patient, and went above and beyond to make our son comfortable and fully prepared for his tests. Thank you, Ian!

Grace Mencfeld

My experience with Nationl Defence Driving was amazing. My driver instructor Gabriel taught me how to be a safe driver and taught me a lot of new things I have never known how to do. I recommend this place because I have total confidence in my driving skills and I am very well prepared for my road test. I have learned what to do in situations that will keep me and other drivers safe. Gabriel was awesome and I learned a lot while having a lot of fun!!!!

Angela Stiles

Both my kids took this training. They had heard from their friends that this was a top rated Guelph driver training company. My son and daughter raved about the in class portion, and more importantly, their fabulous driving instructor “Gabriel”. I went out of my way to meet him and thank him for all of his wise advice and skills passed on to my kids. Once my son and daughter sailed through their G2 test, I immediately wrote Gabriel to thank him for helping both my kids succeed as competent drivers. I highly recommend National Defensive Driver Training.

katarina poloniato

Had a really good experience. No car ride was boring and we were always in conversation. Easy to talk to and easy to understand. I learned a lot in the lessons I had.

Justin Duffy

Gabriel was an excellent teacher, I learned something useful every lesson. I would highly recommend National to others.

thea beazley-wright

amazing school, highly recommend ian as an instructor !!

Brittany Salter

Had a great experience with National Defensive Driver Training. My roommate and I both took lessons with Gabriel and passed our driving tests with high passing percentages. The lessons I took previously at a different driving school in Mississauga taught me the minimum on how to pass the test, while Gabriel actually taught me how to drive defensively so I would not only pass my test, but be safer on the roads for future driving. I am also somewhat of a nervous driver, and Gabriel really helped me improve my confidence and skills. Would recommend!

Daniel Clarke

Amazing School! The quality of work these guys put into there program is unmatched. Gabe is an amazing instructor and so is Terry. If I could give them a 6/5 I would!

Darcey Stewart

Highly recommend! Learned so much, that I will take with me for the rest of my life! Great staff and preparation for the road test as well!

Annapoorani Chettiar

Ian is a really great instructor. He is always on-time for the in-car training. I always have doubts when it comes to parking, he really helped me get that. Especially parallel parking. With his help i passed my G in mt first attempt. I highly recommend him.

Dana Scott-Thomas

A really great school to learn more about driving and how to be safe. Great teachers who know what they're talking about, Gabriel was a really great instructor that made lessons fun.

Carlo Essagian.

Great service and professional attentive help. Top notch! Highly recommend!

Joey

Whether you're a new driver or experienced and want to brush up, this is the school for you! Make sure you ask for Gabriel as your instructor. He enjoys what he does and makes sure you're aware of all rules and proper procedures. Through and comprehensive evaluation system after each lesson, you can see exactly what you need to improve on. All around amazing experience, would highly recommended for anyone in the area!

Kaitlyn

The best driving school in Guelph. After having a terrible experience with Guelph Driving School I was so happy to switch to National after a friend recommended it. The staff here is caring, supportive, and cares much more about your success than your money. Gabriel is the BEST driving instructor. He is extremely knowledgeable, accommodating, and dedicated to each of his students. National may be slightly more expensive than other driving schools in Guelph but it is honestly worth every penny!

Amanda K

I took lessons with both Terry and Gabriel and recently passed my practical driver's test with 90%. Terry has a huge wealth of experience and a great reserve of patience. He's also the one who does the in class training and although I did not do this part, knowing his sense of humour I would much rather have attended his class than the one I did attend a few years ago. They offer a good quality handbook with the course (preferable to the loose sheets I received at a different school). Terry previously worked with Young Drivers of Canada so you know that you are getting a quality education, although at a lower cost than YD. I took fewer lessons with Gabriel, but enjoyed my lessons with him as well. He hasn't been teaching as long, but is extremely thorough and observant. His tips were very helpful. I would happily recommend either of them anytime.

Jon Choong

Great driving school. The in class portion was streamlined and easy to understand. The in-car lessons were easy to arrange and helped me become a better driver. Make sure to ask for Gabriel, he was a great teacher his teachings keep me safe on the road. I ended up passing my g2 road test with no mistakes! Would recommend

Lucas Skolseg

I would highly recommend National Defensive Driver training because of their great instructors. I had Terry for my in-class lessons and he presented the information in a way that was easy to understand so that I remembered it while I was driving. Gabriel was my in-car instructor and he made learning to drive stress-free but also worthwhile. He made it very clear where I needed to improve in a constructive way which allowed me to practice effectively on my own time. He was also very open to questions and not to mention, a lot of fun to drive with. I would definitely recommend National.

Patrick Haley

I had Terry for the in class portion and he was great. He made sure the class was dynamic, educational and fun. I had Gabriel for my in-car lessons, he was the best! He made me feel super comfortable and used very effective teaching methods. Gabe's funny and calm personality made learning how to drive enjoyable. I would strongly recommend using National Defensive Driver Training.

Tyler Fessenden

I had Terry both in car and in class. The amount of effort and fun he brings to the program is unreal. Going into drivers ed I anticipated a boring, uninteresting experience. What I didn’t expect was an interactive and just enjoyable time. My time spent in class and in car with Terry is something I’ll never forget. Thank you!

nicole curtis

thanks for teaching me how to driver! gabriel was so helpful and made the learning enjoyable and fun but also helpful and taught me many skills that i will carry through out my driving career! thanks sm, i love you gabriel

izzy

Gabriel was my in car driving instructor and he’s awesome! Definitely knows what he’s doing.

Adriana Wright

I had Gabriel for my in-car lessons, he was great! Super funny, relaxed guy who made learning what i thought would be a stressful skill super fun. I always felt super comfortable and appreciated his teaching methods. I couldn’t suggest using National Defence Driving enough!

Natasha Saltarelli

Had an amazing time at national defensive driver training. My driver instructor Gabriel taught me a lot of new things about driving that I never new before and had made me improve as a driver. Would totally recommend doing this training because it teaches you how to become a better driver.

Jacob Parr

Amazing instructors that care about your learning. They also have a great price for the course. Best driving school in Guelph.

Maria Elizabeth Muia

Learned so much from my instructor Ian. He made the lessons fun and was great at communicating as well as answering all of the questions I had! Thank you so much :)

Taylor Daymond

By far the BEST driving school around. I had Ian as my instructor, and he was always very patient and taught me everything with significant detail. I passed my G2 with a high score because of Ian! All staff in this business are very professional, I highly recommend this driving school for quality instructing.

Victoria

Loved my experience with National Defensive Driver Training!! In-class was super informative and helped me become more comfortable behind the wheel. My driving instructor was Gabriel and he was amazing! Great teacher, calm, helpful and funny. I passed my G2 test and couldn't have done it without National!!

Christina W.

My driving instructor was Gabriel. He was a fantastic teacher, never condescending, never yelling. He was knowledgeable, patient, clear and firm with his expectations, and adaptable to my specific needs. When it was clear I was struggling with parallel parking, he was able to alter his methods to suit my particular issues, allowing me to do it very successfully during the test. His focus was in safety and defensive driving, which he is obviously passionate about. There is no doubt in his mind that I am a better and safer driver, and that I would not have passed the test without his help. Before Gabriel, I drove with family, and with another driving school. The other school was a waste of money, and my family, while helpful, simply weren’t aware of so many intricacies of the road test. Many things get forgotten over years of driving, and not all driving instructors are the same. I can’t recommend Gabriel enough.

Kurtis Gobbi

This is by far the best driving school in Guelph, Ontario in my most honest opinion. The in class portion of the course wasn’t as boring as I thought it would be. Terry, my in class instructor made the class very engaging and even shared stories about why you shouldn’t do certain things on the road and to make sure why you always be aware of your surroundings. The in car portion of this school is honestly so amazing. My driver instructor, Gabriel, made driving fun, interesting and I learned a lot of tips and tricks I may have not known otherwise. Gabriel always was looking to help you improve beyond the standard in order for me to become the best driver I can be. I recommend this driving course to any teen or adult looking to enhance their driving skills (or looking to reduce your G1 to 8 months) as this course was truly extraordinary and I learned a ton in a fun environment!

Joan C

Highly recommend. My instructor Terry was great. I really wanted an instructor that would not only help me pass the G2 test, but more importantly equip me with the skills required to feel safe driving on my own once I passed the test. He was exactly that!

Ivy Tang

I chose National Defensive Driver Training because my boyfriend had taken the class before me. My classroom experience was great. I took the course during March Break and other than having to wake up at 7am for four days, I had a pleasant experience. The class was always proactive and engaged. The teacher went through every subject thoroughly and the workbook was incredibly helpful and informative. My in-class and in-car instructor was Terry who has had over 20 years of experience. I learned how to parallel park and back-in (things I used to think were too hard to do) with clear and concise steps, that were super easy to follow. Every demonstration was followed by clear instructions, answers to all of my questions and repeated if necessary. Anything I had trouble with, Terry would give me extra tips and tricks to get it right. Not only did I feel very relax and comfortable driving with Terry, but I never felt judged or stupid, even when I made stupid mistakes. I just want to thank NDDT for the great learning experience that I had. I recommended Terry to a friend who needed brush-up lessons before getting her G2. She's a former student of Young Drivers and not only is she driving better, but she's enjoying it as well!