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General Information
Russell Driving School is fully licensed by the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) and has been providing professional driving instruction for over 7 years.
Yes, Russell Driving School is fully licensed by the MTO and has over 7 years of experience providing professional driving instruction.
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Russell Driving School provides comprehensive driving instruction services across Russell, Embrun, Limoges, Casselman, Vars, Orleans, and Ottawa regions.
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We serve Russell, Embrun, Limoges, Casselman, Vars, Orleans, and Ottawa regions.
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Russell Driving School specializes in automatic transmission vehicle instruction. While our instructors are qualified in both manual and automatic transmission operation, we currently focus exclusively on automatic transmission training.
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Our instructors are qualified in both manual and automatic transmission, but we currently focus exclusively on automatic transmission training.
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Russell Driving School uses automatic transmission vehicles for all instruction.
0Yes, Russell Driving School offers flexible weekend sessions to accommodate diverse student schedules.
0Yes, we offer flexible scheduling including weekend sessions to accommodate diverse student schedules.
0Pricing & Payment
For comprehensive information about lesson rates and package options, please visit our official website.
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Please visit our official website for comprehensive information about lesson rates and package options.
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Russell Driving School accepts Cash, E-transfer, and cheque payments.
0We accept Cash, E-transfer, and cheque payments.
0We accept Cash, E-transfer, and cheque payments.
0For the Beginner Driver Education (BDE) course, Russell Driving School offers a structured two-installment payment plan: 50% prior to course commencement, and the remaining 50% before in-car instruction begins. We can accommodate other payment plans for BDE or Private lessons if needed.
0No, we offer a two-installment payment plan for the BDE course: 50% before the course starts and 50% before in-car instruction begins. We can accommodate other payment plans for BDE or Private lessons if needed.
0A minimum 24-hour advance notice is required for all cancellations or rescheduling requests to avoid additional charges.
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You must provide at least 24 hours advance notice for cancellations or rescheduling to avoid additional charges.
0A minimum 24-hour advance notice is required to avoid additional charges.
0All pricing is transparent, with no hidden costs. Published rates are subject to HST as per regulatory requirements.
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No, all pricing is transparent with no hidden costs. Published rates are subject to HST as per regulatory requirements.
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Published rates are subject to HST as per regulatory requirements.
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Test day vehicle rental is available as a separate service, with rates varying by test center location. Please contact Russell Driving School directly for specific pricing information.
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Vehicle rental for test day is a separate service with rates that vary by test center location. Please contact us directly for specific pricing.
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Beginner Driver Education (BDE) Package
The Ministry-approved BDE Course comprises: 20 hours of in-class self-study instruction, 10 hours of online coursework, and 10 hours of personalized in-car training using an automatic transmission vehicle.
The Ministry-approved BDE Course includes 20 hours of in-class self-study, 10 hours of online coursework, and 10 hours of in-car training with an automatic transmission vehicle.
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The BDE package includes 10 hours of personalized in-car training, plus 20 hours of in-class self-study and 10 hours of online coursework.
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Students have one full year from the date of registration in the BDE course to complete both the online curriculum and the 10-hour in-car instruction component. Certification will be awarded upon successful completion of all program requirements.
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You have one full year from registration to complete the online curriculum and the 10-hour in-car instruction. Certification is awarded upon completing all requirements.
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You have one full year from your registration date to complete all BDE course components.
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Yes, the BDE program is fully certified and approved by the Ministry of Transportation (MTO).
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Yes, our BDE program is fully certified and approved by the Ministry of Transportation.
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Insurance providers typically offer premium reductions for graduates of government-certified BDE programs. We recommend consulting your insurance provider for specific discount details.
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Insurance providers typically offer premium reductions for graduates of government-certified BDE programs. Consult your insurance provider for specific discount details.
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Yes, Russell Driving School offers additional instruction hours for students seeking extended practice opportunities.
0Yes, we offer additional instruction hours for students seeking extended practice opportunities.
0The online BDE curriculum is accessible in seven languages: English, French, Hindi, Chinese, Spanish, Arabic, and Urdu.
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Yes, the online BDE curriculum is available in English, French, Hindi, Chinese, Spanish, Arabic, and Urdu.
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Licensing & Testing
Yes, we provide assistance with scheduling driving tests at your preferred examination center.
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Yes, we provide assistance with scheduling driving tests at your preferred examination center.
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Students must possess either a valid learner's permit (G1) or a valid driver's license prior to beginning instruction.
You must have either a valid learner's permit (G1) or a valid driver's license before beginning instruction.
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You must have either a valid learner's permit (G1) or a valid driver's license before beginning instruction.
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Yes, our certified instructors provide comprehensive familiarity training on local test routes to enhance student confidence.
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Yes, our certified instructors provide comprehensive familiarity training on local test routes to enhance student confidence.
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Yes, Russell Driving School vehicles are available for driving test appointments. Rental rates vary based on test center location.
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Yes, our vehicles are available for driving test appointments. Rental rates vary based on test center location.