Highly experienced instructors since 1963
Phone: 902‑434‑5049 | Text 902-999-4950
We now offer E-learning for our Defensive Driving class and Full Drivers Ed!
Our next in-class sessions start November 16th
35-Hour New Driver Education Course
35-Hour New Driver Education Course
Get in Touch with Us for Class 5 Driving Course in Dartmouth
Welcome new drivers! Have you been looking around for professional driving lessons? If yes, then turn to Dartmouth Driving School for your Class 5 driving course in Dartmouth. Our Driver Training Certificate Program is a two-part course, with instruction in a classroom environment as well as hands-on experience in operating a motor vehicle. This course is open to all drivers, from beginners to advanced, who are looking to brush-up on the rules of the road or to simply acquire additional defensive driving skills. Our Class 5 licensing program is also approved by the Province of Nova Scotia and certified by the Canadian Safety Council. If you wish to learn more about our program, give us a call today.
What to Expect
Through this course, you will gain the knowledge, skills, and experience necessary to obtain a Class 5 driver’s licence. You can expect to be in the driver’s seat for a total of 10 hours in addition to 25 hours of classroom-based training.
Course Time and Availability
Our Class 5 course is only provided during weekends at the Hearth Stone Inn (313 Prince Albert Road). It is important to note that you should complete your course in a timely manner because the course will expire 2 years following your date of registration. Following your driving theory class, it is essential that you schedule your driving times by contacting our front office.
Transportation Assistance
Depending on your location, we may be able to provide you with transportation to and from home, work, or school, as a part of your driving session.
Driver Training for New Canadian Residents
For those that have recently immigrated to Nova Scotia – we welcome you! If you were a licensed motorist in your previous country of residence, it may be necessary for you to obtain a Class 5 Driver’s Licence in order to take advantage of the sites and destinations Nova Scotia has to offer. We can help you learn the rules of the road, such as recognizing road signs, as well as handling Nova Scotia’s roads during severe weather.
Our certified instructors each have over three decades of experience in helping form responsible driving habits. And we can help you too! For pricing and scheduling information regarding our Class 5 Driver Training Certificate Program, please call our office today!
CARS E-learning Curriculum
The CARS e-learning curriculum is designed with highly educational and attractive animated slides. It is student-centred, logically sequenced, and uses a variety of evaluation tools. The curriculum consists of 20 x 1-hour lessons and 20 x 15-minute homelink review activities. This is student-led at your own pace and time!
Course Module Topics and Sequence
1. Driver Attitudes and Responsibilities
2. Graduated Licensing
3. Signs, Lines, and Traffic Signals
4. Pre-driving and Vehicle Adjustments
5. Strategic Driving – Observation
6. Strategic Driving – Space Management and Communication
7. Major Intersections and Turns
8. Decision-making and Risk Management
9. Sharing the Road – City Driving
10. Sharing the Road – Freeway and Rural Driving
11. Vehicle Safety – Dealing with Emergencies
12. Dealing with Collisions – Crash Case Studies
13. Dangerous Driving
14. Alcohol Impairment – Laws
15. Alcohol and Drug Impairment
16. Inattentive Driving
17. Adverse Driving Conditions
18. Winter Driving
19. Vehicle Purchase and Vehicle Insurance
20. Fuel Efficiency, Vehicle Maintenance, and Road Test Preparation