What Is the Driver Improvement Course?
The Driver Improvement Course (DIC) is designed for drivers who have accumulated a high number of traffic tickets, demerit points, or violations. This course is often required by the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO) or recommended by the court as part of a resolution for driving-related offences.
At Golden Key Driving School, we approach this course with professionalism and without judgment. Our goal is to help you identify the driving behaviours that led to your violations and give you the tools and techniques to become a safer, more responsible driver.
What's Included
6 Hours Classroom/Online
In-depth review of Ontario traffic laws, demerit point system, consequences of traffic violations, and strategies for making better driving decisions. Can be completed online or in-class.
1 Hour In-Car
A private, one-on-one session with a certified instructor to assess your current driving habits and work on correcting specific behaviours that may be contributing to violations.
Pricing
$385
6 hrs classroom/online + 1 hr in-car
Who Should Take the DIC?
- Drivers who have received multiple traffic tickets and need to demonstrate improvement to the MTO or their insurance company.
- Drivers referred by a court as part of a resolution for driving offences.
- Drivers at risk of licence suspension due to accumulated demerit points.
- Any driver who wants to proactively address bad driving habits before they lead to more serious consequences.
What You'll Learn
- A thorough review of Ontario's Highway Traffic Act and the rules most commonly violated.
- Understanding the demerit point system and how it affects your licence and insurance.
- Techniques for managing speed, following distance, and right-of-way in high-traffic situations.
- How to recognize and correct aggressive driving behaviours.
- The impact of distracted driving (phone use, eating, etc.) and strategies for staying focused.
DIC vs DDC — Which Do I Need?
If you've been involved in a collision and need to improve your defensive driving skills, you likely need our Defensive Driving Course (DDC). If your issue is primarily tickets and demerit points rather than a collision, the DIC is the right choice.
Not sure which course you need? Contact us and we'll help you figure out which program is right for your situation.