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'''Young Drivers of Canada''' is a Canadian [[Driver's education|driving school]] franchise<ref>[http://www.intelligencer.ca/2016/04/01/instructors-take-over-young-drivers-franchise "Instructors take over Young Drivers franchise"]. By Emily Mountney-Lessard, ''The Intelligencer'', April 1, 2016</ref> headquartered in [[Woodbridge, Ontario|Woodbridge]], Ontario. In 2017, Young Drivers is the largest driving training organization in Canada, with 140 locations in six provinces across Canada. Over a million students have graduated from its driver education programs. The company's driving recommendations are often quoted in news stories about safe driving and the rules of the road.<ref>[http://driving.ca/ford/auto-news/news/ford-driving-skills-for-life-program-is-teaching-teens-about-the-real-risks-of-distracted-driving "Teaching teens about the real-world risks of distracted driving"]. ''Driving'', Emily Chung | June 14, 2016</ref><ref>[https://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-drive/culture/commuting/if-the-car-behind-flashes-its-high-beams-do-i-legally-have-to-move-over/article32389141/ " If the car behind flashes its high beams, do I legally have to move over?"]. ''The Globe and Mail'', JASON TCHIR, ''The Globe and Mail'', Oct. 18, 2016</ref> Young Drivers of Canada has three core product offerings: The novice Young Driver education program,<ref>[https://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-drive/culture/commuting/wise-words-from-a-nervous-novice/article19428438/ "Driving Tips: 16 rules everyone should follow"]. ''The Globe and Mail''. S. ELIZABETH MALONEY. Jul. 03, 2014</ref> the Collisionfree!™ driver improvement course and CogniFit Brain Training.
'''Young Drivers of Canada''' is a [[Canadians|Canadian]] [[Driver's education|driving school]] chain,<ref>[http://www.intelligencer.ca/2016/04/01/instructors-take-over-young-drivers-franchise "Instructors take over Young Drivers franchise"]. By Emily Mountney-Lessard, ''The Intelligencer'', April 1, 2016</ref> headquartered in [[Woodbridge, Ontario|Woodbridge]], [[Ontario]]. In 2017, Young Drivers had 140 locations in six provinces across Canada.


Young Drivers of Canada has three product offerings: the novice Young Driver education program,<ref>[https://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-drive/culture/commuting/wise-words-from-a-nervous-novice/article19428438/ "Driving Tips: 16 rules everyone should follow"]. ''The Globe and Mail''. S. ELIZABETH MALONEY. Jul. 03, 2014</ref> the Collisionfree! driver improvement course and CogniFit Brain Training.
==History==
== History ==
[[File:King St. East (49922949908).jpg|thumb|right|A Young Drivers of Canada automobile on King Street in Hamilton]]
[[File:King St. East (49922949908).jpg|thumb|right|A Young Drivers of Canada automobile on [[King Street, Hamilton, Ontario|King Street]] in [[Hamilton, Ontario|Hamilton]]]]
Young Drivers of Canada was established by Heinz Naumann in 1970.
Young Drivers of Canada was established by Heinz Naumann in 1970.


In 1975, Peter Christianson, a race car driver whose father died in a car accident at a young age, joined the organization and began to develop methods that have become the basis of driver's education courses offered today by Young Drivers of Canada.
In 1975, Peter Christianson, a race car driver whose father died in a car accident at a young age, joined the organization.


In 1979, Young Drivers of Canada held their first rally to promote safe driving. In the same year, Young Drivers instructors began using full low-beam headlights during their lessons, which also turns on rear lights, to increase visibility to other drivers and reduce the risk of collisions.
In 1979, Young Drivers of Canada held their first rally to promote safe driving.


In 1984, Christianson was appointed President of Young Drivers of Canada and in 1989, Naumann retired and sold his portion of Young Drivers.
In 1984, Christianson was appointed President of Young Drivers of Canada, and in 1989, Naumann retired and sold his portion of Young Drivers.


In 1987, The company expanded to the United States and in 1990, Young Drivers of Canada [[Finland]], Young Drivers Your License to Survive was established.
In 1987, the company expanded to the United States and in 1990, Young Drivers of Canada, [[Finland]], and Young Drivers Your License to Survive were established.


In 1995, Young Drivers of Canada introduced its Collisionfree!™ program, designed to aid experienced driver in developing proactive and reactive driving habits. Young Drivers of Canada was directly involved in developing the structure of Ontario's [[Graduated driver licensing|graduated licensing program]] in Ontario, Canada.
In 1995, Young Drivers of Canada introduced its Collisionfree! program, with the goal of aiding drivers in developing reactive driving habits. Young Drivers of Canada was directly involved in developing the structure of Ontario's [[Graduated driver licensing|graduated licensing program]] in [[Ontario|Ontario, Canada]].


In 1997, with input from Peter Christianson, Young Drivers of Canada was instrumental in designing the [[Driver's licence in Canada|G2 driving license test]] requirements, the final test required by students to be licensed in Ontario.
In 1997, with input from Peter Christianson, Young Drivers of Canada contributed to the [[Driver's licence in Canada|G2 driving license test]] requirements.


The U.S. division expanded until 1999 when the [[Ford Motor Company]] purchased Young Drivers of Canada. Ford focused development on the Canadian operations and the U.S. division was eventually closed.
The U.S. division expanded until 1999, when the [[Ford Motor Company]] purchased Young Drivers of Canada. Ford focused development on the Canadian operations and the U.S. division was eventually closed.


In 2003, Young Drivers of Canada introduced its CogniFit® program. The program trains students to use their cognitive abilities to handle issues with [[reaction time]] and divided attention. Later, the course was update to include a demonstration of the perils of texting and driving.<ref>[http://globalnews.ca/news/2950050/think-its-easy-to-text-and-drive-think-again/ "Think it’s easy to text and drive? Think again"]. Mike Drolet, ''Global News'', September 19, 2016</ref>
In 2003, Young Drivers of Canada introduced its CogniFit program. With the goal of handling issues with [[reaction time]] and divided attention. The course was later updated to include a demonstration of the perils of texting and driving.<ref>[http://globalnews.ca/news/2950050/think-its-easy-to-text-and-drive-think-again/ "Think it’s easy to text and drive? Think again"]. Mike Drolet, ''Global News'', September 19, 2016</ref>


The Ford Motor Company held equity in Young Drivers of Canada until 2005 when their interest was bought out by private investment. The company received national exposure when their students became involved in protests in front of local liquor stores, carrying the message that [[drinking and driving]] was not acceptable.
The Ford Motor Company's interest in Young Drivers of Canada was bought out by private investment in 2005. Their students became involved in protests in front of local liquor stores, carrying the message that [[drinking and driving]] were not acceptable.


In 2009, Young Drivers of Canada franchisees experienced a significant drop in revenue during the [[Ministry of Transportation, Ontario|Ministry of Transportation Ontario]], driving test strike, which continued for four months. During this time period, no [[Driving test|road tests]] were taken, no exams were written and no licenses were issued. About this time, Young Drivers of Canada added a distance education program to the course curriculum.
In 2009, Young Drivers of Canada franchisees experienced a drop in revenue during the [[Ministry of Transportation, Ontario|Ministry of Transportation Ontario]]'s driving test strike, which continued for four months. During this time period, no [[Driving test|road tests]] were taken, no exams were written and no licenses were issued. About this time, Young Drivers of Canada added a distance education program to the course curriculum.


In 2013, the company began phasing out instruction with [[manual transmission]]s.<ref>[http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/driver-instruction-is-it-time-to-ditch-the-stick-shift-1.2158806 "Driver instruction: is it time to ditch the stick shift?"]. ''CBC News'', Oct 22, 2013</ref><ref>[https://ottawacitizen.com/life/Baray+Young+Drivers+Canada+says+doesn+think+stickshift+danger+going+extinct+even+though+company+phasing+stickshift+lessons/9162792/story.html "Ron Baray of Young Drivers of Canada says he doesn't think stickshift is in danger of going extinct even though his company is phasing out stickshift lessons in the GTA."]. Wayne Cuddington, ''Ottawa Citizen'' 11.13.2013</ref>
In 2013, the company began phasing out instruction with [[manual transmission]]s.<ref>[http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/driver-instruction-is-it-time-to-ditch-the-stick-shift-1.2158806 "Driver instruction: is it time to ditch the stick shift?"]. ''CBC News'', Oct 22, 2013</ref><ref>[https://ottawacitizen.com/life/Baray+Young+Drivers+Canada+says+doesn+think+stickshift+danger+going+extinct+even+though+company+phasing+stickshift+lessons/9162792/story.html "Ron Baray of Young Drivers of Canada says he doesn't think stickshift is in danger of going extinct even though his company is phasing out stickshift lessons in the GTA."]. Wayne Cuddington, ''Ottawa Citizen'' 11.13.2013</ref>


In 2014, Young Drivers of Canada opened the first Advanced Driving Centre in [[Markham, Ontario]].<ref>[http://www.macleans.ca/society/the-most-dangerous-kind-of-distracted-driving/ "A new, and dangerous, kind of distracted driver"]. ''Macleans'', Anne Kingston January 21, 2016</ref> A mobile app for iOS and Android was introduced in 2016 which was launched to provide aspiring drivers with easy access to learner's practice tests for all provinces.
In 2014, Young Drivers of Canada opened the first Advanced Driving Centre in [[Markham, Ontario]].<ref>[http://www.macleans.ca/society/the-most-dangerous-kind-of-distracted-driving/ "A new, and dangerous, kind of distracted driver"]. ''Macleans'', Anne Kingston January 21, 2016</ref> A mobile app for iOS and Android was introduced in 2016.


Since 2017, Young Drivers of Canada operates 45 corporate driving centres in Canada with a staff of about 400, many of whom are driving instructors. The head office manages six corporate franchises with 45 classrooms and about 175 employees. There are 42 Young Drivers of Canada franchisees operating 102 classroom locations in Canada, with a total of roughly 225 employees.
Since 2017, Young Drivers of Canada has operated 45 corporate driving centres in Canada with a staff of about 400, many of whom are driving instructors. The head office manages six corporate franchises with 45 classrooms and about 175 employees. There are 42 Young Drivers of Canada franchisees operating 102 classroom locations in Canada, with a total of roughly 225 employees.


In 2018, General Manager of Young Drivers of Canada was on ''[[Breakfast Television]]''.
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In 2020, Young Drivers incorporated virtual and online courses to their curriculum to facilitate learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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On March 31, 2021, Peter Christianson retired as President and the position is now held by Adam Lombardi.


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In 2020, Young Drivers incorporated virtual and online courses into their curriculum to facilitate learning during the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].


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On March 31, 2021, Peter Christianson retired as president, and the position is now held by Anthony Addesi.


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 11:36, 19 April 2024

Young Drivers of Canada is a Canadian driving school chain,[1] headquartered in Woodbridge, Ontario. In 2017, Young Drivers had 140 locations in six provinces across Canada.

Young Drivers of Canada has three product offerings: the novice Young Driver education program,[2] the Collisionfree! driver improvement course and CogniFit Brain Training.

History

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A Young Drivers of Canada automobile on King Street in Hamilton

Young Drivers of Canada was established by Heinz Naumann in 1970.

In 1975, Peter Christianson, a race car driver whose father died in a car accident at a young age, joined the organization.

In 1979, Young Drivers of Canada held their first rally to promote safe driving.

In 1984, Christianson was appointed President of Young Drivers of Canada, and in 1989, Naumann retired and sold his portion of Young Drivers.

In 1987, the company expanded to the United States and in 1990, Young Drivers of Canada, Finland, and Young Drivers Your License to Survive were established.

In 1995, Young Drivers of Canada introduced its Collisionfree! program, with the goal of aiding drivers in developing reactive driving habits. Young Drivers of Canada was directly involved in developing the structure of Ontario's graduated licensing program in Ontario, Canada.

In 1997, with input from Peter Christianson, Young Drivers of Canada contributed to the G2 driving license test requirements.

The U.S. division expanded until 1999, when the Ford Motor Company purchased Young Drivers of Canada. Ford focused development on the Canadian operations and the U.S. division was eventually closed.

In 2003, Young Drivers of Canada introduced its CogniFit program. With the goal of handling issues with reaction time and divided attention. The course was later updated to include a demonstration of the perils of texting and driving.[3]

The Ford Motor Company's interest in Young Drivers of Canada was bought out by private investment in 2005. Their students became involved in protests in front of local liquor stores, carrying the message that drinking and driving were not acceptable.

In 2009, Young Drivers of Canada franchisees experienced a drop in revenue during the Ministry of Transportation Ontario's driving test strike, which continued for four months. During this time period, no road tests were taken, no exams were written and no licenses were issued. About this time, Young Drivers of Canada added a distance education program to the course curriculum.

In 2013, the company began phasing out instruction with manual transmissions.[4][5]

In 2014, Young Drivers of Canada opened the first Advanced Driving Centre in Markham, Ontario.[6] A mobile app for iOS and Android was introduced in 2016.

Since 2017, Young Drivers of Canada has operated 45 corporate driving centres in Canada with a staff of about 400, many of whom are driving instructors. The head office manages six corporate franchises with 45 classrooms and about 175 employees. There are 42 Young Drivers of Canada franchisees operating 102 classroom locations in Canada, with a total of roughly 225 employees.

In 2018, General Manager of Young Drivers of Canada was on Breakfast Television.

In 2020, Young Drivers incorporated virtual and online courses into their curriculum to facilitate learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.

On March 31, 2021, Peter Christianson retired as president, and the position is now held by Anthony Addesi.

References

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  1. ^ "Instructors take over Young Drivers franchise". By Emily Mountney-Lessard, The Intelligencer, April 1, 2016
  2. ^ "Driving Tips: 16 rules everyone should follow". The Globe and Mail. S. ELIZABETH MALONEY. Jul. 03, 2014
  3. ^ "Think it’s easy to text and drive? Think again". Mike Drolet, Global News, September 19, 2016
  4. ^ "Driver instruction: is it time to ditch the stick shift?". CBC News, Oct 22, 2013
  5. ^ "Ron Baray of Young Drivers of Canada says he doesn't think stickshift is in danger of going extinct even though his company is phasing out stickshift lessons in the GTA.". Wayne Cuddington, Ottawa Citizen 11.13.2013
  6. ^ "A new, and dangerous, kind of distracted driver". Macleans, Anne Kingston January 21, 2016
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