2014 marks a time for change for Sean (Shanam) Mirzaei, Driving Instructor/Owner of Decision Drivers of Canada in Drayton.
Mirzaei is not new to the area, having began in-class and in-car lessons in Drayton in 2008 under the Fergus Elora Driving School. With over 14 years of experience as an instructor, Mirzaei purchased the business from the previous owner this past February – hence the name change to Decision Drivers of Canada.
He intentionally chose this business name because of the many decisions drivers must make while navigating through traffic and chose an eagle as a logo to remind drivers they should have a bird’s eye view in mind in order to anticipate and avoid potential hazards.
Mirzaei’s goal for his school is to keep the quality of driver education up and he always strives to raise the bar. Many Mapleton residents are familiar with his friendly wave from the passenger seat as his student learns to drive.
Mirzaei has earned a reputation not only as a well-trained and experienced instructor but also as a patient and caring teacher. This is exactly the type of approach needed for students to be successful in obtaining their G2 or G license. His course focuses on developing safe driving skills and attitudes as that applies to safe maneuvering, defensive driving, right of ways, proper parking, turning and maneuvering.
The one-on-one in-car sessions also include two extended trips to the city two allow new drivers to develop the skills required for highway and freeway driving. Skills for threshold braking on slippery or gravel roads, collision avoidance techniques, maneuvering through roundabouts and lane changing are also developed through the course so that students build their confidence in a positive and responsible manner. Decision Drivers of Canada is the only MTO approved school that offers 11 hours of in-car lessons (the ministry standard is 10 hours) and that translates into superior results for the school’s students.
In fact, the school boasts a passing rate of 96% (the Ontario rate is under 70%) and 99% of the school’s graduates recommend Decision Drivers of Canada. Upon completion of the course the school offers a Road Test Package, with Mirzaei accompanying a student for their driver’s examination using the school’s dual-brake-controlled vehicle. Mirzaei takes pride in his business. “The moment of joy for me is when my students pass the road test on their first attempt. We never forget when we first obtained our driver’s license and it is my honour to be there with my students when they do.” Since the school is MTO approved, students can enjoy the maximum insurance discount offered to them and the wait time to obtain their G2 is reduced to eight months from 12.
As a special promotion, when 10 or more students are enrolled in a class, the school will draw one student’s name to receive a free Road Test package. 50% of the course fee will be reimbursed to two students when classes exceed 25 student enrollments. “It’s our way of rewarding referrals and customer loyalty,” says Mirzaei.
In addition to the New Drivers course, Decision Drivers of Canada also offers refresher courses for the G2 exit exam, defensive driving courses, private senior lessons and on-road assessments for those requiring license renewal (due to an accident or age related). The school will also be offering a boaters course in June.
While there are no “set” hours, consultations can easily be booked through office manager Karen Martin or office assistant Marlene Martin. Next course dates are: four Saturdays: May 10, 24, 31 and June 7; or four consecutive days: June, 25, 26 , 27 and 28. The Boaters Course is June 14 from 9am to 2:30pm.
To develop superior driving skills, book your course by calling 519-638-9990. Decision Drivers of Canada, 10 Wellington St., Drayton. For more information visit www.decisiondrivers.ca.
