Scott McQuaid
President and CEO
Scott brings over 15 years of experience as a truck driver, car driver trainer, and driving school owner. His knowledge of the transportation industry has helped shape PDIO’s programs from day one.
Training Driving Instructors Since 2018
Experience Counts
PDIO proudly offers Driving Instructor courses. Our team brings over 15 years of experience in driver training, and PDIO offers quality training at an affordable price.
Experienced Professionals
Our instructors have on average of 10 years of real experience. They know the industry, they know the players and they know how to prepare our students for the career they have chosen.
Engaging Courses
We have designed all of our courses to be engaging and thought-provoking. We constantly work to update and upgrade our materials to make sure the courses are as engaging as possible.
Brampton and Ottawa
In-car training happens in person, in Brampton and Ottawa, with experienced, professional instructors. Live somewhere else in Ontario? Ask us. We arrange a local in-car trainer whenever one is available near you.
PDIO was founded in 2018 to provide an efficient, professional, student-focused learning environment, with the success of our students as our top priority. Registered as a career college under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005.
Our Values:
- To constantly provide excellent services, academic programs, and teaching
- To provide high-quality Driving Instructor training programs and a strong education for every student
- To uphold the highest ethical standards, and protect the rights, dignity, and integrity of all students and faculty
Mission Statement:
PDIO is an inclusive, open-minded organization dedicated to providing our students with high-quality instruction to aid them in driving safely, and keeping Canada’s roads safe.
Why Choose Us?
PDIO believes in student-led, personalized instruction. Our courses include a large amount of input from students and are shaped around each student’s life experience and how we can work with them to help them become a safe, confident driver or instructor.
For graduation rates, graduate employment and satisfaction, see our 2023 Key Performance Indicators.
Our Team
Our team is made up of a variety of in-class and in-vehicle trainers.
Tony McDermott
Lead Driving Instructor TrainerTony brings decades of experience as a professor, driving school owner and driver trainer. His background and experience with students of all types helps to shape the student experience.Prem Lata Lal
Driving Instructor TrainerPrem has decades of experience in the driving instructor field, including as an in-car and in-class instructor, a school owner and a PDIO trainer for over 5 years.