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MTO-Approved · Durham Region, Ontario

Learn to drive with confidence across Durham Region.

Certified driving instructors in Oshawa, Whitby, Bowmanville, Courtice, Ajax & Pickering — BDE, G2, G, and road test prep.

SAFA student celebrating after passing their road test
SAFA student celebrating after passing their road test
SAFA student celebrating after passing their road test
10,000+ students trained
For Nervous Drivers

Nervous about driving? SAFA is here to help you feel calm and confident.

Many of our students arrive feeling anxious — first-time drivers, people returning after years away, or students who didn’t feel supported by another school. Our instructors are patient, experienced, and trained to teach in a way that builds real confidence, not just road test technique.

Patient instruction

Calm, supportive lessons that adjust to how you’re feeling on the day — never rushed.

Clear feedback

Honest, specific feedback after every lesson so you always know what to improve next.

Step-by-step learning

Skills built progressively — quiet streets first, then real traffic when you’re ready.

Reviews

Trusted by drivers across Durham Region

Real reviews from real students. See what our students are saying about their experience.

5.0 based on 458 Google reviews

Simone Scafe

Simone Scafe

22 minutes ago

Sajid was an amazing instructor who is patient and pushed me to learn. He gives daily compliments when necessary and is congenial towards everyone. The comfort I felt even when I was timid gave me the strength to continu…

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Ramone

Ramone

29 minutes ago

I’ve passed my driving test. Thanks to Sajid for helping me with this moment

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yuki hoque

yuki hoque

yesterday

My driving instructor Sajid was amazing! I started my lessons with him as a new driver nervous to get behind the wheel to now a profesh driver in just 6 lessons! He was very patient with me and easy to understand. Highly…

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mary sumi

mary sumi

2 days ago

Sajid Sir is an amazing driving instructor! He explain road rules and driving tactics very clearly, making complex situations easy to understand. Every lesson was stress-free, engaging, and highly focused. If you are lo…

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sylvester kevin

sylvester kevin

4 days ago

"Extremely knowledgeable and structured. Instead of just yelling instructions, they explained the 'why' behind every mistake, which fixed my bad habits and boosted my confidence on the road." SAJID is the Best instructor…

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Muhammad Momin

Muhammad Momin

last week

I passed my G2 on the first try, and I couldn’t have done it without Sir Waqas! He is an amazing instructor—patient, professional, and explains everything clearly. He helped me build my confidence behind the wheel and ta…

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Our Students

Real students, real results across Durham Region

Thousands of students have passed their road test with SAFA. Here are just a few of their moments.

Pricing

Clear pricing — choose the package that fits where you are

A quick overview of our most popular package categories. Full details on the pricing page.

From $550 + GST

BDE Course

Silver, Gold, and Platinum BDE packages — MTO-approved.

From $55

G2 Lessons & Packages

Hourly lessons or full G2 road test packages.

From $60

G Lessons & Packages

Highway-focused lessons or full G road test packages.

From $205

Road Test Car Rental

Use a SAFA vehicle for your road test, with a warm-up lesson.

Pay in 4 interest-free instalments with Afterpay

Split your package into 4 easy payments — no interest, no hidden fees. Available at checkout.

Service Areas

Driving lessons across Durham Region

Our driving instructors pick up and drop off across Oshawa, Bowmanville, Courtice, Whitby, Ajax, and Pickering.

FAQ

Quick answers before you book

The questions students ask us most often. See the full FAQ for more detail.

Yes. SAFA Driving Academy is approved by the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO) to deliver Beginner Driver Education. You can also verify our approval directly on the official Ontario government list of approved driving schools by visiting https://www.ontario.ca/page/government-approved-driving-schools and searching for “SAFA Driving Academy.” Our certified instructors follow the MTO-approved curriculum, and course completions are submitted to the MTO on your behalf.

From the Blog

Driving tips & guides from our instructors

Road rules, test prep tips, and student stories — practical help for every stage of your driving journey.

Free Tool · Live Now

Free Ontario G1 practice test — 350 questions, no sign-in needed.

SAFA's free G1 tool covers road signs, rules of the road, and driving techniques with a full exam simulator that mirrors the real Ontario written test.

  • 350 questions from the Ontario Driver's Handbook
  • Full exam simulator — 40 questions, 30-min timer
  • 10 topic categories including Signs & Signals
  • Instant feedback and handbook explanations
  • Mistake tracker builds a custom review session
  • 100% free — no sign-in required to start

Ready to feel confident behind the wheel?

Book a lesson with SAFA Driving Academy or call us — we'll answer your questions and help you choose the right package.

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