Certified driving instructors in Oshawa, Whitby, Bowmanville, Courtice, Ajax & Pickering — BDE, G2, G, and road test prep.
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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.
Calm, supportive lessons that adjust to how you’re feeling on the day — never rushed.
Honest, specific feedback after every lesson so you always know what to improve next.
Skills built progressively — quiet streets first, then real traffic when you’re ready.
From first-time learners to road-test-ready students — pick the learning method that fits you best.
The full Beginner Driver Education course — the safest way to start your driving journey in Ontario.
One-on-one G2 lessons focused on safe driving habits, lane control, parking, and local Oshawa-area roads.
Highway-focused private G lessons covering merging, lane discipline, and confident high-speed driving.
Use one of our SAFA vehicles for your G2 or G road test — combined with a focused warm-up lesson.
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Thousands of students have passed their road test with SAFA. Here are just a few of their moments.
A quick overview of our most popular package categories. Full details on the pricing page.
Silver, Gold, and Platinum BDE packages — MTO-approved.
Hourly lessons or full G2 road test packages.
Highway-focused lessons or full G road test packages.
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.
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.
Our MTO-approved BDE course includes 20 hours of online asynchronous instruction, 10 hours of asynchronous online homework (completed on your own schedule), and 10 hours of one-on-one in-car lessons with a certified instructor. We submit your course completion to the MTO once you finish.
Absolutely. We work with first-time drivers, nervous beginners, and people returning to driving after a long break. Lessons start in calm, low-pressure environments and progress at a pace that works for you. Many students tell us they finally felt safe and supported with SAFA after struggling with other schools.
Yes. Our road test packages include a focused pre-test warm-up lesson plus the use of fully insured, well-maintained SAFA vehicles for your road test.
Yes. We offer Afterpay at checkout, which lets you split your package cost into 4 interest-free instalments paid over 6 weeks — no hidden fees, you pay exactly what the package costs, just spread out. Afterpay is available online when you check out with a debit or credit card. If you have a different payment arrangement in mind, reach out and we'll do our best to accommodate you.
Road rules, test prep tips, and student stories — practical help for every stage of your driving journey.
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Book a lesson with SAFA Driving Academy or call us — we'll answer your questions and help you choose the right package.
