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Yes. SAFA Driving Academy is a Ministry of Transportation (MTO) Approved Beginner Driver Education (BDE) Course Provider. You can visit the Ontario Government website for a complete list of approved course providers in Ontario.

 

Enrolling in a professional driving school offers several advantages, including:

  1. Insurance Discounts – The Driver’s Licence History provides proof of successful completion of and graduation from a BDE course and is widely recognized by the insurance industry as proof of course completion. BDE graduates with a Driver’s Licence History may be eligible for an insurance discount.
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  3. Shorter G2 Road Test Wait Time – With a BDE certification, you can take your G2 road test after 8 months instead of the standard 12-month waiting period.

A BDE (Beginner Driver Education) course is a government-approved driver training program designed to equip new drivers with the necessary skills and knowledge to become safe and responsible motorists. This course can only be taken at a Ministry-approved driving school.

Our full course package consists of:

  • 20 hours of digital (online) instruction
  • 10 hours of private in-car training with a certified instructor
  • 10 hours of homework link program for additional learning

Yes. The BDE course must be completed within one (1) year from your registration date.

As per ministry regulations, you can only begin your in-car lessons once the online part of the course is completed. You must also provide:

– A valid driver’s license

– Proof of full course payment

Once these are provided, we will connect you with your assigned in-car instructor to schedule your driving lessons.

The standard waiting period for a G2 road test is 12 months after obtaining your G1 license.

If you complete our BDE course, you become eligible for your G2 road test in just 8 months.

At SAFA Driving Academy, our goal is to provide high-quality driver training to ensure our students become safe, responsible drivers. Our experienced instructors offer patient and professional guidance to learners across Ajax, Oshawa, Whitby, Pickering, and Bowmanville

Not necessarily. While a Driver’s Licence History serves as recognized proof of BDE course completion, insurance discounts are not guaranteed. Each insurance company has its own policies and eligibility criteria, so students should confirm directly with their insurer regarding potential discounts.

Yes! Our instructors are specially trained to assist nervous drivers and those experiencing driving anxiety. We offer a patient, supportive, and stress-free learning environment.

Yes. You may rent one of our instructors’ vehicles for your road test at an additional cost (available for both in-town and out-of-town road tests).

You can book your road test by:

– Calling 1-888-570-6110

– Visiting www.drivetest.ca

– Alternatively, you may request your instructor to book the test on your behalf.

– If a student withdraws before attending any instructional sessions, a $50 administrative fee will be deducted, and the remaining amount will be refunded.

– If a student withdraws after completing one hour of in-car training, a $50 administrative fee plus the cost of the completed in-car lesson will be deducted.

– No refunds will be issued after 90 days of registration or after the student has completed two or more in-car lessons.

– To reschedule an in-car lesson, contact your assigned instructor directly.

– A $25/hour fee will be charged if a student misses a lesson without providing at least 24 hours’ notice.