FAQ

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

1. Insurance Discounts – Completing a BDE course can help reduce your auto insurance premiums.
2. 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 requirements, 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.