Driving lessons & BDE in Oshawa & Durham Region
From the full MTO-approved Beginner Driver Education course to private G2 and G lessons — find the program that matches your stage.
MTO-Approved BDE Course
Our Beginner Driver Education course is approved by the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario. It combines online classroom instruction, structured homework, and private in-car lessons — designed to build safe, confident habits from day one. After completing BDE, students may be eligible to take the G2 road test sooner than the standard wait, and may also be eligible for an insurance discount depending on their insurer.
What's included
- 20 hours of online classroom instruction
- 10 hours of structured homework / driving log activities
- 10 hours of private one-on-one in-car lessons
- MTO-approved curriculum and certified instructors
- Course completion submitted to the MTO on your behalf
- Students may be eligible to take the G2 road test after 8 months instead of 12
- Students may be eligible for insurance discounts — confirm with your provider
Private G2 Lessons
Private G2 lessons are tailored to where you are. Whether you have just received your G1 or you are preparing for your G2 road test, we focus on the skills that matter: smooth lane control, intersections, parallel and reverse parking, lane changes, and confident decision-making in real traffic. Lessons are calm, beginner-friendly, and structured to build skills step-by-step.
What's included
- Private one-on-one in-car instruction
- Lessons tailored to your current skill level
- Lane control, intersections, lane changes, parking
- Practice on local Oshawa, Whitby, and Ajax road test routes
- Available as hourly lessons or as a road test package
Private G Lessons
Our G lessons help you prepare for the full G road test, with a focus on highway driving, merging, lane discipline, and maintaining confident, safe behaviour at higher speeds. We offer hourly lessons and complete G road test packages including use of our vehicle for the test.
What's included
- Private one-on-one in-car instruction
- Highway entry and exit, lane discipline, merging
- Maintaining safe gaps and steady speeds at highway pace
- Practice on local highway routes
- Available as hourly lessons or a G road test package
Road Test Packages & Car Rental
No safe vehicle for your road test? Our road test packages include a focused pre-test lesson and the use of a fully insured, well-maintained SAFA vehicle for your road test. Choose the lesson length that fits how prepared you feel.
What's included
- Use of a SAFA vehicle for the road test
- A focused pre-test warm-up lesson (length depends on package)
- Fully insured and well-maintained vehicle
- Time to get comfortable with the controls before the test
Online Asynchronous BDE
Our online asynchronous BDE option lets you complete the 20-hour classroom component on your own schedule. Lessons, quizzes, and progress tracking are all online — pair it with our in-car lessons to complete the full MTO-approved BDE program.
What's included
- Self-paced 20-hour online classroom curriculum
- Quizzes and module checkpoints
- Progress tracking
- Pair with our in-car lesson packages to complete BDE
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.