Courtice Driving School— MTO-approved, beginner-friendly instruction
SAFA Driving Academy serves Courtice with certified driving instructors who know the local roads and Durham Region routes. MTO-approved BDE course, G2 and G driving lessons, and road test packages — with local pick-up included.
Driving lessons built for Courtice roads
Courtice sits between Oshawa and Bowmanville, which means driving here covers a real variety — calm residential streets off Bloor, busier stretches along Highway 2, and access routes toward the 115. Our instructors know Courtice well and structure lessons so your skills grow naturally from quieter roads to more demanding ones.
Whether you're a first-time driver starting with the MTO-approved BDE course or getting ready for your G road test, your sessions are built around your comfort level and confidence — never pushed faster than you're ready for.
All lesson types — available for Courtice students
MTO-Approved BDE Course
The full Beginner Driver Education course — the safest way to start your driving journey in Ontario.
See BDE PackagesPrivate G2 Lessons
One-on-one G2 lessons focused on safe driving habits, lane control, parking, and local Oshawa-area roads.
See G2 PackagesPrivate G Lessons
Highway-focused private G lessons covering merging, lane discipline, and confident high-speed driving.
See G PackagesRoad Test Packages & Car Rental
Use one of our SAFA vehicles for your G2 or G road test — combined with a focused warm-up lesson.
See Road Test PackagesOnline Asynchronous BDE Course
Complete the classroom portion of BDE entirely online, on your own schedule.
Ask About Online BDEFrequently asked by Courtice students
Yes — SAFA Driving Academy serves Courtice as part of our Durham Region coverage. Our driving instructors pick up in Courtice and use local roads — including routes along Highway 2 and the surrounding residential areas — for your driving lessons.
Yes. SAFA is an MTO-approved BDE course provider, so the course meets the Ministry of Transportation curriculum standards regardless of which Durham Region city you live in.
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.
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.