Oshawa Driving School— your local MTO-approved driving school
SAFA Driving Academy is based in Oshawa — our certified driving instructors know local roads, intersections, and test-route areas in detail. MTO-approved BDE course, private G2 and G lessons, and road test packages with pick-up across Oshawa.
Oshawa driving lessons from your local school
As Oshawa's home-base driving school, our instructors know the roads here in detail — from residential streets in Lakeview and Pinecrest to the busier corridors along King, Simcoe, and Taunton. That local knowledge means your lesson time is spent building real skills, not getting your bearings.
Whether you're starting with the full MTO-approved BDE course, brushing up ahead of a G2 road test, or going for your full G licence, we'll build a lesson plan around your schedule, your current level, and where you want to be.
Everything we offer — available right here in Oshawa
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 BDECommon questions from Oshawa students
Yes — Oshawa is SAFA Driving Academy's home base. Our driving instructors operate out of Oshawa and serve all areas of the city, from the north-end residential neighbourhoods to the routes closer to the downtown core. MTO-approved BDE and all private lesson types are available.
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.