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Pickering, Ontario

Pickering Driving School— calm, MTO-approved instruction in Pickering

SAFA Driving Academy's certified driving instructors serve Pickering students from your first lesson to your road test. MTO-approved BDE course, private G2 and G driving lessons, and full road test packages — with local Pickering pick-up.

SAFA student celebrating after passing their road test
SAFA student celebrating after passing their road test
SAFA student celebrating after passing their road test
10,000+ students trained

Driving lessons across Pickering

Pickering borders the eastern GTA and comes with a wide range of driving environments — residential streets in Dunbarton and West Shore, the busy Kingston Road corridor, Brock Road commercial stretches, and 401 access. Our instructors use Pickering's roads to build skills progressively, introducing more complex traffic only when you're ready for it.

From first-time drivers starting the MTO-approved BDE course to drivers fine-tuning skills ahead of a G road test, every session is tailored to your experience level — patient, structured, and at your pace.

Reviews

Trusted by drivers across Durham Region

Real reviews from real students. See what our students are saying about their experience.

5.0 based on 484 Google reviews

Morshed Khan

Morshed Khan

8 hours ago

Mr. Sajid is an exceptional driving instructor who effectively communicates the rules of the road and essential driving lessons. His calm and polite demeanor helps new drivers build confidence in their abilities. I highl…

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Kashif Ejaz

Kashif Ejaz

last week

My dad is in his late 60s and was very nervous about taking his G2 test. Thanks to Sajid's patience, experience, and calm demeanor, he passed on his first attempt. Sajid is a natural teacher with excellent teaching skill…

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mateo castro

mateo castro

last week

I had the chance to take a direct G license test because of my previous experience in my home country. SAFA Driving Academy helped me to adapt my international experience into Canadian standards. I want to appreciate the…

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funkmasta theawsome

funkmasta theawsome

last week

Absolutely incredible! My instructor was polite, but firm making sure to point out my errors in a way that didn't overwhelm me while driving. He was also very accommodating with my busy schedule. I cannot recommend SAFA…

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Md. A

Md. A

2 weeks ago

Sajid is an excellent driving instructor, he clearly explained all the various rules along with common tips and tricks for the route. He is very patient, calm and overall and excellent instructor! I passed my G2 and G wi…

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Ayesha Qadri

Ayesha Qadri

2 weeks ago

Mr. Waqas was an amazing instructor! He was patient, clear, and supportive throughout my lessons, and thanks to his guidance, I was able to pass my G2 test with confidence. Highly recommend him!!

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Our Students

Real students, real results across Durham Region

Thousands of students have passed their road test with SAFA. Here are just a few of their moments.

Pricing

Clear pricing — choose the package that fits where you are

A quick overview of our most popular package categories. Full details on the pricing page.

From $550 + GST

BDE Course

Silver, Gold, and Platinum BDE packages — MTO-approved.

From $55

G2 Lessons & Packages

Hourly lessons or full G2 road test packages.

From $60

G Lessons & Packages

Highway-focused lessons or full G road test packages.

From $205

Road Test Car Rental

Use a SAFA vehicle for your road test, with a warm-up lesson.

Pay in 4 interest-free instalments with Afterpay

Split your package into 4 easy payments — no interest, no hidden fees. Available at checkout.

Service Areas

Driving lessons across Durham Region

Our driving instructors pick up and drop off across Oshawa, Bowmanville, Courtice, Whitby, Ajax, and Pickering.

Common questions from Pickering students

Yes — SAFA Driving Academy serves Pickering with experienced driving instructors who know the local road network. We pick up across Pickering and use local streets and corridors for lessons, building your skills in familiar surroundings.

From the Blog

Driving tips & guides from our instructors

Road rules, test prep tips, and student stories — practical help for every stage of your driving journey.

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Free Ontario G1 practice test — 350 questions, no sign-in needed.

SAFA's free G1 tool covers road signs, rules of the road, and driving techniques with a full exam simulator that mirrors the real Ontario written test.

  • 350 questions from the Ontario Driver's Handbook
  • Full exam simulator — 40 questions, 30-min timer
  • 10 topic categories including Signs & Signals
  • Instant feedback and handbook explanations
  • Mistake tracker builds a custom review session
  • 100% free — no sign-in required to start

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.

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