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.
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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.
From first-time learners to road-test-ready students — pick the learning method that fits you best, all available right here in Pickering.
The full Beginner Driver Education course — the safest way to start your driving journey in Ontario.
One-on-one G2 lessons focused on safe driving habits, lane control, parking, and local Oshawa-area roads.
Highway-focused private G lessons covering merging, lane discipline, and confident high-speed driving.
Use one of our SAFA vehicles for your G2 or G road test — combined with a focused warm-up lesson.
Real reviews from real students. See what our students are saying about their experience.
5.0 based on 478 Google reviews
Ayesha Qadri
2 days 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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Arhum Ahmed
6 days ago
Just cleared my G2 test in Oshawa, and the credit goes to Sir Sajid! He was very accommodating when arranging the lessons and incredibly patient throughout the sessions. He also shared many helpful tips and made sure I f…
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3Dasset Africa
last week
Sajid is a great instructor, he was patient, gentle and thorough with his instructions.
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Dr. Dhara Patel
last week
I had a fantastic experience learning to drive with waqas bhai. He was incredibly patient, calm, and reassuring through every lesson. They explained complex road rules and parking maneuvers clearly, and always gave const…
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Jignesh Patel
last week
Waqashbhai is a great instructor I passed my G test in first try, I highly recommend him.
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Bisha Fatima
last week
I had Mr.Sajid as my instructor and I took around 12-13 classes with him for my G2. One thing I appreciated about him is that the way he teaches to drive is for real life and not just to pass the test. After I passed my…
Posted on GoogleThousands of students have passed their road test with SAFA. Here are just a few of their moments.
A quick overview of our most popular package categories. Full details on the pricing page.
Silver, Gold, and Platinum BDE packages — MTO-approved.
Hourly lessons or full G2 road test packages.
Highway-focused lessons or full G road test packages.
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.
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.
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.
Road rules, test prep tips, and student stories — practical help for every stage of your driving journey.
Every new driver makes mistakes while learning. Here are some of the most common issues instructors see during driving lessons and how to fix them.
Preparing for your G2 road test in Oshawa? Here are 10 professional driving tips that can help you stay calm, avoid common mistakes, and pass confidently.
Book a lesson with SAFA Driving Academy or call us — we'll answer your questions and help you choose the right package.
