BDE course & driving lessons 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 asynchronous instruction, structured homework, and private in-car lessons — designed to build safe, confident habits from day one. After completing the BDE course, students will be eligible to take the G2 road test after 8 months instead of the standard 12, and may also be eligible for an insurance discount depending on their insurer.
What's included
- 20 hours of online asynchronous instruction
- 10 hours of asynchronous homework
- 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 will 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
- Driving practice on local Oshawa, Whitby, and Ajax roads
- 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 one of our fully insured, well-maintained SAFA vehicles for your road test. Choose the lesson length that fits how prepared you feel.
What's included
- Use of one of our SAFA vehicles for the road test
- A focused pre-test warm-up lesson (length depends on package)
- Fully insured and well-maintained SAFA vehicles
- Time to get comfortable with the controls before the test
Online Asynchronous BDE Course
Our online asynchronous BDE course 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 course.
What's included
- Self-paced 20-hour asynchronous 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.