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Our mission is to help you learn safe driving skills and obtain your license early!

MTO BDE Approved Driving School in Ottawa

Learning to drive is more than just a skill — it’s a step toward independence, confidence, and freedom. For many people driving can feel overwhelming at first. At SafeTurn, we understand those feelings and provide patient, step-by-step instruction to make the process calmer and more manageable.

Every lesson is designed to help you not only pass your test, but also overcome fears, build resilience, and grow self-confidence. Many of our students discover that learning to drive actually reduces anxiety, because it replaces uncertainty with practical skills, safety strategies, and a sense of control behind the wheel.

We offer Beginner Driver Education (BDE) courses and private driving lessons across Ottawa. Our BDE program is Ministry-approved and comes with an MTO certificate, which can:

  • Reduce your G2 wait time from 1 year to just 8 months.

  • Help you qualify for discounts with many insurance providers.

Our certified instructors provide free pickup and drop-off in Ottawa neighborhoods including Downtown, Nepean, Barrhaven, Kanata, Orleans, and more.

How it works

Step 1: Choose your course and complete 30 hours of online learning at your own pace.
Step 2: Get 10 hours of in-car lessons with supportive instructors who explain things clearly and let you practice until you feel ready.
Step 3: After 8 months with your G1, schedule your G2 exam feeling confident and in control. Take our Test Day Package for best experience.

At SafeTurn, driving is not just about reaching your destination — it’s about learning how to trust yourself, manage challenges, and gain independence. With encouragement and patient instruction, you’ll see your anxiety transform into confidence on the road and in life.

Ottawa BDE Lesson Packages

We provide our virtual classroom lessons in many languages including French, Spanish, Urdu, Mandarin, Arabic

MTO Certified BDE Course

Standard

  • 20 Hours Virtual in-class lesson in over 5 languages
  • 10 Hours Virtual homework
  • 10 Hours In-Car lessons with certified instructor include free pickup and dropoff
  • Includes Ministry of Transportation Driver Education Certificate upon course completion ($20 Value)
  • Reduce wait time to do the G2 test by 4 months from the regular wait time
  • Save up to 25% on young and beginner drivers car insurance
  • 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed Fully refundable within 24 Hours

Price: $599 + HST

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MTO Certified BDE Course

Comprehensive

  • 20 Hours Virtual in-class lesson in over 5 languages
  • 10 Hours Virtual homework
  • 10 Hours In-Car lessons with certified instructor include free pickup and dropoff
  • G2 Driving Test Pickup and Dropoff and driving school car rental for the test duration
  • Includes Ministry of Transportation Driver Education Certificate upon course completion ($20 Value)
  • Reduce wait time to do the G2 test by 4 months from the regular wait time
  • Save up to 25% on young and beginner drivers car insurance
  • 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed Fully refundable within 24 Hours

Price: $799 + HST

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MTO Certified BDE Course

Safe Choice

  • 20 Hours Virtual in-class lesson in over 5 languages
  • 10 Hours Virtual homework
  • 13 Hours In-Car lessons with certified instructor include free pickup and dropoff
  • G2 Driving Test Pickup and Dropoff and driving school car rental for the test duration
  • Includes Ministry of Transportation Driver Education Certificate upon course completion ($20 Value)
  • Reduce wait time to do the G2 test by 4 months from the regular wait time
  • Save up to 25% on young and beginner drivers car insurance
  • Learn techniques of defensive driving, more time to practice on the road
  • 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed Fully refundable within 24 Hours

Price: $899 + HST

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What Our Clients Say about us

Google Rating

5.0 32 reviews

  • Avatar Noora Lamberg ★★★★★ in the last week
    Had a great experience with Safeturn and Will as my instructor preparing for my G test. Will was friendly and patient helping … More me feel comfortable and confident behind the wheel and Tamouh over the email was super responsive and helpful when choosing how many lessons would best suit me. I would highly recommend!
  • Avatar Ayyoub Tayebi ★★★★★ a week ago
    Ask for Instructor al Kateb he’ll get you ready for that test for sure
  • Avatar Shahad Salah ★★★★★ a month ago
    Great driving school! The instructor was amazing, explained everything in detail, and really made sure I was ready for my … More test. Highly recommend!
  • Avatar Shivam Dhameliya ★★★★★ a month ago
    Great experience with MG Driving School! The instructors are patient, professional, and make learning easy. Thanks to their … More guidance, I passed my test with confidence.
  • Avatar Ngandeu Blaise ★★★★★ 2 months ago
  • Avatar krishna vinod ★★★★★ 3 months ago
    Had a great experience with Ottawa Driving school, especially Salman who helped me get my license. Highly recommend for everyone … More for getting their license! Thank you!
  • Avatar Loïs G ★★★★★ 4 months ago
    In this day and age it’s easy to get lost in the sea of choices for driving schools! I’m so glad I picked this one, the number … More one choice! From start to finish I experienced an excellent service, tailored exactly to my needs. Thanks to all the knowledge, the patience and the commitment shown to me I am now the best driver I could be!
  • Avatar Nishant Dhayal ★★★★★ 4 months ago
    Great experience with safteturn especially with Mr. Will katib, he's really friendly and an excellent instructor. Passed … More my g2 with his guidance and help in the first try.
  • Avatar Queenee Bonheur ★★★★★ 3 months ago
    I opted for the 6hours package + day of the test; it was so worth it. The instructor is knowledgeable, friendly and will … More help you with any question you may have & The online platform is very user friendly.
  • Avatar Jacqui Leonard ★★★★★ 5 months ago
    Awesome instructors and easy to follow program. Their inquiry callline was very helpful for navigating the step by step path … More to my G2. Would recommend for any young driver.
  • Avatar Amrit Pannu ★★★★★ 3 months ago
    Ask for Will! He’s the best!
  • Avatar Mariam Salah ★★★★★ 3 months ago
  • Avatar Lianne Alkateb ★★★★★ 3 months ago
  • Avatar Samir Kharat ★★★★★ 5 months ago
    "Awesome place to learn driving from scratch. Will was my instructor, and honestly, he was super patient and explained … More everything clearly. From the basics to more advanced stuff like tricky intersections and highway merging. He broke everything down step by step and made sure I was confident before moving on. Really thorough and chill vibe. Highly recommend.
  • Avatar Noor Abbington ★★★★★ 5 months ago
    This is where I first learned to drive. Tim was super patient and helped me a lot... really appreciate it!
  • Avatar احمد البين ★★★★★ 5 months ago
  • Avatar Mohamadnour Al bein ★★★★★ 5 months ago
    Best School in Canada
  • Avatar Ahmad Elewi ★★★★★ 5 months ago
  • Avatar Muhammad Hasan Suriya ★★★★★ 5 months ago
    My brother had a great time with the instructor, he passed first time
  • Avatar Yousef Harb ★★★★★ 5 months ago
    Really liked this driving school, The instructor is very helpful
  • Avatar Ahmad Elewi ★★★★★ 5 months ago
    I recommend it
  • Avatar akram aaaaa ★★★★★ 5 months ago
    Instructors are friendly and very reasonable rate.
  • Avatar Tim HácKmę ★★★★★ 3 years ago
    I have used this school for my son. Great driving instructor, Will, one of their best drivers is punctual , very knowledgeable … More and patient. He followed up with my son and gave him extra work which helped.
  • Avatar Sapheya El-Baden ★★★★★ 3 years ago
    I passed my Full G test thanks to my instructor Mr. Wael he was very patient and very helpful in helping me refresh my driving … More skills and getting me ready for the exam! He is very talented in teaching and a great instructor who I would recommend for anyone wanting to pass. Thank you very much!!!
  • Avatar Mustafa Sindhu ★★★★★ 5 months ago
    Really good school
  • Avatar frelly369 ★★★★★ 6 months ago
    Gave me a very good rate and answered all my questions. Have a G and will use for my wife too!
  • Avatar Gabrielle Von Teichman ★★★★★ 10 months ago
  • Avatar Tanzil Tushan ★★★★★ a year ago
  • Avatar S Mim ★★★★★ a year ago
    Great service
  • Avatar Ed Habes ★★★★★ a year ago
    A fully knowledgeable instructor helped my son gets through ..this is hassle free.I'd give thumps up and much appreciations … More
  • Avatar Rayat Md Kibria ★★★★★ a year ago
    I passed G2 road test in first try thanks to instructor Mr. Wael. He is an excellent intructor and makes sure you work on … More your weakness.
  • Avatar Jude.Alkateb ★★★★★ 2 years ago
    Best driving school in Ottawa, amazing instructor and great courses!

Frequently Asked Questions

Absolutely — we specialize in helping anxious drivers. At SafeTurn, we understand that learning to drive can feel overwhelming, especially if you’ve had little or no experience behind the wheel. Our certified MTO instructors are patient, supportive, and trained to work at your pace. We start in a calm, low-stress environment — often in a quiet parking lot — so you can get comfortable with the basics before moving onto busier streets. You’ll never be rushed, and every lesson is adapted to your comfort level. Many of our past students came to us feeling nervous, and today they drive with confidence. Our goal is not just to teach you the rules of the road, but to help you feel safe, in control, and ready to handle real-world driving situations.
We have instructors across the city of Ottawa/Barrhaven/Kanata/Orleans. If your schedule is flexible then we can have a certified instructor begin your in-car driving lessons within few days
Typical road test appointment for G2 or G drivers license in Ottawa take between 1.5hr to 2hrs. If you are renting the instructor car for that test, then expect an additional hour of test preparation with the instructor.
Absolutely! You qualify to take the G1 written test only. Then you must wait 1 year before writing your G2 driving test. If you wish to shorten your wait period, then explore some of our BDE (Beginner Driver Education) courses in Ottawa.
For BDE packages, in car lessons start after completing the virtual classroom. For other courses, it can be started immediately as long as you hold G1 license.
The MTO BDE Basic package consist of 5 in-car lessons each lasting for 2 hours. Depending on your driving progress the driving instructor may change the in-car lesson schedule or recommend additional hours
The instructor will first assess your driving skill level and your comfort in driving a vehicle. Our instructors are experiencing MTO certified driving instructors. They do understand different students learn at different pace and will greatly accommodate your needs.
You will receive instructions to register in the online classroom within 24hrs for signing up to any of our BDE packages. You have 1-Year to complete the online BDE course and 10 hours driving course. You must do the online course first then the practical course. You must have a G1 license before starting the in-car lesson
The MTO requires BDE course students to start their lesson after completing their online/in-class theory. After you have completed the theory part, you can start the driving lessons in Ottawa. We have instructors available to fit your schedule.
The minimum driving lesson length is 1.5 hr and the maximum is 2hr. The length will depend on the student progress, physical ability and their wish. Lessons for less than 1.5hr are not possible.
Yes, we do have female instructors for female students at select locations in Ottawa/Kanata.