Safe2Drive

BDE MTO-Approved Courses

School Policies

• Must complete the BDE course within one year, including:
  • 20 hours of online or classroom modules
  • 10 hours of in-car instruction
  • 10 hours of "HomeLinks"
• Course will not be valid after 1 year from the start date.
• It may take 24–48 hours after registration to process your information and provide e-learning access.
• Maximum of 2 hours of in-car instruction per day.
• Certification occurs within 10 days of completing both online and in-car lessons (paper certificates are no longer issued).
• Road test booking requires MTO certification unless student has held G1 license for over a year.

In-Car Lessons

• In-car sessions begin only after completing the e-learning platform.
• $25/hour fee applies for missed in-car lessons without 24-hour cancellation notice.
• Weather-related cancellations are allowed at the instructor's discretion without penalty.

Pick Up and Drop Off

• Must be the same location for both.
• In restricted zones (due to city regulations), students must meet the instructor at a nearby eligible location.

Road Test

• Safe2Drive does not control traffic or DriveTest scheduling delays.
• Packages 2 & 3 include local road tests within 20km of the student’s pickup address; additional fees apply beyond 20km.
• If a student arrives at a test center and the road test is cancelled by DriveTest, full charges apply.
• If cancelled before pickup, no charges apply.

Inquiries

• Email inquiries to: info@safe2driveontario.ca
• Replies are provided within 1–2 business days.
• Respectful conduct is expected across all communication methods.

Additional Information

• BDE course (all 10 in-car hours) must be completed within 1 year of original start date.
• Package 2 and 3 services expire after 15 months from start date.

Refund Policy

• Refunds must be requested via email within 1 year of course start date.
• After 1 year, the course is non-refundable.
• Deductions based on services rendered:
  • $60 non-refundable admin fee once e-learning or in-car starts.
  • $100 fee if modules started; $45 per in-car lesson completed.
  • 1 hour & road test refund = $100
  • 5 hours & road test refund = $165

Private Lessons (Non-Certificate)

In-Car Lessons

• $25/hour fee applies for no-shows or less than 24-hour notice.
• Weather-related cancellations are instructor's decision without penalty.

Pick Up and Drop Off

• Same location for pickup and drop-off.
• If student lives in a restricted zone, alternate pickup location must be arranged with instructor.

Road Test

• Safe2Drive cannot control DriveTest or traffic delays.
• Local road test = under 20km from pickup address. Over 20km = additional charge.
• If DriveTest cancels after arrival at test center, full charges apply.
• If cancelled before pickup, no charge applies.

Inquiries

• Email: info@safe2driveontario.ca
• Response within 1–2 business days.
• Respectful communication required at all times.

Refund Policy

• Requests via email.
• Must complete within 6 months of registration or a $50 late fee applies.
• $25 non-refundable admin fee once registered.
• $45 per lesson fee deducted if not completing full package.
• 1 hour + road test refund = $100