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Driver’s Education Course – Your Best Decision for Safe Driving

Whether you're a beginner or have some driving experience, our comprehensive Driver’s Education Course is the perfect starting point to develop your skills and prepare for your Class-5 road test. Proper training is not only essential but also recommended by the government to ensure new drivers develop safe habits from the start.

Course Options:

  • Classroom Training (recommended): One weekend of interactive in-person sessions.
  • Online Training: 15 hours of self-paced modules (must be completed within one month).

Both options will thoroughly prepare you for your road test and future driving experiences.

Course Features:

  • Prepares you for the Class-5 Road Test.
  • Five driving lessons with flexible pick-up and drop-off locations (e.g., home, school, work).
  • Graduation Certificate for insurance rate reductions.
  • Reduces the 24-month probation period by 6 months.
  • Use of our training vehicle during the road test included.
  • Flexible scheduling: complete the driving lessons before or after the classroom portion.
  • Pay-as-you-go options available.

Why Choose Classroom Training?

Our in-person classroom sessions are highly recommended as they provide interactive learning, group discussions, and quizzes to ensure thorough understanding. Engaging with instructors and classmates in a dynamic environment makes learning more enjoyable and effective.

Classes are held at Holy Trinity Catholic High School and cover essential topics such as:

  • Alberta’s driving rules and regulations.
  • The Traffic Safety Act.
  • Defensive driving techniques and collision avoidance.
  • Managing road rage, sharing the road, and safe vehicle operation.
  • Vehicle maintenance, buying and selling, and insurance coverage.

This immersive experience ensures that students are well-prepared for both the road test and safe driving in real-world conditions.

Online Training:

For those with scheduling conflicts, we offer 15 hours of online training. This program is designed to be completed within one month and covers the same material as our classroom sessions, though we recommend the in-person option for the best results.

Let’s Drive – Practical In-Car Training:

Driving lessons consist of 2-hour sessions, available seven days a week between 7:00 AM and 9:30 PM. We provide flexible pick-up and drop-off services anywhere within the corporate limits of Fort McMurray.

In-car training covers essential skills:

  • Pre-drive circle checks and vehicle safety walk-arounds.
  • Safe entry and exit procedures.
  • Basic driving habits, visual scanning, curb judgment, and blind spot checks.
  • Residential and city driving maneuvers such as right-of-way judgments, turns, lane changes, and parking.
  • Advanced techniques including merging, roundabouts, and parallel parking.

Our government-certified instructors tailor each session to your individual needs, ensuring you're ready for the road.

Road Testing Preparation:

Before booking your final two or three driving sessions, we recommend scheduling your Class-5 road test. Please inform us of your test date, time, and registry so we can align your remaining lessons and ensure you have access to one of our training vehicles for your road test.

Pricing:

  • For Students Under 22 Years Old
    Total: $895 (includes GST)
    Deposit: $220
    Balance Due Before Driving: $675

  • For Students Over 22 Years Old
    Total: $947 (includes GST)
    Deposit: $240
    Balance Due Before Driving: $707

Classroom Dates:

  • September 21-22
  • December 7-8

Cancellation and Re-Booking Fees:

Written notice via email is required:

  • At least 7 full days before classroom: No charge.
  • Within 7 days of the classroom: $50 fee.
  • At least 24 hours before driving lesson: No charge.
  • Within 24 hours of the driving lesson: $70 fee.

Fort Auto reserves the right to reschedule, postpone, or cancel any classes due to unforeseen circumstances beyond our control.