Safetrack Driving Courses in Edmonton

Class 7 & Class 5 GDL Insurance Reduction Program BASIC - $625 ($656.25 including GST)

15 hours of classroom (online) and 10 hours of road training (automatic transmission).

This program is the bare minimum requirement of Alberta transportation for qualifying for “Insurance reduction certificate) provided the below mentioned is successfully completed. This is recommended for the students who already have some experience of driving or has been driving with their parents and thinks that these 10 hours (5 lessons) behind the wheel will be enough to pass the Class 5 test or to drive comfortably without assistance.

For online classroom

Upon receipt of payment, we will send a registration link (coupon) to the student via email. The student will then be able to register by entering their Learner Licence info and creating username and password. Once registered, student can complete the online classroom course at their own pace by signing in anytime. They can do it from home during day-night/weekdays-weekends, basically anytime. There are about 20 modules to complete. Student can finish all the modules together or can do one module at a time and can take up to 1 full month to finish all the modules. The unused coupon (registration link for online classroom) will expire after 90 days. Once registered, the student will have 30 days to complete the online classroom. There will be online test at the end and student needs to score 80% in that test to pass this online classroom. It’s a very easy test and contains multiple choice questions. Modules can be reviewed multiple times before attempting the test. Student will be given 3 free trials to pass this test. If student fails these 3 trials, additional $75 fee ($78.75 including GST) will be needed to reset one of the tests. However, if student is not successful in this re-test again, Alberta transportation require them to do the classroom again. They then need to pay for this online classroom again and will need to do all the modules again. Re-take fee will then be $100 ($105 including GST)

For driving lessons

There will be 5 driving lessons of 2 hours each making 10 hours in total. We will pick the student from their home and drop them at their home after these lessons (assuming home is in Edmonton / Sherwood Park / St. Albert; else at a mutually agreed meeting point in Edmonton). We also do late evenings and weekend lessons. These are one-on-one driving lessons and must to be scheduled in advance. Instructor will be doing students evaluation at the end of each lesson. Student needs to be at 75% level at the end of last lesson to pass the driving course. Student can always buy extra in-car lessons if need be. Both student and instructor will be the best judge on deciding on this by the end of the in-car lessons. After successfully completing the course, student will be awarded insurance reduction certificate within 10 business days.

Benefits / Usage of certificate

The certificate can be used as per following:

1. 1. The original needs to be presented to Alberta Registries for CODE U endorsement on Class 5 GDL licence to qualify for Class 5 Non-GDL in 1.5 year instead of regular 2 years.
2. 2. The copy of the certificate to be presented to insurance company for discounts on insurance premium.

Please click here for "Preparing for In-car Session."

Class 7 & Class 5 GDL Insurance Reduction Program ENHANCED - $817 ($857.85 including GST)

15 hours of classroom (online) and 14 hours of road training (automatic transmission).

This program has everything that is included in Basic program. In addition to that, it has 4 extra hours (2 lessons of 2 hour each) of in-car training and is helpful for students who may need extra practice. Starting April 1st,2023, Enhanced Class 5 road test is introduced by Alberta Transportation which has additional requirements compared to the previous road test as follows:

• - Highways/high speed lane change/merging/exiting and weave zones on highways.
• - May include traffic circles too depending on registry student choose for test.
• - Test duration is now 45 min instead of 30 mins.

Due to these extra requirements, some students may need these extra 4 hours of in-car lessons.

The package has discounted rates for extra 4 hours of in-car lessons. Instead of buying 4 extra hours at the end of the program which will be additional $252 for 4 hours, this package includes extra 4 hours at a discounted rate of $201.60 for 4 hours (discount of $50.40). This is included in the package price of $857.85.

The classroom and driving lessons work the same as mentioned in the Basic program which again is as follows:

For online classroom

Upon receipt of payment, we will send a registration link (coupon) to the student via email. The student will then be able to register by entering their Learner Licence info and creating username and password. Once registered, student can complete the online classroom course at their own pace by signing in anytime. They can do it from home during day-night/weekdays-weekends, basically anytime. There are about 20 modules to complete. Student can finish all the modules together or can do one module at a time and can take up to 1 full month to finish all the modules. The unused coupon (registration link for online classroom) will expire after 90 days. Once registered, the student will have 30 days to complete the online classroom. There will be online test at the end and student needs to score 80% in that test to pass this online classroom. It’s a very easy test and contains multiple choice questions. Modules can be reviewed multiple times before attempting the test. Student will be given 3 free trials to pass this test. If student fails these 3 trials, additional $75 fee ($78.75 including GST) will be needed to reset one of the tests. However, if student is not successful in this re-test again, Alberta transportation require them to do the classroom again. They then need to pay for this online classroom again and will need to do all the modules again. Re-take fee will then be $100 ($105 including GST)

For driving lessons

There will be 7 driving lessons of 2 hours each making 14 hours in total. We will pick the student from their home and drop them at their home after these lessons (assuming home is in Edmonton / Sherwood Park / St. Albert; else at a mutually agreed meeting point in Edmonton). We also do late evenings and weekend lessons. These are one-on-one driving lessons and must to be scheduled in advance. Instructor will be doing students evaluation at the end of each lesson. Student needs to be at 75% level at the end of last lesson to pass the driving course. Student can always buy extra in-car lessons if need be. Both student and instructor will be the best judge on deciding on this by the end of the in-car lessons. After successfully completing the course, student will be awarded insurance reduction certificate within 10 business days.

Benefits / Usage of certificate

The certificate can be used as per following:

1. 1. The original needs to be presented to Alberta Registries for CODE U endorsement on Class 5 GDL licence to qualify for Class 5 Non-GDL in 1.5 year instead of regular 2 years.
2. 2. The copy of the certificate to be presented to insurance company for discounts on insurance premium.

Please click here for "Preparing for In-car Session."

Class 7 & Class 5 GDL Insurance Reduction Program EXTENDED - $1075 ($1128.75 including GST)

15 hours of classroom (online) and 20 hours of road training (automatic transmission).

This program has everything that is included in Basic program. In addition to that, this program has double the in-car lessons than the Basic program. This is very helpful for students have little to no driving experience. Students get 20 hours of in-car training which is 10 hours more than the Basic program and is helpful for students who may need extra practice. Starting April 1st,2023, Enhanced Class 5 road test is introduced by Alberta Transportation which has additional requirements compared to the previous road test as follows:

• - Highways/high speed lane change/merging/exiting and weave zones on highways.
• - May include traffic circles too depending on registry student choose for test.
• - Test duration is now 45 min instead of 30 mins.

Due to these extra requirements, some students may need these extra 10 hours of in-car lessons.

The package has discounted rates for extra 10 hours of in-car lessons. Instead of buying 10 extra hours at the end of the program which will be additional $630 for 10 hours, this package includes extra 10 hours at a discounted rate of $525 for 10 hours (discount of $105). This is included in the package price of $1128.75.

This is most cost economical way to have extra in-car lessons too. Instead of buying extra lessons if needed at the end of the program, student can have these extra 10 hours (5 lessons) to begin with at a discounted rate. Instead of paying $126 (GST inclusive) for each extra lesson they buy at the end, they get this at $84 (GST inclusive).

The classroom and driving lessons work the same as mentioned in the Basic program which again is as follows:

For online classroom

Upon receipt of payment, we will send a registration link (coupon) to the student via email. The student will then be able to register by entering their Learner Licence info and creating username and password. Once registered, student can complete the online classroom course at their own pace by signing in anytime. They can do it from home during day-night/weekdays-weekends, basically anytime. There are about 20 modules to complete. Student can finish all the modules together or can do one module at a time and can take up to 1 full month to finish all the modules. The unused coupon (registration link for online classroom) will expire after 90 days. Once registered, the student will have 30 days to complete the online classroom. There will be online test at the end and student needs to score 80% in that test to pass this online classroom. It’s a very easy test and contains multiple choice questions. Modules can be reviewed multiple times before attempting the test. Student will be given 3 free trials to pass this test. If student fails these 3 trials, additional $75 fee ($78.75 including GST) will be needed to reset one of the tests. However, if student is not successful in this re-test again, Alberta transportation require them to do the classroom again. They then need to pay for this online classroom again and will need to do all the modules again. Re-take fee will then be $100 ($105 including GST)

For driving lessons

There will be 10 driving lessons of 2 hours each making 20 hours in total. We will pick the student from their home and drop them at their home after these lessons (assuming home is in Edmonton / Sherwood Park / St. Albert; else at a mutually agreed meeting point in Edmonton). We also do late evenings and weekend lessons. These are one-on-one driving lessons and must to be scheduled in advance. Instructor will be doing students evaluation at the end of each lesson. Student needs to be at 75% level at the end of last lesson to pass the driving course. Student can always buy extra in-car lessons if need be. Both student and instructor will be the best judge on deciding on this by the end of the in-car lessons. After successfully completing the course, student will be awarded insurance reduction certificate within 10 business days.

Benefits / Usage of certificate

The certificate can be used as per following:

1. 1. The original needs to be presented to Alberta Registries for CODE U endorsement on Class 5 GDL licence to qualify for Class 5 Non-GDL in 1.5 year instead of regular 2 years.
2. 2. The copy of the certificate to be presented to insurance company for discounts on insurance premium.

Please click here for "Preparing for In-car Session."

Class 5 Non-GDL Insurance Reduction Program - $405 ($425.25 including GST)

15 hours of online classroom and 6 hours of road training (automatic transmission). Trainee must hold Class 5 Non-GDL License.

This program is for the students who already have class 5 GDL license prior to registration for this course and want to get the certificate for reducing their insurance premiums. The online classroom works as explained in first program. 6 hours of in-car lessons will be spent covering advance driving skills especially traffic circles/one way to one way left turns/downtown driving.

Immigrants coming from countries whom Alberta has reciprocal agreement opt for this course as they don’t have to go for road test again in Alberta as long as they present valid operator license from the country they are coming from. Though because their insurance premium can still be high because of No Canadian driving history, insurance reduction certificate is of great help.

Please click here for "Preparing for In-car Session."

Online Defensive Driving Program - $120 ($126 including GST)

Complete at your own pace and schedule to get rid of 3 demerit points.

This 6-hour online Defensive Driving program is approved by the Alberta Government for a reduction of 3 demerits points from an Alberta operator’s license. This program contains audio, video and interactive exercises. If you are looking for a comprehensive defensive driving program that also is approved for demerit reduction, then this is it.

Duration: Minimum 6 hours as per Alberta Government regulations

Program Test

Testing conducted in this online Defensive Driving 3 Demerit Reduction Program is designed to reinforce the information presented. A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to qualify for a 3-demerit point reduction from an Alberta operator’s license. If 80% or greater is not achieved, you will be allowed to re-attempt the exam after a 24-hour cooldown period. These secondary attempts are manually issued during business hours only. If your 24-hour period is reached outside of standard business hours, you will be issued access the morning of the next business day. **Should you be unsuccessful at the second attempt, you will be required to repurchase the course.

Program Certificate of Completion

Alberta residents who achieve the required passing mark and have filled out and submitted the form at the end of the course, will receive an Alberta course completion certificate. Please note it may take up to 10 business days to receive this completion certificate.

This certificate needs to be presented to Alberta registries for up to 3 Demerit point reduction.

Online Novice Classroom - 15 Hours - $100 ($105 including GST)

It is a great option for busy individuals. You can complete at your own pace, module at a time, from the comfort of your own home or office. You can take up to 30 days to complete all the modules. This is included in the "Class 7 & Class 5 (GDL & Non-GDL) Insurance Reduction Program" package. Please contact us for more details.

This program can help in 2 different ways:

• One as a preparation course for getting class 7 learner’s license.
• And second by serving as completion of classroom requirement of “insurance reduction program” as explained under program 1 above, provided student successfully pass the online test within a month and 5 driving lessons are completed within 2 years of completing this course.

In-Car Lessons Only Program BASIC – Automatic transmission $550 ($577.50 including GST)

10 hours of road training (automatic transmission). Please note that this program doesn’t qualify for insurance reduction certificate. (Can be converted to Insurance Reduction program within one year with additional fee of $105).

This program is helpful for the students who still want to learn or brush up their skills but don’t need insurance reduction certificate as either they might have done this in the past or because of their age group, their insurance is anyway not expensive.

Driving lessons are still done in the same way as explained in the first program: “Class 7 & Class 5 GDL Insurance Reduction Program BASIC”.

The beauty of this program is that this can be converted to get insurance reduction certificate anytime within 2 years of successful completion of this by adding program 6 to it. This will take away the fear of missing out.

Please click here for "Preparing for In-car Session."

In Car Lessons Only Program EXTENDED - $1000 ($1050 including GST

20 hours (10 lessons) of road training (automatic transmission). This is cost effective way of buying extra 10 in-car hours on top of Basic in-car lesson only package as you save total of $105.

This is economical way to have extra in-car lessons. Instead of buying extra lessons at the end of the program, student can get extra 10 hours (5 lessons) at a discounted rate as part of this package. Instead of paying the regular rate of $126 (GST inclusive) for each extra lesson, the discounted price of each lesson in this package is $84 (GST inclusive).

Please note that this program doesn’t qualify for insurance reduction certificate. (Can be converted to Insurance Reduction program within one year with additional fee of $105).

This program is helpful for the students who still want to learn or brush up their skills but don’t need insurance reduction certificate as either they might have done this in the past from our or different school or because of their age group, their insurance is anyway not expensive.

Driving lessons are still done in the same way as explained in the program: “Class 7 & Class 5 GDL Insurance Reduction Program EXTNEDED”.

The beauty of this program is that this can be converted to get insurance reduction certificate anytime within 2 years of successful completion of this by adding “Online Novice Classroom” program to it. This will take away the fear of missing out.

Please click here for "Preparing for In-car Session."

Automatic Transmission (Class 7 & Class 5 GDL) - $120 for 2 Hour lesson ($126 including GST)

These brush up lessons are usually taken by students in addition to the above programs in case they need more help to reach the satisfactory skills or close to the road tests to brush up the skills.

They are to be bought as a minimum of 2 hr. package. Because of time constraint, student is asked as to how they want their instructor to spent these 2 hours and then instructor do the lesson accordingly. For example: Parking’s or left turns or advance driving etc.

Please click here for "Preparing for In-car Session."

Manual Transmission Vehicle - $140 for 2 Hour lesson ($147 including GST)

These brush up lessons are usually taken by students in addition to the above programs in case they need more help to reach the satisfactory skills or close to the road tests to brush up the skills.

They are to be bought as a minimum of 2 hr. package. Because of time constraint, student is asked as to how they want their instructor to spent these 2 hours and then instructor do the lesson accordingly. For example: Parking’s or left turns or advance driving etc.

Please click here for "Preparing for In-car Session."

Seniors Driver's Assessment Training - $120 for 2 Hour lesson ($126 including GST)

Aging is a part of life, but it doesn’t mean you can’t still enjoy the freedom that comes with driving. We have plenty of tools and resources to keep your driving skills at peak performance.

When it comes to safe driving, it’s about ability, not age. Our Senior driving lessons are designed for drivers who want to refresh their driving knowledge and awareness of new technologies and the rules of the road as well as fair assessment of driving skills before they attempt their road test if required by the report of their medical exam by their physician. This road exam includes everything what they did prior when they were young minus the parallel parking. After the age of 75, you are not tested on parallel parking skills.

Please click here for "Preparing for In-car Session."

Class 5 Road Test - $90 ($94.50 including GST)

Student can rent school’s car for their road test and full efforts will be made to avail the same car which was used for driving lessons. This will help in the following:

• Since it will be the same car students were trained on, student will be more comfortable using it in their road test.
• It may be difficult and challenging to drive personal car in the road tests as other people driving around may not even know that the person driving is under road test. Our cars have school sign on top, which make everybody aware that the person driving may need their support when making lane changes and other maneuvers especially parallel parking.
• Our cars have special coverage when it comes to insurance of auto, student and examiner.
• Our cars have special break pedals on the passenger side making examiners having full control of the car if needed to avoid any accident.

It is advisable to rent a car for road test if your personal car does not qualify following requirements of road test:

• Valid insurance and registration
• Working headlights
• Working break lights including the middle break light
• Working signal lights
• Working horn
• Working speedometer
• Working windshield wipers
• No warning of any sort in dashboard including check engine light
• No cracks in windshield
• No pitted windshield causing poor visibility
• Front side windows and windshield must be free of non-factory tint

• Learner’s license must be in possession.
• Adequate lenses if there is a condition “A” marked on the license is must.
• No flip flops.
• No high heels sandal.
• Sun glasses are recommended.
• Drinking water bottle is recommended.