Course Outline for Defensive Driving

This course is offered to all students from 16 years of age and older

AIM OF COURSE: The goal of driver educations is to instill a more responsible attitude in the student. We feel this is absolutely necessary for the safe operation of a motor vehicle. This responsibility includes being courteous, predictable and artful.

CLASSROOM LESSONS: Twenty-five (25) hours in-class instruction is given on the principles for safe driving, rules of the road, driving in adverse conditions, alcohol and drugs and their effect on driving ability, legal aspects of insurance and much more. Included in the program will be regular tests and appropriate films.

IN-CAR LESSONS: Twelve (12) hours of in-car lessons are given for standard training and ten (10) hours of automatic training. These lessons are provided under the strict direction of provincial government qualified instructors.

TEMPORARY PERMIT: Students should have a valid G1 permit or greater in order to commence to the in-car portion of the program.  (Students are able to attend in-class sessions without G1 permit)

INSURANCE DISCOUNT: Certificates will be awarded to students who successfully complete the course. These certificates qualify the student for a reduction in insurance rates of up to 41%.

COURSE FEE: The course fee of $299.00 (plus GST) is payable on registration: The fee covers 25 hours classroom instruction and 10 hours in car training in an automatic transmission vehicle. (standard transmission course fee is $499.00 (plus GST) 12 in-vehicle lessons are provided) a receipt will be provided upon full payment.

The Road Test is additional OPTION at $60 (plus GST) per student, any extra lessons start at $25(plus GST) an hour.