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Before starting in-car Instruction, every new driver must complete the Classroom / Simulator Program in the Freedom to Drive Blue Quill Driver Training Centre (The only exception is the Basic Package that omits simulators, and which is not recommended for new drivers).
After completing the program, the students will have gained a wealth of knowledge and will have developed confidence even before going out onto the streets of Edmonton.
The 15 hour classroom closely follows the Alberta Transportation driver-training curriculum, with an emphasis on the development of lifelong safe driving habits. This highly effective program delivers essential practical information and nurtures a mature and responsible attitude toward driving. The Driving Coach (or Parent) Class is included as part of the 15 hourclassroom. The classroom program must be satisfactorily completed as part of the requirement to earn the insurance certificate.
The intensive 3 hour simulator program provides a solid foundation in the basics of driving while introducing proactive and safe driving strategies. This program includes the crucial skills of scanning, steering control, blind spot awareness, and more advanced skills such as threat recognition and collision avoidance.
The Classroom / Simulator Program is completed either in 2 weekends or in 6 weekday evenings over 2-3 weeks.
The intensive 3 hour simulator program provides a solid foundation in the basics of driving while introducing proactive and safe driving strategies. This program includes the crucial skills of scanning, steering control, blind spot awareness, and more advanced skills such as threat recognition and collision avoidance.
This program also measures the driver's foot / hand / eye coordination on our automotive reaction time tester.
The Classroom / Simulator Program is completed either in 2 weekends or in 6 weekday evenings over 2-3 weeks.
Supplemental Simulator Class
This specialized simulator class is recommended for Premium Package clients who could use a little extra help in becoming independent on the road. This class for nervous drivers is 1.5 hours in length and is held twice a month from 7:00 - 8:30 PM. At $30.00, the cost is 1/3 less than the regular introductory simulator class. Dates offered are January 14, January 20, February 10 and February 2, 2010.
WEEKENDS
Weekend mornings consist Driving Coach Class, Simulator Class or Special Topics Classes. Morning sessions are 3 hours in duration, going from 9:00 AM 12:00 noon .
Weekend afternoons consist of three Lecture Topics 1(a+b), 2(a+b), or 3(a+b). Afternoon sessions are 4 hours in duration, going from 12:45 4:45 PM.
EVENINGS
Evening classes consist of Lecture Topics 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a or 3b which go from 7:00 9:00 PM, and Simulator, Driving Coach and Special Topics classes which go from 7:00 10:00 PM.
Driving Coach Class is a special session where driving coaches attend with the students. This class updates the coaches by covering the latest developments in driving and by providing ideas on how to get the most out of each practice session.
The simulator class effectively introduces students to a variety of essential skills in a true-to-life simulated drivers seat. We also offer special classes in the simulator room, such as Winter Driving Tips. The simulator class is limited to 8 students per session.
Classroom and Simulator sessions may be taken in any order.
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