Freedom to Drive is certified by the Canada Safety Council to teach the nationally recognized Defensive Driving Course.

Students with a valid Alberta Drivers License who participate in the DDC program and pass the knowledge exam with 80% or better will qualify (once every 2 years) for a 3 point demerit reduction on their license.

This course is also offered to employers for their personnel who operate passenger size vehicles as part of their work tasks. Managers, fleet safety officers and administrators are encouraged to ensure that staff members who drive company vehicles, or drive personal vehicles on company business, complete a Defensive Driving Course at least every two years, as part of their due diligence in the promotion of corporate safety. FREEDOM TO DRIVE will provide either on site training or professional development courses located at the Blue Quill Driver Training Centre.

The Defensive Driving Course is offered in two 3 hour segments, A and B. The cost is $100.00 per person which includes GST. Corporate rates are also available for large groups. 

The 6 hour course will be held at the Freedom to Drive Training Centre on the evenings of February 20 / 21, March 13 / 14, April 10 / 11, May 1 / 2, June 5 / 6 and June 19 / 20, 2010, from 6:30 - 9:30 PM. The dates and times can be also be found by clicking and scrolling down under Classroom & Simulator Instruction on the Freedom to Drive calendar.

The key elements involved in the DDC are:

• Principles and Foundations of Defensive Driving
• The Driver (Dealing more with Attitude)
• Dealing with Intersections & Right of Way Regulations
• How Passing may Lead to Collisions and it's Psychology
• Aggressive Drivers and How to Avoid Being One

In addition students may choose one of the following supplemental Lessons:

• Fuel Efficiency and Pre-Trip Inspections
• Winter Driving
• Other Road Users, Collisions and First Aid

For further information contact Drew or Margaret at 780-437-4833.