Defensive Driving Course - 3 Demerit Reduction (Alberta Only) (In-person Class)
Course by: Fleet Safety International

Description
Take this 8-hour in-person defensive driving course approved by the Alberta Government for a reduction of 3-demerit points from an Alberta operators license.
Learn the SAFER System of defensive driving skills including collision-prevention strategies, handling bad weather, and how managing distractions and driver impairment affects driving.
Score at least 80% to qualify for an Alberta 3-demerit reduction. Alberta residents will receive a Government Notice of Completion by mail within 7 business days. Then take this form and your course completion certificate to a local registry office for processing your demerit reduction.
Learn the SAFER System of defensive driving skills including collision-prevention strategies, handling bad weather, and how managing distractions and driver impairment affects driving.
Score at least 80% to qualify for an Alberta 3-demerit reduction. Alberta residents will receive a Government Notice of Completion by mail within 7 business days. Then take this form and your course completion certificate to a local registry office for processing your demerit reduction.
What should I bring to class?
When you come to class, please bring your valid driver’s license. You’ll have a 30-minute lunch—bring lunch or plan to visit nearby options.
What You'll Learn
Defensive Driving & Risk Management
- Driver competency model
- SAFER System for defensive driving
- Adverse conditions
- Most common collisions (rear-end, backing, intersection)
Collision Types & Prevention
- Vehicle in front collisions
- Passing and being passed collisions
- Head-on collisions
- Bicycle collisions
- Motorcycle collisions
- Train collisions
- Wildlife collisions
Driver Impairments & Distractions
- Drinking, driving, and drugs
- Fatigue
- Cellular phone-related collisions and other distractions
Certification of Completion
If you score at least 80% on the final exam, you’ll receive a Government Notice of Completion form by mail within 7 business days. Bring this form, along with your program certificate, to a local registry office. They’ll help you process your 3-demerit point reduction.
Course Details
Length:
8 hours
Language:
English
Certification:
Yes
Digital Badge:
Yes