Defensive Driving Course - 3 Demerit Reduction (Alberta Only)
Course by: Fleet Safety International
Description
Complete this 6-hour, Alberta-approved online defensive driving course at your own pace. It helps Alberta drivers reduce 3 demerit points from their license. Eligible Alberta drivers who successfully complete the course can submit their completion documents to an Alberta registry agent and request a reduction of up to 3 demerit points.
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.
The course must be completed within two (2) years from the official start date. All required coursework, assessments, and any other completion requirements must be fulfilled within this two-year period.
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. Should you be unsuccessful at the second attempt, you will be required to repurchase the course.
Alberta residents who achieve the required passing mark will receive an Alberta course completion certificate by mail. Please note it may take up to 10 business days to receive this completion certificate. Please note it may take up to 10 business days to receive this completion certificate.
Course Outline
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Can an online defensive driving course reduce demerit points in Alberta?
Yes. Eligible Alberta drivers who successfully complete this approved course can request a reduction of up to three demerit points from their Alberta driving record.
What score do I need to pass the Alberta Defensive Driving Course?
Learners must achieve at least 80% to qualify for the demerit reduction. If the required score is not achieved on the first attempt, the course page outlines a second attempt following a 24-hour cooldown period.
How often can I receive a 3-demerit reduction in Alberta?
The course page states that eligible drivers can receive a demerit reduction once every two years.
How long does the Alberta Defensive Driving Course take?
The approved online course requires a minimum of 6 hours. All required course activities and assessments must be completed within two years of the official course start date.
How do I receive my Alberta demerit reduction after completing the course?
After meeting the course requirements, eligible Alberta learners receive a course completion document by mail. The page states that delivery can take up to 10 business days, after which the document can be submitted to an Alberta registry agent.
Course Details
Length:
6 hours
Language:
English
Certification:
Yes
Mobile Friendly:
Yes
Digital Badge:
Yes
Requirements
This course requires address to be filled
This course requires the Date of Birth to be filled
This course requires the License Class Number (ie. Class 5) to be filled
This course requires the Driver's License Number to be filled
This course requires the Gender to be filled