Defensive Driving: 3 Demerit Reduction Program (Alberta)

This 6 hour online Defensive Driving program is approved by the Alberta Government for removal of 3 demerits points from an Alberta operator’s licence. A minimum mark of 80% must be obtained on the final exam to qualify for the demerit point reduction.

COURSE OVERVIEW

This 6 hour online Defensive Driving program is approved by the Alberta Government for reduction of 3 demerits points from an Alberta operator’s licence. A minimum mark of 80% must be obtained on the final exam to qualify for the demerit point reduction.

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. This program teaches the trademarked SAFER System of Defensive Driving.

A government certificate will be mailed to you within 3-5 business days.

Take your government certificate to a local registry office within the province of Alberta. Alberta residents are eligible for a 3 demerit reduction once every 2 years.

Non-Alberta residents can take this program, but they will not qualify to receive the 3 demerit point reduction; they only receive an online course completion certificate.

COURSE TOPICS

  • Driver competency model
  • SAFER System of Defensive Driving
  • Adverse conditions
  • Most common collisions
    • Rear end collisions
    • Backing collisions
    • Intersection collisions
  • Other Collisions
    • Vehicle in front collisions
    • Passing and being passed collisions
    • Head on collisions
    • Bicycle collisions
    • Motorcycle collisions
    • Train collisions
    • Wildlife collisions
  • Drinking, driving, and drugs
  • Fatigue
  • Distraction
    • Cellular phone related collisions

ONLINE COURSE DURATION

Minimum 6 hours as per Alberta Government regulations

PASS MARK

Testing conducted in this online Defensive Driving 3 Demerit Reduction Program is designed to reinforce the information presented. A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to qualify for a 3 demerit point reduction from an Alberta operator’s license. Participants are able to repeat the course twice if the pass mark is not achieved on the first attempt.

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

Alberta residents who achieve the required passing mark will receive a Government Certificate in the mail. This certificate will be mailed between 3 – 5 business days after passing this course. Take your government certificate to a local registry office within the province of Alberta to receive a 3 demerit point reduction. Non Alberta residents can download and print a course completion certificate online immediately upon successful completion of the program.

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS

N/A

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