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Unsafe Passing

With spring in the air, nicer weather and the long weekend approaching, we want to remind drivers that many collisions each year on Alberta roads, were the result of...

It's That Time Again, Back to School Tips 2023

It’s That Time Again, Back to School Tips 2023 A new school year means that we have to be more aware around schools and in school zones. Pedestrian safety begins with all road users. It&...

Why Take a Driver Education Course

Why Take a Driver Education Course Why Driver Education Driver Education is here to teach you life saving skills that include knowledge of traffic laws, proactive drivin...

Summer Driving 2023 The iDrive Alberta Way

Summer Driving 2023 The iDrive Alberta Way Vehicle Preparedness If your vehicle has been regularly serviced according to the manufacturer’s recommendati...

Spring Driver Awareness 2023

Spring Driver Awareness 2023 Just like everyone else in Alberta, at iDrive Alberta, we love spring and warmer weather. With spring here, we also recognize that the season of warmer weather com...

Passing an emergency vehicle - Roadside worker safety rules

Passing an emergency vehicle - Roadside worker safety rules When driving, incidents may cause the lanes of the roadway to be blocked or narrowed. Some examples of this are ...

Essential Skill for Winter Driving

Essential Skill for Winter Driving When it comes to learning to drive, many don’t want to learn to drive in the winter, but the fact is that winter is a great time to learn to ...

Demerit Reduction Defensive Driver Course

iDrive Alberta Driver Education Inc. is very proud to announce our brand new Alberta government approved demerit reduction Defensive Driver Course. The iDrive Alberta Defensive Driver Course i...

Student Drivers, Why are they slowing the traffic down???

Some of the frustration many drivers face on the road is when new drivers are taking their driving lessons. These new drivers seem to drive a lot slower than the other drivers on the road and the...

Halloween

Halloween is a time for many that includes tricks, treats, parties, scares, fun, laughs, and excitement. Halloween is that time of the year when children roam the streets in s...

Significance of keeping the vehicle clean in fall and winter...

Significance of keeping the vehicle clean in fall and winter People often ask me, is it important to wash my vehicle? The answer is yes and even more so as we get into fall and winte...

No More Advance Road Tests Class 5 & 6

Improving Alberta’s driver licensing system Nearly half a million Alberta drivers will benefit from the elimination of the Class 5 and Class 6 advanced road tests under the Graduated Dri...

Back to School

Back to School Time 2022 A new school year means that it’s that time of year again when we have to be more aware around schools. Do you think you know the risks a...

Enjoy Summer Fully, Drive Responsibly

Summer Driving Want to know what causes the most crashes in summer driving and how to be a safer summer driver, if so read on. Did you know that according to the latest statistics...

Classroom Location SE : St. Mary University

St. Mary’s University Building “C” Classroom Building 14500 Bannister Road SE, Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2X 1Z4 In case of emergency, please ...

Class 4 Commercial Driver's Licence

How to upgrade to Class 4 Eligibility requirements; You must be at least 18 years of age Hold a valid full Class 5 (Advance) licence Successfully complete a medic...

Plan your summer

We have a love-hate relationship with the summer months. We love it because it is a busy time of year when students are out of school and start their driver training. We hat...

Road Safety & E-Scooter

Road Safety & E-Scooter We are all so excited to hear E-Scooters are back in Calgary; they are not only fun to ride but also an easy way to commute. Before riding, please be prepared and u...

Calgary Neighbourhood Speed Limits

The City of Calgary recently passed the City of Calgary Standard Speed Limit Bylaw which reduces the unposted speed limit to 40 km/h as of May 31, 2021. Attached you will find more information fo...

Be Winter Ready

Be Winter Ready When it comes to winter we see a mixed response from people in Alberta. Some people are sad to let summer go and some are excited to resume their winter spo...

Yield

Yield The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that more than 36,000 people died in vehicle crashes in North America In 2019; that's a death roughly e...

Watchout for children having fun on the streets during Covid-19

Watchout for children having fun on the streets during Covid-19 Summer days are long and beautiful; kids are appreciating this summer more than ever because they can finall...

Covid-19 Relaunch Strategy iDrive Alberta

Covid-19 Relaunch Strategy Thanks for choosing iDrive Alberta for all your quality driver training needs, we appreciate your patience and cooperation. We are starting to rebook in-vehicle driv...

Speeding

Speeding in Alberta "Improving and maintaining a good attitude towards driving is a key component to enhancing the safety of our roads." - www.sgi.sk.ca Speedi...

Road Rage

Road Rage Anger is never without a reason, but seldom with a good one - Benjamin Franklin. I’m not saying flat out “don’t get angry” but rather, think about it first...

Drinking & Driving

Drinking and Driving: - Myths & Facts Myth: Drinking coffee will sober me up. Fact: No matter how much coffee you drink, it won’t get rid of the alcohol in yo...

Get a Class 7 Learner's Licence in Alberta

Get a Class 7 Learner's Licence in Alberta First thing is to prepare for the knowledge test (Class 7 Learners). Stage 1: Learner (Class 7)  To obtain a class 7 learner’s dri...

Fatigue

Fatigue The state of feeling very tired, weary or sleepy resulting from insufficient sleep, prolonged mental or physical work, or extended periods of stress or anxiety. Boring or repetitive ta...

Distracted Driving

Distracted Driving In Alberta: On January 1, 2016, the penalty for drivers caught with distracted driving was changed to a $287 fine plus three demerit points. According to Alberta ...

Seat Belt

Seat Belts Seat belts have saved millions of people around the world. One of the best safety feature in our Vehicles. In Alberta, the driver is responsible to ensure that all passengers und...

Winter Driving

Winter Driving Tips * To see your environment and be seen by others, clear your windshield, lights and windows. * For the best stee...