Defensive Driving: 3 Demerit Reduction Program Online Course
Upon completion of this program, you will earn your Defensive Driving: 3 Demerit Reduction Program certificate.
Are you looking for a comprehensive, defensive driving program that is also approved for demerit reduction? Then this is the course for you.
Approved by the Alberta Government for reduction of three demerits points from an Alberta operator’s licence, our six hour online Defensive Driving program is exactly what you need.
To be eligible for a reduction in demerits, once you have successfully completed the course, you must register online at DriversRegistration.ca. Within seven business days, a government notice-of-completion form will be mailed to you. This form, along with your online Defensive Driving program certificate of completion, must then be taken to a local registry office located in Alberta. Residents of Alberta can receive a 3-demerit reduction once every two years.
Please note: Non-Alberta residents can take this program, but will not qualify to receive the 3- demerit point reduction. They will only receive an online course completion certificate.The following topics will be covered:
- Driver competency model
- SAFER System of Defensive Driving
- Adverse conditions
- Most common collisions including:
- Rear end collisions
- Backing collisions
- Intersection collisions
- Other collisions including:
- 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