New Driver Program (Class 5)
Designed for high school students, the New Driver Program helps students build the knowledge, judgment, and risk awareness needed for safe, responsible driving.
Through a structured online learning experience, students explore the responsibilities that come with driving, practical driving knowledge, and the importance of making safe choices behind the wheel.
The course is delivered through eight online modules and a final exam. Lessons are designed to help students build practical driving awareness, understand driver responsibilities, and develop safer decision-making habits before beginning behind-the-wheel practice.
Students do not need a Class 7 Learner’s Licence to take the course, but they will need one before beginning in-vehicle driving lessons.
Quick Course Snapshot
- Recommended for: High school students
- Cost: $40 + tax per student
- Prerequisites: None
- Class 7 required: No
- Time: Approximately 15 hours
Program Details
A flexible online course that helps students build foundational classroom knowledge before moving into hands-on driving practice.
8 Online Modules
Students complete structured online lessons focused on road readiness and responsible driving.
Final Exam
1 online final exam with a passing grade of 80%.
Up to 3 Attempts
Students have up to 3 attempts to complete the final exam.
Topics and Learning Outcomes
Through eight online modules, students develop foundational knowledge recommended before beginning hands-on, behind-the-wheel practice.
Lessons emphasize practical understanding, risk management, and responsible decision-making to support safe driving behaviour.
- Driver licensing classes and requirements
- Vehicle registration and insurance responsibilities
- Legal responsibilities of drivers
- Essential driving techniques and vehicle features
- Road signs, parking, and intersection maneuvers
- Safe driving habits and hazard awareness
- Collision risks and basic collision physics
- The impacts and consequences of impaired driving
Successful Completion
Students who successfully complete the New Driver Program gain foundational classroom knowledge that helps prepare them for the next stage of their driving journey.
Classroom Foundation
Students build knowledge in licensing, road safety, risk management, and responsible driving choices.
Class 7 Next Step
Students who do not yet have a Class 7 licence can still take the New Driver Program to begin building foundational driving knowledge before moving into future driver training.
Next Steps
Once students feel confident in their foundational knowledge, they can continue building experience through in-vehicle lessons or supervised driving practice with a fully licensed Class 5 driver before taking their Class 5 road test through an Alberta registry office.
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