Driving Tips Edmonton Learners Can Trust

The driving tips Edmonton learners find on this page come from City Driving School Ltd. We are an Alberta Transportation approved driving school and have taught in the city since 2009. You might be about to sit the Class 7 knowledge test. You might hold a learner licence with a road test date getting closer. You might have moved here with driving experience from another province or country, or your first Alberta winter might be on your mind. Whatever brought you here, the posts on this blog are written for your situation.

More than 6,000 students have passed with us. Clear written answers to common questions save our students time. Each post is short and plain.

Latest posts

The list below is generated automatically. It updates each time we add an article. This page is always the place to find the latest driving tips Edmonton learners and licensed drivers ask us about. If you cannot find an answer here, call the office and we will point you to the right course.

Four starter topics

The first posts on this driving school blog cover the questions we hear most.

Class 7 licence in Alberta explained

What the learner stage means and how our Full Course, with 15 hours of in-class theory and 10 hours in the car, fits into it. It also explains why we ask you to bring your Class 7 licence to every lesson.

Getting ready for the knowledge test

How to study for the Class 7 knowledge test so the material sticks. Where our in-class Class 7 Learner Preparation session, $150 plus GST, can help.

Passing the Class 5 road test

What to expect on test day and how the 6 Hour on Road Training for Class 5 drivers works. How to book our car for your road test.

Winter driving in Edmonton

Braking on ice, following distance and what to keep in your car. How our in-class Winter Driving Package works in blocks of 2, 4 or 8 hours.

Who writes these tips

Every instructor is certified by Alberta Transportation. We have men and women on the team. The new driver tips Alberta learners read here come from the same lessons we teach in the car. You may be a new driver starting out, or an adult who wants to learn to drive Edmonton roads for the first time. Read more on our instructors page.

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How to use this blog with your lessons

Reading is a good start, but nothing replaces time behind the wheel. The driving tips Edmonton students read here work better when paired with a lesson.

1. Read the post that matches where you are, whether that is the Class 7 licence or the road test.
2. Book a lesson in five steps on the booking page. Pick your area, pick your course, and pay online by PayPal or at the office.
3. Practise what you read with an instructor beside you. In-car lessons include free pickup and drop-off inside our service areas.

We teach across Edmonton South, Edmonton Downtown, Edmonton North, Mill Woods, West Edmonton, Beaumont and Sherwood Park. Most course prices are set by zone and all prices are plus 5% GST. Every course is listed on the courses page, and each area has its own page, starting with Edmonton South.

Have a question we have not covered

Tell us. Questions from students help us decide what to write next. Email info@citydrivingschoolltd.ca or call (780) 965-1151 any day between 7:30 am and 8:00 pm. Planning to visit our office at 2915 Ellwood Drive SW, Edmonton, AB T6X 1N4? Please call ahead to book a time. We see visitors by appointment, so we can give you our full attention.

Ready for your next lesson

Driving tips Edmonton posts are a good start, but the road test is passed in the car. Read a post, then put it into practice with a certified instructor beside you.

Call (780) 965-1151 or Book a lesson.