CITY MAXIMUM CENTRE STOP DRIVER’S GUIDE - to Operation, Safety and Licensing - CARS & LIGHT TRUCKS

Sep 18, 2026

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Driver’s guide for the operation, safety, and licensing of cars and light trucks in Alberta. Emphasizes attitude, awareness, knowledge, and skill development, including training through licensed driver education programs. Provides context on road safety statistics in Alberta and recommends obtaining instruction to reduce collisions. Includes guidance on where to find driver education schools and licensing/testing information, along with references to related guides, best-practice driving limits, and the legal sources for traffic rules.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages123

Reading Time5 h 10 min

AccessFree to download

Introduction

Key Skills for Safe Driving

Attitude

Awareness

Knowledge

Skill

Road Safety Context and Training Recommendations

Driver Education and Licensing Information Sources

Guides Available

Geared to Go

Commercial Driver’s Guide

Driver’s Guide for Motorcycles, Mopeds and Power-Assisted Bicycles

Best Practices and Legal Authority

Driver Testing and Scheduling Information

Contents

CITY MAXIMUM CENTRE STOP DRIVER’S GUIDE to Operation, Safety and Licensing CARS & LIGHT TRUCKS DRIVER’S GUIDE to Operation, Safety and Licensing CARS & LIGHT TRUCKS Introduction When you are in the driver’s seat, a whole new world opens to you. For drivers of all ages, getting a driver’s licence can be a rite of passage, providing opportunities for employment, mobility and independence. Driving involves responsibility and risk. The following are the key skills you must develop to prepare yourself for this responsibility. ATTITUDE: Develop an attitude of safe and responsible driving every time you drive. AWARENESS: Be aware of what is happening around you as you drive, and always make responsible decisions about hazards and problems. KNOWLEDGE: Learn and understand traffic laws and rules of the road. SKILL: Enrol in driver education programs to learn more about operating a motor vehicle safely. It takes education, training and practice to develop this awareness, knowledge and skill. Your attitude shows in the decisions you make about being a responsible driver. Be prepared to be courteous with other road users. Always drive proactively. Along with all the benefits that motor vehicles provide, there are also costs. Beyond the direct costs of building and maintaining our roadways, there are environmental and human costs. Recent statistics on road safety in Alberta show that in 2016 there were 133,124 collisions reported. In this year, 273 people were killed in those collisions and 12,465 were injured. Most collisions can be prevented. The Office of Traffic Safety recommend that you obtain training and education from a licensed driving school to enhance your knowledge and skill. Driver education courses are available for the operation of passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, and motorcycles. If you require information about schools that provide driver education, or information about the testing process to obtain a driver’s licence: • refer to your local directory • [visit www.alberta.ca/driving-vehicles](visit www.alberta.ca/driving-vehicles). aspx(under Driver Education) • contact Alberta Transportation Call Centre at 780–427–8230. You can reach Alberta Government offices tollfree from anywhere in the province by first calling 310–0000 Guides available: Geared to Go A Workbook for Coaching New Drivers The following guides provide information about the safe operation of cars and light trucks, commercial vehicles, and motorcycles, and the licensing of drivers and riders. These guides provide information for all classes of driver’s licencesin Alberta, and will help you obtain an Alberta driver’s licence. Consider keeping the guides in your vehicle as a reference. A DRIVER’S GUIDE TO OPERATION, SAFETY AND LICENSING Cars and Light Trucks This guide provides information for all drivers. A COMMERCIAL DRIVER’S GUIDE TO OPERATION, SAFETY AND LICENSING Trucks, Buses, Emergency Responders, and Taxis This guide provides information about driving commercial vehicles. It is used with A Driver’s Guide to Operation, Safety and Licensing. Both of these guides should be used when preparing for the knowledge test and when learning to operate trucks, emergency response vehicles, taxis, buses as well as when handling dangerous goods. ARIDER’SGUIDETOOPERATION,SAFETY AND LICENSING Motorcycles, Mopeds and PowerAssisted Bicycles This guide provides information on the safe operation of motorcycles, mopedsand power-assisted bicycles. It is used with A Driver’s Guide to Operation, Safety and Licensing. GEARED TO GO: A WORKBOOK FOR COACHING NEW DRIVERS This guide assists coaches who are providing supervision to new drivers as they gain experience and skills. The information in these guides explains best practices for driving a vehicle, but cannot cover all circumstances. You must use judgment and a safety-first attitude to make decisions in real on-road situa

FAQs

What four key skills does the guide emphasize for safe driving?

The guide emphasizes attitude, awareness, knowledge, and skill. It links safe decision-making to education, training, and practice.

Where can drivers find information about schools and the testing process for a driver’s licence?

The guide directs readers to local directories, Alberta’s driving-vehicles information page, and the Alberta Transportation Call Centre. It also points to driver testing and licensing resources on government websites.

What do the guides say about best practices and limitations?

The guides explain best practices but cannot cover all circumstances. Drivers must use judgment with a safety-first attitude in real on-road situations.

Sep 18, 2026

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