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Demerit Reduction Defensive Driving

AMA’s online Demerit Reduction Defensive Driving Course is approved by Alberta Transportation. Complete it from home, on your schedule — no classroom, no commute. Learn the skills to protect your licence, lower your collision risk, and drive with real confidence on Alberta roads.

Demerit points add up fast. Here’s a practical way to deal with them.

A speeding ticket. A missed stop sign. A moment where you looked away. Before long, those points start stacking up and the consequences are real: higher insurance premiums, a damaged driving record, or a suspended licence.

AMA’s Demerit Reduction Defensive Driving Course is approved by Alberta Transportation and gives you a clear path forward. Pass the course, receive your Notice of Driver Education Course Completion, and take it to any Alberta registry office to remove up to three demerit points from your record.

But clearing points is just the start. This course gets at the habits that put them there – things like speeding, distracted driving, and misjudging following distance. You’ll finish with practical strategies that keep you safer on Alberta roads, whether you’re navigating a winter highway or rush-hour traffic downtown.

No classroom. No commute. No time off work.

What you’ll learn

The course is delivered through short, interactive online lessons. Work through them at your own pace – start and stop whenever it works for you.

Understanding unsafe driving behaviours

Explore how high-risk habits – speeding, distracted driving, tailgating, and impatience – take hold and why they’re hard to shake.
Understand the real-world consequences: collisions, convictions, demerit points, and climbing insurance premiums.
Recognizing your own patterns is where change starts.

How your driving habits connect to road safety

See the direct connection between individual driver decisions and collision statistics on Alberta roads.
Understand the most common crash types and what leads up to them – so you can make better choices before a dangerous situation develops.

Proactive defensive driving strategies

Get practical techniques for spotting hazards before they become emergencies.
Learn to manage space, speed, and visibility in real traffic.
Covers the conditions Alberta drivers actually deal with – winter roads, poor weather, and heavy city traffic.

Breaking bad driving habits for good

Work through exercises designed to replace risky behaviours with safer, more deliberate ones.
Build a driving mindset that keeps your record clean – and keeps you out of trouble long after the course is done.

Removing demerits fixes today’s problem. Changing habits prevents tomorrow’s.

Final exam and completion

Finish all course modules, then pass the final exam with a minimum score of 80%. You have two attempts.
Once you pass, AMA issues your Notice of Driver Education Course Completion – the document accepted at any Alberta registry office for demerit point reduction.

Who this course is for

Alberta drivers with demerit points who want to remove up to three points and protect their licence.
Drivers approaching the suspension threshold — fully licensed drivers face suspension at 15 points; GDL (probationary) drivers at just 8 points.
New and young drivers who want to build safer habits before costly ones take hold.
Professional and fleet drivers whose livelihood depends on a clean record – delivery drivers, tradespeople, sales reps, and commercial vehicle operators.
Employers and fleet safety managers looking to add government-approved driver training to a corporate safety program.
Any Alberta driver who wants to lower their collision risk and drive with more confidence – with or without current demerits.

Why take this AMA course?

It counts where it matters. Not all defensive driving courses qualify for demerit reduction in Alberta. AMA’s program is certified by Alberta Transportation specifically for this purpose. Pass with 80% or higher, bring your Notice of Driver Education Course Completion to any Alberta registry, and remove up to three demerit points.

It’s built by AMA. The Alberta Motor Association has trained generations of Alberta drivers and is recognized as a leader in safe driving education.

The math is straightforward. Compare the course fee against the cost of a suspension, rising insurance premiums, or lost income if you drive for a living. For most Alberta drivers, this course more than pays for itself.

Works for individuals and organizations. Whether you’re managing your own driving record or building a fleet safety program, this course fits – and makes it easy for employers to invest in their team.

Key benefits

Remove up to 3 demerit points. Pass the course and take your Notice of Driver Education Course Completion to any Alberta registry office. Demerit credit can be applied once every two years.
Protect your Alberta driver’s licence. If you’re close to the suspension threshold, this course could be the difference between keeping your licence and losing it.
100% online, on your schedule. No classroom sessions, no fixed dates, no travel. Study from home, on evenings, or on weekends – whatever fits your life.
Skills that stick. Unlike paying a fine and moving on, this course addresses the habits behind the ticket. You’re less likely to end up back here a year from now.
Government-approved training from a name Albertans trust. Developed by AMA and approved by Alberta Transportation – your completion document will be accepted at any Alberta registry office.

Frequently asked questions

Q: How many demerit points can I remove?

Alberta licence holders who pass can have up to three demerit points removed from their driving record. Take your Notice of Driver Education Course Completion to any Alberta registry office. Demerit credit can be applied once every two years.

Q: What score do I need to pass?

You need a minimum score of 80% on the final exam to receive your Notice of Driver Education Course Completion and qualify for the demerit reduction. You have two attempts.

Q: Is this course approved by Alberta Transportation?

Yes. AMA’s course is approved by Alberta Transportation for demerit reduction. Your completion document will be recognized at Alberta registry offices.

Q: Can I take this course if my licence is suspended?

If your licence is currently suspended or a suspension is pending, you won’t qualify for the demerit reduction until after the suspension is complete. Check with your local registry office to confirm your eligibility before you enrol.

Q: How long does the course take?

The course meets Alberta’s minimum duration requirements for demerit reduction – approximately 6 to 6.5 hours of instruction. Because it’s entirely online, you can complete it in one sitting or spread it across multiple sessions at your own pace.

Q: Do I have to live in Alberta?

The course is open to anyone. However, the three-demerit reduction only applies to Alberta operator’s licences. Drivers licensed in other provinces are welcome to enrol and will receive a Notice of Driver Education Course Completion, but won’t qualify for the Alberta demerit reduction.