Road Safety Education Program

The Road Safety Education Program, regulated by the SAAQ, takes the broad subject of driver’s education and breaks it down in to 4 distinct phases that methodically guide you to being safe, responsible, courteous and independent drivers. The program takes a minimum of 13 months and includes in-class theory, in-car practical and self-learning. ARYO
driving school offers in-classroom and online (Zoom) theory classes.

 

  • Phase 1 : establishes the profile of a safe, cooperative and responsible driver in 2 hours of in-class theory per week, for 5 weeks.
    -. Note: Phase 1 is when you get your first attestation to get your learners permit at the SAAQ. – you can start this phase just before you turn 16 as long as you are 16 when passing the in-class test during theory 5, here at ARYO.
  • Phase 2 covers the basic maneuvers in driving, the OEA strategy (Observe Evaluate Act) and adopting safe and courteous behaviors, under mild road conditions.
  • Phase 3 provides an in-depth look at at-risk behaviors, complex maneuvers under varied conditions and cooperative driving behaviors.
  • Phase 4 places an emphasis on Eco driving, autonomous driving and preparation for the SAAQ road test.

Note: Completing Lesson 12, Eco Driving, makes you eligible to book your Knowledge Test at the SAAQ, given 10 months have passed since obtaining your Learner’s License.

           Completing Phase 4 makes you eligible to receive your 2nd Attestation and book your Driving Test at the SAAQ, given 12 months have passed since obtaining your Learner’s License.