New Reforms in GDL to Improve Driver Safety

Calgary is the leading city in Alberta. Any applicant looking for a basic license in Calgary must be 14 years old and pass the knowledge test. The Graduate Driving License consists of Learner’s permit: Intermediate permit and a Driver license at the end.The driver education covers classroom as well as on-road training. Road rules and traffic laws are part of the driving lessons in Calgary.  From motorcycle to large truck driving training goes on in Calgary. There are online courses for serving drivers to hone skills in defensive training such as Defense Driving.  It must be recalled that “A” Driving School In Calgary has set a record by winning 6 consumer awards for its excellence in driving fatigue education services. Safety is paramount in the entire driving curriculum. Therefore driving schools look at the driver training holistically. Checking the trip-readiness of the vehicle before  getting  into it is more important. Then checking for flat tires; starting the car such as adjusting the mirror, adjusting the seat and safety belt are essentials taught in the driving sessions. While plying on the road, entering rural and urban roads, busy highways, have to be on the basis of road signs and traffic lights.  Giving a turn signal; parallel parking; handling emergencies like accidents and midway fuel exhaustion are part of the training. We see all sorts of drivers—aggressive drivers; sober drivers; cross-cutters; closely tailing drivers; drivers making dangerous turns without proper signaling, or those simply weaving in and out of traffic. Then there are inattentive drivers who talk on the phone, write SMS or check messages, eat or watch TV as they drive posing huge danger to others. A serious driver can inadvertently come at the receiving end of such life-threatening drivers. Therefore it follows that more than good driving skills a serious driver must also possess defensive driving skills to avoid becoming the victims of other people's bad driving.Online Testingwww.albertadriverexaminer.ca provides road tests reservation service for major city centers of Calgary, Edmonton and other suburbs. The users can book Calgary road test online. The starting point for a road test is a registry. In extreme situations a road test can be cancelled and result in the forfeiture of fees. Not providing valid insurance for a vehicle used for testing can be one reason for cancellation. After booking the Calgary road test, an email confirmation will be sent to the applicant. It will contain information on the road test reservation and road test policies by the Alberta Registry. Drunk Driving Penalty UpNew driving rules effective from July 1 this year will hike punishment for alcohol consumption while driving. During the Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) program any Albertan found having alcohol in his system will attract 30-day suspension of driving and a seven-day vehicle seizure.Moreover the drivers will be required to spend one full year on the program for each suspension period of driving. The new law has led to a 30-50 per cent surge in customers taking the advanced road test.