Driving School Edmonton — Frequently Asked Questions

Arrow offers a full range of Alberta Transportation-approved driving courses including the Standard Course (Class 5 and Class 7), More Road Time, Alberta Licence Upgrade packages for existing Class 7 holders, the Defensive Driving Course (DDC), Brush-Up lessons, Knowledge Test Prep, and Car Rental for Road Test. All courses are available across Edmonton, Beaumont, Leduc, Sherwood Park, St. Albert, and Spruce Grove.

A Class 7 licence is Alberta's learner's licence — the first stage of the Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) system. It allows you to drive with a licensed adult supervisor in the vehicle. A Class 5 licence is your full driving licence — no supervision required. Arrow teaches both. If you are starting from scratch, you begin with Class 7 training. If you already hold a Class 7 and want to upgrade to Class 5, our Licence Upgrade packages are the fastest route.

The Standard Course is Arrow's most popular offering. It includes 10 classroom hours covering Alberta road rules, traffic signs, and safe driving theory — available in classroom or online format — plus 15 in-car driving lessons with a certified instructor in a dual-control vehicle. Free pick-up from your home address is included. Edmonton pricing starts at $495 + GST for classroom, $545 + GST for online theory.

More Road Time is the Standard Course with extra classroom hours — 14 instead of 10 — giving students more preparation time before their in-car lessons and road test. It is ideal for students who want maximum confidence before their road test. Pricing starts at $680 + GST (classroom) and $735 + GST (online theory) in Edmonton.

Yes. Arrow offers an online theory option for all Standard and More Road Time courses. Online theory allows you to complete your classroom hours from home at your own pace — on your phone, tablet, or computer — before attending your in-car lessons. The online theory option is $50 more than classroom delivery.

The DDC is a short Alberta-approved course that removes up to 3 demerit points from your driving record, makes you eligible for an insurance discount, and can support ticket dismissal in some cases. Arrow's DDC costs $150 + GST. You receive a same-day certificate at any Alberta Registry on passing the assessment. Available at all Arrow locations.

Most students complete the Standard Course over 4 to 6 weeks depending on their schedule and availability. The full process — from first lesson to road test — typically takes 6 to 10 weeks for Class 7, and a further 2 to 4 weeks for Class 5. Arrow's 95% first-try pass rate means most students do not need to repeat their road test.

Yes. Free pick-up from your home address is included on every course at every Arrow location — Edmonton, Beaumont, Leduc, Sherwood Park, St. Albert, and Spruce Grove. You do not need to travel to us. We come to you.

Arrow Driving School serves Edmonton and surrounding communities including Beaumont, Leduc, Sherwood Park, St. Albert, and Spruce Grove. If you are unsure whether we cover your area, call us at (780) 721-8282 and we will confirm.

Yes. We serve all Edmonton neighbourhoods — north, south, east, and west — including Mill Woods, Terwillegar, Sherwood, Summerside, Capilano, Castle Downs, Clareview, and many more. Free pick-up is included from all Edmonton addresses.

Arrow Driving School has a 95% first-try road test pass rate — based on students who complete their full course with Arrow and follow their instructor's preparation guidance.

Yes. Arrow's instructors know the Alberta road test format, the examiner's expectations, and the specific routes used at test centres in and around Edmonton. Preparation for the road test is built into every course.

If you fail your road test after completing an Arrow course, speak to your instructor immediately. We will identify what went wrong and work with you on the specific areas you need to improve — through Brush-Up lessons or additional in-car practice — before your next attempt.