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Steer to the Safe Side: 5 Best Driving Schools in Edmonton
If you’ve been in Edmonton, then you know that driving here can be challenging. Traffic, tough-to-navigate roads, and bad drivers here and there. Is it because of the road designs? We honestly don’t know.
It’s normal to feel nervous on the road, but at some point in time, you’re going to have to learn to drive, especially if you plan on going on road trips all over the province.
Don’t worry, we’re here to help. Whether you’re scared or need to brush up on your skills, our list of the best driving schools in Edmonton can help you learn how to drive safely! Buckle up!
1. Kruzee
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Services: Class 5 Beginner Program, Hourly Driving Lessons
Address: 1483 – 10665 Jasper Avenue NW
Contact: +1 (866) 245-3103, [email protected]
Hours: Monday – Friday: 9 am – 6 pm
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One of our top picks for driving schools in Edmonton is Kruzee. They’re basically changing the way we learn to drive by using a digital-first approach, which is essential in today’s online landscape.
By using their seamless online platform, students can conveniently book their schedules by choosing their pickup locations and connecting with qualified instructors in the area. It makes the process easy and eliminates possible schedule overlaps.
Kruzee also has qualified driving instructors since they don’t hire just anyone. It’s awesome that they’re strict when hiring, only choosing the top 5% of applicants who undergo rigorous processes and background checks.
Their driving lessons, Class 5 Beginner Programs and hourly, are convenient for everyone. These focus on defensive driving, making sure you know how to stay safe on the road.
Overall, this is a solid driving school, even boasting a 92% road test passing rate. Don’t forget that their rates, starting at $75 an hour, are super affordable for Edmontonians.
Highlights
- Seamless online platform
- Strict application process for instructors
- 92% road test passing rate
- Affordable rates
- Flexible scheduling system
Passed my full G on my first try with Kruzee
“Great experience with Aly Vallani, he had to swap in for my old instructor and gave really great tips in my last few lessons with practice for all parkings, highway lane changes, and city driving. He was an examiner before so his perspective was really helpful to have before my test. I passed my full G first try with Kruzee.”
Nakul Pathak, Google Review
Made me feel comfortable behind the wheel
“I had Manhal Sabra as my instructor for the g2 road test and right away he made me feel comfortable behind the wheel. No matter how often I struggled he kept encouraging me and taught me everything I needed to know in a simple yet detailed fashion. He’s very kind and helped me, who once had a fear of driving to pass my g2 test on the first try.”
Ray Fafinski, Google Review
2. ONS Driving School
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Services: Hourly Driving Lessons, Brush-Up Courses
Address: 10212 127 Ave NW #202
Contact: (780) 238-2245, (587) 597-2245
Hours: Monday – Sunday: 8 am – 8 pm
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What we like about ONS Driving School is that they cover a lot of areas in Edmonton and offer many courses, making them a convenient option for beginner drivers.
They have a bunch of hourly courses, starting at 6 hours of driving + 12 hours online. It’s awesome that they also have brush-up courses for experienced drivers who need to refine their skills on the road.
That includes in-person classes, available in the north and south, making them accessible no matter where you live in Edmonton.
Plus, these driving programs aren’t expensive. They’re reasonable, especially for the kind of education you get and for the confidence-building lessons—most of their students spoke positively about their teaching methodology.
One of the best parts is that they have male and female driving instructors, allowing you to feel more comfortable on the road. A nice touch is that you get free pickup and drop-off in Edmonton.
Highlights
- Covers many areas in Edmonton
- Lots of hourly driving courses
- Male and female instructors available
- In-person classes in North and South Edmonton
Awesome teacher, very friendly, positive, and calm
“Passed my road test today!) Right from the first attempt! I want to thank the best driving instructor Lakshmi for teaching me so effectively and professionally! She is an awesome teacher, very friendly, positive and calm. I definitely recommend take lessons with her. With every lesson, you really gain confidence and more practical skills and knowledge. Thank you ONS driving school, before my driving lessons, I had 0 skills and knowledge, it was completely from the scratch.”
Valeriia Kyrychenko, Google Review
Helped me gain my confidence
“Sandy is a great instructor who helped me gain confidence in my driving skills. She answered all my questions, was patient, and provided valuable feedback as I practiced various driving maneuvers. Her expectations were high but fair, ensuring I was well-prepared to drive independently. Thanks to her guidance, I passed my driving exam on the first try!”
Jaden La, Google Review
3. Archer’s Blue Car Driving Schools
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Services: Premium Lessons, Value Lessons
Address: 14014 159A Ave NW
Contact: (587) 990-2583
Hours: Monday – Sunday: 9 am – 8 pm
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The family-owned Archer’s Blue Car Driving School has a vast coverage area, serving all of Edmonton and St. Albert. We like that they stay accessible to people who live all over the city.
What hooked us in was their reasonable rates. Their one-on-one driving courses are very affordable, starting at $104.50 for a 2-hour lesson, which is only $52.25 per hour—that’s a really good price!
The payment options we saw are flexible as well, giving you the chance to pay at a convenient time. You can pay as you go, in half, or in full.
They offer two courses: premium and value. The premium class remains budget-friendly even when you get a lot of services in one program, like an introduction to electric cars.
Moreover, these have online and in-person classroom availability. Premium classes give you the best value for money, as they’re available at weekends and evenings, while the value classes are open 3 times a week.
Highlights
- Affordably priced
- Premium class is comprehensive
- Flexible payment options
- Customised teaching approach
An amazing experience
“I recommend taking lessons with Archer’s Blue Car to anyone looking to pass their road test. During the in car lessons, you’ll get plenty of practice in all kinds of driving situations and the instructor Jennifer is very patient and knowledgeable, they take the time to explain and go over everything with you again and you can see your progress after each session, plus you get access to exclusive videos covering everything you need to know, and road test tips. I followed everything they taught me and I passed with barely any points. Overall, an amazing experience!”
Hajar Idrissi, Google Review
Boosted my confidence
“Was done very well, both the in class and in car lessons. Boosted my confidence driving in the city and learned some important things. Curtis was a fantastic instructor, very calm and explained things really well.”
Terrie Brown, Google Review
4. City Driving School Ltd
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Services: Full Courses, Extended Courses, Brush-Up Lessons, Car Use
Address: 2915 Ellwood Dr SW
Contact: 1 (780) 965-1151, [email protected]
Hours:
- Monday – Friday: 9 am – 4 pm
- Saturday – Sunday: 9 am – 12 pm
The variety of programs offered by City Driving School Ltd is one of the main reasons we chose them. Their programs make them accessible to beginners and experienced drivers.
What’s available are in-road + in-classroom and in-road + online. Basically, they make learning to drive convenient for everyone, which is handy if you have a busy schedule.
Plus, we like that they also offer brush-up courses, winter driving, and car rental for training or road tests, making them very accessible (again) to all skill levels.
From what we’ve seen, their driving instructors have been accommodating—they adjust their approach for each student.
We appreciate that they try to accommodate various schedules. They’re actually open seven days a week, allowing you to train on the road during a time most convenient to you.
Another perk is that you can choose whether you want a male or female driving instructor—whoever you’re most comfortable with!
Highlights
- Wide variety of driving programs
- Offers car rental
- Flexible schedule
- Male and female instructors are available
Amazing experience
“I had an amazing experience with my driving instructor, Mr. Navdeep! He was patient, clear, and provided great guidance throughout the lessons. Thanks to his expert teaching, I felt confident behind the wheel and was fully prepared for the road test. I passed the road test in my first attempt. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a professional and supportive driving instructor!”
Harjeet Singh, Google Review
On-road training was concise and easy to understand
“My experience at City Driving School was nothing but excellent. The on road training was concise, clear and very easy to understand. Furthermore, the instructors are very friendly and understanding. I would 100% recommend them for any drivers.”
Adam Kim, Google Review
5. Safetrack Driving School Ltd.
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Services: Basic Programs, Enhanced Programs, Extended Programs, Online Programs, Car Rentals
Contact: (780) 236-0022, [email protected]
Hours: Monday – Sunday: 7 am – 9 pm
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For over 15 years, Safetrack Driving Ltd. has continued to serve Edmonton. They have a positive track record to prove their experience, having had over 10,000 students enrolled in their programs.
The incredible thing we noticed is their variety of driving courses, available in basic, enhanced, and extended—they have brush-up lessons, too. Students nervous on the road can choose the extended classes, which include 20 hours of road training!
They also make learning to drive convenient by offering online classrooms. Learning is flexible because you can start it right away, you can do it at your own pace, you can review the modules as many times as possible, and there’s no language barrier!
Another thing we like is that they also offer car rentals for road tests, which is very useful if you don’t have a vehicle yet. This is also a friendly service for new drivers or those who recently moved to the city.
Highlights
- Self-paced classes
- Offers car rental for road tests
- No language barrier
- 20 hours of road training is available
Explanations were clear and helpful
“My instructor was Pardeep Mann. She was super nice and made me feel comfortable behind the wheel. Her explanations were clear and helpful and I already see an improvement on my driving ever since doing lessons with her.”
Lindsay Sorobey, Google Review
The place to go if you’re scared about driving
“If you’re scared or nervous about driving, this is the place to go! I had a bad experience with another school and came here feeling anxious, but thanks to Parminder Singh, I now have my license and the confidence to drive. He is incredibly patient, kind, and thorough in his teaching, ensuring I fully understood the rules of the road. Not once did he make me feel incapable or overwhelmed—instead, he encouraged me every step of the way, especially before the test, helping me build confidence and stay calm. If you want an instructor who truly cares and makes you feel safe behind the wheel, I highly recommend Parminder!”
Anna Designs, Google Review
