Business Details
Trusted Driving Lessons in Calgary
Founded over 15 years ago, Above All Safety Driving School has established itself as a trusted provider of comprehensive driving education in Calgary. As a family-run business, we prioritize personalized service and student success, offering structured programs that prepare drivers for licensing exams while emphasizing safety and defensive driving techniques. Our team of qualified instructors brings diverse professional experience, including commercial vehicle operation, ensuring students receive expert guidance tailored to their needs. With flexible scheduling available from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM seven days a week, we accommodate busy lifestyles while providing free pickup and drop-off services in North-East Calgary.Our classroom-based theory instruction and hands-on driving lessons are designed to build confidence and competence, supported by multilingual instructors fluent in English, Punjabi, Hindi, Pashto, Dari, and Urdu. We maintain an office location for in-person support, distinguishing ourselves from home-based competitors, and offer car rental services for road tests. Our commitment to quality education is reflected in competitive pricing and a track record of producing skilled drivers who understand Calgary's traffic laws and safety protocols.
Services
Driving Lessons
Defensive Driving Course
In-Class Theory
Brush-up Sessions
Car Rental
Highlights and features
- We have over 15 years of experience training new drivers in Calgary
- Our multilingual instructors teach in English, Punjabi, Hindi, Pashto, and Dari
- Free pickup/drop-off service available in North-East Calgary
- Instructors qualified by Alberta Road Safety with commercial driving backgrounds
- Competitive pricing with quality instruction from professional driving experts
Associations and certifications
- Alberta Road Safety
Services
Driving Lessons
Our comprehensive driving lessons prepare students for licensing exams through structured 2-hour sessions. Instructors with commercial driving backgrounds provide hands-on training covering city driving, highway navigation, and parking techniques. Lessons include free pickup/drop-off in North-East Calgary with flexible scheduling available from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM daily.
Defensive Driving Course
This Alberta Road Safety-certified course helps drivers reduce demerit points and improve safety skills. Participants learn advanced defensive driving techniques through classroom instruction and practical exercises. Completion provides a certificate that may reduce insurance costs and prevent license suspension.
In-Class Theory
Mandatory classroom sessions cover traffic laws, road signs, and safe driving practices. Courses run in 7.5-hour blocks on Sundays for insurance reduction programs. Instruction combines multimedia presentations with interactive learning in our Calgary classroom location.
Brush-up Sessions
Two-hour refresher courses help experienced drivers prepare for road tests or improve specific skills. Instructors focus on test requirements and common driving challenges. Sessions include personalized feedback to address individual driving weaknesses.
Car Rental
We provide vehicle rentals for road tests when students don't have access to personal transportation. Our test-ready vehicles meet Alberta registry requirements and include instructor accompaniment during the test. This service ensures test availability without equipment limitations.
Questions
What driving courses do you offer?
We provide driving lessons, Defensive Driving Courses (DDC), In-Class Theory, Brush-up Sessions, and car rental services for road tests.
Do you offer flexible scheduling?
Yes, driving classes operate daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM to accommodate busy schedules.
Are your instructors qualified?
All instructors are certified by Alberta Road Safety with professional experience in commercial driving.
Do you provide pickup services?
We offer free pickup/drop-off in North-East Calgary for all driving lessons.
What languages do instructors speak?
Our instructors teach in English, Punjabi, Hindi, Pashto, Dari, and Urdu.
Can you help reduce insurance costs?
Completing our Insurance Reduction Course provides a certificate that may save up to 40% on annual insurance premiums.
Reviews (6)
Shahriar Pervez
Jan 14, 2022
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Instructor Naveen helped me and he is very patient, friendly and professional. He made it easy for me to understand the driving rules. He explained each situation of driving with real life examples. It really helped me to memorize the rules of each difficult situation during my driving. As a result I attended in Class 5 Advanced road test confidently and passed the test in first attempt. I am glad to be a student of Above all safety. Sarah helped me facilitate the course very sincerely. I highly recommend of this driving school.
Ep Rutz
Dec 14, 2021
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I highly recommend this driving school. Although I'm not a brand new driver, I am very nervous during driving tests. And there are many different rules here as compared to my home country. My instructor, Paul (I call him Mr Paul because he is just simply gallant) taught in a way that was stress free and easy to understand. I didn't have the confidence to pass but he said I would. And I did! And I can finally execute a perfect parallel parking. Thank you Mr Paul.
Aamna Zia
Nov 12, 2021
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I passed my driving test with their help on the first attempt. I have had a learner for a very long time and I attempted road test many times with instructions received from other schools but never felt confident enough during the road test. Prior to getting instructions from Seema and Paul, I felt very afraid during the road test. But with their support and guidance I felt very comfortable driving. Both of them are very patient and thorough.
Happie Brar
Nov 11, 2021
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I have just passed my driving test just after five classes and I am so grateful to you Sarah. My instructor Ms. Surjit needs a huge shout out for her support and patience. She makes you comfortable with the car and then she shows immense faith on you to make you drive smoothly. Thanks a lot and highly recommended!!
Devinder Singh
Oct 09, 2021
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Positive:Communication,Professionalism,Quality,Value
Me and my daughter had a very positive experience with Paul. He was very kind, professional and knowledgeable of all the test requirements. He explained everything in detail and made us better drivers. he helped us pass the test in our first attempt and was very encouraging. We recommend his service to everyone.
Me and my daughter had a very positive experience with Paul. He was very kind, professional and knowledgeable of all the test requirements. He explained everything in detail and made us better drivers. he helped us pass the test in our first attempt and was very encouraging. We recommend his service to everyone.
Talha Abdullah Fatir
Sep 16, 2021
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All the instructors except Naveen are beyond unprofessional. Honestly, wouldn't even give it 1 star. I took 2 classes with this guy Paul, and while he was teaching me I told him that I recently purchased a civic for which the insurance is a bit high but I will get hands on experience that will benefit me in long term. I also said that I felt… confident to book the test myself after the last class since I drove a lot by myself. After he heard the insurance amount and that I booked the test myself, this guy legit insulted me in the office infront of everyone telling them that I am not ready
