INSTRUCTORS

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As a Certified Alberta Transportation Senior Vehicle, Classroom and Trainer Instructor,  

 Disabled Driver Instructor Specialist (DDIS). Nelson is an efficient, talented and highly qualified instructor with 45 years as a professional commercial driver, collision fault free with 3.5 million km driven in Calgary. Nelson joined a major driving school in 2014 as an instructor and assistant manager to later form First Alberta Driver Safety, Okotoks and South Trail driving schools. He can effectively teach the young and seniors alike on safe driving techniques in the most adversed weather conditions. Nelson is accredited and certified through Canadian Traffic Education Centre as a collision investigator. Member of the Alberta Safety Council as a Defensive Driver Course instructor.  Assessor  and trainee instructor with adaptive equipment.

Nelson's schedule is Saturday and Sunday

1, 3:30   

 Mr. Peter Jones , a certified Alberta Transportation Instructor, 

With over 25 years of driving experience and licenses in class 4, 5, and 6, my approach brings diverse knowledge and examples to new and seasoned drivers alike. 

With having professional and extensive highway experience in all seasons, and challenging conditions, I have logged thousands of inner-city driving hours transporting some of the most precious cargo, children. 

Being a family man, I appreciate being entrusted with the responsibility of teaching drivers not only how to drive safely, courteously and proactively but why it is important to build these skills.

Peter's schedule is 

Mondays to Saturdays

8, 10:30, 1, 3:30 and 6 pm.  

Servicing Deep South Calgary

 Audra  Hutton, a certified Alberta Transportation Instructor,  with 28 years of driving experience collission fault  free, 

a native of Okotoks, boasts over three years of experience as a  driving instructor in the foothills. With a lifelong background in  instruction, initially in music, Audra seamlessly transitioned into the  role of driving instructor. Specializing in safety, road test preparation and  readiness, she is known for her friendly demeanor, patience, and ability  to work effectively with individuals of all ages and backgrounds. 

Audra's schedule is

Mondays to Fridays

8, 10:30, 1 and 3:30

Servicing Okotoks and the Foothills

 Mr. Tom Muzyka , a certified Alberta Transportation Instructor, has over 37 years’ experience driving and is fully qualified as a Class 5 instructor. He has formal commercial vehicle training and experience including Class 1 Semi Trucks, Class 2 Motorcoach Bus and School Bus training as well as Class 6 Motorcycles. He has held several different leadership roles in IT and has had formal training in leadership as well as facilitation and technical training. Tom likes to create a relaxed learning environment with his students and enjoys seeing his students develop their driving skills. Tom’s #1 goal is to help people become safe, courteous and knowledgeable drivers who can comfortably pass their driver’s exam… the first time! 

Tom's  current schedule is

Sundays 10:30, 1:00, and 3:30pm.   

Amin Kardani, a certified Alberta Transportation Instructor since 2018 with 24 years of driving experience. He is very patient cares very much for his students learning every little details about driving and passing their road test. 

Amin works Wednesday, Thursday and Sundays 9:30, 12:00, 2:30

At South Trail-Okotoks driving school it will be our pleasure to come over for a 20min consultation before you purchase. We’ll show you all our credentials, licensing, mechanical fitness, insurance, vehicles, Police report, explanation of the course. We do understand this is a life time  investment.         

Be aware with the so called affordable or cheap driving schools. There are schools that are not qualified or claims to be the best.  No different than some roofers, renovators etc.   Make sure they have a Class 1-2 4 (Class 3 only is not valid), a valid instructors  lic, Insurance Pink Slip  and Vehicle Registration must match, older cars may cause you problems, make sure they have a valid dated mechanical fitness within the year.(check the car) It is your responsibility and you’re right to see all documents before purchasing.