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 school. 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.

Andy works Saturdays and Sundays

Certified Alberta Transportation 

Instructor

 Andy has been driving for 32 years and started driver training professionally in 2014 in Winnipeg

We are very pleased to have Andy  as part of our company.  You can rest assured that Andy's 8 years + of extensive driver's training history, experience and knowledge will be a great benefit to all students. 

Languages Spoken: English, Hindi, Punjabi, Marathi & Urdu

Andy’s schedule is Saturday and Sunday from 10:30 AM, 01:00 PM, 3:30 PM and 6 PM.

Peter's schedule is 

Monday to Friday

8, 10:30, 1, 3:30 and 6 pm.  

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.

 Certified Alberta Transportation Instructor

Ian has over 38 years of professional experience driving; courier, tow truck, taxi, limousine, bus. Ian spent over 10 years working as a supervisor, assistant manager and lead accident investigator for Calgary’s largest transportation companies. He happens to be one of the most experienced instructors and is a huge asset to the company. Ian has extensive experience as a road supervisor and driver trainer in the taxi industry and part-time limousine driver. He can effectively teach the young and seniors alike on safe driving techniques in the most adverse weather conditions.  Insists on professionalism. You can rest assured that Ian's extensive driving experience will be a benefit to all students. Ian’s   class schedule is Saturdays   8:00, 10:30, 1:00 and 3:30. .

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.