Refresher & Defensive Driving Courses in Yellowknife, NT
Sharpen Your Skills. Drive With Confidence on NT Roads.
Already licensed but want to drive better? We provide refresher courses, defensive driving training, demerit reduction courses, and driver evaluations for licensed drivers of all classes right here in Yellowknife. Our experienced instructors deliver live, in-person training built around real NT conditions, including winter driving, icy roads, and everything northern driving demands.
Call us today at 867-765-8638 to book your first lesson.
Complete Refresher & Defensive Driving Training
We work with licensed drivers who want to get their skills back up to standard. Whether you have not driven in years, have picked up habits you know are not safe, need to reduce demerits, or require a formal driver evaluation for work or legal requirements, we have a programme for you. We also work with newcomers to Canada, adjusting to NT road rules and northern driving conditions. Your training is delivered one-on-one with an experienced instructor who focuses on what you specifically need to work on. No generic checklists. No rushing. Just honest, professional instruction at your pace.
Refresher Driving Courses
Our refresher courses put you back behind the wheel with an experienced instructor who assesses your current skills and targets the areas that need work. We cover vehicle control, hazard awareness, intersection handling, parking, highway driving, and winter and ice driving techniques specific to Yellowknife and the north in general. Sessions run from a single hour to multi-session packages. You drive the roads you use every day, and you leave with clear, direct feedback on exactly where you stand and what to keep working on.
Defensive Driving Training
Defensive driving means anticipating hazards, reading conditions before they become problems, and staying in control no matter what is happening around you. In Yellowknife, that means black ice, blowing snow, extreme cold, and limited visibility. We teach you how to handle all of it. Our training covers skid prevention and recovery, space management on ice, collision avoidance, blind spot awareness, distraction and fatigue, and safe highway driving in NT conditions. Everything is taught live and in-person on real roads with an instructor who corrects your technique in the moment.
Demerit Reduction
Accumulated demerits on your NT licence? Completing a recognised defensive driving course can reduce up to half your demerits. We cover the road rules and driving behaviours that lead to violations, and we work with you to get your record back on track.
- Defensive Driving Course
- NWT Demerit Reduction
- All Licence Classes Welcome
- Flexible Scheduling Available
Driver Evaluations
We conduct formal driver evaluations under real road conditions and provide a clear written report you can act on. Whether it is for an employer, your insurance provider, or a court requirement, we give you an honest, professional assessment of where your driving stands.
- Insurance-Related Evaluations
- Employment Driver Assessments
- Personal Skills Assessments
Why Yellowknife Drivers Choose AGI Driving
Experienced Professionals:
The instructors you work with have years of real teaching experience and know northern driving conditions inside out. Your progress matters to us.
Live, In-Person Instruction:
Every session is face-to-face. We do not offer online courses because we know hands-on instruction gets better results.
Complete Service:
Northern Driving Expertise:
Flexible Hours:
7 AM to 12 AM, seven days a week. Book around your work schedule, not ours.
Respectful Environment:
No rushing, no judgement. We give you honest feedback and the time you need to work through it properly.
Serving All Yellowknife Neighbourhoods
You should not have to travel far to get professional driving instruction. We come to you anywhere in Yellowknife, from Old Town and Frame Lake to Niven Lake, Range Lake, Kam Lake, and everywhere in between. Your sessions take place on the streets and roads you drive every day, which means the training is practical from the first minute. Same professional standard across the whole city, with hours that fit your schedule.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a learner's licence for a refresher course?
No. Refresher and defensive driving courses are for fully licensed drivers.
What does a driver evaluation include?
Your instructor observes your driving on a set route under real conditions and provides a written assessment covering vehicle control, hazard awareness, decision-making, and NT road rule compliance.
Do you provide the vehicle?
Yes. You can use one of our professional training vehicles.