Full Driver Education Course in Halifax

Complete our 35-hour driver education course in Halifax with 25 hours of online theory, 10 hours of professional in-car instruction, and convenient pickup and drop-off for lessons.

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Full Driver Education Course

Full Course (Drivers Ed) Highlights

Artin Driving School’s Full Course (Drivers Ed) is an Access Nova Scotia-approved 35-hour driver training program designed to help students become skilled, confident, and responsible drivers.

  • Comprehensive 35-hour program: Includes 25 hours of online theory and 10 hours of professional in-car instruction.
  • Convenient scheduling: Pickup and drop-off for in-car lessons is available from your home or workplace within our service area.
  • Earlier road-test eligibility: Completing the course may reduce the waiting period by three months for learner licence holders.
  • Graduated Driver Licensing: Satisfies the course requirement for progressing from Class 5N; other GDL conditions still apply.
  • Possible insurance discount: Graduates may qualify for a car insurance discount; eligibility and the amount depend on the insurance provider.
  • Course price: $649.99 + HST.
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Full Driver Education Course

Everything included in your 35-hour course

Build your knowledge, practical skills, and confidence through one complete Access Nova Scotia-approved driver education program.

Join 230+ happy customers who chose Artin Driving School.

35-Hour Program

Full Driver Education Course

$649.99+ HST
  • 25 hours of online theory
  • 10 hours of professional in-car instruction
  • Home or workplace pickup and drop-off for in-car lessons
  • Access Nova Scotia-approved 35-hour program
  • Meets the course requirement for progressing from Class 5N
!Road test vehicle use is not included or guaranteedPlease discuss any vehicle-related questions directly with your instructor.
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Full Course Driver Education in Halifax

What is the Full Course Driver Education Program?

Artin Driving School’s Full Course is an Access Nova Scotia-approved 35-hour driver education program for new drivers in Halifax and surrounding HRM communities. This drivers ed course combines online theory with professional in-car instruction to build practical driving skills, road-safety knowledge, and confidence behind the wheel.Artin Safe Drive Training Limited is listed as GDL approved and online theory approved in the province’s official list of licensed Nova Scotia driving schools.

What does the course include?

The program includes 25 hours of online theory and 10 hours of in-car driving lessons. The theory portion covers road rules, safe-driving decisions, and hazard awareness. In-car instruction provides supervised practice, and pickup and drop-off is available from home or work within Artin Driving School’s service area.

Driving lessons in Halifax and surrounding HRM communities

Artin Driving School serves Halifax, Dartmouth, Bedford, Sackville, Fall River, Timberlea, Upper Tantallon, Hammonds Plains, Herring Cove, Harrietsfield, Williamswood and Hatchet Lake. The Full Course combines online study with local in-car lessons, with pickup and drop-off from home or work within our service area. Contact us to confirm your pickup location and lesson availability before registering.

What are the benefits of completing the course?

Completing the course may allow learner licence holders to take the Nova Scotia road test three months sooner and can satisfy the course requirement for progressing from Class 5N in the Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) program. Other licensing conditions still apply, including the Restricted Individual stage after the N is removed. Graduates may also qualify for a car insurance discount; eligibility and discount amounts depend on the insurer.

Is a road test vehicle included?

Road test vehicle use is not included in the Full Driver Education Course and is not guaranteed. Please discuss any vehicle-related questions directly with your instructor.

Full driver education or defensive driving: which course do I need?

The Full Course is designed for new drivers who need both theory and in-car instruction. If you are looking for the separate six-hour online driver improvement program, view our Nova Scotia defensive driving course to check its purpose and eligibility requirements.

How do I register for the Full Course?

Use our Full Course registration form. If you are unsure whether your home or workplace is within our pickup area, contact us to confirm your location and lesson availability before registering.

When will I receive my online course login?

Allow up to one business day after payment to receive your login credentials. Your online course access lasts one year from enrolment. Complete the in-car portion within nine months after finishing the online course, as outlined in the registration terms.

Full Course FAQs

It is an Access Nova Scotia-approved 35-hour course with 25 hours of online theory and 10 hours of in-car training.

The Full Driver Education Course costs $649.99 + HST and includes 25 hours of online theory and 10 hours of professional in-car instruction. Road test vehicle use is not included or guaranteed; please discuss any vehicle-related questions directly with your instructor.

The course may reduce the road test waiting period by three months for learner licence holders and can satisfy the course requirement for progressing from Class 5N. Other licensing conditions still apply, including the Restricted Individual stage after the N is removed. The course builds driving skills, and graduates may qualify for an insurance discount depending on their insurer and policy.

Yes. The 25-hour theory portion is completed online.

The course includes 10 hours of practical driving instruction covering core driving skills, road rules, and road test preparation.

Many insurance companies offer discounts to drivers who complete an approved driver education program. However, the actual discount varies depending on your insurance provider.

This program is available in Halifax, Sackville, Dartmouth, Bedford, Herring Cove, Harrietsfield, Williams Wood, Hatchet Lake, Fall River, Timberlea, Upper Tantallon, and Hammonds Plains.

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