What to Expect in Your SGI 6 & 6 Online Class

A simple guide for Saskatchewan students preparing for their live Zoom classroom session.

Getting ready for your SGI 6 & 6 online classroom training in Saskatchewan? This preparation guide explains what to expect before your live Zoom class, what to have ready, and how to get the most from the session with Faizan’s Defensive Driving School.

During the live online classroom session, students learn about Saskatchewan road rules, safe driving habits, defensive driving skills, and the responsibilities that come with becoming a licensed driver. After the classroom portion, students continue with their 6 hours of in-car driving lessons.

To book the full classroom and in-car program, visit our SGI 6 & 6 Driver Training page.

Whether you are joining from Regina, Moose Jaw, or anywhere in Saskatchewan, this guide will help you feel more prepared and confident before your SGI 6 & 6 online class begins.

What Is SGI 6 & 6 Driver Training?

SGI 6 & 6 driver training is a required driver education program for many new drivers in Saskatchewan. It includes 6 hours of classroom instruction and 6 hours of in-car driving lessons with an SGI Certified Driving Instructor.

At Faizan’s Defensive Driving School, the classroom portion is offered online through live Zoom sessions. This allows students from Regina, Moose Jaw, and other parts of Saskatchewan to complete the classroom portion from home while still learning directly from a certified instructor.

The purpose of the class is not just to help students “get through the requirement.” The real goal is to help new drivers understand how to make safer decisions, avoid common mistakes, and build the right habits before they start driving on Saskatchewan roads.

Who Should Attend This Required 6-Hour Online Class?

This required 6-hour online class is for Saskatchewan students who need to complete the classroom portion of SGI 6 & 6 driver education.

It is especially helpful for:

• Class 7 learner drivers preparing for their in-car lessons
• First-time drivers who have never held a driver’s licence before
• Drivers who have not held a Saskatchewan licence, class, or endorsement within the past five years
• New residents whose previous licence is not automatically recognized or exchanged in Saskatchewan
• Students preparing for their in-car driving lessons
• Students who want to better understand road signs, rules of the road, defensive driving, and safe driving responsibilities

This required 6-hour online class helps students understand Saskatchewan road rules, safe driving habits, and defensive driving basics before starting or continuing their in-car lessons.

Students should join the Zoom class on time, stay focused, and keep distractions away during the session.

How the 6-Hour Online Zoom Class Works

The classroom session is completed live on Zoom with an SGI Certified Driving Instructor. Students are expected to attend the full session, stay focused, and participate when needed.

During the class, we explain important driving concepts in a simple and practical way. The goal is to help students understand real-life driving situations, not just memorize rules.

Before joining the class, students should have:

• A working phone, tablet, laptop, or computer
• A stable internet connection
• Zoom installed or ready to open
• A quiet place to sit and focus
• A notebook or paper for important reminders
• Their learner information ready if requested

If you only need the classroom portion, you can learn more about our SGI 6 Hours In-Class Only option.

What We Cover During the SGI 6 & 6 Online Class

The 6-hour online class covers important topics that help students become safer and more responsible drivers in Saskatchewan.

Some of the main topics include:

• SGI driver education requirements
• Saskatchewan road rules and safe driving responsibilities
• Graduated Driver Licensing basics
• Common traffic signs and signals
• Right-of-way and intersection safety
• Proper visual scanning and hazard awareness
• IPDE: Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute
• Following distance and space management
• Speed control and timing
• Lane changes and blind spot checks
• School zones and playground zones
• Sharing the road with pedestrians, cyclists, motorcycles, trucks, and emergency vehicles
• Winter driving and changing Saskatchewan road conditions
• Highway, city, and gravel road awareness
• Common mistakes new drivers make
• Alcohol, drugs, medication, and impaired driving awareness
• How classroom learning connects to in-car driving lessons

The class is built to help students understand not only what the rules are, but why those rules matter in real driving situations.

Key Defensive Driving Skills Students Will Learn

Defensive driving is one of the most important parts of the SGI 6 & 6 classroom session. New drivers need to learn how to think ahead, manage risk, and avoid dangerous situations before they become emergencies.

During the online class, students are introduced to important defensive driving habits such as:

• Looking far enough ahead while driving
• Scanning intersections before entering
• Checking mirrors regularly
• Keeping a safe following distance
• Watching for pedestrians, cyclists, parked vehicles, and sudden hazards
• Understanding blind spots before changing lanes
• Adjusting speed for traffic, road, and weather conditions
• Leaving yourself an escape route when possible
• Avoiding distractions while driving
• Making calm decisions instead of rushing

These habits are especially important in Saskatchewan, where drivers may experience snow, ice, fog, gravel roads, highway driving, and fast-changing weather conditions.

Our goal is to help students build safe driving habits early, before bad habits become difficult to fix.

Understanding IPDE: Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute

One of the important concepts discussed in class is IPDE. This stands for Identify, Predict, Decide, and Execute.

IPDE helps new drivers think through driving situations before reacting.

Identify means noticing what is happening around you. This could include traffic lights, pedestrians, parked vehicles, road signs, cyclists, or other drivers.

Predict means thinking about what could happen next. For example, a pedestrian may step onto the road, a vehicle may change lanes, or a driver may not stop properly.

Decide means choosing the safest action. This could mean slowing down, changing position, covering the brake, or waiting before turning.

Execute means safely carrying out your decision with proper control, timing, and awareness.

IPDE is a simple idea, but it is very powerful. It helps students become proactive drivers instead of reactive drivers.

Hazard Awareness and Visual Scanning

Many new drivers look only directly in front of the vehicle. In real driving, this is not enough.

During the SGI 6 & 6 online class, students learn why visual scanning is important. A safe driver should look ahead, check mirrors, scan intersections, and stay aware of what is happening around the vehicle.

Students will learn to watch for hazards such as:

• Vehicles stopping suddenly
• Pedestrians near crosswalks
• Children near schools and playgrounds
• Cyclists and motorcycles
• Drivers turning without enough warning
• Parked vehicles opening doors
• Emergency vehicles
• Road construction
• Snow, ice, potholes, and poor visibility
• Animals or debris on highways and gravel roads

Good scanning gives a driver more time to think, slow down, and make a safer decision.

Following Distance and Space Management

One of the most important habits for new drivers is keeping enough space around the vehicle.

Following too closely is dangerous because it gives you less time to stop if the vehicle ahead brakes suddenly. In class, students learn why following distance matters and how speed, weather, road surface, and visibility can affect stopping time.

In normal conditions, drivers should leave a safe space between their vehicle and the vehicle ahead. In poor weather, such as snow, ice, rain, fog, or darkness, students should increase their following distance and drive with extra caution.

Space management also means leaving room beside and behind your vehicle when possible. A safe driver always tries to keep options open instead of getting trapped too close to other vehicles.

Intersections, Right-of-Way, and Turning Safety

Intersections are one of the most important areas for new drivers to understand. Many driving mistakes happen because a student rushes, forgets to scan, or does not fully understand right-of-way.

During the online class, we discuss safe habits for intersections, including:

• Slowing down early
• Scanning left, centre, and right
• Checking for pedestrians before turning
• Understanding stop signs and traffic lights
• Knowing when to yield
• Watching for drivers who may not follow the rules
• Avoiding lane changes inside intersections
• Making turns with proper speed and control

Students are reminded that having the right-of-way does not mean they should stop thinking. A safe driver still checks, confirms, and proceeds only when it is safe.

If intersections make you nervous, our in-car lessons will help you practise them step by step in real traffic.

Saskatchewan Road Signs, Traffic Signals, and Road Rules

The online classroom session also helps students understand the importance of road signs, pavement markings, and traffic signals.

Students should be familiar with:

• Stop signs
• Yield signs
• Speed limit signs
• School zone and playground zone signs
• Lane use signs
• Warning signs
• Construction signs
• Railway crossing signs
• Pedestrian crossing signs
• Traffic lights and flashing lights

Road signs are there to guide, warn, and control traffic. New drivers should not only recognize signs but also understand what action is required when they see them.

Students are also encouraged to review the official SGI Driver’s Handbook for Saskatchewan road rules, signs, and safe driving information.

Winter Driving and Saskatchewan Road Conditions

Driving in Saskatchewan can be challenging because road conditions can change quickly. Students may drive in snow, ice, freezing rain, fog, strong wind, or low visibility.

During the SGI 6 & 6 online class, students are reminded to adjust their driving for the conditions instead of driving the same way every day.

Important winter driving reminders include:

• Slow down before turns and intersections
• Increase following distance
• Brake earlier and more gently
• Avoid sudden steering or sudden braking
• Clear snow and ice from windows, mirrors, lights, and the roof
• Watch for black ice
• Be extra careful near intersections, bridges, and shaded areas
• Leave more time to reach your destination

Safe winter driving is not about being fearless. It is about being patient, prepared, and aware.

Sharing the Road With Others

A safe driver understands that the road is shared with many different users.

During the class, students learn to be aware of:

• Pedestrians
• Cyclists
• Motorcycles
• School buses
• Large trucks
• Emergency vehicles
• Construction workers
• Farm equipment
• Wildlife
• Other new drivers

Each road user has different risks. For example, pedestrians and cyclists are more vulnerable, large trucks need more space to stop, and emergency vehicles may require drivers to move over safely.

The goal is to help students become more patient, respectful, and aware when sharing the road.

What Happens After the Online Class?

After completing the online classroom portion, students continue with the in-car driving lessons.

The in-car lessons help students apply what they learned in class. During the driving lessons, students may practise:

• Getting familiar with the training vehicle
• Proper mirror use and shoulder checks
• Steering control
• Braking and speed control
• Turns at different types of intersections
• Lane changes
• Parking and low-speed control
• City driving
• Highway or higher-speed driving when appropriate
• Hazard detection and defensive driving habits
• Preparing for the Class 5 road test

You can also read our guide on what to expect during your Class 5 road test in Regina.

The classroom session gives students the knowledge. The in-car lessons help students turn that knowledge into real driving skill.

Why Choose Faizan’s Defensive Driving School?

Faizan’s Defensive Driving School provides SGI-certified driver training for students in Regina, Moose Jaw, and across Saskatchewan through online classroom training.

Students choose us because we focus on clear explanations, patient instruction, defensive driving habits, and real Saskatchewan road situations. Our goal is not only to help students complete the SGI 6 & 6 requirement, but also to help them become safer, more confident drivers.

We understand that many new drivers feel nervous before starting. That is normal. Our teaching approach is designed to make the process easier to understand, step by step.

For more general questions about lessons, booking, road tests, and training, visit our driving school FAQ page.

Ready to Complete Your SGI 6 & 6 Training?

If you are ready to start your driver education, Faizan’s Defensive Driving School is here to help.

Our SGI 6 & 6 online classroom training is designed to make Saskatchewan driving rules, defensive driving skills, and safe driving habits easier to understand. Whether you are in Regina, Moose Jaw, or another Saskatchewan community, you can attend the live online classroom session and begin building the foundation for safe driving.

Learn the rules, understand the risks, and start your driving journey with confidence.