Phase 4 – Final Phase & Road Readiness
Phase 4 is the final step of the PESR program before you're eligible to take your SAAQ exams. This phase focuses on advanced driving techniques, eco-driving habits, and a full synthesis of all you've learned.
⏱️ Minimum Duration
Phase 4 must last at least 56 days. This period ensures students have time to complete their in-car sessions and digest the advanced material.
📚 Modules in Phase 4
- 11. Fatigue and Distractions
- 12. Eco-Driving and Synthesis
🚘 In-Car Sessions
- In-Car Session 11
- In-Car Session 12
- In-Car Session 13
- In-Car Session 14
- In-Car Session 15
🔍 What to Expect
During this phase, you'll refine your driving style, learn fuel-saving techniques, manage distractions, and simulate real-life road conditions. Your final in-car sessions will test everything you've learned in earlier phases.
⚠️ Common Challenges
- Balancing eco-driving with real-time decisions
- Reacting to fatigue and mental distractions
- Scheduling in-car sessions in time
🎓 After Phase 4
After completing this phase and waiting the required time since your learner’s permit, you can book:
- Theory exam – available 10 months after your learner’s permit
- Driving exam – available 12 months after your learner’s permit
✅ Final Checklist
- ✔️ Completed Modules 11 and 12
- ✔️ Attended 5 in-car sessions (11–15)
- ✔️ Waited 56 days minimum
- ✔️ Ready to book exams at SAAQ