Alberta Driving Test Guides

Child restraints for motor vehicle law in Alberta
Any child who is under the age of six and whose weight does not exceed 18kgs must be properly restrained in a chid safety seat.

Recommended distance between the driver's head and the restraint in order to reduce whiplash injuries is less than 10cm(<4")

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maximum speed limit for other non- primary higways outside an urban areas is 80km/h.

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A downward-pointing green arrow permits the driver to:Drive in that Lane.

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Areas on some limited-access highways where vehicles cross are called: 
A Weave zone.

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Drivers with suspended licences and who have a code 12 on their Notice of Suspension must attend A Pre-treatment program.
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An amber light indicates Safe clearing of anintersection.
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safest stopping distance from the nearest rail, at a stop sign near a railway crossing
is No closer than 5meters and further than 15meters.
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Under Graduated Diver Licencing system, when an accumulation of 8 or more demerit points occurs within a two-year period, your licence is automatically suspended for:
 One month
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The Ministry of Transportation may require your presence for an interview and driving re-examination if you reach:9 demerit points
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If you are charged with 15 demerit points, license suspension occurs:
Automatically, and for 30 days from receipt of 15th demerit point
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How many demerit points will be recorded against your license for failing to stop for a school bus? 6points
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Anyone found guilty of driving with a blood alcohol level over .08/80 mg who has a prior alcohol offence in the last 10 years, is disqualified from holding an operator's licence for:
36 months from the date of the finding of the guilt
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You are involved in an accident and damages exceed $1000. You must report the accident to the nearest provincial/local police:At once
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What is the minimum personal injury or damages $ value for which you are required to report an accident to the police?. $1000
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A flashing blue light mounted on a motor vehicle indicates  snow removal
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Distance you must maintain when parking close to a fire hydrant is:3 meters
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You should use your low-beam headlights when you are within 300meters from any oncoming vehicle. 
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Often in poor weather conditions drivers are required to use high beam lights. However drivers must switch back to low beam lights:
When following another vehicle and within 60 meters or When you are within 150 meters of an oncoming vehicle
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 impaired drinking and driving rules 
Testing between the 0.05 - 0.08 BAC range is a warn range and results in three day roadside suspension
Testing above the 0.08 BAC range is results in an impaired driving conviction and a 90 day roadside suspension
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Apart from when you are intending to turn left or pass another vehicle you should:
Keep well to the right?

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Most automobile skids are result of:Driving too fast

White lines:separate traffic travelling in the same direction

Solid white lane on a roadway means:Lane changing is not permitted

When there is a solid white line to the left of your vehicle, it means:That you may not make a left lane change.

Yellow lines:separate traffic travelling in opposite directions

A solid yellow line is on your side of the centre line outside of urban areas:no overtaking

Broken yellow lines indicate:there is adequate sight distance available to permit passing

A broken line at the left of your lane means:you may pass if the way is clear

How close the fire hydrant may you legally park?5m

If there is no stop line or marked crosswalk at the intersection, you must stop within 3 metres of the intersecting roadway.

A school bus with red signal lights flashing is stopped. What does the law require you to do?Stop 20 meters from the school bus

How many demerit points will be recorded against your license for failing to remain at the scene of an accident?7 Points

How many demerit points will be recorded against your license for failing to stop for a school bus?6 Points

How far back are you required to stop from railroad tracks?5 metres from the nearest rail.

Do not park your vehicle:within 1.5 metres of an access to a garage, private roadway or driveway

You must not follow any emergency vehicle that has its siren or lights operating within:150 metres

A 'Bus' is defined as a motor vehicle that is designed to have a seating capacity of more than:10

The law requires that the wheels of the parked vehicle are within what maximum distance from the curb?50 cm

If your vehicle equipped with an air bag system, Transport Canada recommends that you should position yourself back at least:25 centimeters from the steering wheel

When you see a yellow flashing pedestrian activated traffic light, slow down to:30 km/h

How much minimum insurance required for third party liability?$200,000

A braking skid occurs:When you apply your brakes too hard

If a vehicle is equipped with ABS and a driver needs to perform emergency braking, the driver should:apply steady hard pressure to the brake pedal

The minimum learning or licensing age for a class 1 operators license is:18 years

The holder of a Class 4 operators licence may operate:all motor vehicles under classes 1, 2, 3 and 6 for learning only+a bus that has a seating capacity of not more than 24, excluding the operator+an ambulance or taxi

To become a probationary driver (Class 5) you must:

A. Be 16 years of age or older.

B. Pass the standard Alberta road test.C. Have held a Learner's Licence (Class 7) for at least one year.The holder of a Class 5 operators licence shall not operate:a motorcycle

The holder of a Class 5 operator's licence may operate:a two-axle single motor vehicle

You are required to report all collisions to the police where the overall damage exceeds:$2,000

The holder of a Class 7 operators licence may operate:a moped +a motorcycle (for learning) if the holder of the licence is 16 years of age or older + a vehicle or combination of vehicles that the holder of a Class 5 operators licence may operate as a learner

Anyone found guilty of driving with a blood alcohol level over .08/80 mg for the first time will be disqualified from driving and their licence will be suspended for:12 month/s from the date of the finding of the guilt

Anyone found guilty of driving with a blood alcohol level over .08/80 mg who has two or more prior alcohol offences in the last 10 years, is disqualified from holding an operator's licence for:60 month/s from the date of the finding of the guilt

Anyone found guilty of driving with a blood alcohol level over .08/80 mg who has a prior alcohol offence in the last 10 years, is disqualified from holding an operator's licence for:36 months from the date of the finding of the guilt

Under Graduated Diver Licencing system, when an accumulation of 8 or more demerit points occurs within a two-year period, your licence is automatically suspended for:One month

If a death or injury occurs as a result of an impaired offence, the minimum licence suspension will be even for a first offender:60 Months

In a traffic circle:The vehicle on the right must yield to the vehicle on the left

A person who applies for, or renew a class 1, 2 or 4 operator's licence must also submit a complete medical report. This is required:every year after age 65 +every five years to age 45 +every two years from age 45 to 65

Slow moving vehicle on road travelling less than 40 km/hr

Speed limit changes ahead

Driver's Licence

Basic Qualifications

• Alberta's Graduated Driver Licensing Program
• Driver Knowledge Testing
• Driver (Road) Testing
• Air Brake Knowledge Testing
• Licence Classes:
  
  
  • Class 1 (Professional - Any vehicle)
  • Class 2 (Professional - Bus)
  • Class 3 (3-axle plus)
  • Class 4 (Professional - Taxi, Ambulance)
  • Class 5 (2-axle - Cars, Light Trucks, Motor Homes or Mopeds)
  • Class 6 (Motorcycle & Moped)
  • Class 7 (Learners - 2-axel & Motorcycle & Moped)

Basic Qualifications

When you apply for your driver's licence or identification card, your registry agent must verify your identity and residency through astrict confirmation process:

• Anyone under 18 years of age that is not married or self-supporting must provide consent from a parent or guardian (a parent or guardian must provide consent for a first time licence applications or ID card)
• Individuals who have a vision impairment or a medical condition that may adversely affect their driving ability must discuss the matter with Driver Records by calling the toll-free RITE direct line at 310-0000 followed by 780-427-8230 (in some cases, a medical or vision report may be required for licensing)
• Individuals must be legal residents of Canada and Alberta (Note: To obtain an Alberta driver’s licence or identification card you must provide proof that you are lawfully entitled to live in Canada and that you live in Alberta. And if you are new to the province, you must apply for your Alberta driver’s licence within 90 days of moving here.)

Alberta's Graduated Driver Licensing Program

Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) has changed the way new drivers are licensed in Alberta. The GDL program ensures new drivers, regardless of age, get the support, skills and experience they need to handle the complex task of driving. For common questions regarding the GDL program, please see the common questions section.   For detailed GDL program information, please visit the Alberta Transportation website (external site). 

Driver Knowledge Testing

All Knowledge testing is done in the registry agent office on the Automated Driver Knowledge Testing System (DKTS). The system generates your test at the time you take it selecting 30 questions at random from the test question bank. You must answer 25 out of the 30 questions correctly to pass the exam. The class 7 exam is offered in 10 different languages; Arabic, Chinese (Traditional) Farsi, French, Hindi, Punjabi, Spanish, Tagalog (Philippines), and Vietnamese in addition to english. There is also an audio assisted capability on the testing stations that will read the questions and answer choices, if you require.Please see Alberta Transportation's website for on-line operator's handbooks, and practice class 7 knowledge tests.

IMPORTANT NOTEAll passed knowledge tests are good for 1 year and can be submitted to a registry agent for issue of the applicable class of licence at any time during this period. The knowledge permit only shows that you have passed the exam and IS NOT a valid driver's licence. You may not operate a vehicle using this permit or accumulate any GDL driving experience driving with it. You must be issued a valid driver's licence to be able to drive a motor vehicle.

Driver (Road) Testing

Road tests are conducted by licensed driver examiners, with scheduling arranged by the registry agents.
 
Road test fees are determined jointly by the registry agent and driver examiner, and can vary by location. The government receives a fixed amount of $5 per test, with the agent and examiner portions added to this. It is recommended that you compare the services offered at various registries including scheduling, fees, cancellation and refund policies, and methods of payment.  For information regarding requirements for a road test, contact a registry agent. Agents will provide a road test information sheet that outlines a number of considerations including client eligibility, vehicle requirements, required documents, fees and cancellation/no-show policies   For a listing of registry agents and the class(es) of road tests they provide, click here (pdf). The registry agent locations for road tests are based on the availability of driver examiners and are subject to change. Service charges and wait times for road tests vary by location so you are encouraged to compare locations before booking a road test.  For information on the advanced road test and approved locations please click here (pdf).   Registry agent contact information can be found here, or look in the SuperPages directory for these services under License and Registry Services.

IMPORTANT NOTEYou may not complete either the basic or advanced road test (as applicable) until you have fully completed the GDL driving experience requirements as set out by legislation. If you complete a road test prior to your eligibility date, the road test will be void and you must purchase and complete another road test after your driving experience term has been fulfilled. It is the client's responsibility to ensure that they are eligible to take the road test before completing it.

Air Brake Knowledge Testing

The knowledge testing component of the Alberta Air Brake Course is conducted by Alberta Registry Agents. Successful completion of the knowledge test will allow the registry agent to endorse the drivers licence with a condition code Q (Airbrake endorsement). Please refer to Alberta Transportation's Alberta Air Brake Program website for more information.  

Licence Classes

Class 1 LicencePermits an operator to drive:

Any motor vehicle, or combination of vehicles, other than a motorcycle Class 6 type vehicles, for learning only The minimum learning or licensing age is 18.

Class 2 Licence  Permits an operator to drive:

Any motor vehicle, or combination of vehicles, that the holder of a Class 3, 4 and 5 operator's licence may operate Any bus Class 1 and 6 type vehicles, for learner only The minimum learning or licensing age is 18. Requirements: vision screening, written and road test, and medical report, airbrake certificate for vehicle with airbrakes. Vehicle for road test: a bus with a seating capacity exceeding 24 including the operator.

Class 3 Licence Permits an operator to drive:

Any motor vehicle, or combination of vehicles that the holder of a Class 5 operator's licence may operate A single motor vehicle with three or more axles A motor vehicle with three or more axles towing a trailer with one or more axles, if the trailer is not equipped with airbrakes Class 2 and 4 type vehicles without passengers All motor vehicles included under Class 1, 2 and 6, for learning only No holder of a Class 3 operator's licence shall operate a motor vehicle: That has a seating capacity of more than 15, while that vehicle is transporting any person in addition to the operator To transport passengers for hire The minimum learning or licensing age is 18. Requirements: vision screening, written and road test, airbrake certificate if the vehicle is equipped with airbrakes. Vehicle for road test: Any single motor vehicle having three or more axles.

Class 4 Licence Permits an operator to drive:

A taxi, ambulance or bus (including school or kindergarten buses) where seating capacity is not over 24, excluding the operator All motor vehicles included under Class 5 All motor vehicles included under Class 1, 2, 3 and 6, for learning only The minimum learning or licensing age is 18. Requirements: vision screening, written test, medical report, road test required if operator does not hold a class 1, 2, or 3licence. Vehicle for road test: any two axle motor vehicle, excluding a motorcycle.

Class 5 Licence Permits an operator to drive:

A two axle single motor vehicle, excluding a motorcycle A two axle motor vehicle towing a trailer with one or more axles, if the trailer is not equipped with airbrakes A recreational vehicle or any combination of a recreational vehicle and a trailer, if the trailer has not more than two axles and is not equipped with airbrakes A moped Class 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6 type vehicles, for learning only No holder of a Class 5 operator's licence shall operate a motor vehicle: That has a seating capacity of more than 15, while that vehicle is transporting any person in addition to the operator To transport passengers for hire The minimum learning age is 14. The minimum licensing age is 16. Requirements: road test. Vehicle for road test: any two axle motor vehicle excluding a motorcycle.

Class 6 Licence Permits an operator to drive:

A motorcycle or a moped  All motor vehicles under Class 5, for learning only The minimum learning or licensing age is 16. Applicants that have already been issued a class 5 licence will require a class 6 knowledge test and road test. Clients who do not currently have any class of licence will enter the Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) program and need to do a class 7 knowledge test* and vision screening. You must operate a motorcycle as a learner for a minimum of one year (please see Alberta's Graduated Drivers Licence Program on this page). To exit the learner stage and become a probationary rider, you must write a class 6 knowledge test* and take a class 6 road test. To exit the GDL program you must hold a probationary licence for at least two years and pass an advanced road test. Vehicle for road test: motorcycle without sidecar.

Class 7 Licence Permits an operator to drive:

A moped  A motor vehicle referred to in the Class 5 category, as a learner only  A motorcycle, as a learner only, if the operator is at least 16 years of age The minimum learning or licensing age is 14. Requirements: written test and vision screening.