Alberta Driver's Licence Practice Test 2026
Class 7 Knowledge Test — 30 questions, 25 correct (~83%) to pass Practice every question free, then sit a 30-question mock scored to the real 83% pass line.
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📅 Test in a week? Follow the 7-day study plan
Signs first, the real topics day by day, a full mock on day 6 and mistake review on day 7 →
🎯 Practice by Topic
Licensing Information
Alberta driver licence classes, the Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) program — Class 7 learner and Class 5-GDL probationary stages — demerit points, identification, and fees.
Traffic Control
The shapes, colours and meanings of Alberta traffic signs, traffic signals, lane-use control, and pavement markings every driver must recognize and obey.
The Basics of Driving
Getting ready to drive, starting and stopping, steering, speed and lane positioning, following distance, backing up, and parking in Alberta.
Intersections and Turns
Right-of-way rules, controlled and uncontrolled intersections, left and right turns, roundabouts, and yielding in Alberta.
Highways and Freeways
Merging, passing, high-speed driving, lane discipline, and exiting safely on Alberta highways and freeways.
Emergency Situations and Challenging Conditions
Handling skids, brake and tire failures, collisions and breakdowns, plus driving in rain, snow, ice, fog, and other challenging conditions in Alberta.
Responsible Driving
Proactive driving: scanning and hazard awareness, keeping a space cushion and safe following distance (the two- and four-second rules), managing distraction and cell-phone use, securing passengers and child seats, fuel-efficient driving and fuelling safety in Alberta.
Sharing the Road
Sharing the road with pedestrians, cyclists, motorcycles, large trucks, buses and school buses, emergency vehicles, trains, and animals in Alberta.
Driving within the Law
Alberta's demerit-point system and suspensions, the Immediate Roadside Sanctions (IRS) program, impaired-driving penalties, insurance, and collision responsibilities.
Towing a Trailer
The basics of towing a trailer with a Class 5 licence: registration and plates, trailer lights, safety chains, brake requirements by weight, mirrors, off-tracking, and backing.
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📋 What to Bring
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Proof of identity
Identification accepted by an Alberta registry agent (e.g. passport, permanent resident card, birth certificate)
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Test / licensing fee
Pay the knowledge-test and licensing fees at a registry agent office
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Glasses or contact lenses
Bring them if you need them — a vision screening is done before the test
📅 How to Schedule
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Study the guide and practice
Read Alberta's Driver's Guide and take practice tests covering signs, traffic control, rules of the road, and safe driving.
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Go to a registry agent office
You must be at least 14 for a Class 7 learner's licence. Bring your ID and fee; the electronic knowledge test is offered in 25 languages.
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Pass the vision and knowledge tests
Pass a vision screening, then the 30-question knowledge test (25 to pass). When you pass, you get your Class 7 learner's licence and enter the Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) program.
💡 Test Day Tips
- •The Alberta Class 7 knowledge test has 30 questions; you must get 25 correct (about 83%) to pass.
- •You can get a Class 7 learner's licence at age 14. As a Class 7 learner and a Class 5-GDL (probationary) driver, your blood-alcohol and drug level must be zero.
- •A Class 7 learner must be supervised by a fully licensed (Class 5 or higher) driver at least 18 years old in the front passenger seat, and may not drive between midnight and 5 a.m.
- •You must hold the Class 7 learner's licence for at least 1 year before taking the basic road test for a Class 5-GDL licence.
- •Unless a sign says otherwise, the speed limit is 50 km/h in cities/towns and 80 km/h on other roads; school and playground zones are 30 km/h during posted hours.
📚 Driver Handbook
All practice questions are based on the chapters below. Click any chapter to read it on the official DMV website.
🔗 Official Resources
❓ Frequently asked questions
How many questions are on the Alberta Driver's Licence test, and how many do I need to pass?
The Alberta Driver's Licence knowledge test has 30 questions. You must answer 25 correctly (83%) to pass.
How many questions can you miss on the Alberta Driver's Licence test?
You can miss up to 5 of the 30 questions and still pass.
Can you take the Alberta Driver's Licence test in your language?
The Alberta Driver's Licence knowledge test is offered in: English · 中文 · Español · Tiếng Việt · 한국어. See test languages by state →
What is the minimum age to take the Alberta Driver's Licence test?
Minimum age: 14 (Class 7 learner).
What should I bring to the Alberta Driver's Licence test?
Proof of identity — Identification accepted by an Alberta registry agent (e.g. passport, permanent resident card, birth certificate) Test / licensing fee — Pay the knowledge-test and licensing fees at a registry agent office Glasses or contact lenses — Bring them if you need them — a vision screening is done before the test
How do I schedule and take the Alberta Driver's Licence test?
1. Study the guide and practice: Read Alberta's Driver's Guide and take practice tests covering signs, traffic control, rules of the road, and safe driving. 2. Go to a registry agent office: You must be at least 14 for a Class 7 learner's licence. Bring your ID and fee; the electronic knowledge test is offered in 25 languages. 3. Pass the vision and knowledge tests: Pass a vision screening, then the 30-question knowledge test (25 to pass). When you pass, you get your Class 7 learner's licence and enter the Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) program.