Licensing Information — Alberta Driver's Licence Practice Test

This Alberta Driver's Licence Licensing Information practice set has 97 practice questions based on the official exam materials, each with an instant explanation. You need 83% on the real Alberta Driver's Licence knowledge test to pass.

Sample questions

Three questions from the Licensing Information bank with the correct answer and an explanation. The practice quiz above draws 30 questions at random from the same bank.

1. Who must go through Alberta's Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) program?

   • All new drivers, regardless of age — Correct answer
   • Only drivers under 18 years of age
   • Only drivers who have never held any licence
   • Only new residents from outside Canada

   Explanation: Regardless of age, all new drivers in Alberta are part of the GDL program, which builds skills and experience in a controlled environment.

   Handbook: Licensing Information — Graduated Driver Licensing

2. What are the two GDL licence stages a new Alberta driver holds?

   • Stage 1: Class 7 Learner's Licence; Stage 2: Class 5-GDL Probationary Licence — Correct answer
   • Stage 1: Class 5 Probationary; Stage 2: Class 7 Learner
   • Stage 1: Class 6 Learner; Stage 2: Class 5 full
   • Stage 1: Class 4 Learner; Stage 2: Class 1 Probationary

   Explanation: GDL Stage 1 is the Class 7 Learner's Licence and Stage 2 is the Class 5-GDL Probationary Licence.

   Handbook: Licensing Information — GDL Stages

3. What is the minimum age to apply for a Class 7 learner's licence in Alberta?

   • 14 years of age — Correct answer
   • 16 years of age
   • 18 years of age
   • 15 years of age

   Explanation: A person must be 14 years of age or older to apply for a Class 7 learner's licence.

   Handbook: Licensing Information — Class 7 Learner