Chapter 1 / Alberta Class 7
Licensing information practice questions
Practise Alberta learner conditions, documents and licence responsibilities.
15 questions · Choose an answer, then check your understanding.
What is the youngest age at which someone can obtain an Alberta Class 7 licence?
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What is the youngest age at which someone can obtain an Alberta Class 7 licence?
14 years
The learner stage can begin at 14 after the other eligibility requirements are met.
Alberta Driver’s Guide: Cars and light trucks, Spring 2026, p. 10 · Stage 1: Learner
Where must the supervising driver sit while a Class 7 learner drives a car?
In the seat next to the learner
The qualified supervising driver must be seated beside the learner.
Alberta Driver’s Guide: Cars and light trucks, Spring 2026, p. 10 · Learner’s conditions
Which person qualifies to supervise a Class 7 learner under the guide’s conditions?
A fully licensed non-GDL driver aged at least 18
The supervisor must be at least 18 and hold a full non-GDL licence.
Alberta Driver’s Guide: Cars and light trucks, Spring 2026, p. 10 · Learner’s conditions
During which period must an Alberta Class 7 learner not drive?
Midnight to 5 a.m.
The learner restriction prohibits driving between midnight and 5 a.m.
Alberta Driver’s Guide: Cars and light trucks, Spring 2026, p. 10 · Learner’s conditions
What alcohol or drug level is permitted when a learner drives?
Zero
Learners are subject to a zero alcohol and drug condition.
Alberta Driver’s Guide: Cars and light trucks, Spring 2026, p. 10 · Learner’s conditions
At what accumulated demerit total is a learner suspended?
Eight or more
The learner threshold is eight demerit points, lower than the full-licence threshold.
Alberta Driver’s Guide: Cars and light trucks, Spring 2026, p. 10 · Learner’s conditions
How long must a learner normally hold Class 7 before progressing to the probationary stage?
At least one year
The minimum learner period is one year and can be extended by a suspension.
Alberta Driver’s Guide: Cars and light trucks, Spring 2026, p. 10 · Stage 2: GDL Probationary
Which screening is required in addition to the knowledge test for Class 7?
Vision screening
A learner applicant must pass both the knowledge test and vision screening.
Alberta Driver’s Guide: Cars and light trucks, Spring 2026, p. 10 · Stage 1: Learner
You fail a knowledge test in the morning. When can you next take one?
On another day
Only one knowledge test attempt is allowed per day.
Alberta Driver’s Guide: Cars and light trucks, Spring 2026, p. 11 · Knowledge test
Does the first knowledge-test fee cover later attempts?
No, each attempt has a fee
A fee applies each time the test is taken.
Alberta Driver’s Guide: Cars and light trucks, Spring 2026, p. 11 · Knowledge test
Which documents must a driver be able to produce at a peace officer’s request?
Driver’s licence, insurance and registration
Keep the required driving documents available whenever operating a vehicle.
Alberta Driver’s Guide: Cars and light trucks, Spring 2026, p. 15 · Driver’s licence
For a first licence, what must a minor’s parent or guardian normally do?
Attend the registry, prove guardianship and sign consent
The guide requires attendance and signed consent, with exceptions for proof of marriage or self-support.
Alberta Driver’s Guide: Cars and light trucks, Spring 2026, p. 16 · Parental consent requirement
What should you do if your licence becomes unreadable?
Apply for a replacement immediately
A lost, destroyed or unreadable licence must be replaced promptly through a registry.
Alberta Driver’s Guide: Cars and light trucks, Spring 2026, p. 19 · Replacing your Alberta driver’s licence
A licence condition requires corrective lenses. What does that mean for driving?
Wear the required glasses or contact lenses
Condition codes record requirements the driver must meet, including adequate vision correction.
Alberta Driver’s Guide: Cars and light trucks, Spring 2026, p. 18 · Condition codes
When a vehicle changes owners in Alberta, what happens to the seller’s licence plate?
It stays with the seller
Alberta plates remain with their owner and cannot be transferred to another person.
Alberta Driver’s Guide: Cars and light trucks, Spring 2026, p. 20 · Registration and insurance