The Class 5 Driver's License Alberta Offers

You can take the Class 5 Alberta driving test after holding a Class 5 GDL licence for a minimum of 2 years.

You must be 18 or older in order to apply for the Class 5 driver's license Alberta makes available.

You have to pre-book your Class 5 advanced road test through your preferred Alberta registry agent location.

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Take some time to refresh your memory on the road rules and road signs detailed in the Alberta drivers handbook. Our free Alberta class 7 practice test series (especially the two practice exams) can be a great help with this.

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The Class 5 advanced road test (ART) is structured to allow drivers to demonstrate strong driving skills and techniques in all sorts of driving environments. It's a good idea to practice driving in different scenarios (school zones, industrial areas, residential areas, commercial areas) and review the below list of driving skills every time you practice:

• Making right turns, left turns and changing lanes
• Stopping, checking for pedestrians and driving through intersections
• Correctly stopping at pedestrian crosswalks
• Speeding up, entering and exiting high-speed roadways
• Knowing how to navigate both controlled and uncontrolled intersections
• Understanding road signs and rules
• Handing controlled and uncontrolled railway crossings
• Driving in heavily congested traffic
• Being aware of and obeying speed limits
• Driving through playground and school zones
• All types of parking (parallel, hill, angle and perpendicular parking)

It's also a good idea to review and remember how to drive around potentially hazardous situations, for example:

• Dangerous drivers
• Emergency vehicles
• Pedestrians, cyclists and motorcycles
• Blind spots and hidden driveways
• Animals
• Icy or snowy roads
• Uneven roads
• Construction sites

The pre-trip check is when the examiner will examine your vehicle and determine if it's test worthy. This is also a good time to ask the examiner any questions you might have. In order to discover and fix any vehicle issues before your test, it's a good idea to do your own vehicle check before arriving at the Alberta road test office. Some of the key things you should review in advance are:

• A valid vehicle licence plate and Alberta car insurance
• Correctly working brake lights and signal lights
• Ensure you're driving with tires in good condition
• A working horn
• Ensure no obstructions on the windshield / wipers
• Working speedometer
• Working brakes / parking brake
• Functional seats/seat belts
• Properly working exhaust system / muffler
• Intact and clean mirrors
• Adequate gas in the tank to complete the test

Once the vehicle pre-check is complete and the instructor is satisfied with the condition of your vehicle, your Class 5 Advanced Road Test will begin. This test will take approximately 60 minutes to complete and you will be instructed on which specific driving skills the instructor needs you to demonstrate. Remain calm, focused and pay attention to the areas you're driving through. You may be required to perform any or all of the following driving skills:

• Navigating through uncontrolled and controlled intersections
• Entering, merging on to and exiting high speed roadways/highways
• Driving through high traffic areas
• Parking (parallel, hill etc)

As soon as the test is complete, you will return to the driver testing office and be advised if you have passed or failed the test for the Class 5 driver's license Alberta makes available. The examiner will review your test with you indicating areas where you did well and where you need more practice.

You need to cancel or reschedule your road test appointment a minimum of 48 hours in advance to avoid losing your pre-booked test fee.

Arrive at least 30 minutes prior to your appointment to take care of any administrative items as well as have time to settle down and be relaxed before your test.

You must bring along ID confirming your name, date of birth and Alberta residency status.

Alberta Residency and ID Requirements

Bring along valid vehicle insurance and registration documentation for the vehicle you intend to use during the road test.

Your vehicle needs to be capable of taking the test so make sure you review it against our vehicle safety checklist before arriving at the Alberta registry driver test location.

Make sure your car has enough gas to complete the test. Just to be on the safe side a full tank of gas is always a good idea.

If you need glasses or contacts to drive, make sure you take them along.

Alberta test and licensing fees are set by the Alberta registry agents, so make sure you review any potential fees and bring along the funds on your Class 5 road test day.

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Whether you booked online or in person, you need to bring your road test permit to your test and provide it to the examiner before the test can begin.

Bring your valid Class 5 GDL licence with you.

If for some reason you fail the test, you cannot retake it the same day and must practice driving all the necessary maneuvers prior to re-taking it again.

Once you pass your Class 5 Advanced Road Test, you will get the road test permit back from the examiner and must take it to the Alberta registry agent to be exchanged to for a temporary licence. The actual class 5 driver's license Alberta provides will come in the mail and is valid for 5 years (assuming you paid the 5-year validity fee). Once your licence is close to expiry, you will receive a notice in the mail asking you to renew.