Getting an Alberta Learners License or Alberta Class 7

The Alberta Driver's Guide to Operation, Safety and Licensing Cars and Light Trucks is your main learning resource at the Alberta learners license level. You need to review all the material in the driving guide and make sure you are familiar with all of Alberta's road rules and traffic signs before your Alberta Class 7 knowledge test day.

Alberta Driver's Guide to Operation, Safety and Licensing Cars and Light Trucks

After you've done a good job familiarizing yourself with all the concepts, road signs, road rules and general driving advice in the Alberta Driver's Guide, it's crucial that you spend some time practicing what you've learned. This is most easily done using our six Alberta drivers practice test sets, and our two Alberta driving exam practice series. These Alberta Class 7 practice tests are designed to imitate the actual knowledge tests and will help you identify areas that need further studying.

• The Alberta Class 7 knowledge test is administered electronically
• The test is not timed and you can use as much time as you need to finish (until the office closes)
• The test is marked on the spot. To ensure you have the best chance of passing make sure to attempt as many  Alberta Class 7 practice tests as possible
• You are required to answer 25/30 correctly in order to pass. You are allowed to skip a question and come back to it but once you enter an answer it is locked. The test is over the minute you get 6 questions wrong

A vision test is also required in order to get your Alberta learners license. If you wear glasses/contacts, bring them along since they will be required for the vision test but not your licence photograph.

It is possible to write the Alberta learners license test in the following languages: Arabic, Chinese (Traditional), English, Farsi, French, Hindi, Punjabi, Spanish, Tagalog, Vietnamese. ESL students requiring minimal help can use an English conversation dictionary or you can pay for an approved translator if needed (separate fees of approximately $75-$100 will apply).

You never need to pre-book your class 7L test but it's still recommended that you arrive at least an hour prior to closing time to write the test and get your vision test completed. Depending on the time of year (holidays, March break etc) it could be very busy at the Alberta registry location so always plan ahead.

Proof of identification is required in order to take any driver licensing test. You will need to show the following identification:

• Primary identification - One of the following:  Canadian birth certificate, a valid Canadian passport or an aboriginal status card
• If born outside of Canada - One of the following: A valid Canadian passport, Canadian permanent resident card or Canadian work/study permit that is valid for more than 90 days
• Secondary identification - One of the following: social insurance card, Alberta health care card, firearms license or debit/credit card that includes first and last name with a signature
• Proof of residency - The proof of residency must contain an Alberta address, a first and last name and a date that cannot be older than 90 days except for a residential lease agreement. Some examples include a utility bill, bank or credit card statement, pay stub, residential lease agreement, letter of employment confirmation or a letter from school

Acceptable Alberta Identity Documents

If you are applying for your 7L and are under the age of 18 you must have parental consent in order to take the knowledge test.

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

You will need to pay for both the Class 7 knowledge test and your actual licence card once you pass the test. The cost of these differs depending on which Alberta registry you go to, so it's a good idea to find your local Alberta registry and call in advance to know the exact fees you will need to pay.

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If for some reason you don't pass, you are able to repay the test fee and take one test per day until you pass.

Once you pass the 7L knowledge test, you will be given a test permit that needs to be given to the Albert Registry Agent in order to get your Class 7 Learners Operator Licence card. The Alberta Registry Agent will only be able to give you a temporary licence. Your permanent licence will arrive in the mail 7-10 days after you pass the 7L knowledge test.

Your licence is valid for 5 years.

You have to maintain the learners permit Alberta provides for a minimum of 12 months, probation free in order to apply for the next licensing stage.

You must always drive with a fully licensed driver (Class 5 non GDL) who is 18 years or older and is seated next to the driver.

You must maintain zero blood alcohol levels at all times.

The total number of passengers in the car cannot exceed the number of working seat belts and every passenger must wear a seat belt while the vehicle is in operation.

You cannot drive (even supervised) between the hours of midnight and 5 am.

You must practice safe driving all the time to avoid incurring any license demerit points. In the event you do receive demerit points, unlike a regular Alberta drivers licence, an Alberta Class 7 licence will be suspended as soon as the driver reaches 8 demerit points.