Alberta Driver’s Guide
The official guide, page by page · Spring 2026. Every practice question points to its page here.
Introduction
pages 2–7
1 · Licensing Information
pages 9–20
Start reading at page 9
- Graduated driver licensingp. 10
- Stage 1: Learner (Class 7)p. 10
- Stage 2: GDL Probationary (Class 5-GDL)p. 10
- Stage 3: Full Class 5 (non-GDL)p. 11
- Knowledge testp. 11
- Vision requirementsp. 12
- Class 5 road testp. 12
- Some common reasons for not passing the road testp. 13
- Types of vehicles for licence classp. 13
- Class 7 (GDL)p. 13
- Class 5-GDLp. 13
- Class 5 non-GDLp. 13
- For hire, driver’s licence requirementsp. 14
- Air brake endorsement (Q)p. 15
- Driver examinerp. 15
- Driver’s licencep. 15
- Applying for your Alberta driver’s licencep. 15
- Parental consent requirementp. 16
- Non-Alberta licence for tourists and visitorsp. 16
- New Alberta residentsp. 16
- From other places in Canadap. 16
- From the United Statesp. 16
- Jurisdictions with reciprocal licensing agreementsp. 16
- Jurisdictions without reciprocal licensing agreementsp. 17
- Studentsp. 17
- Medical requirementsp. 17
- Additional requirements for drivers aged 75 or olderp. 17
- General requirements for all driversp. 17
- Key Repercussions of Non-Compliancep. 18
- Condition codes and endorsementsp. 18
- Condition codesp. 18
- Endorsement codesp. 18
- Re-classing your licencep. 19
- Replacing your Alberta driver’s licencep. 19
- Renewing your Alberta driver’s licencep. 20
- Updating your Alberta driver’s licencep. 20
- Registration and insurancep. 20
- Registrationp. 20
- Insurance requirementsp. 20
2 · Traffic Control
pages 22–41
Start reading at page 22
- Traffic control signalsp. 22
- Pedestrian signals and signsp. 23
- Lane reversal signalsp. 24
- Sign shapes and coloursp. 25
- Traffic regulatory signsp. 26
- Traffic direction signsp. 27
- Speed limit signsp. 27
- Designated lane signsp. 28
- Permissive signsp. 29
- Prohibitive signsp. 29
- School zones and areasp. 30
- Playground zones and areasp. 31
- Parking services for persons with disabilitiesp. 32
- TTY capabilitiesp. 32
- Warning signsp. 32
- Information and guide signsp. 36
- Other signsp. 37
- Construction zonesp. 37
- Pavement markingsp. 38
- Lane markingsp. 38
- Symbolsp. 39
- Shared-use lanesp. 40
- Other roadway markingsp. 41
3 · The Basics of Driving
pages 43–56
Start reading at page 43
- Pre-drive basicsp. 44
- Lock your doorsp. 44
- Adjust your seat and seat backp. 44
- Adjust your head restraintp. 45
- Adjust your inside and outside rear view mirrorsp. 45
- Fasten your seat beltp. 45
- Driving a vehicle with an automatic transmissionp. 46
- Driving a vehicle with a manual (standard) transmissionp. 47
- Steeringp. 48
- Signallingp. 49
- Acceleratingp. 49
- Stopping time and distancep. 49
- Brakingp. 50
- Reversingp. 51
- Parkingp. 52
- Parallel parkingp. 52
- Angle parkingp. 53
- Perpendicular parkingp. 54
- Hill parkingp. 55
- Do not park herep. 55
4 · Intersections and Turns
pages 57–67
Start reading at page 57
- Right-of-wayp. 58
- Intersectionsp. 58
- Intersections controlled by signsp. 58
- Uncontrolled intersectionsp. 59
- Keep intersections clearp. 60
- Traffic circles and roundaboutsp. 61
- One-lane traffic circle / roundaboutp. 61
- Two-lane traffic circle / roundaboutp. 62
- Turningp. 63
- Right turnsp. 63
- Left turnsp. 65
- Turning lanesp. 66
- Dual lane turnsp. 66
- Two-way left turn lanesp. 67
- U-turnsp. 67
5 · Highways and Freeways
pages 69–76
Start reading at page 69
- Lane selection and position in your lanep. 70
- Blind spotsp. 70
- Changing lanesp. 71
- Passing on a multi-lane highwayp. 71
- Passing lanesp. 71
- Passing on a two-lane highwayp. 71
- When is it illegal to pass another vehicle?p. 72
- Emergency stopping lanep. 72
- Entering and exiting a major roadwayp. 73
- Mergingp. 73
- Exitingp. 74
- Weave zonesp. 74
- Curvesp. 75
- Hillsp. 76
6 · Emergency Situations and Challenging Conditions
pages 77–86
Start reading at page 77
- Emergency brakingp. 78
- If your vehicle has ABS brakesp. 78
- If your vehicle does not have ABS brakesp. 78
- Loss of controlp. 78
- Skid recoveryp. 78
- Braking skid (non-ABS)p. 79
- Power (acceleration) skidp. 79
- Cornering skidp. 79
- Off-road recoveryp. 79
- Vehicle mechanical problemsp. 80
- Brake failurep. 80
- Power steering failurep. 81
- Tire failurep. 81
- Headlight failurep. 81
- Challenging conditionsp. 81
- Road surface conditions that affect tractionp. 82
- Emergency suppliesp. 84
- Animalsp. 84
- Collisionsp. 84
- Emergency response vehicles and tow trucksp. 85
- Emergency vehiclesp. 85
- Maintenance and construction vehiclesp. 86
- Stopping your vehicle safely for law enforcementp. 86
7 · Responsible Driving
pages 88–95
Start reading at page 88
- Proactive drivingp. 89
- Scan all around your vehiclep. 89
- Watch for potential hazardsp. 89
- Have a space cushionp. 89
- Plan aheadp. 90
- Collision avoidancep. 90
- Maintain your following time and distancep. 90
- Cellular phones and other distractionsp. 90
- Securing passengersp. 91
- Child safety seatsp. 91
- Booster seatsp. 92
- Fuel efficiency and helping our environmentp. 93
- Improving fuel efficiencyp. 93
- Fuelling safetyp. 94
- Traffic lawsp. 94
8 · Sharing the Road
pages 97–105
Start reading at page 97
- Vulnerable road usersp. 97
- Pedestrian safetyp. 97
- Bicyclesp. 97
- Motorcyclesp. 98
- Commercial vehiclesp. 99
- Log hauling vehiclesp. 100
- School busesp. 101
- Snowplowsp. 102
- Railway crossingsp. 103
- Vehicles carrying passengers or dangerous goodsp. 105
- Light rail transitp. 105
- Off-highway vehiclesp. 105
- Funeral processionsp. 105
9 · Driving within the Law
pages 106–118
Start reading at page 106
- Are you fit to drive?p. 107
- Fatiguep. 107
- Medicationsp. 107
- Alcohol and drugsp. 107
- Demerit points and consequencesp. 108
- Driving lawsp. 111
- Immediate Roadside Sanctions (IRS) Programp. 111
- Driver’s licence suspensions and disqualificationsp. 115
- Driving while your driver’s licence privileges are suspended or disqualifiedp. 115
- Reinstatement of your driver’s licence privileges as a result of an alcohol, drug, or alcohol and drug related offencep. 115
- Ignition interlock programp. 116
- Reinstating your driver’s licence privileges as a result of a demerit point suspensionp. 117
- SafeRoads Albertap. 117
- Impaired driving reviewsp. 117
- Vehicle seizure reviewsp. 117
- Registrar Reconsideration Processp. 118
Driver's Guide: cars and light trucks, Spring 2026, published by the Government of Alberta. Download it from open.alberta.ca.
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