Stage 3: Full Class 5 (non-GDL)
To exit the GDL program you must:
- be at least 18 years of age
- be in the probationary stage for a minimum of two years
- be free of suspensions or traffic violations within the last 12 months of the probationary stage, including zero alcohol and/or drug level when driving.
You can reduce your probationary stage by up to six months, if:
- you successfully complete an approved driver training course resulting in a condition code (U) being added to your driving record
- all other eligibility requirements are met.
Upon exiting the GDL program, you will:
- move from a Class 5-GDL to a full Class 5 driver’s licence
- qualify to re-class to a Class 1, 2, 3, or 4 driver’s licence
- increase the number of demerits you are allowed
- remove the zero alcohol and drug tolerance condition
- be able to be an accompanying driver to a learner.
Knowledge test
To obtain your learner’s licence, you will need to pass a knowledge test. You can take your knowledge test at most Alberta registry agent offices. The test is based on questions taken from this guide. You will be asked about safe driving practices, driving laws, and road signs. The test is a series of multiple choice questions and you must score a certain number of correct responses to pass the test. You will do the test on a computer.
When you pass the knowledge test you must take the knowledge test permit you purchased to do the test to a registry agent to ensure your driver’s licence is updated.
The Class 7 electronic driver knowledge test is available in the following 25 languages:
- Amharic
- Arabic
- Chinese (Simplified)
- Chinese (Traditional)
- Cree
- Dutch
- English
- Farsi
- French
- German
- Hindi
- Italian
- Korean
- Oromo
- Polish
- Portuguese
- Punjabi
- Russian
- Somali
- Spanish
- Tagalog
- Thai
- Ukrainian
- Urdu
- Vietnamese
There is a fee for each knowledge test that you take, and you can take only one test per day.