Alberta Road Testing Services
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General Road Test Information
To be able to take the road test, you must meet the eligibility criteria as outlined. Please carefully read through the information on this site, and terms & conditions you agree to when you pay for your appointment!
If you have questions, please contact our office. If your test cannot proceed because you are ineligible, there will be no refund. More Information
There are two options to book your road exam
- Book online - Check Road Test Availability.
- Book in person - Visit our office.
Rental Vehicle Available
- Enhanced Road Tests - $94.50 Incl GST.
Eligibility Requirements
- You must arrive to your appointment 30 minutes prior to your road test appointment. Please check in with a registry clerk who will verify your eligibility to take the road test. Failure to arrive ahead of your scheduled appointment time may result in your appointment being cancelled with no refund.
- You must produce a valid Alberta Learner's or Driver's Licence - you may provide a temporary licence with an addition piece of government issued photo identification like a passport, permanent resident card or Nexus card.
- If you are under 18 years old consent from a parent or guardian is required.
- All outstanding fines on your motor vehicle file must be paid ahead of your road test or the road test will not proceed and no refund will be issued.
- You must meet the minimum age requirements and all requirements for the licence class you are being tested for:
Vehicle/Equipment Requirements
- A rental vehicle is available to rent for your test
- No passengers, pets, food, drinks, smoking, use of mobile device, personal grooming or other distractions are allowed during the road test.
- If you provide a rental vehicle, you must provide a copy of the contract with your name on it.
- Car-sharing company vehicles cannot be used to conduct road tests due to user contracts.
- You must provide a mechanically sound vehicle with original certificate of registration and insurance pink card. The vehicle must have enough fuel for the test, functioning headlights, brake lights, signal lights, horn, speedometer, brakes, seatbelts, vehicle controls, windshield wipers and exhaust system; unobstructed windshields and mirrors with all windows free of tint; tires in good condition; and the vehicle must have a clean uncluttered passenger seat for the examiner (except for motorcycle road tests). A driver examiner may cancel the test at any time if they feel unsafe.
Cancellations, re-booking and no-show policy
- If you are late to your appointment or fail to show up, you will not receive a refund. You will be responsible for rescheduling and paying for a new road test.
- If you need to reschedule your road test you must do it prior to 24 hours before your scheduled appointment with no additional fees.
- Re-booking is only allowed for up to one year from the originally scheduled appointment date.
- If you do not meet eligibility requirements, do not have required documentation or if the vehicle you provide for your road test is deemed unsafe you are not eligible for a refund. Road test fees are non-transferable and non-refundable.
- If you are unsure whether you meet the requirements, please call us at (780) 483-8211.
- Driver Examiners may cancel a road test on short notice or onsite due to poor weather conditions as determined by the driver examiner. If your exam is cancelled due to poor or unsafe weather conditions you will be able to reschedule the test at no additional fee.
- Driver examiners can cancel the road test if they feel that you are unsafe to drive due to a physical or cognitive impairment or suspect that you are impaired by alcohol or drugs, if a test is cancelled for these reasons, you will not receive a refund.
- If the Registry Agent is unable to provide a road test for a booked appointment, you will receive a refund.
Class 5 Enhanced Testing Information
General Information
- 45 - 60 minute appointment with pre-test instruction / sanitization and summary (15 - 25 kms in length).
- Once passed and validated, the road test result is valid for 1 year.
- You will be able to operate a vehicle subject to the GDL Rules.
Eligibility Requirements
- Have had a Class 7 learner's licence with at least one year of driving experience or eligibility through GDL exemption.
- Be at least 16 years old.
- Be a Canadian citizen, a Canadian permanent resident or hold valid immigration documents.
- Have a valid class 7 licence or ID if road test is required for reinstatement of your drivers licence.
Book your Road Exam
- Cost $139.00 (GST Included).
- Book online - Check Road Test Availability.
- Book in person - Visit our office.
Completing the Road Examination
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The Road Exam may consist of:
- Making numerous right and left turns and handling right and left road curves.
- Handling ‘through’ intersections and handling controlled and uncontrolled intersections.
- Stopping at pedestrian crosswalks and changing lanes.
- Entering and exiting high-speed roadways and driving in various speed zones.
- Driving in moderate and congested traffic.
- Controlled and uncontrolled railway crossings and driving through playground and school zones.
- Various parking skills and hazard preparation exercises.
Reclass Your Licence
- Cost is $28.00.
- Present a valid Alberta licence.
- Minors must obtain parental/legal guardian consent.
Class 6 Enhanced Testing Information
General Information
- 45 – 60 minute appointment with pre-test instruction / sanitization and summary (20 - 30 kms in length).
- Test is completed using cell phone communication with the Examiner – you must have a fully charged cell phone and headphones with a microphone.
- Once passed and validated, the knowledge permit and road test result are valid for 1 year.
Eligibility
- Be at least 16 years old.
- Have a minimum a Class 7 learner's licence for at least a year, or eligible through GDL exemption, or hold a class 5 or higher.
- Be a Canadian citizen, a Canadian permanent resident or hold valid immigration documents.
Knowledge Test
- Cost is $17.00 per exam (GST Included).
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No appointment necessary provided test begins no less than 45 minutes before close. Testing hours are:
- Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:15pm
- Thursdays 8:00am - 7:15pm
- Saturdays 9:00am - 3:15pm
- Correctly score 25 out of 30 multiple-choice, computerized questions.
- One exam per day.
- Once passed and validated, the knowledge permit is valid for 1 year.
Book your Road Exam
- Cost is $158.00 (GST Included).
- Book online - Check Road Test Availability.
- Book in person - Visit our office.
Completing the Road Examination
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The Road Exam may consist of:
- Making numerous right and left turns and handling right and left road curves.
- Handling ‘through’ intersections and handling controlled and uncontrolled intersections.
- Stopping at pedestrian crosswalks and changing lanes.
- Entering and exiting high-speed roadways and driving in various speed zones.
- Driving in moderate and congested traffic.
- Controlled and uncontrolled railway crossings and driving through playground and school zones.
- Angle parking and hazard preparation exercises.
Reclass Your Licence
- Cost is $28.00.
- Present valid Alberta licence.
- Provide current knowledge permit.
Class 4 Knowledge Testing Information
General Information:
Commercial Licence for Taxi, Ride-Share (Uber), Ambulance, Bus (up to 24 passengers)
Eligibility Criteria:
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Hold a valid full, non-GDL Class 5 licence at minimum.
- Pass Class 4 Enhanced knowledge test.
- Vision assessment form (can be completed at registry office).
- Completed medical report from a doctor or nurse practitioner.
- An air brake "Q" endorsement is required to operate air brake equipped vehicles. If the vehicle provided for the road test is equipped with air brakes, you must have either an air brake "Q" endorsement or a course completion certificate from an approved air brake organization.
Knowledge Test
- Cost is $17.00 per exam (GST Included).
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No appointment necessary provided test begins no less than 45 minutes before close. Testing hours are:
- Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:15pm
- Thursdays 8:00am - 7:15pm
- Saturdays 9:00am - 3:15pm
- Correctly score 25 out of 30 multiple-choice, computerized questions.
- One exam per day.
- Once passed and validated, the knowledge test permit is valid for 1 year.
Operators Medical
- Once completed, the medical is valid for 6 months.
Reclass Your Licence
- Cost is $28.00.
- Present a valid Alberta licence.
- Provide your current knowledge test permit and driver’s medical.
Class 5 and 6 - GDL changes
The Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) program includes the following improvements:
- Removing the Class 5 and Class 6 advanced road tests.
- Maintaining the current 24-month probation period and allowing drivers to reduce their probation period by up to 6 months by completing an approved driver training course, providing you meet all other eligibility requirements.
- Requiring GDL drivers to demonstrate safe driving practices by having no suspensions or traffic violations within their last 12 months of probation, including zero tolerance for any alcohol and/or drug consumption.
- If a violation or suspension happens during the last 12 months, the final 12 months of the probation period resets.
- All other existing requirements of the GDL program will remain the same.
- Drivers who are over the age of 18, have held their GDL licence for two or more years and who have not had any violations or suspensions within the last 12 consecutive months will be eligible to automatically exit the GDL program.
- Existing GDL drivers will have their records evaluated on the day of transition to the updated program to determine if they will automatically exit GDL or if they will continue in the updated program.
- These drivers will be sent a letter confirming their exit from the GDL program.
- These drivers can continue to use their existing driver’s licence until the time it expires and must be renewed.
- A driver that chooses to have an updated non-GDL driver’s licence card issued will be subject to a service fee.
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