Driver’s Knowledge Test

General Information

Knowledge tests assess your knowledge of Alberta’s traffic laws.

Knowledge tests are conducted for:

All driver’s licence classes with the exception of class 5

Class 1, 2, 3, 4 commercial license

Class 7 learner’s license

Class 6 driver license

The air brake endorsement

The Safety Fitness Certificate (SFC) Compliance test

General Rules and Guidelines

No appointment is necessary to take the knowledge tests. All knowledge tests are computer based.

The Class 7 Test is available at test stations with audio-assistant devices that read the questions and answer choices aloud through headphones. Headphones are not provided by the office, so you will need to bring your own. Please ensure that your headphones have a physical jack, as wireless connections are not supported.

If you have difficulty with English and need minimal assistance, you may use a paper English conversion dictionary during the test.

The following languages are available for the Class 7 Knowledge Test:

Amharic

Arabic

Chinese

Cree

Dutch

English

Farsi

French

German

Hindi

Italian

Korean

Oromo

Polish

Portuguese

Punjabi

Russian

Somali

Spanish

Tagalog

Thai

Ukranian

Urdu

Vietnamese

Important Information

The cost to take a knowledge test is $17.00

The test consists of 30 multiple choice questions and you must score a minimum of 25 to pass

If you fail the test you must wait one day before taking the test again. You may take the test as many times as required to pass but only once per day

Class 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, air brake and SFC knowledge tests can only be taken in English

Once a knowledge test has been passed and the test permit is validated by a registry agent, the permit is only valid for 1 year from the date of the test

If you are looking for a translator to assist you for the knowledge test, please refer to this link. There are specific guidelines and procedures that you have to follow.

Driver’s Guide for Learners

Driver's Guide to Operation and Licensing: Cars & Light Trucks — Driver’s Guide to Operation and Licensing: Cars & Light Trucks (Class 7)

Rider's Guide: Motorcycles, Mopeds & Power-assisted Bicycles — Rider’s Guide: Motorcycles, Mopeds & Power-assisted Bicycles (Class 6)

Commercial Driver's Guide: Trucks, Buses, Emergency Responders & Taxis — Commercial Driver’s Guide: Trucks, Buses, Emergency Responders & Taxis (Class 1, 2, 3 & 4)

Chinese Drivers Guide - Available for sale in store only — Chinese Drivers Guide – Available for sale in store only

Required Identifications and Documents

You will need to provide acceptable identification and proof of residency documents to take the knowledge test. One from each category must be provided as stated below. Please refer to this page for more information.

For clients under the age of 18 years old, consent of parents/legal guardians is required.

Proof of Identity

Canada Residence Documents

Alberta Residence Documents