Alberta Written Drivers Learners Test Practice

In Alberta, the two types of driver's licenses that you can obtain, particularly as a new driver, are indeed Class 7 and Class 5.

Class 7 is the learner's license that allows new drivers to operate a vehicle under the supervision of a fully licensed driver. This is the initial step toward gaining full driving privileges. It includes restrictions, such as the requirement to have a qualified driver in the passenger seat and limitations on nighttime driving.

Once a driver successfully completes the requirements and a probationary period with a Class 7, they can then take the road test to obtain a Class 5 license. A Class 5 license grants full driving privileges, allowing the driver to operate a vehicle independently without the restrictions imposed on a learner’s license.

The other license classes, although important in their own right, pertain to different types of vehicles or specific driving circumstances. For example, Class 1 is designed for commercial truck drivers, while Class 4 covers those who drive taxis or are involved in other commercial capacities. Class 3 is specific to larger vehicles, like buses. Therefore, the focus on Class 7 and Class 5 reflects the standard progression from a learner's permit to full driving privileges for personal vehicle operation.