Driving Tests

Alberta Class 5 Road Test: How to Book, What to Bring and How It Is Scored

informational·how to guide·Published October 10, 2026

When can you take the Alberta Class 5 road test?

You can take the Alberta Class 5 road test when you are at least 16 and have held a Class 7 learner's licence for at least 12 months. Book it through a registry agent or the online Alberta Road Test Scheduler. The test takes about 45 minutes. You fail with more than 75 points or with one automatic-fail error. Each registry agent sets its own fee.

Where the Alberta road test rules come from

The booking, scoring and fee rules come from the Alberta road test page and the Alberta Class 5 driver's licence page. The vehicle checklist, test content and automatic fails come from the Alberta Driver's Guide, Spring 2026. The 12-month learner rule comes from the Operator Licensing and Vehicle Control Regulation (Alta Reg 320/2002), and the CAD 7.00 government fee from the Registry Agent Product Catalogue effective October 1, 2026. This guide is current as of 2026. Confirm the rules with Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors (alberta.ca) before you drive.

Who can take the Class 5 road test

You must pass a road test to get a Class 5 licence. Passing moves you from a Class 7 learner's licence to a Class 5-GDL (probationary) licence.
You must be at least 16 years old, even if you got your Class 7 at 14.
You must have held a Class 7 licence for at least 12 months (1 year of driving experience). Time when your licence was suspended or cancelled does not count.
If you are under 18, you need written consent from a parent or guardian.
For the Class 5-GDL licence, you also need valid ID, proof that you live in Alberta and proof of residence in Canada.

How to book your Alberta Class 5 road test

1
Check that you and your vehicle are ready
Make sure you meet the rules above, and that your vehicle meets all legal and safety requirements (see the checklist below).
2
Pay any outstanding fines
You must pay all outstanding fines owed to the Government of Alberta before you can book.
3
Find your MVID number
You need your Motor Vehicle Identification (MVID) number. It is the 9-digit number near the barcode of your Alberta licence.
4
Book with a registry agent or online
Road tests are an optional service for registry agents, so not every office offers them. Book in person at an office that does, or online through the Alberta Road Test Scheduler.
5
Read the information sheet and your confirmation letter
The registry agent's road test information sheet lists eligibility, vehicle requirements, required documents, and the fees and cancellation or no-show policies. Your road test confirmation letter has more details.

What your vehicle must have for the road test

A valid licence plate and insurance.
Working headlights, brake lights and signal lights, plus a horn and a speedometer.
Brakes and a park brake that work.
An unobstructed windshield and working wipers, and tires in good condition.
Driver and passenger doors, seats and seat belts, mirrors, and an exhaust system with a muffler.
Enough fuel for the test.

What to bring and who can ride along

Bring the documents that your registry agent's information sheet lists. Your vehicle must be in acceptable working condition, and the practice question on a suitable road test vehicle lets you check this rule. To do the test, you buy a road test permit. The practice question on the road test permit makes the key point: the permit is not a driver's licence. No passengers or pets are allowed in the vehicle during the test.

What happens on the road test

The test takes about 45 minutes, including the examiner's instructions before you start and a summary of your results at the end. You must show that you can drive safely without supervision around other road users. The examiner looks at how you handle the vehicle (steering, braking and speed control), how you choose the lane for a turn, how you decide right-of-way at intersections and when changing lanes, and how you share the road without blocking others. You also park: perpendicular, uphill or downhill, and parallel. Drivers over 65 do not have to parallel park.

How the Alberta Class 5 road test is scored

How the Alberta Class 5 road test is scored
Result	What causes it
Points	You get points when you miss a needed driving skill (such as checking mirrors or blind spots), break a rule of the road (such as ignoring a sign or making an incorrect turn), or do a manoeuvre poorly (such as signalling too soon or too late, or being too aggressive or too hesitant).
Fail on points	More than 75 points on the Class 5 test.
Automatic fail (any point total): unsafe driving	You endanger a pedestrian or another driver, drive unsafely, break traffic laws, exceed the speed limit or drive too fast for conditions.
Automatic fail (any point total): stops and right-of-way	You do not stop completely at a stop sign or before a right turn on a red light. You fail to yield at an intersection or during a lane change. You do not slow down and look at an uncontrolled intersection (be ready to yield to drivers on your right).
Automatic fail (any point total): traffic flow and parking	You block traffic by driving too slowly or stopping for no reason. You climb a curb while parking, or cannot park legally in three attempts.

What does the Alberta Class 5 road test cost?

Each registry agent sets the fee for the road tests it delivers, and agents must publish their fees online. The government fee for a Class 5 road test is CAD 7.00. The agent adds its own service charge, so the total depends on the office. Check your registry office's published fee, or contact the office, before you book.

After you pass: vision test, licence card and no second road test

Take your road test permit to a registry agent so your licence is updated. The agent tests your vision and may ask for a medical report from your doctor. If you wear glasses or contact lenses, bring them. After you pass the road test and the vision test, you can buy your Class 5-GDL licence card. You get a temporary licence that is valid for 30 days or until the card comes in the mail. Since April 1, 2023, there is no advanced road test to leave the Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) program. The Class 5-GDL rules explain the limits on your new licence.

Key takeaways

You can take the Class 5 road test at 16 or older, after at least 12 months with a Class 7 licence. Under 18, you need written consent from a parent or guardian.
Book through a registry agent that offers road tests, or online through the Alberta Road Test Scheduler. Have your 9-digit MVID number ready and pay any outstanding government fines first.
Your vehicle needs a valid plate and insurance, working lights, brakes, horn, mirrors, seat belts and enough fuel. No passengers or pets can ride along.
The test takes about 45 minutes. More than 75 points is a fail, and errors such as speeding or not stopping completely at a stop sign fail you whatever your points. The fee is CAD 7.00 plus the agent's own service charge.
Next step: practise the road test rules on the free Alberta Class 7 practice test.

Alberta Class 5 road test: common questions

I got my learner's licence at 14. When can I take the road test?

You can get a Class 7 learner's licence at 14, but you must be at least 16 to take the Class 5 road test. You also need at least 12 months on your Class 7, and time when your licence was suspended or cancelled does not count. If you are under 18, you need written consent from a parent or guardian.

Do I need driver's education before the Alberta road test?

No. A driver's education course is recommended before you get a Class 5 licence, but it is not mandatory. You can book the road test when you are 16 or older and have held your Class 7 for at least 12 months. To prepare, read the road test section of the Alberta Driver's Guide: it lists the vehicle checklist, the test content and the automatic fails.

Is a rolling stop an automatic fail on the Alberta road test?

Yes. If you do not stop completely at a stop sign before you go through the intersection, or before you turn right on a red light, you fail the test whatever your point total. The practice question on automatic failures lets you check this rule before test day.

Can my parent ride with me during the Alberta road test?

No. No passengers or pets are allowed in the vehicle during a road test, so your parent or supervising driver cannot ride along. Registry agent offices are the main places where road tests begin and end. Ask your registry office where your test starts when you book.

Do I have to parallel park on the Alberta road test?

Yes, unless you are over 65. The test includes perpendicular parking, uphill or downhill parking, and parallel parking, and drivers over 65 do not have to parallel park. If you climb the curb while you park, or cannot park legally in three attempts, you fail the test whatever your point total.