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Alberta Class 7 Knowledge Test: How Many Questions and the Pass Mark

informational·how to guide·Published October 19, 2026

How many questions are on the Alberta Class 7 knowledge test, and what is the pass mark?

The Alberta Class 7 knowledge test has 30 multiple-choice questions. The pass mark is 25 out of 30, so you can get at most 5 wrong. The questions cover safe driving practices, driving laws and road signs. You take the test on a computer at an Alberta registry agent office. You can take it once a day, and you pay each time.

Where this information comes from

The facts here come from the Alberta government page on the driver's knowledge test, the Class 7 learner's licence page and the Driver's Guide to operation, safety, and licensing: cars and light trucks (Spring 2026). The fees come 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.

Alberta Class 7 knowledge test at a glance

Alberta Class 7 knowledge test at a glance
Question	Answer
Number of questions	30 multiple-choice questions
Pass mark	25 out of 30 (at most 5 wrong)
Topics	Safe driving practices, driving laws and road signs
Where	Alberta registry agent offices (most offices give the test)
How	On a computer
How often	Once a day, and you pay each time
Fee (as of October 1, 2026)	CAD 5.00 government fee plus a service charge of up to CAD 12.60

What topics are on the Alberta knowledge test?

The questions come from the Driver's Guide for cars and light trucks. They cover safe driving practices, driving laws and road signs, and they check how well you know Alberta's traffic rules. You must pass this test before you can get a driver's licence in Alberta. Try the practice question on the subjects of the Class 7 knowledge test.

How to take the Alberta Class 7 knowledge test

1
Study the Driver's Guide
Download and read the Driver's Guide to operation, safety, and licensing: cars and light trucks. The test questions come from this guide.
2
Go to a registry agent
Go to an Alberta registry agent office. Most offices give the knowledge test.
3
Bring acceptable ID and pay the fee
Bring acceptable ID. You pay a fee each time you take the test.
4
Do the test on a computer
Answer the 30 multiple-choice questions. You need 25 correct to pass.
5
Pass the vision test and buy your card
A registry agent tests your vision. If you pass the knowledge test and the vision test, you can buy a Class 7 learner's licence card. You get a temporary licence that is valid for 30 days or until your card comes in the mail.

Can I take the knowledge test again the same day?

No. You can take the knowledge test only once a day, and you pay the fee again each time you take it. The practice question on how often you can take the Class 7 knowledge test checks this rule. The Alberta knowledge test cost and retake guide explains the fees for each attempt.

Audio, oral and language help for the Class 7 test

You find English hard to read or understand, you have hearing loss, or you have a learning or medical condition such as dyslexia

You may qualify for help. For the Class 7 test, the options may include an audio test, an oral test or a translated test.

You want to hear the questions

Take the audio test: a narrated version that you hear through headphones at the test station. The fee is the same as for the standard test (CAD 5.00 plus up to CAD 12.60). Some registry offices may charge a fee for disposable headphones.

You want someone to read the test to you

Ask for an oral test. A registry agent employee or a professional sign language interpreter reads the questions and answers out loud. All oral tests are in English. The fee is CAD 5.00 plus a service charge of up to CAD 26.25.

You need only a little help with English

You can use a paper English conversion dictionary for the Class 7 knowledge test.

You want the test in another language

The Class 7 test is available in 25 languages. The guide to Alberta knowledge test languages has the list and the translator rules.

How to study for the Alberta knowledge test

Start with the Driver's Guide, because the test questions come from it. Read the parts on safe driving practices, driving laws and road signs. Then test yourself. The free Alberta Class 7 practice test on this site has multiple-choice questions on the same topics. The practice questions are written from the guide, in English only.

Key takeaways

The Alberta Class 7 knowledge test has 30 multiple-choice questions. You need 25 correct to pass, so at most 5 can be wrong.
It covers safe driving practices, driving laws and road signs, and the questions come from the Driver's Guide.
You take it on a computer at an Alberta registry agent office, once a day, and you pay each time.
Audio, oral and translated tests are available for people who qualify for help.
Next step: practise on the free Alberta Class 7 practice test.

Alberta knowledge test: common questions

How many questions can I get wrong on the Alberta knowledge test?

At most 5. The Alberta Class 7 knowledge test has 30 multiple-choice questions, and you need 25 correct answers to pass. A score of 24 or lower is not a pass. You can take the test only once a day, and you pay the fee each time you take it.

Do I need a vision test as well as the knowledge test?

Yes. For a Class 7 learner's licence in Alberta, you must pass a knowledge test and a vision test. A registry agent tests your vision. After you pass both tests, you can buy your learner's licence card. You get a temporary licence that is valid for 30 days or until the card comes in the mail.

Which Driver's Guide do I study for the Alberta Class 7 test?

Study the Driver's Guide to operation, safety, and licensing: cars and light trucks. You can download it from the Alberta government website. This post uses the Spring 2026 edition. The Class 7 test questions come from this guide, so read its parts on safe driving practices, driving laws and road signs.

Can I take the Alberta knowledge test online?

Alberta's official steps tell you to go to a registry agent and take the knowledge test there. You do the test on a computer at the registry agent office, and most offices give the test. Bring acceptable ID, and pay the test fee at the office.