Alberta Class 7 Learner's Licence Rules: Supervisor, Curfew and Passengers
Who can supervise me on an Alberta Class 7 learner's licence, and what are the other rules?
Your supervisor must be 18 or older with a full (non-GDL) Class 5 licence or higher and sit in the front passenger seat. You may not drive between midnight and 5 a.m., carry more passengers than seat belts, or drive with any alcohol or drugs in your body. At 8 demerit points, your licence is suspended. You must hold it for 12 months before you can get a Class 5.
Where the Alberta Class 7 rules come from
Alberta sets these rules on the Class 7 learner's licence page and in the 2026 Driver's Guide. The law is the Traffic Safety Act and the Operator Licensing and Vehicle Control Regulation (learner rules in section 32). Night time is defined in the Use of Highway and Rules of the Road Regulation, and the demerit rules are in the Demerit Point Program and Service of Documents Regulation. This guide is current as of 2026. Confirm the rules with Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors (alberta.ca) before you drive.
Class 7 learner's licence rules at a glance
| Rule | What Alberta requires |
|---|---|
| Supervisor | 18 or older, full (non-GDL) Class 5 licence or higher, in the front passenger seat |
| Curfew | No driving between midnight and 5 a.m. |
| Passengers | No more people than seat belts in the vehicle |
| Alcohol and drugs | Zero alcohol and drugs in your body whenever you drive |
| Demerit points | 8 points within 2 years lead to a suspension |
| Time before the road test | 12 months with the licence, not counting a suspension or cancellation |
Who can supervise a Class 7 learner?
With a supervisor, a Class 7 licence lets you drive a Class 5 vehicle, such as a car. Your supervisor must be 18 or older and hold a full (non-GDL) Class 5 licence or higher that is valid for the vehicle you drive. Under the Traffic Safety Act, a person with a learner's or probationary licence cannot supervise you. Driving without a qualified supervisor next to you costs 2 demerit points. Practise this rule with the supervisor question on the free Alberta practice test.
Can this person sit next to you?
Can a Class 7 learner drive at night in Alberta?
You may not drive between midnight and 5 a.m. Driving during these hours costs 2 demerit points. The curfew question on the free Alberta practice test covers the same hours.
Can a Class 7 driver ride a moped alone?
Yes. A Class 7 licence lets you ride a moped by yourself, with no supervisor. On a moped, you may not ride at night time, which starts one hour after sunset and ends one hour before the next sunrise. The zero alcohol and drug rule also applies on a moped.
Passenger and alcohol rules for learners
- Carry no more passengers than there are seat belts in the vehicle. Breaking this rule costs 2 demerit points.
- Before you start, count the people and the seat belts. If there are more people than belts, someone must stay behind.
- Keep your alcohol and drug level at zero whenever you drive. Alberta applies zero tolerance to all Class 7 and Class 5-GDL drivers.
Demerit points for Class 7 learners in Alberta
| Event | Result |
|---|---|
| 4 or more but fewer than 8 points | The Registrar sends you a written notice |
| 8 or more points within 2 years | The Registrar suspends your licence for 1 month |
| After the suspension ends | The points that caused it are deleted, and 3 points are recorded when the licence is reinstated |
| Driving during the curfew | 2 demerit points |
| More passengers than seat belts | 2 demerit points |
| Driving without a qualified supervisor | 2 demerit points |
How long must you hold a Class 7 before the Class 5 road test?
You must hold the learner's licence for at least 12 months before you apply for a Class 5 licence. Time when your licence is suspended or cancelled does not count, so a suspension pushes the date back. The guide to the Alberta Class 5 road test covers the test itself.
What happens after the Class 7 stage?
After you pass the road test, you get a Class 5-GDL (probationary) licence. To get a full Class 5, you must be at least 18, drive for 2 years as a Class 5-GDL driver and be suspension and demerit free for the last 12 months. Since April 1, 2023, you do not need an advanced road test to leave GDL. The Alberta Class 5-GDL rules cover the next stage.
Key takeaways
- Your supervisor must be 18 or older, hold a full (non-GDL) Class 5 licence or higher and sit in the front passenger seat. A Class 5-GDL driver cannot supervise you.
- Do not drive between midnight and 5 a.m. Carry no more passengers than seat belts. Keep your alcohol and drug level at zero.
- At 8 demerit points within 2 years, your licence is suspended. A curfew, passenger or supervisor offence costs 2 points.
- Hold your Class 7 for at least 12 months before you get a Class 5. Time under suspension does not count.
- Next step: practise these rules on the free Alberta Class 7 practice test. It is in English only.
Alberta Class 7 rules: common questions
Can I have one drink and drive with a Class 7 licence?
No. A Class 7 learner must have no alcohol and no drugs in the body when driving. If police believe that a learner has any alcohol or drug in the body, the licence is suspended at once for 30 days and the vehicle is seized for 7 days.
Can I take my road test at 15 if I got my learner's licence at 14?
No. To get a Class 5-GDL licence, you must be 16 or older, have held your Class 7 licence for at least 12 months and pass the road test. If you got your learner's licence at 14, you must wait until you turn 16.
Does my supervisor have to bring their licence?
Yes. Your supervisor must have their own licence with them while you drive. That licence must be valid for the vehicle you drive, and it cannot be a learner's or probationary licence. If your supervisor forgets it, you cannot drive.
Can I learn to ride a motorcycle on a Class 7 licence?
Yes, if you are 16 or older. Your supervisor must hold a full (non-GDL) Class 6 motorcycle licence and ride as your passenger or in a vehicle close to you. A Class 5 supervisor is not enough for a motorcycle, and learners may not ride a motorcycle at night time.
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