The official Alberta Driver's Guide (April 2023 edition, current as of 2026) is published by the Government of Alberta. Official Digital and Physical Sources Access the official Alberta Driver's Guide (April 2023 edition) instantly online as a free PDF or order a printed copy. or locate a printed copy.
If a registry computer has a technical problem, alert registry staff; the Class 7 knowledge test itself has no time limit.
Call the Calgary Downtown Registry (open 9am-5pm weekdays) before visiting to confirm they have physical copies in stock, avoiding a wasted trip across the city.
Yes. Alberta directs Class 7 applicants to study the Driver's Guide, and its published testing material says Class 7 test content is taken from the guide.
Can you study from an older Alberta Driver's Guide? Older copies may contain rules or procedures that have changed. Use the current Alberta-hosted guide for final preparation.
The Class 7 knowledge test has 30 questions.
Complete Alberta permit details are on the Alberta permit guide.
| Rule to Study | Key Point |
|---|---|
| Midnight–5 a.m. Class 7 curfew | Violation carries 2 demerit points; it is not an automatic stand-alone licence suspension. |
| Qualified supervising driver | An unqualified supervising-driver violation carries 2 demerit points; GDL drivers are suspended when they reach 8 or more demerit points. |
| Alcohol and drugs | Class 7 drivers are subject to zero-tolerance rules; detailed sanctions belong in the DUI guide. |
Start with the sections on signs, rules of the road, right-of-way, safe driving and licensing, but do not treat a short topic list as the full question bank. The official test can draw from the guide.
The official driver's handbook is free.
Use the handbook to prepare for the 30-question Class 7 knowledge test, which requires 25 correct answers to pass. Application documents, licence-card fees, vision requirements and registry steps are covered in the dedicated eligibility and fees guides.
When studying, use the current official Alberta Driver's Guide rather than an older cached copy.
No. Alberta provides the official guide digitally, so a printed copy is optional for study convenience.
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