Alberta Class 7 Test Passing Score: Correct Answers and Percentage Required

You need 25 correct answers out of 30 questions to pass the Alberta Class 7 permit test. This is a passing score of 83%.

The test uses an instant grading system.

• ✓ It stops and shows 'PASS' as soon as you answer your 25th question correctly.
• It stops and shows 'FAIL' as soon as you get your 6th question wrong, because you can no longer reach 25 correct.

How the 25-Out-of-30 Passing Score Works

The passing score for the Alberta learner's permit test is uniform. You must get 25 out of 30 questions right.

There is no difference in the passing score by test type for the standard Class 7 knowledge exam. The learner's licence minimum score is fixed at 25 correct answers.

All Alberta permit requirements are covered in the Alberta permit guide.

• Calculation: Your score is calculated in real-time.
• The system tracks correct and incorrect answers.
• ✓ Margin for Error: You can miss up to 5 questions and still pass.
• A 6th incorrect answer is an automatic fail.

Alberta Class 7 pass mark is 83% — 24 out of 30 is a fail: One Lacombe applicant missed by one question. They had to wait before retaking. They focused their review on the sections they had found difficult and passed the retake.

Is 24 out of 30 a passing score on the Alberta Class 7 test?

No. Alberta requires 25 correct answers out of 30, so 24 correct is a failed attempt.

What percentage do you need to pass the Alberta Class 7 test?

Twenty-five out of 30 is about 83.3%. Use the official 25-correct-answer requirement as the main standard.

Can you get more than 5 questions wrong and still pass? No. Six incorrect answers make 25 correct answers impossible on a 30-question test.

Is the passing score different at different Alberta registries?

No. Registry choice does not change the provincial Class 7 passing standard: 25 correct answers out of 30.

What Near-Pass and Failed Scores Look Like

Understanding the margin for error is critical.

• These examples from Alberta registry offices show common outcomes.
• A candidate at a Calgary registry (South Trail) missed two questions on right-of-way at uncontrolled intersections early on.
• They answered the next 23 questions correctly, hitting the 25th correct answer on question #28.
• ✓ The test ended instantly with a pass.
• An applicant in Edmonton (Millwoods Registry) struggled with new 2025 bicycle lane signage.

• ✓ Instant Pass: The screen displays 'PASS' the moment your 25th correct answer is logged.
• Instant Fail: The test ends the moment you record a 6th incorrect answer.
• ✗ No Backtracking: You cannot return to previous questions. Each answer is final once submitted.

Test Fee, Documents, and Retake Basics

Before you take the test, complete these steps at an authorized Alberta registry agent office. Application, Fees, and Documents Fees: The knowledge test costs $17 per attempt. After passing, a 5-year driver's licence new application can cost up to $98.65; actual charges may differ. Documents: Bring original ID proving legal presence in Canada and Alberta residency (e.g., Canadian passport plus a recent utility bill). Applicants under 18 need parent or guardian consent at the registry. Test Environment: The test is only in-person on a registry office touchscreen.

• ✓ Complete a vision test and have your photo taken.
• ✓ Receive a temporary paper licence.
• ✓ Your permanent card arrives by mail within 21 days.
• ✗ You must drive with a fully licensed supervisor (18+), maintain zero blood alcohol/drugs, and not drive between midnight and 5 AM.

• ✓ You must pay the $17 test fee again for each attempt.
• ✓ Tip: Consistently score above 90% on practice tests before booking.
• ✓ The official Alberta Driver's Guide contains all testable material, including updated road signs.