Rules & Resources
Learn the Alberta requirements for obtaining your learner's permit and driver's license. Find resources for learning to driver.

Stage 1 (Learner)
To obtain a Learner's License (Class 7), you must be 14 years of age or older, pass a vision test and a knowledge test, and have parental consent (if you are under 18 years of age).
- Must hold the Learner's License for at least one year.
- Must be accompanied by a fully licensed (non-GDL probationary) driver who is 18 years of age or older and who is seated next to the driver.
- Not permitted to drive from midnight to 5 A.M.
- Not permitted to have more passengers than seat belts.
- Suspension at 8 demerit points rather than the 15 for fully licensed drivers.
- Have a zero alcohol level.
Stage 2 (Probationary)
To become a Probationary Driver (Class 5-GDL), you must be at least 16 years of age, have held a Class 7 license for at least one year, and pass the basic Alberta Class 5 road test.
- Must spend a minimum of two years as a probationary driver.
- Not permitted to have more passengers than seat belts.
- Suspension at 8 demerit points rather than the 15 for fully licensed drivers.
- Have a zero alcohol level.
- Cannot upgrade to a commercial license (Classes 1, 2, 3, or 4).
- Cannot serve as an accompanying driver to a learner.
To become a fully licensed driver (Class 5), you must have been suspension-free for the last year of the 2-year Probationary Stage and pass an advanced road test.

Stage 1 + Stage 2
It will take a minimum of three years to complete both stages of Graduated Driver Licensing. It will take four years if you get your Learner's License at 14 years of age.
To become a Probationary Driver, you must be 16 years of age or older and pass the basic Alberta Class 5 road test.
- Must spend a minimum of two years as a probationary driver.
- Not permitted to have more passengers than seat belts.
- Suspension at 8 demerit points than fully licensed drivers at 15.
- Have a zero alcohol level.
- Cannot upgrade to a commercial license (Classes 1, 2, 3 or 4).
- Cannot serve as an accompanying driver to a learner.
To become a fully licensed driver (Class 5), you must have been suspension-free for the last year of the 2-year Probationary Stage and pass an advanced road test.