Chapter 1 - Licensing Information

Question 1

What type of screening must you pass to obtain a class 7?

Answer 1

A vision screening

Question 2

How old must you be to obtain a class 7?

Answer 2

14 years of age or older

Question 3

What test must you pass in order to obtain a class 7?

Answer 3

A knowledge test on the rules of the road

Question 4

Must you have parental consent if you are under 18 years of age?

Answer 4

Yes

Question 5

What must you have in order to obtain a class 7?

Answer 5

Valid identification

Question 6

How long must you hold a class 7?

Answer 6

For a minimum of 1 year

Question 7

Who must a class 7 be accompanied by?

Answer 7

A fully licensed NON GDL driver who is 18 years of age or older and is seated next to you

Question 8

When is a class 7 not permitted to drive?

Answer 8

Between midnight and 5AM

Question 9

Is a class 7 permitted to have more passengers than seat belts?

Answer 9

No

Question 10

How many demerit points can a class 7 accumulate before they will be suspended?

Answer 10

8 or more demerit points

Question 11

What can a class 7 have their alcohol level at when driving?

Answer 11

Zero

Question 12

How long must you hold your class 7 before becoming a class 5 GDL?

Answer 12

A minimum of one year

Question 13

How old must you be in order to obtain a class 5 GDL?

Answer 13

16 years of age or older

Question 14

What test must you pass in order to obtain a class 5 GDL?

Answer 14

Basic Alberta Class 5 Road Test

Question 15

How long must you be a probationary driver?

Answer 15

A minimum of 2 years

Question 16

Can a class 5 GDL have more passengers than seat Belts?

Answer 16

No

Question 17

What alcohol level can a class 5 GDL have when driving?

Answer 17

Zero

Question 18

Is a class 5 GDL able to reclass to a class 1,2,3, or 4?

Answer 18

No

Question 19

Can a class 5 GDL serve as an accompanying driver to a learner?

Answer 19

No

Question 20

How long must you have been suspension free during the probationary period to obtain a class 5 NON GDL?

Answer 20

The last 12 months of the 2 year probationary period

Question 21

What test must you pass to obtain a class 5 NON GDL?

Answer 21

The advanced road test

Question 22

How many years will it take to complete the GDL Program?

Answer 22

A minimum of 3 years

Question 23

Is exiting the GDL program mandatory?

Answer 23

No

Question 24

What class will you move to when exiting the GDL Program?

Answer 24

A class 5 NON GDL

Question 25

Does a class 5 NON GDL qualify to re-class their license to a class 1,2,3, or 4?

Answer 25

Yes

Question 26

Will upgrading to a class 5 NON GDL increase the number of demerit points you are allowed?

Answer 26

Yes

Question 27

Will upgrading to a class 5 NON GDL remove the zero alcohol tolerance condition?

Answer 27

Yes

Question 28

Will upgrading to a class 5 NON GDL allow you to be an accompanied driver to a learner?

Answer 28

Yes

Question 29

How long must you be in the probationary stage before upgrading to a class 5 NON GDL?

Answer 29

A minimum of 2 years

Question 30

How long must you be suspension free during the probationary period in order to obtain a class 5 NON GDL?

Answer 30

The last 12 months of the 2 year probationary period

Question 31

What test must you pass to obtain a class 5 NON GDL?

Answer 31

The advanced road test

Question 32

When is a class 4 license required?

Answer 32

When the vehicle operator is being paid to provide the service

Question 33

When is a class 4 not required?

Answer 33

When the service being provided is on an incidental or occasional basis, and the passenger is paying out of pocket expenses for gas, parking etcetera, or the passenger is a family member, person of the drivers household, or person of whom the legal guardian is the driver

Question 34

Why do class 1s not have A Q on their license?

Answer 34

Because when a person obtains a class one they are required to take an approved air brake endorsement course, therefore the Q is implied on the license

Question 35

What is condition code?

Answer 35

A condition code may be placed on a operators license stating that the driver must meet specific requirements in order to operate a vehicle safely

Question 36

What is an endorsement code?

Answer 36

It shows that the person has had specific education or training