Overview
It takes study and practice to be a safe driver and develop the following:
- attitude – of safe and responsible driving every time you drive
- awareness – of what is happening around you as you drive
- knowledge – learn and understand traffic laws and rules of the road
- skill – enrol in driver education programs to learn more about operating a motor vehicle safely
Types of driver guides
Driver’s guide for cars and light trucks
This Driver's Guide provides information on the rules of the road, how to drive and how to get a driver's licence.
Driver's Guide to Operation, Safety and Licensing: Cars & Light Trucks
French
This guide is also available in French:
Guide du conducteur sur la conduite, la sécurité et la délivrance de permis de conduire
This French translation of this guide is produced by the Francophone Secretariat.
Other languages
Some community groups have translated the Driver's Guide to Operation, Safety and Licensing: Cars & Light Trucks into other languages. The translated versions of the driver’s guides are not Government of Alberta publications and as such the government is not responsible for the accuracy of these translations.
Retailers that sell Driver's Guides in other languages (PDF, 439 KB)
Commercial driver’s guide for trucks, buses, emergency responders and taxis
This guide provides information on driving as a profession, such as driving large trucks, tractor-trailers, taxis, emergency vehicles and buses. It is used as a supplement to the Driver's Guide to Operation, Safety and Licensing: Cars & Light Trucks.
Rider’s guide for motorcycles, mopeds and power-assisted bicycles
This guide provides information on how to get a motorcycle operator’s licence. It is used as a supplement to the Driver's Guide to Operation, Safety and Licensing: Cars & Light Trucks.
Rider's Guide to Operation Safety and Licensing: Motorcycles, Mopeds & Power-assisted Bicycles
Other resources for riders
Rules and Regulations Applying to Small Vehicles
Resources for new drivers
Online practice tests are available to help you prepare for the driver's knowledge test for the Class 7 Learner’s Licence.
The practice tests do not work on some mobile devices and web browsers. It is recommended that you use Microsoft Explorer.
Information for those helping new drivers learn is available in Geared to Go: A Workbook for Coaching New Drivers.
New drivers are encouraged to take driver education and training from a licensed driver training school.
Contact
To connect with Driver Programs and Licensing Standards:
Hours: 8:15 am to 4:30 pm (open Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays)
Phone: 780-427-8230
Toll free: 310-0000 before the phone number (in Alberta)
Email: trans.driver.prog@gov.ab.ca
Address:
Driver Programs and Licensing Standards
Alberta Transportation
1st Floor, Twin Atria Building
4999 98 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T6B 2X3