Overview
The driver’s knowledge test checks your understanding of Alberta’s traffic laws.
You must take this test before getting a driver’s licence in Alberta.
Knowledge tests are required for:
- most driver’s licence classes
- air brake endorsements
- S‑endorsements
- Safety Fitness Certificate (SFC) compliance
The test:
- has 30 multiple‑choice questions
- requires a score of 25 out of 30 to pass
- can be taken once per day
- must be paid for each time you take it
Tests are available at Alberta registry agent offices.
Languages
The Class 7 test is available at test stations via audio-assistant devices that read the questions and choices of answers. If you have difficulty with English and need minimal help, you can use a paper English conversion dictionary for the Class 7 knowledge test.
The Class 7 test is available in 25 languages:
- Amharic
- Arabic (Modern Standard)
- Chinese (Simplified)
- Italian
- Korean
- Oromo
- Polish
- Portuguese
- Vietnamese
- Chinese (Traditional)
- Cree
- Dutch
- English
- Punjabi
- Russian
- Somali
- Spanish
- Farsi
- French
- German
- Hindi
- Thai
- Ukrainian
- Urdu
- Tagalog
Accessibility options for knowledge tests
Some support options are available if you need help with the test.
You may qualify for help if you:
- have difficulty reading or understanding English
- have hearing loss
- have a learning or medical condition, such as dyslexia
Support options may include:
- audio tests
- oral or oral‑assisted tests
- translated tests (Class 7 only)
All oral tests are done in English.
Audio Tests
Narrated version using headphones.
Note: some registry offices may charge a fee for disposable headphones. This is available for the Class 7 test.
Oral-Assisted Tests
- Oral-assisted tests are available for Class 1, 2 and 4 knowledge tests.
- A registry agent employee reads questions out loud.
- The use of a professional sign language interpreter is permitted for people with hearing loss.
Oral Tests
- Available for Class 3, 6 and 7 knowledge tests.
- A registry agent employee or a professional sign language interpreter reads the questions and answers out loud.
Request a translator
If you want to use a translator for a Class 7 knowledge test, you must first attempt the test at least 3 times using available options.
After that, you can request a translator by emailing [email protected].
Include:
- Your full legal name
- Date of birth
- Mailing address
- Email address
- Language needed
If approved, you will receive a list of approved translators.
If your language is not available through the computer‑based system (see the Languages section above), you do not need to take the driver knowledge test 3 times first.
Instead, you can arrange to bring a translator with a valid Translation Identification Number (TIN) to your first test.
If you already know a translator with a valid TIN, you do not need to contact us.
We will review requests to use a translator and tell you our decision by email. If your request is approved, you will receive a list of approved translators. You may choose any approved translator with a valid TIN to attend your test.
You can also view the list of approved translator agencies and learn how to become a translator for driver knowledge tests.