Driver's knowledge test

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.

Related

• Alberta driver's guides