A Class 5 licence allow you to operate any two-axle vehicle, a moped or a recreational vehicle. You can also pull a trailer (as long as it doesn’t have air brakes).
In order to upgrade to a Class 5 Licence from a Class 7 Learner’s Licence, you must take a Class 5 Road Test.
You can book your road test online or in our office. Please note: Road Test fees are non-transferable and non-refundable.
The Enhanced Class 5 Road Test is a 45 minute driving exam that will assess your ability to operate a motor vehicle safely. You are eligible to take a Basic Road Test if:
- you have held your Class 7 Learner’s Licence for at least one continuous year. If at any time during your licensing period your licence is suspended, you must start your one year over again
- you are at least 16 years old
- you have no maintenance enforcement restrictions
- you have no unpaid fines
- your licence is not suspended or restricted
NEW GDL System Changes in Alberta
Effective April 1, 2023, a road test is no longer required to graduate from the GDL program. Albertans will start receiving letters in July letting them know if they have automatically exited the GDL program. If you believe you are eligible to exit the program, you may visit an Alberta Registry office to exit the GDL program at no charge.
You may be eligible to exit the GDL program if:
- you have held a Class 5 GDL Licence for at least two years and have not been suspended within the past 12 month period
- you have no demerits within the past 12 months
- you have no maintenance enforcement restrictions
- you have no unpaid fines
- your licence is not suspended or restricted
Effective January 1, 2021, Road Tests are administered by Registry Agent personnel by Certified Driver Examiners who are licensed by Alberta Transportation. All complaints regarding the actual road test or results must be forwarded to Transportation. Please call 780-427-8230.