Book A Road Test

If you’re providing your own vehicle, you must have valid registration and current insurance for the vehicle. The driver examiner will inspect the vehicle for each of the items below prior to conducting the road test. If the vehicle is not deemed to be safe, your road test will be cancelled, and a loss of your fees will result.

• Lights – working brake lights, headlights, and signal lights
• Horn – working horn
• Speedometer – working speedometer
• Brakes – park brakes and moving brakes must be in good working condition
• Windshield – must provide an unobstructed view
• Tires – must have safe tread wear and safe rims
• Seats – the driver’s and examiner’s seats must be securely fastened and have working seat belts
• Steering – must not have excessive play
• Exhaust – no exhaust system leaks
• Mirrors – adequate side view and rearview mirrors
• Fuel – enough fuel for a 60 min road test

To be eligible to take an Alberta road test, you must meet the eligibility requirements. Issues that may affect your eligibility include:

• Reinstatement Conditions
• Age Restrictions
• For Class 6 tests: To be eligible, you must have held at least a Class 7 learner’s licence for a minimum of one continuous year, and be at least 16 years of age.
• Dates of Eligibility
• Unpaid Fines
• Medical Conditions
• Parent/Guardian Consent
• Proper Documentation (Insurance, Registration, etc)
• Condition codes
• If you have a condition code on your operator’s licence that requires you to take periodic road test examinations required by driver fitness monitoring, you may not be eligible to book online. Please contact the registry where you plan on taking your test before you book online.
• If you are taking your road test at the request of a physician, you may not be eligible to book online. Please contact the registry where you plan on taking your road test before you book online.
• You must hold a valid Alberta Operator’s Licence to be eligible for any road tests, regardless of the class. If you have an operator’s licence from another province or state, you must transfer your non-Alberta operator’s licence to the Alberta equivalent before you can take your road test. Failure to comply could result in the forfeiture of all fees related to your road test. For more details and inquiries, please contact Registrations Are Us.
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If there is any doubt to your eligibility status, please contact the registry location where you plan to take your test and confirm your eligibility status before you reserve online.

If an Alberta Registry Agent determines that you are not eligible to take your road test or you are unable to obtain a test permit for any reason, all fees paid will be forfeited.

To prepare for your road test in Alberta, consider the following steps:

• Review the Alberta Driver’s Guide thoroughly, as it provides essential information on traffic rules and safe driving practices.
• Practice driving in various road conditions, including city streets, highways, and residential areas.
• Familiarize yourself with the vehicle you’ll be using for the test, including its controls and characteristics.
• Practice parallel parking, three-point turns, and other maneuvers that are commonly tested.
• Consider taking a driving lesson with a professional instructor to receive valuable feedback and guidance on your driving skills.

While you cannot bring a friend or family member into the vehicle during the actual road test, you are allowed to have someone accompany you to the testing location. This person can wait for you while you complete the test. However, it’s important to note that this individual cannot interfere with the testing process or communicate with you once the test begins. The road test is conducted with only you and the licenced examiner in the vehicle.

Each mistake you make will contribute points to your overall score, and you can receive up to three points for each error. Accumulating a total exceeding 75 points will result in an automatic failure of the test.