Ace Your Alberta Road Test & Master Defensive Driving
At Roadmark, our personalized lessons are designed to prepare you for the road test efficiently—without ever compromising on safety.
But we go further than just helping you earn a license; our mission is to shape safe, confident drivers for life.
With solid habits and real-world readiness, passing the test becomes the natural next step.
The 3 Step Process of Alberta's Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL)
Regardless of age, all new drivers are part of the Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) program, outlined below.
Learner
(Class 7)
To obtain a Class 7 learner's licence you must:
• be 14 years old
• pass a vision screening
• pass a knowledge test on the rules of the road
• have parental consent if under 18 years old
• have valid identification
Learner’s conditions - you must:
• Hold a learner’s licence (Class 7) for at least 1 year.
• Be accompanied by a fully licenced (non-GDL) driver who is 18 years of age or older and is seated next to you.
• You are not permitted to drive from midnight to 5 a.m.
• Have no more passengers than seat belts.
• You will be suspended if you accumulate eight or more demerit points.
• Have a zero alcohol and/ or drug level when driving (or riding a motorcycle).
Probationary
(Class 5 GDL)
To become a probationary driver you must:
• hold your Class 7 leaner’s licence for a year (this time will be extended if you receive a suspension of your driving privileges)
• be 16 years of age or older
• pass the Alberta Class 5 road test
To get insurance deduction:
• pass Roadmark's driver's training program at 80%
• pass online theory course at 75%
Probationary conditions - you must:
• Be a probationary driver for a minimum of 2 years.
• Have no more passengers than seat belts.
• You will be suspended if you accumulate eight or more demerit points.
• Have a zero alcohol and/or drug level when driving.
• You are not able to re-class your licence to a commercial driver’s licence (Class 1, 2, 3, or 4).
• You cannot serve as a supervising driver to a learner
Full Class 5
(non-GDL)
To exit the GDL program you must:
• be at least 18 years of age
• be in probationary stage for a minimum of 2 years
• be free of suspensions or traffic violations within the last 12 months of probationary stage, including zero alcohol and/or drug level when driving.
You can reduce your probationary stage
by up to six months, if:
• you successfully complete an
approved driver training course
resulting in a condition code (U) being
added to your driving record
• meet all other eligibility requirements
Upon exiting the GDL program, you will:
• move from a Class 5-GDL to a full
Class 5 driver’s licence
• qualify to re-class to a Class 1, 2, 3, or
4 driver’s licence
• increase the number of demerits you
are allowed
• remove the zero alcohol and drug
tolerance condition
• be able to be an accompanying driver
to a learner.
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Our Commitment to You
At Roadmark, our mission goes beyond helping you get your license—we’re here to build safe driving habits that last a lifetime. We make the learning process simple, supportive, and stress-free, with a focus on helping you become a confident, responsible driver. Passing the test? That’s just part of the journey.