Confident Driving Starts with the Right Guidance
At Roadmark, our mission is to shape safe and confident drivers for life.
We go further than just helping you earn a license; our personalized lessons are designed to help you build solid habits and real-world readiness, so 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
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.
• Not drive from midnight to 5 a.m.
• Have no more passengers than seat belts.
• 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
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.
• Be suspended if you accumulate eight or more demerit points.
• Have a zero alcohol and/or drug level when driving.
• Not re-class to a Class 1, 2, 3, or 4 license.
• Not serve as a supervising driver to a learner.
Fully Licensed
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:
• 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:
• qualify to re-class to a Class 1, 2, 3, or 4 licence
• increase the number of demerits you are allowed
• remove the 0 alcohol & drug tolerance condition
• qualify as 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.