How to Pass the Alberta Class 7 Knowledge Test (2026)

What the Class 7 knowledge test is (and how it works)

In Alberta, you take the Class 7 knowledge test at a registry agent office (for a fee). The official Alberta guidance describes it as a 30-question multiple-choice test, and you need a minimum of 25 correct answers to pass. You can take it as many times as needed, but only once per day, and you pay each time you take the test.

The Government of Alberta also notes the Class 7 test is available in multiple languages, and some locations offer audio assistance that reads questions and answer choices.

Start with the official study source

The fastest way to improve your score is to study the same source the test is built from: Driver’s Guide: Cars and light trucks.

• Read the guide once to understand the big rules (right-of-way, signs, signals, speed rules, intersections).
• Read it a second time focusing on details that show up in questions (lane markings, stopping rules, safe following distance, special zones).
• Don’t skip road signs—many mistakes come from confusing similar sign shapes or meanings.

High-yield topics (what learners most often miss)

Focus extra time on these areas because they generate lots of questions and “trick” mistakes:

• Right-of-way: uncontrolled intersections, left turns, yield vs stop decisions
• Signs & signals: regulatory signs, warning signs, lane-control signals, pavement markings
• Speed rules: school/playground zones, construction zones, conditions-based speed
• Turns & lane use: correct lane choice, signalling, lane changes, merging
• Stopping/parking rules: where you cannot stop/park, safe distance from hazards
• Safe driving basics: following distance, scanning, blind spots, distraction risks

A simple 7-day study plan (works for most beginners)

Short, consistent sessions beat last-minute cramming. Here’s a realistic plan you can actually follow:

• Day 1: Read the Driver’s Guide overview + signs chapter (slowly)
• Day 2: Intersections + right-of-way rules
• Day 3: Speed rules, special zones, stopping rules
• Day 4: Lane use, passing, merging, turning
• Day 5: Take 2–3 practice tests + review every mistake
• Day 6: Re-read the sections you keep missing + repeat practice tests
• Day 7: One final practice run + light review (no heavy cramming)

How to use practice tests effectively (most people waste them)

Practice tests help most when you treat them as a feedback loop—not just “more questions.” Use this method:

• After each test, write down why you got a question wrong (rule confusion vs careless reading).
• Go back to the relevant section in the Driver’s Guide and re-read it immediately.
• Repeat tests until your score is consistently high (aim for a cushion above the minimum pass mark).

You can practice on our Alberta page here: Alberta Practice Tests.

Common mistakes (and how to avoid them)

Mistake #1: Skipping road signs. Fix it by reviewing signs daily for 10 minutes.

Mistake #2: Rushing. Fix it by reading every question twice and watching for words like “always,” “must,” “except.”

Mistake #3: Memorizing answers. Fix it by learning the rule behind the answer (so you can handle new wording).

Mistake #4: Studying only once. Fix it by spaced repetition: review weak sections again after a day or two.

Test-day checklist (registry agent)

• Use an official tool to find a registry agent near you (some services vary by location).
• Bring acceptable ID (official Alberta guidance explains what documents are accepted).
• Arrive early and calm—rushing increases careless mistakes.
• Remember: you can only take the test once per day.
• Expect a vision test as part of getting your Class 7 learner’s licence.

After you pass: what happens next

Alberta’s Class 7 process explains that after you pass the knowledge test and vision test, you can purchase your Class 7 learner’s licence. You’ll get a temporary licence and your card arrives later by mail.