What are the restrictions on a graduated drivers license in Alberta?
You must be accompanied by a fully licensed (non-GDL probationary) 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. You are not permitted to have more passengers than seat belts. You will be suspended if you accumulate eight or more demerit points.
How does graduated license work in Alberta?
Graduated driver’s licensing in Alberta, also known as the GDL program, is a process in which new Alberta drivers must adhere to a knowledge test focused on concepts of basic driver safety, followed by two separate road tests.
Can a GDL driver drive on the highway?
Class 5 GDL drivers can drive on any Alberta roadways and are not prohibited from driving on highways. It’s always still a good practice to adhere to all road rules/signs and get lots of practice before driving on high-speed roads.
What are the restrictions for Alberta GDL?
While driving with a Class 5- GDL licence, the following rules apply:
- you cannot drive with more people than there are seat belts in your vehicle.
- a GDL licence will be suspended at 8 demerit points.
- blood alcohol level of the driver must be 0%
- Class 1, 2, 3, or 4 licence upgrades are not allowed.
What are the restrictions on a GDL licence in Alberta?
you cannot drive with more people than there are seat belts in your vehicle. a GDL licence will be suspended at 8 demerit points. blood alcohol level of the driver must be 0% Class 1, 2, 3, or 4 licence upgrades are not allowed.
What’s the difference between GDL and non GDL?
If you have a Class 5 GDL licence, your licence will be suspended after accumulating 8 demerit points. For non GDL class 5 licence holders this limit is increased to 15. A warning letter will be sent to a class 5 non GDL licence holder when 8 demerits are reached.
How do I graduate GDL in Alberta?
To get a probationary Class 5-Graduated Driver’s Licence (GDL) you must:
- have had a Class 7 learner’s licence with at least one year of driving experience.
- be at least 16 years old.
- if you’re under 18, you must have written consent from your parents or guardian.
What can you drive with a Class 7 in Alberta?
A Class 7 learner’s licence allows you to drive a Class 5 or 6 vehicle with someone over 18 who has a full Class 5 driver’s licence or higher. They must sit in the front passenger seat. This licence also allows you to drive a moped.