How to Get Your Motorcycle Licence in Alberta (Class 6)
Alberta licenses new motorcycle riders through its Graduated Driver Licensing program. You hold a Class 7 learner's licence for at least 12 months, then take the Class 6 knowledge and road tests, then complete at least 24 months of probation before the full Class 6 (a Class 5 or 6 driver training program can cut the probation by up to 6 months). If you already hold a full Class 5 licence, you can go straight to the Class 6 knowledge and road tests.
Practice the knowledge test free →- Licence: Class 6
- Authority: Alberta Registries
- Test: 30 questions
- Pass: 25 of 30 correct (83%)
The Alberta path at a glance
Class 7 learner's licence (at least 12 months) → Class 6 knowledge and road tests → probationary Class 6 (at least 24 months) → full Class 6. The steps below walk through what each stage requires.
Step by step
- Hold a Class 7 learner's licence. At least 12 months, unless you already hold a full Class 5 licence — Class 5 holders can go straight to the Class 6 knowledge and road tests.
- Study the official handbook. Pair it with free practice tests on the same topics so nothing on test day feels new.
- Pass the knowledge test at any Alberta registry agent office. The knowledge test has 30 questions and you need 25 of 30 correct (83%) to pass. Our Canadian road signs guide illustrates common Canadian signs with pictures.
- Ride as a learner. Expect conditions while you build experience — see the restrictions below — and use the stage deliberately: quiet roads, good weather, real practice.
- Book your road test through a registry agent or the Alberta Road Test Scheduler — registry agents set and publish their own road-test fees. After you pass, you're in the GDL probationary stage for at least 24 months before the full Class 6.
- Earn your full Class 6. You must be 18 or older, have finished 24 months of probation, and be suspension- and demerit-free for the last 12 months.
Learner restrictions
- 0% alcohol at all times
- Your supervisor must be 18 or older
- No motorcycle riding at night
Fees, learner conditions, and test formats change over time. This guide describes the process as of 2026 — always confirm current requirements with Alberta registry agents. Expect a modest fee for the knowledge test and separate fees for road tests.
How to pass the knowledge test on the first try
Practice by topic until every chapter sits consistently above the pass mark, then run full-length mock exams. The free Alberta practice test covers road signs, rules of the road and riding skills, chapter by chapter — 30 questions, 25 of 30 correct (83%) to pass, illustrated road signs — and tracks which chapters still need work.
Start practicing free →Frequently asked questions
How many questions are on the Alberta motorcycle knowledge test?
The knowledge test has 30 questions and you need 25 of 30 correct (83%) to pass.
Where do I book my Alberta motorcycle road test?
Through a registry agent or the Alberta Road Test Scheduler. Registry agents set and publish their own road-test fees, so they can vary by location.
What is the licensing path in Alberta?
Class 7 learner's licence (at least 12 months) → Class 6 knowledge and road tests → probationary Class 6 (at least 24 months) → full Class 6.
Is this Alberta practice test free?
Yes — every practice question, chapter, and mock exam on this site is free, with no account and no download.
Guides for other provinces
Sources
- Class 6 motorcycle licence
- Class 7 learner's licence
- Knowledge test
- Road test
- Operator Licensing and Vehicle Control Regulation
Checked against these official sources in September 2026.
Unofficial guide — not affiliated with Alberta registry agents or any licensing authority. Rules, fees, and formats change; always verify current requirements with Alberta registry agents.