In order to qualify for your class 5-GDL licence you will have to:
Be 14 + years old and have the written consent of your parents if you are under 18
Hold a class 7 operator’s licence for a minimum of one year, or longer if for any reason you have had your driving privileges suspended at any time during this one year period.
Be at least 16 years or older
Pass a test to show that you are familiar with the rules and law of the road.
Take and successfully pass Alberta’s basic class 5 road test.
Restrictions on probationary driver licences:
You have to have a valid class 5-GDL probationary licence for at least two years before you can apply to become a fully licenced driver.
It is illegal to drive with more passengers than the number of seat belts in your vehicle.
If you collect 8+ demerit points while in possession of a class 5-GDL probationary licence you will be suspended from driving.
There is a zero-tolerance for alcohol when driving under a class 5-GDL probationary licence.
With a class 5-GDL probationary licence you are not eligible to qualify for a commercial operator’s licence (classes 1, 2, 3 or 4).
It is illegal for you to act as an accompanying driver to anyone who is still classified as a Class 7 or Class 5 learner.