Search "how many questions are on the Alberta Class 7 test" and the answers range from 30 to 50. Some sites say it's timed at 60 minutes and some say it isn't. Some give the pass mark as a percentage that doesn't match the real number. Practice-test sites copy each other, so the mistakes spread.
This post uses two sources only: the Government of Alberta's driver's knowledge test page and Alberta Transportation's Class 7 knowledge test information sheet. Anything that isn't on one of them isn't in this article. One caveat: the information sheet dates from 2017. It's still published by the province, and it's the only official source that covers timing and skipping. The current alberta.ca page doesn't mention either.
The format: 30 questions, 25 to pass
Alberta.ca puts it plainly: the knowledge test "has 30 multiple-choice questions" and "requires a score of 25 out of 30 to pass." Alberta Transportation's Class 7 sheet says the same thing: you must "correctly answer 25 of the 30 questions presented."
That means you can get 5 questions wrong. As a percentage it's 83.3%, so "80%" and "75%" are both wrong. The number to remember is 25 out of 30.
It isn't timed
From Alberta Transportation's information sheet:
"There is no time limit on the test."
If you've seen "60 minutes" somewhere, it didn't come from an official source. Take as long as you need, and read each question twice if that helps.
You can skip questions, and the test ends once you've passed
Few guides mention this, and it should change how you approach the test. From the same sheet:
"Questions may be skipped."
"Once 25 questions have been answered correctly, the computer will stop the test and the client may not have to answer any skipped questions."
So the practical strategy is:
- Answer every question you're confident about first.
- Skip anything you're unsure of.
- If you reach 25 correct before the end, the computer stops the test, and the questions you skipped never count against you.
You only fail if you can't get 25 of the 30 right. Skipping costs you nothing; a wrong guess costs you one of your five allowed mistakes.
Reading level and languages
The information sheet says "all Class 7 knowledge tests are written at a grade eight level." The test is available in 25 languages, and alberta.ca lists them all, including English, French, Spanish, Simplified and Traditional Chinese, Arabic, Punjabi and Tagalog. Translated tests are offered for Class 7 only. Class 7 can also be taken as an oral test, but all oral tests are done in English.
If you need a translator rather than a translated test, alberta.ca says you must first have attempted the test at least three times, then request one by email. There's one exception: if your language isn't one of the computer test's languages, you don't need to make the three attempts first. The details are on the knowledge test page. If English isn't your first language, we've also written about studying for the Alberta test in Korean, Portuguese and Tagalog.
Where you take it, how often, and what it costs
- Where: "Tests are available at Alberta registry agent offices." Alberta Transportation says the computer-based tests are offered at "more than 200 registry agent offices throughout the province." Neither source mentions an online option. The test is taken in person at a registry office.
- How often: The test "can be taken once per day." If you fail, you can come back the next day. The official rules set no other waiting period.
- Cost: The fee "must be paid for each time you take it." Alberta.ca doesn't list a price, and the information sheet tells you to contact a registry office about scheduling and fees. Ask the registry you plan to use.
The rest of the visit
According to alberta.ca's Class 7 page, the steps are: study the Driver's Guide, go to a registry agent, pass the vision and knowledge tests, then buy your licence card. "A registry agent will test your vision to see if your vision is good enough to drive." Bring acceptable ID.
Once you pass, you get a temporary licence that is "valid for 30 days or until your licence card comes in the mail." The card should arrive within 21 business days.
How to use these rules when you study
Three things follow from the official format:
Practise until you reliably score 25 out of 30, not "mostly right." Five wrong answers is the limit. If your practice scores sit around 24 to 26, you aren't ready yet. Nerves on test day can easily cost you a question or two.
Practise skipping. The real test lets you skip and stops at 25 correct, so get used to passing over questions you're unsure of instead of guessing. That habit alone can turn a borderline attempt into a pass.
Study the current Driver's Guide. Every question comes from it. We compared the 2023 and 2026 editions in Alberta Driver's Guide 2026: What Actually Changed. The collision-reporting threshold changed, and old PDFs of the 2023 guide still show up in Google results.
To check where you stand, try our free 30-question Alberta mock exam. It gives instant feedback and explanations based on the Driver's Guide. The Alberta Driving Test app is built on the 2026 guide, with 300+ practice questions, road sign drills, and full 30-question mock exams marked at the real 25-out-of-30 pass mark. You can retake them until you're comfortably past it.
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are on the Alberta Class 7 knowledge test?
30 multiple-choice questions, according to alberta.ca.
What score do I need to pass?
25 out of 30, so you can get at most 5 wrong.
Is the Class 7 test timed?
No. Alberta Transportation says "there is no time limit on the test."
Can I skip a question and come back to it?
Yes. "Questions may be skipped." And once you've answered 25 correctly, the computer stops the test, so you may never need to go back to the ones you skipped.
If I fail, how long do I have to wait?
The test "can be taken once per day," so the earliest you can retake it is the next day. You pay the fee every time.
How many times can I fail?
Alberta.ca doesn't give a maximum number of attempts. It only sets the once-a-day rule and says the fee applies each time. After three attempts, you can also ask for a translator if you need one.
Can I take the real test online?
No official source offers an online version. The test is taken at a registry agent office.
Is the test available in my language?
It's available in 25 languages. There's also an oral test, which is done in English. The full list is on alberta.ca's knowledge test page.
Sources
- Government of Alberta, Driver's knowledge test: 30 questions, 25 to pass, once per day, fee per attempt, registry agents, languages, oral tests, translator policy.
- Alberta Transportation, Driver Knowledge Test: Available in Multiple Languages (2017 information sheet): 25 of 30 for Class 7, no time limit, skipping allowed, test stops at 25 correct, grade-eight reading level, 200+ registry offices.
- Government of Alberta, Class 7 learner's licence: steps, vision test, temporary licence, card delivery.
All quotations were checked against these pages in October 2026.