All motor vehicles under Class 5, for learning only The minimum learning or licensing age is 16.
Applicants that have already been issued a class 5 license will require a class 6 knowledge test and road test.
Clients who do not currently have any class of license will enter the Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) program and need to do a class 7 knowledge test* and vision screening.
You must operate a motorcycle as a learner for a minimum of one year (please see Alberta’s Graduated Drivers License Program on this page).
To exit the learner stage and become a probationary rider, you must write a class 6 knowledge test* and take a class 6 road test.
To exit the GDL program you must hold a probationary license for at least two years and pass an advanced road test. Vehicle for road test: motorcycle without sidecar