Alberta traffic safety act and related regulations available at. Presents the the requirements for becoming a certified employee driver training agency, the policies and procedures. Driver s guide to operation, safety and licensing cars and light trucks this guide provides information for all drivers. All driver test questions are based on topics addressed in the manual. This interactive workshop was designed to provide practical guidance to commercial bus and truck. Part of this commitment is the promotion of professional driver training to provide a. For driver and vehicle licensing information contact. Clear language drivers guide cars and light trucks copian. If youre an experienced driver, use them to refresh your knowledge and skills. Certified employee driver training agency procedures manual. A driver abstract should be no more than 30 days old before hiring the driver, so you have the most uptodate information.
These individuals may be receiving a letter from alberta transportation requiring them to complete a new knowledge test and road test prior to march 1, 2020. Class 2 driver training bus driver or ambulance etc. Defensive and proactive driver training for all driver s licence classes. It will take a minimum of three years to complete both the learners and probationary stages of graduated driver licensing. You must use judgment and a safetyfirst attitude to make decisions in real onroad situations. Driver training and driver examination regulation iv. Driver training and driver examination regulation alberta. A drivers license is an official document, often plastic and the size of a credit card, permitting a. New drivers that are preparing for the class 5 driver s licence road test are encouraged to take driver training through a licensed driver training school classroom and invehicle instruction is provided by licensed driving instructors. Information about drivers licences, practice knowledge tests, preparing for road tests. Basic licence drivers handbook alberta driver examiner. This may include training in transportation of dangerous goods tdg, cargo securement, hours of service, trip inspections and others as required.
Corporate safety policy laredo trucking is committed to ensuring that practical and effective measures are in place to protect the health and safety of our employees, clients, subcontractors, suppliers, the environment, and the public. Search a listing of government of alberta open datasets and publications. Commercial driver s handbook for class 1, 2, 3 and 4 knowledge exam. The motorcycle drivers handbook below is also publicly available on the alberta ministry of transportation official website. Drivers guide interpret the laws that govern the movement of vehicles and people on alberta roadways. All professional training must be conducted in accordance with the standards contained within this policy and procedures manual, subject to amendments or directives from alberta transportation. The purpose of this handbook is to introduce you to the knowledge and. Published by the government of ontario, its the only official handbook for truck drivers. Licensed driver training schools all regions alberta. This guide is based on the alberta drivers guide to operation, safety and licensing cars and light trucks. Edmonton 7804278901 you can access alberta government offices tollfree from anywhere in the. Alberta professional operators licence information 5. Be an employee of a licensed driver training school or certified employee driver. For more information, refer to the commercial vehicle safety compliance in alberta education manual.
This guide, with the official drivers handbook, provides the information you need to know thats expected of you during a driving test. Ensure the driver is willing and able to take all required training. Hardcopies of the education manual can be purchased from the alberta motor transport association at. The goal of this course is to enhance the quality of truck driver training. Managements responsibility is to provide the safest conditions and equipment for all drivers. Its what you need to study to pass the knowledge test. This manual has been created to assist commercial truck and bus companies and their employees to operate safely and in a manner which is compliant with legislation relevant to the national safety code. To get this licence, you must pass a special air brake training course. The gdl license system was designed to ensure all new drivers gain the necessary experience, knowledge, instruction and support to pass the required road tests and knowledge test. Alberta transportation also offers practice tests for the class 7 learners exam. A drivers guide to operation, safety and licensing. Alberta ministry of justice and solicitor general alberta professional investigator training july12 participant manual page 5 module five. May 15, 2012 page 1 of 6 the following information outlines the requirements to become a licensed driving. Information on all driver guides available and links to pdf versions.
The manual to prepare for ontario province g1 permit test. You must have an air brake endorsement on your drivers licence to drive these vehicles. These guides interpret the laws that govern the movement of vehicles and people on alberta roadways. Connect with driver education and examination standards. Select from the dropdown menu the class of alberta driver s licence that the student had at the time they took the training. Course includes 18 hours inclass lessons with 10 hours invehicle training. Driving instructor training guide march 20 4 reference material a. Class 2 drivers license ne calgary alberta registry. Training manual for drivers of the disabled in alberta. If you are applying for a class a or d drivers licence, then this book is for you. The drivers licenses for ab, be, s and t issued after 20 are always. These guides provide information for all classes of driver s licences in alberta, and will help you obtain an alberta driver s licence.
Alberta province learners license practice test handbook 2020. The drivers handbook below is also publicly available on the alberta ministry of transportation official website. Alberta transportation has a mandate to ensure the safety of all those who share the highways of our province. Wt safety truck driving school alberta truck driver. Print copies are also available at any icbc driver licensing office. The gdl license is comprised of stage one learner and stage two probationary periods. The safety of the employee, the general public, and the operation is paramount. The applicant would first attend training at an accredited driving school. The commercial truck driver training program introduction welcome to alberta transportations commercial truck driver training program class 1.
Alberta class 4 professional drivers licence testing ama. A driver s guide to operation, safety and licensing formerly alberta basic licence driver s handbook 4. School bus driver improvement program school bus operators manual 11 school bus inspection and maintenance s e r i e s 1 oil pressure warning light. These instructors are licensed by alberta transportation under the driver training and driver examination regulation. Appendix 1 driving instructor training guide alberta. Licensed driver training schools all regions february 1, 2012 legend type of instruction 1 2 3 tractor trailer bus truck single 5 6 a. Rev012015 page 2 of 5 alberta driver s licence class. For optimum studying, many dmvs recommend listening to the audio driver handbook while following along with an. Practical, behindthewheel instruction is provided by qualified driver instructors. Alberta uses a graduated driver s licensing gdl system.
Alberta transportation is committed to enhancing road safety for new commercial truck drivers and other road users. It is recommended that you obtain training and education from a licensed driving school to enhance. Consider keeping the guides in your vehicle as a reference. Presents the the requirements for becoming a certified employee driver training agency, the policies and procedures for running an employee driver training agency and how to offer education programs. Perfect for new drivers who have some driving experience on the road. Alberta drivers licence system, alberta gdl, guide and faqs. Todays driving manual andor todays motorcycle workbook. Online practice tests are available to help you prepare for the driver s knowledge test for the class 7 learners licence. Please use the class of licence they had when they registered for the training. Our driving guides are essential study tools when getting or upgrading your licence. Alberta transportation approved drivers guide driving school. Orientation and training of the applicant shall be. Find out more about mandatory entrylevel training for class 1 and 2 commercial drivers. Licensed driver training schools all regions february 1, 2012.
Drivers who hold an alberta class 2 licence but who tested between october 11, 2018 and february 28, 2019 are considered transitional melt drivers. These instructors are authorized to provide driver training under the driver training regulation under the traffic safety act. Before getting any class of driver s licence with the exception of class 5 in alberta, you will need to take a knowledge test that tests your knowledge of alberta s traffic laws. Be sure to gauge your readiness by taking the handbook s practice test.
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