Alberta Class 3 Driver's License questions and answers
2026\2027 A+ Grade
What vehicles can you drive with a class 3?
- correct answer -Anything a class 5 can
-a single motor vehicle with three or more axles
-A single motor vehicle with three or more axles towing a trailer with one or more axles, but the trailer
can't have air brakes.
-all motor vehicles under class 1, 2, and 6 for learning only
Class three drivers can't operate
- correct answer -a motor vehicle that has a seating capacity more than 15 with any passengers
-to transport passengers for hire
Road Test
- correct answer -Needs a pre-trip inspection
-inspection of the vehicle's air brake system for units equipped with air brakes
-Point to things you're inspecting and tell the examiner what you're checking
-Ensure you have the checklist memorized for the vehicle you're planning to use
Air brakes
- correct answer Brakes that are initiated by air pressure from an engine-driven compressor. This sends
air pressure through a series for hoses. reservoirs, and control valves to all the vehicles foundation
brakes.
-Q endorsement is needed
Air over Hydraulic braking system
- correct answer The vehicles axles have air actuated foundation brakes, and some have hydraulic
foundation brakes.
, -Q endorsement is needed
Air Actuated hydraulic braking system
- correct answer The air compressor is used to boost the hydraulic system to all the vehicles foundation
brakes.
-You CANNOT drive this with a Q endorsement
Axle
- correct answer An axle is a shaft on which two or more wheels revolve
Bus
- correct answer Commercial vehicle use for carrying 11 or more persons or a vehicle that has been
designated as a bus
Semi-trailer
- correct answer A trailer that:
- Has axles only at or near the rear end
-While being towed is supported at it's front end by the truck tractor or the immediately preceding
trailer
-When connected to the truck tractor or preceding trailer is connected by means of a kingpin and a fifth
wheel
Trailer
- correct answer Means a vehicle without motor power that is designed to be towed by another vehicle
Truck
- correct answer Means a motor vehicle designed and intended for the transport of goods or carrying of
loads
Truck tractor
- correct answer Means a truck that may be coupled to a semi-trailer by means of a fifth wheel, but does
not include a bed truck, picker truck, or winch truck
2026\2027 A+ Grade
What vehicles can you drive with a class 3?
- correct answer -Anything a class 5 can
-a single motor vehicle with three or more axles
-A single motor vehicle with three or more axles towing a trailer with one or more axles, but the trailer
can't have air brakes.
-all motor vehicles under class 1, 2, and 6 for learning only
Class three drivers can't operate
- correct answer -a motor vehicle that has a seating capacity more than 15 with any passengers
-to transport passengers for hire
Road Test
- correct answer -Needs a pre-trip inspection
-inspection of the vehicle's air brake system for units equipped with air brakes
-Point to things you're inspecting and tell the examiner what you're checking
-Ensure you have the checklist memorized for the vehicle you're planning to use
Air brakes
- correct answer Brakes that are initiated by air pressure from an engine-driven compressor. This sends
air pressure through a series for hoses. reservoirs, and control valves to all the vehicles foundation
brakes.
-Q endorsement is needed
Air over Hydraulic braking system
- correct answer The vehicles axles have air actuated foundation brakes, and some have hydraulic
foundation brakes.
, -Q endorsement is needed
Air Actuated hydraulic braking system
- correct answer The air compressor is used to boost the hydraulic system to all the vehicles foundation
brakes.
-You CANNOT drive this with a Q endorsement
Axle
- correct answer An axle is a shaft on which two or more wheels revolve
Bus
- correct answer Commercial vehicle use for carrying 11 or more persons or a vehicle that has been
designated as a bus
Semi-trailer
- correct answer A trailer that:
- Has axles only at or near the rear end
-While being towed is supported at it's front end by the truck tractor or the immediately preceding
trailer
-When connected to the truck tractor or preceding trailer is connected by means of a kingpin and a fifth
wheel
Trailer
- correct answer Means a vehicle without motor power that is designed to be towed by another vehicle
Truck
- correct answer Means a motor vehicle designed and intended for the transport of goods or carrying of
loads
Truck tractor
- correct answer Means a truck that may be coupled to a semi-trailer by means of a fifth wheel, but does
not include a bed truck, picker truck, or winch truck
