ALBERTA CLASS 4 DRIVER'S LICENCE STUDY
GUIDE 2026/2027 | PRACTICE EXAM &
ANSWER EXPLANATIONS
Cycle 1 - correct answer-Cycle 1 - 70 hours of on-duty time in 7 consecutive days;
they may reset their on duty time to 0 by taking 36 consecutive hours of off duty
time.
Cycle 2 - correct answer-Cycle 2 - 120 hours of on-duty time in 14 consecutive
days; they may reset their on duty time to 0 by taking 72 consecutive hours of off
duty time.
Federal legislation labour laws - correct answer-During a work shift (a work shift
starts after the driver has 8 consecutive hours off), a driver cannot drive:
- after having driven 13 hours;
- after being on-duty for 14 hours;
- after 16 hours of time has elapsed since the conclusion of their most recent 8
hours of consecutive off-duty time.
Provincial legislation labour laws - correct answer-During a work shift, a driver
cannot drive:
- after having driven 13 hours; or
, - after being on-duty for 15 hours
What is a Class 4 Vehicle? - correct answer-A commercial passenger vehicle with
an original manufacturer's seating capacity of 11 or more persons including the
driver.
In order to avoid distractions while transporting guests... - correct answer-Some
general pre- driving procedures include:
- Conduct a circle check around your vehicle.
- Ensure passenger seat belts are working properly.
- Park vehicle at a designated space before loading your passenger(s).
- Ensure the passenger is securely seated before closing the door.
- Enter information in the GPS navigation system before starting the journey.
- Let the passengers know you are about to begin the journey.
- Lock the doors before you begin your journey.
General rules for assisting a person with a wheelchair - correct answer-- Make
sure passengers are properly secured in the vehicle (both seated and wheelchair
passengers).
- Ensure that the passenger's feet do not slip from the wheelchair foot rests.
- Push the wheelchair at a normal walking speed.
- Watch at least three metres (10 feet) in front of you and along the sides of the
wheelchair.
GUIDE 2026/2027 | PRACTICE EXAM &
ANSWER EXPLANATIONS
Cycle 1 - correct answer-Cycle 1 - 70 hours of on-duty time in 7 consecutive days;
they may reset their on duty time to 0 by taking 36 consecutive hours of off duty
time.
Cycle 2 - correct answer-Cycle 2 - 120 hours of on-duty time in 14 consecutive
days; they may reset their on duty time to 0 by taking 72 consecutive hours of off
duty time.
Federal legislation labour laws - correct answer-During a work shift (a work shift
starts after the driver has 8 consecutive hours off), a driver cannot drive:
- after having driven 13 hours;
- after being on-duty for 14 hours;
- after 16 hours of time has elapsed since the conclusion of their most recent 8
hours of consecutive off-duty time.
Provincial legislation labour laws - correct answer-During a work shift, a driver
cannot drive:
- after having driven 13 hours; or
, - after being on-duty for 15 hours
What is a Class 4 Vehicle? - correct answer-A commercial passenger vehicle with
an original manufacturer's seating capacity of 11 or more persons including the
driver.
In order to avoid distractions while transporting guests... - correct answer-Some
general pre- driving procedures include:
- Conduct a circle check around your vehicle.
- Ensure passenger seat belts are working properly.
- Park vehicle at a designated space before loading your passenger(s).
- Ensure the passenger is securely seated before closing the door.
- Enter information in the GPS navigation system before starting the journey.
- Let the passengers know you are about to begin the journey.
- Lock the doors before you begin your journey.
General rules for assisting a person with a wheelchair - correct answer-- Make
sure passengers are properly secured in the vehicle (both seated and wheelchair
passengers).
- Ensure that the passenger's feet do not slip from the wheelchair foot rests.
- Push the wheelchair at a normal walking speed.
- Watch at least three metres (10 feet) in front of you and along the sides of the
wheelchair.
