(154/200) When driving on a Class 7 Learner's Licence, who may serve as your supervising driver?

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Any licensed driver over the age of 21 A fully licensed (non-GDL) Class 5 driver who is at least 18 and seated next to you A Class 5 GDL driver who is at least 18 Any adult with 2 or more years of driving experience

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Explanation

AI Difficulty Assessment

Question Analysis

In Alberta, a Class 7 Learner's Licence requires that you always drive with a supervising driver who is at least 18 years old and holds a full (non-GDL) Class 5 driver's licence or higher. This rule is designed to ensure that the supervisor has completed the full graduated licensing program and has the experience to guide a new driver safely. The supervisor must be seated in the front passenger seat at all times.

Correct Answer Analysis

Correct Answer: A fully licensed (non-GDL) Class 5 driver who is at least 18 and seated next to you

The correct answer is 'A fully licensed (non-GDL) Class 5 driver who is at least 18 and seated next to you' because it exactly matches the legal requirement: the supervisor must be at least 18 years old, hold a full (non-GDL) Class 5 licence (or higher), and be seated beside you in the front seat.

Wrong Options Analysis

Option: Any licensed driver over the age of 21

This is incorrect because the supervisor must hold a full (non-GDL) Class 5 licence or higher, not just any licence. A driver with a Class 7 or GDL licence, even if over 21, does not meet the requirement.

Option: A Class 5 GDL driver who is at least 18

This is incorrect because a Class 5 GDL (Graduated Driver Licensing) driver is still in the probationary stage and does not have the full driving privileges or experience required to supervise a learner. The supervisor must have a full (non-GDL) Class 5 licence.

Option: Any adult with 2 or more years of driving experience

This is incorrect because the requirement is not based on years of experience alone. The supervisor must hold a specific licence class (full Class 5 or higher) and be at least 18 years old. A person with 2 years of experience but only a GDL or lower licence does not qualify.

About this Alberta Class 7 License question

This question is part of the Canada Alberta (AB) Class 7 License knowledge test question bank. Read the explanation above, then browse more questions on the same topic below.

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