Alberta Class 7 License Practice Test

Which of the following statements about the Alberta class 5 license is FALSE?

1. You are allowed more demerit points as a full license holder

2. The amount of demerit points increases with a full license

3. Exiting the GDL program is not mandatory

4. All statements are true

The correct answer is: The amount of demerit points increases with a full license

A full Class 5 license holder has a different demerit point system compared to a GDL (Graduated Driver Licensing) operator. The importance of understanding this distinction lies in the fact that the threshold for demerit points is higher for full license holders, meaning they are potentially allowed more demerit points before facing penalties such as license suspension. When you transition from a GDL program to a full Class 5 license, you maintain a level of responsibility that allows for a larger accumulation of demerit points. This effectively makes it possible for full license holders to incur a greater number of infractions before consequences like suspension occur. Therefore, the idea that the amount of demerit points increases simply because someone has a full license does not hold true; rather, it is the tolerance for demerit points that increases. Ultimately, understanding this structure is critical for drivers to maintain their privileges and ensure they understand the implications of accumulating demerit points, especially as they progress from the GDL to the full Class 5 license.