Canadian Driving Test Practice — Prepare for Your Written Test Online
Practice free driving knowledge test questions for every Canadian province and territory. Our questions are built from the official provincial driver's handbooks — so you know exactly what to expect on test day.
About DrivingExam.ca
DrivingExam.ca is a free study resource built for anyone getting ready to take a written driving knowledge test in Canada — new drivers, newcomers to Canada, and drivers renewing or taking a senior refresher test. We don't sell licences and we're not affiliated with any provincial government or licensing body (ICBC, MTO, SAAQ, SGI, MPI, or Access Nova Scotia) — we're an independent study tool that helps you get ready before you walk into the real exam.
Every practice question on this site is written to match the structure, topics, and difficulty of the official test for that province, based on the current provincial driver's handbook. We keep the content updated as handbooks and Graduated Licensing rules change, and every practice test is free, with no sign-up required.
How the Canadian Driving Test System Works
Getting a driver's licence in Canada is a step-by-step process, and it works a little differently in every province — but the overall shape is the same everywhere:
Knowledge Test
A written, multiple-choice exam on road signs and rules of the road. Pass this first to get your learner's licence (called G1, Class 7, L, or 5L depending on the province).
Learner Stage
You drive only while supervised by a fully licensed driver, usually with restrictions on alcohol (0%), highway driving, and passengers.
Road Test(s)
After holding your learner's licence for a set period (often 8–12 months), you take one or two in-car road tests to earn full driving privileges.
Full Licence
Once you pass, you hold a full, unrestricted licence for your province — though some provinces keep new drivers on a probationary licence for a further period.
| Province | Learner Test | Questions | Pass Mark | Min. Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario | G1 Knowledge Test | 40 | 16/20 in EACH section (80%) | 16 |
| Alberta | Class 7 Learner's Knowledge Exam | 30 | 25/30 (83%) | 14 |
| British Columbia | ICBC Knowledge Test | 50 | 40/50 (80%) | 16 |
| Manitoba | Class 5L Knowledge Test | 30 | 25/30 (83%) | 16 (15½ with school Driver Z program) |
| Nova Scotia | Class 7 Knowledge Test | 40 | 16/20 in EACH section (80%) | 16 |
| Saskatchewan | Class 7 Knowledge Test | 40 | 32/40 (80%) | 16 (15 with high school Driver Education) |
| Quebec | SAAQ Knowledge Test | 64 | 13/16, 13/16, and 26/32 across the three sections (about 81%) | 16 |
Choose Your Province
Every province runs its own knowledge test, with its own question count, pass mark, and minimum age. Pick yours below for the exact numbers and a full topic breakdown.
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Practice NowWhy Choose DrivingExam.ca?
Sign tests and written tests, covered fully for every province we support.
Every practice test matches that province's own handbook, question count, and pass mark.
We track handbook and GDL rule changes so our questions stay current.
No downloads, no sign-ups — study from your phone, tablet, or computer.
How It Works
- 1. Choose your province to access the right practice test.
- 2. Take the online quiz — multiple-choice questions styled on the real exam.
- 3. Get instant feedback after every question to help you learn faster.
- 4. Retry anytime until you feel fully ready for your official test.
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