Frequently Asked

The Alberta Driving Test Game is a PC simulation game built in Unreal Engine 5, designed to help you study for and pass the official Alberta Class & 7 Learner's knowledge exam. Every question, scenario, and road sign is sourced directly from Alberta Transportation's official driver's handbook. Think of it as the most realistic study tool you can play on Steam. This game is not associciated with the Albert Government whatsoever. This game is completely owned by Blue Helm Studios and it's developers under it's Policy

Anyone preparing for the Alberta Class 5 Learner's test — whether you're a first-time driver, a newcomer to Canada getting your licence, or someone who let their licence lapse and is starting over. It's also useful for experienced drivers who want to brush up on provincial traffic law. Age rating is 10+.

No. The Alberta Driving Test Game is an independent product made by Blue Helm Studios. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced by the Government of Alberta, Alberta Transportation, or the Alberta Motor Association. All content is based on publicly available information from the official driver's handbook.

Currently PC only via Steam. The game is built in Unreal Engine 5, which means it requires a reasonably capable PC to run Scenario Mode well. Basic Practice and Exam modes are optimized for lower-end hardware. Console and mobile versions are not planned at this time.

The game is fully available in English and Canadian French. All 900+ questions, explanations, sign descriptions, and UI text have been professionally translated and culturally adapted. Switch languages at any time from the Settings menu without restarting.

Yes — every question is drawn from the official Alberta Class 5 Learner's handbook published by Alberta Transportation. Our content lead worked alongside a licensed Alberta driving instructor with 18 years of experience to verify accuracy and provincial compliance. We update the question bank whenever the handbook is revised.

Very closely. The Mock Exam mode uses the same format as the official registry test: 30 questions, same time limit, and the same 80% pass threshold (24 correct). Questions are randomly drawn from the full bank each attempt, so no two exams are identical. Passing the in-game exam is a strong indicator you'll pass the real one.

Three core modes are available or in development:

Practice Mode — Study at your own pace with instant explanations after each question. Adaptive difficulty tracks your weak areas.

Mock Exam Mode — Timed, 30-question exam that mirrors the real registry test. No hints.

Scenario Mode — Navigate real 3D Alberta road environments and make live driving decisions. Currently in active development.

Absolutely. The content is 100% Alberta-specific — not generic Canadian content. This includes winter driving conditions, rural road rules, school zones, provincial traffic law differences, and seasonal signage. Scenario Mode features icy road environments modeled on actual Edmonton and Red Deer routes.

Tap the flag icon on any question during gameplay to submit a report with your suggested correction. Our content team reviews every submission and cross-references it with the current handbook within 48 hours. Valid corrections are deployed in the next update — and we credit contributors in the changelog.

The current version focuses entirely on the Class 5 (passenger vehicle) knowledge test. Modules for Class 1 (semi-truck) and Class 6 (motorcycle) are planned for a future update. Sign up for our newsletter or wishlist the game on Steam to be notified when they release.

Minimum (Practice & Exam modes): Windows 10, Intel i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600, 8 GB RAM, GTX 1060 6 GB, ~4.2 GB storage.

Recommended (Scenario Mode / UE5 Lumen): Windows 11, Intel i7-12700K or AMD Ryzen 7 5800X, 16 GB RAM, RTX 3070 or RX 6800 XT, NVMe SSD.

Final specs are subject to change during Early Access optimization.

After the initial Steam download, the game runs fully offline. All question banks, 3D assets, and audio are stored locally. An internet connection is only needed to download updates via Steam. Steam offline mode is fully supported.

First, verify your game files through Steam (Library → Right-click → Properties → Local Files → Verify). If that doesn't resolve it, lower the graphics preset in Settings — Scenario Mode with Lumen enabled is GPU-heavy. Still having issues? Submit a bug report through the Contact page with your system specs and we'll get back to you.

Progress is saved locally and synced to Steam Cloud if enabled. Your study stats, adaptive difficulty profile, completed exams, and settings are all preserved. If you lose progress, check Steam Cloud is enabled under Steam → Settings → Cloud. We do not store any personal data on our servers.

Keyboard & mouse is the primary input and fully supported throughout. Xbox and PlayStation controllers work via Steam Input for menu navigation and Practice/Exam modes. Full controller support for Scenario Mode (steering, signalling, etc.) is in development.

The game is available on Steam for a one-time purchase — no subscriptions, no DLC paywalls, no battle pass. Early Access pricing will be lower than the final release price. Exact pricing will be announced when the Steam page goes live. Wishlist it now to be notified the moment it launches.

No microtransactions. As we do have Twitter codes for limited car models, everything in the base game is included in one purchase. If additional licence-class modules (Class 1, Class 6) are released as separate products in the future, they will be clearly priced and entirely optional — never required to access the core content.

Refunds are handled entirely by Steam's standard refund policy: under 2 hours of playtime and within 14 days of purchase. We fully support this process. If you have an issue outside Steam's policy window, reach out to us on the Contact page and we'll do our best to help.

No, as we are not associated with Alberta Driving Schools whatsoever, this ws purely for fun to make and teaches you the dangers of the road if you make a bad decision. We want you to have a scenario of wht could happen. If you're an educator or driving instructor interested in using the game in a classroom context, contact us directly and we'll work something out.

We're currently in Early Access. The full release target is 2028, on release, it'll be a demo, then it'll release to our Patreon buyers, then it'll fully release on Steam when we think it's ready later.

Our confirmed roadmap includes:

• Scenario Mode — full 3D driving decision environments (in development)
• Multiplayer Quiz Challenge — compete with friends or strangers
• Additional Map Areas — more Alberta locations beyond Edmonton and Calgary
• Class 1 & Class 6 Modules — semi-truck and motorcycle exam content
• Accessibility Options — font scaling, colour-blind modes, audio cues

Track progress on the Updates Log page.

During Early Access we target a major content update every 4–6 weeks and smaller patches and bug fixes as needed. Content corrections (question accuracy) are prioritized and can ship within 48 hours of a confirmed report. All updates are free and deploy automatically through Steam.

Absolutely — we want to hear from you. Use the in-game feedback button (bottom of the main menu), post in our Discord server, leave a Steam review, or reach out through the Contact page. Highly-requested features get bumped up the roadmap. This is your game too.