The province is asking for input as it moves forward with a plan to improve the training, testing and oversight of all drivers, particularly those in the commercial trucking industry.
Modifications to the Driver Examiner Road Test Model
Alberta is planning modifications to the road test model for all classes of drivers, including the possibility of restoring driver examiners as government employees. These changes come in the wake of a 2016 independent report which identified issues in the industry, such as inconsistent road test fees, poor service and improprieties, including criminal activity in some cases.
Alberta road test fees are the highest in Canada and government will be seeking feedback on this as well.
The province will conduct consultations throughout July 2018 to consider these three initiatives.