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It describes when medical forms are required for specific licence classes, why testing thresholds exist, and the obligation to disclose medical conditions. It also clarifies how doctors and Alberta Transportation evaluate medical and vision qualifications using national standards, and how longer renewal intervals may be requalified. 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There are also some medical and licence renewal processes that occur over time.  \nThis website is designed to give you answers to some of the most frequently asked questions that we hear from aging drivers. We’ve also provided some useful links to medical forms and information that will help you get a better understanding of how these processes work. We believe that the more information you have, the more equipped you will be to make the right decisions. This will also help you prepare for anything you may wish to discuss with your doctor related to driving. For additional information, please feel free to call Alberta Transportation anonymously at 780-427-8230 or toll free in Alberta by first dialing 310-0000. Office hours are 8:15 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday.  \nGeneral Requirements To Renew A Driver’s Licence  \n1. Is there a specific age when I’ll have to give up my driver’s licence?  \nNo. As long as you can safely operate a vehicle, you can renew your licence at any age. Alberta Transportation renews your licence based on your ability to drive safely, regardless of your age. Though rare, there are people older than  \n100 who still have licences.  \n2. Does Alberta Transportation discourage people from driving beyond a certain age?  \nNo. Our team at Alberta Transportation encourages you to drive as long as you can do it safely, regardless of your age. It’s about finding a balance between maximizing your mobility and ensuring your safety and that of everyone else on the road.  \n3. Do I have to have a medical test or road test at a certain age?  \nYes. For most licence renewals (Classes 5, 6, or 7), a medical report form signed by a doctor is required at:  \n• 75 years;  \n• 80 years; and  \n• every two years after.  \nThere is no specific age when a road test is required, but a road test may be recommended by your doctor or Alberta Transportation to help determine your ability to drive safely.  \n4. Why is testing required at certain ages?  \nThe age requirements are based on research that shows some medical conditions or cognitive challenges are more common at certain ages. B.C. , Ontario, and Quebec also use age thresholds for medical reporting. That said, Alberta Transportation evaluates your ability to drive safely on an individual basis, regardless of your age.  \n5. Do I have to disclose my medical conditions before I can renew my licence?  \nYes. You are legally obligated to disclose any medical conditions that may affect your ability to drive safely. A list of medical conditions and further information is available here.  \n6. Does my doctor have to disclose any medical conditions that may affect my ability to drive?  \nDoctors or other medical professionals are not legally required to report suspected medically at-risk drivers to Alberta Transportation. However, they are also protected from legal action should they do so. This legal protection encourages doctors to report suspected at-risk drivers, which helps protect all road users.  \n7. How does Alberta Transportation decide which medical conditions should be monitored?  \nAlberta uses the national medical standards for drivers to determine minimum medical and vision qualifications for safe driving. These standards were developed by medical professionals and provincial licensing authorities throughout Canada.  \n8. I was given a longer term between required medicals on my current licence.  \nNow my latest renewal notice indicates my term is back to one year between required medicals. Can I retain the longer term?  \nIf there are no changes to your health and your medical condition is stable, you may re-qualify for the longer term. Contact Alberta Transportation to request an extension.  \nTesting  \n9. 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