Alberta Class 4 License

[CANDawg]

Hi all,

I'm considering making a career change, and am about 90% sure I want become an EMT-P. I've done a ton of research, and am at the point where I'm starting to register for my EMR training, do upgrading (took Chem/Physics instead of Bio in HS, haha), and the like.

The ONLY part of that process I'm having difficulty finding info on is the class 4 license testing. The Alberta government website is not much help, and neither is the 'Professional Driver Guide' I picked up from AMA.

Some questions for those who have it:

• What is the road test like? Basically just a standard road test, the same they give for class 5? Anything special?
• Is parallel parking tested? (I need to brush up my skills if so!)
• Do you need to know the knowledge for other class 4 vehicles like taxis and busses? (Not that there's a ton of differences.)

Thanks for your help!

 

[hippocratical]

am about 90% sure I want become an EMT-P.

Well that will take literally days till you reach that!
Ha, just making fun, I'm on that train too.

Before people weigh in with specifics, be aware that you don't have to get your class 4 first. I personally got my EMR first, as working on an ambulance (thus needing a class 4) rather than an MTC is practically impossible work to find as an EMR in Alberta. Only EMTs (realistically) get to drive a real ambulance thus need the cert.

By all means get it, but you don't have to until you're EMT certified which is a good few months of training, exams, and fun times away.

 

[CANDawg]

Well that will take literally days till you reach that!
Ha, just making fun, I'm on that train too.

Before people weigh in with specifics, be aware that you don't have to get your class 4 first. I personally got my EMR first, as working on an ambulance (thus needing a class 4) rather than an MTC is practically impossible work to find as an EMR in Alberta. Only EMTs (realistically) get to drive a real ambulance thus need the cert.

By all means get it, but you don't have to until you're EMT certified which is a good few months of training, exams, and fun times away.

Yeah, I figured as much. I don't plan on working as an EMR, I'd rather just go straight through to EMT, and continue working at my current job until I start the EMT program. That said, there will be a few months of downtime between finishing one and starting the other, during which I would probably get the class 4. I'm also thinking of volunteer work during that time to strengthen my post EMT program resume, and groups like St. John's require a class 4 to drive their rigs.

 

[ABEMS]

Specifics:

To obtain a clas 4 license, you must first possess a class 5 non GDL, meaning you have to take the class 5 advanced road test. After that you have to write the class 4 knowledge test, and when you pass that you are able to book the road test. The road test is basically like the class 5 but longer(approx 1 hour) and you have 50 points or less taken off instead of the 75. Anything on the marking sheet can be tested so be prepared.

* knowing how to parallel park is always important and is usually tested*

You dont have to know anything about taxis or buses. Having a class 4 means that you can operate a vehicle for hire, and that you should have the skill/knowledge to operate it in a safe manner.

Hope That answer all your questions.

 

[systemet]

You dont have to know anything about taxis or buses.

Once upon a time, you did have to know a lot about school buses for the knowledge test, which used to be guaranteed to include questions about things like:

* Are you obliged to stop at an uncontrolled crossing?
* Can an ambulance, police truck or fire truck pass a school bus with its lights on?
* How large a bus, or how many occupants can it have for you to drive on a class 4 versus a class 2.