Which statement about a Class 3 operator's license holder is true?

• A. He/she can transport passengers for hire as long as the motor vehicle has a seating capacity of less than 15 people
• B. He/she may operate all motor vehicles under Classes 1, 2, 4 and 6 for learning only
• C. He/she may operate any motor vehicle or combination of vehicles that the holder of a class 5 operator/s license may operate
• D. He/she can operate a single motor vehicle with three or more axles towing any type of trailer with one or more axles

Answer: (C)

In Alberta, a Class 3 license lets you handle two-axle trucks and certain two-axle vehicle combinations, and it includes the permission to operate any motor vehicle or combination that a Class 5 license holder may operate. That means a Class 3 holder can drive standard passenger vehicles (which fall under Class 5) as well as two-axle trucks, but not the more restricted or heavier scenarios that require the higher licenses.

So the statement that a Class 3 operator may operate any motor vehicle or combination that the holder of a Class 5 license may operate is true because Class 3 encompasses the activities of Class 5, plus additional two-axle trucking capability. The other options describe privileges that require higher licences or involve vehicle types (like three-axle trucks or passenger-for-hire vehicles) that aren’t permitted under Class 3.