Alberta Class 7 Mock Exam 1

All 30 questions in this test

Every question and its answer choices. The correct answers and explanations appear when you take the test above.

1. What does a stop line painted across your lane show?

   1. Where passing is allowed on a two-lane road
   2. Where a school or playground zone ends
   3. Where to stop at an intersection or railway crossing
   4. Where on-street parking begins on that block

2. When does the speed limit in a construction zone apply?

   1. Only during daylight
   2. At all times, even when no one is working
   3. Only when a flag person is present
   4. Only when workers are present

3. You are turning right and a car is parked close to the corner in the curb lane of the street you're entering. Where should you turn?

   1. Wait until the parked car leaves
   2. Into the first available lane to the left of the parked car
   3. Wide into the far lane
   4. Into the curb lane, then stop behind the parked car

4. Which of these is a distracted-driving offence in Alberta?

   1. Adjusting your mirrors before driving
   2. Talking to a passenger
   3. Listening to the radio
   4. Entering information into a GPS while driving

5. How can you recognize black ice?

   1. It always looks white and frosty
   2. It forms only on sunny stretches of road
   3. It makes a crunching sound under the tires
   4. The road looks shiny and black, not grey-white

6. A square sign with a white message on a black background indicates:

   1. A detour
   2. A school area
   3. Lane control
   4. A wrong-way warning

7. Forward-facing child seats are designed for children weighing about:

   1. Under 5 kg
   2. 10 to 18 kg (22 to 40 lb)
   3. 18 to 36 kg (40 to 80 lb)
   4. Any weight

8. About how often do snowplow operators pull over to let traffic pass?

   1. Every 50 kilometres, at the next rest area
   2. Never
   3. Every 5 to 8 kilometres, where safe
   4. Every 500 metres

9. When is it illegal to pass another vehicle?

   1. When there is a broken yellow line on your side
   2. On a multi-lane highway
   3. When the other vehicle is under the limit
   4. When another vehicle has stopped to let a pedestrian cross

10. What credit do you get for completing an approved defensive driving course before reaching 15 points?

    1. All points are removed from your record
    2. A 1-point credit
    3. A 3-point credit for two years
    4. Nothing

11. You are filling a portable gas can. Where should it be?

    1. On the ground, out of the vehicle
    2. In the trunk
    3. In the pickup box, on a rubber bed liner
    4. On the back seat

12. Unless otherwise posted, what is the speed limit on a provincial highway outside an urban area?

    1. 110 km/h
    2. 80 km/h
    3. 90 km/h
    4. 100 km/h

13. Green rectangular signs with white lettering provide:

    1. Information such as distance to a destination
    2. Construction information
    3. Regulations you must obey, such as speed limits
    4. Warnings about hazards

14. You see this sign on the back of a farm tractor. What does it tell you?

    
    1. The vehicle travels under 40 km/h; be ready to slow down
    2. The vehicle is a school bus
    3. Passing is never allowed
    4. The vehicle carries dangerous goods and must not be passed

15. You are ticketed for driving 75 km/h in a 50 km/h zone. How many demerit points is that?

    1. 6
    2. 2
    3. 4
    4. 3

16. A police vehicle with flashing lights is behind you on a two-way road. Where should you stop?

    1. On the left shoulder
    2. Only at the next exit, side road or parking lot
    3. Safely at the right edge of the roadway
    4. In your lane immediately

17. Why might a cyclist ride away from the right curb?

    1. To prepare to stop
    2. To block cars from passing
    3. To avoid grates, potholes, debris or slippery surfaces
    4. Because cyclists must ride in the centre of the lane by law

18. White lines separate traffic travelling in:

    1. Parking lanes
    2. Opposite directions
    3. Bicycle lanes only
    4. The same direction

19. What is the minimum age to apply for a Class 7 learner's licence in Alberta?

    1. 18
    2. 15
    3. 16
    4. 14

20. What does this sign mean?

    
    1. No parking at any time
    2. Do not enter
    3. Road closed for winter
    4. Emergency vehicles only

21. You feel tired on a long trip. What should you do?

    1. Stop for a rest and walk around
    2. Drink alcohol to stay alert
    3. Turn up the heat
    4. Drive faster to arrive sooner

22. A curve warning sign has a small speed sign beneath it. That speed is:

    1. The legal speed limit that applies for the next 10 kilometres of highway
    2. The recommended maximum speed through the curve in ideal conditions
    3. The speed limit for trucks only
    4. The minimum speed for the curve

23. Is it legal to pass on a curve on a highway with one lane in each direction?

    1. Yes, with a broken yellow line
    2. No, it is unsafe and illegal
    3. Yes, if the curve is gentle
    4. Yes, during daylight

24. On a highway divided by a median, you meet a school bus with red lights flashing on the other side. What should you do?

    1. Proceed with caution and watch for pedestrians
    2. Stop and wait 30 seconds
    3. Turn around
    4. Stop until the red lights turn off and the bus moves

25. How many demerit points for speeding 31 to 50 km/h over the limit?

    1. 3
    2. 4
    3. 6
    4. 2

26. What does a flashing yellow traffic light mean?

    1. Only buses and emergency vehicles may proceed
    2. Proceed with caution after yielding to anyone in the intersection
    3. The light is about to turn red, so speed up
    4. Stop completely and wait for the flashing light to turn solid green

27. What does a 'single file' shared-use warning sign tell drivers?

    1. Cars must drive single file in the lane for 1 km
    2. Cyclists may use the full lane; it is too narrow to share
    3. Cyclists must ride on the sidewalk from this point on
    4. Bicycles are not allowed on this road at any time

28. How many demerit points for following too closely?

    1. 2
    2. 6
    3. 3
    4. 4

29. How much can an approved driver training course shorten the probationary stage?

    1. Up to six months
    2. It does not shorten probation
    3. Up to three months
    4. Up to one year

30. What does a speed limit sign tell you?

    1. The maximum speed allowed in ideal conditions
    2. The minimum speed allowed
    3. The average speed of traffic
    4. The speed you should always drive at on that road