Alberta Class 7: Responsible and proactive driving

All 27 questions in this test

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1. What following distance is recommended for large vehicles such as motor homes?

   1. Three seconds
   2. At least four seconds
   3. Two seconds
   4. Ten seconds

2. If you will be parked for more than how many seconds, should you turn off your engine to save fuel?

   1. 30 seconds
   2. 5 minutes
   3. 1 minute
   4. 10 seconds

3. A driver is following you too closely. What should you do?

   1. Speed up to put more space behind you
   2. Brake suddenly to warn them off
   3. If safe, slow slightly so they can pass
   4. Stop on the shoulder right away

4. A child weighs more than 18 kg (40 lb). What should they use before using only the seat belt?

   1. A forward-facing seat without tether
   2. An approved booster seat
   3. Nothing extra
   4. A rear-facing seat

5. When stopped behind another vehicle in traffic, how much space should you leave?

   1. No space, to stop others cutting in
   2. Enough to pull around it without reversing
   3. About 30 centimetres
   4. Exactly one car length

6. How often should you glance in your rear view mirrors?

   1. Every 8 to 12 seconds, and before slowing
   2. Only right before you change lanes
   3. About once every minute or two
   4. Only while you are stopped at red lights

7. How should you use a block heater in winter?

   1. Plugged in all night long
   2. On a timer, about two hours before driving
   3. Never; idling the engine for 20 minutes is better
   4. Only when it is colder than −40°C

8. About how much more fuel do you use for every 10 km/h you drive above 90 km/h?

   1. About 10 per cent
   2. About 1 per cent
   3. It makes no difference
   4. About 25 per cent

9. 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

10. A child must be in a child safety seat if they are:

    1. Under 6 years old and weigh 18 kg (40 lb) or less
    2. Under 4 years old, regardless of their height or weight
    3. Under 8 years old
    4. Under 12 years old

11. 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

12. 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

13. What label must a child safety seat used in Canada have?

    1. No label is needed if the seat is new
    2. A United States Department of Transportation label
    3. A label showing it meets Canadian standard CMVSS 213
    4. A receipt or label from the store that sold it

14. How many demerit points are given for certain distracted-driving offences such as using a hand-held phone?

    1. 3
    2. 6
    3. 1
    4. None, only a fine

15. Is it legal to let someone ride in a trailer while it is being towed?

    1. No
    2. Yes, on rural roads
    3. Yes, if they wear a seat belt
    4. Yes, under 50 km/h

16. Is using a hands-free phone while driving a safe practice according to the guide?

    1. Yes, on highways
    2. No, stop in a safe, legal place to make or take calls
    3. Yes, hands-free is safe if both hands stay on the wheel
    4. Yes, if the call is short

17. Which of these is a variable hazard?

    1. A hidden driveway behind trees
    2. A child playing near the road
    3. A merging roadway
    4. A sharp curve

18. Is it legal to tow a person on skis or a toboggan behind your vehicle?

    1. No
    2. Yes, under 20 km/h
    3. Yes, in winter
    4. Yes, on private roads only

19. In an urban area, how far ahead should you look while driving?

    1. 12 to 15 seconds, about a block or more
    2. Just past the end of your hood
    3. 40 to 60 seconds ahead of your car
    4. 2 to 3 seconds ahead of your car

20. Driving without due care and attention or reasonable consideration for others is called:

    1. Careless driving
    2. Stunting
    3. Improper passing
    4. Impeding traffic

21. Why should you stay by the nozzle while fuelling?

    1. So you can keep an eye on the price
    2. To stop other drivers using your pump
    3. Because the pump will shut off if you leave
    4. Static electricity could ignite the fuel vapours

22. May someone ride in the open box of a pickup truck?

    1. Yes, if you drive under 30 km/h
    2. Yes, if the rider stays seated
    3. Yes, but only on rural roads
    4. No, and both of you can be charged

23. In rural areas, how far ahead should you look?

    1. 60 seconds
    2. 2 seconds
    3. 20 to 25 seconds
    4. 5 to 10 seconds

24. A 12-year-old passenger is not wearing a seat belt. Who can be fined?

    1. The child
    2. The driver
    3. The child's parent if not in the vehicle
    4. Nobody, children are exempt

25. A load extends 1.5 metres or more beyond the rear of your vehicle. What is required in daylight?

    1. A white light at the end of the load
    2. A red flag at least 30 cm square at the end
    3. A yellow flag at least 30 cm square
    4. Nothing is needed during daylight

26. How do you measure a two-second following distance?

    1. Count the painted dashes between you and the car
    2. Count two seconds after the car ahead passes a fixed point
    3. Keep exactly two car lengths behind the car
    4. Watch your speedometer and stay under the limit

27. Under normal conditions, what is the minimum following distance?

    1. Half a second
    2. One car length
    3. Two seconds
    4. One second