Alberta Class 7 Practice Test 1

All 30 questions in this test

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1. A large X painted on a rural highway indicates:

   1. A no-parking area
   2. A school crossing
   3. An approaching railway crossing
   4. An intersection where U-turns are prohibited

2. When merging onto a highway, who has the right-of-way?

   1. Neither; merging is a shared responsibility
   2. The merging vehicle
   3. The faster vehicle
   4. Vehicles already travelling in the right-hand lane

3. The railway crossing lights are flashing and bells are ringing. How close to the nearest rail may you stop?

   1. No closer than 5 metres
   2. On the first rail
   3. No closer than 20 metres
   4. No closer than 1 metre

4. White lines separate traffic travelling in:

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

5. 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

6. Why is carbon monoxide especially dangerous?

   1. It is colourless, odourless and tasteless
   2. It only builds up in new cars with sealed cabins
   3. It causes the engine to stall
   4. It smells strongly of gas

7. Why should you not stop in a marked 'no stopping zone' near an intersection?

   1. It is a waiting area for pedestrians at the crossing
   2. Large vehicles may need that space to turn
   3. It is reserved for taxis
   4. It is a bus lane

8. 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

9. 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

10. There is room for only one vehicle ahead of you to wait in the intersection to turn left. Where should you wait?

    1. Beside the car that is already waiting
    2. Partly in the oncoming traffic lane
    3. Inside the crosswalk, ready to go
    4. Behind the crosswalk until it clears

11. What does this sign warn of?

    
    1. A winding road ahead
    2. Detour ahead
    3. Lane changes allowed
    4. Slippery road

12. You accelerate too quickly and the wheels spin (a power skid). What should you do?

    1. Press the gas harder to push through
    2. Ease off the gas until the wheels grip
    3. Brake hard to stop the spinning
    4. Shift into neutral right away

13. How many demerit points for an illegal U-turn?

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

14. Approaching a perpendicular parking space, how far should you keep from the vehicles parked on your right?

    1. About 50 centimetres
    2. As close as possible
    3. About 5 metres
    4. About 2 metres

15. You face a green arrow together with a solid red light. What may you do?

    1. Proceed straight only
    2. Proceed only in the direction of the arrow
    3. Proceed in any direction
    4. Stop and wait for the red to change

16. A pedestrian is facing a 'DON'T WALK' signal. What may they do?

    1. Finish crossing only if they had already started
    2. Start crossing if no cars are coming from either direction
    3. Cross only at the stop line
    4. Cross diagonally

17. A first IRS: FAIL begins with how long a period of no driving at all?

    1. One year
    2. 30 days
    3. 24 hours
    4. 90 days

18. Unless otherwise posted, what is the speed limit on a provincial highway inside a city's limits?

    1. 100 km/h
    2. 80 km/h
    3. 70 km/h
    4. 50 km/h

19. 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

20. What is the 'pink card' that drivers must carry?

    1. A temporary licence issued by the registry agent
    2. Proof of liability insurance from your insurer
    3. A parking permit for disabled drivers
    4. Your vehicle registration certificate

21. What is threshold braking?

    1. Braking only with the park brake
    2. Pumping the brake pedal rapidly
    3. Braking firmly just short of locking the wheels
    4. Braking hard enough to lock the wheels for a short time

22. What must you do at a flashing red light?

    1. Treat it as a yield sign
    2. Stop and wait for a green light
    3. Stop completely, then proceed when safe
    4. Slow down and proceed with caution without stopping

23. In a two-lane roundabout you plan to go past the first exit. Which lane should you use to enter?

    1. The right lane
    2. The right lane, then move left inside
    3. Either lane
    4. The left lane

24. When is a playground zone in effect?

    1. 24 hours a day
    2. Every day from 8:30 a.m. until one hour after sunset
    3. Monday to Friday on school days, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
    4. Weekends only

25. You are in a roundabout and cannot exit safely at your exit. What should you do?

    1. Stay in your lane and go around the circle again
    2. Reverse to the exit
    3. Stop in the circle and wait until the exit lane is clear
    4. Cut across the lane quickly

26. Traffic is backed up beyond an intersection and your light is green. What should you do?

    1. Drive on the shoulder to get around the stopped cars
    2. Enter as long as your front bumper can reach the far side
    3. Wait until you can clear the intersection and far crosswalk
    4. Enter and wait in the middle of the intersection

27. You are stranded in winter in a safe place off the highway. What is usually the safest choice?

    1. Walk to the nearest town for help right away
    2. Keep the engine running with all windows shut
    3. Stay with the car; run the engine a little, window cracked
    4. Turn the engine off and sleep in the car all night

28. A visitor to Alberta holds a valid licence from another province. How long may they drive the same class of vehicle without an Alberta licence?

    1. Up to one year
    2. They need an Alberta licence immediately
    3. Up to 90 days
    4. Up to 30 days

29. Why should you not follow a cyclist closely?

    1. Bicycles have no brake lights to warn you when they stop
    2. It is illegal to follow a bicycle
    3. Cyclists often reverse
    4. Cyclists often ride faster than cars in heavy city traffic

30. A warning sign says 'Bridge ices'. What should you expect?

    1. Heavy trucks are not allowed on the bridge during winter months
    2. The bridge is closed in winter
    3. Snow tires are required
    4. The bridge surface may be icy before the rest of the road