Alberta Class 7 Practice Test 11

All 30 questions in this test

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1. When must a collision be reported to police?

   1. Only when a vehicle must be towed or a driver has no insurance
   2. When anyone is injured or killed, or damage exceeds $5,000
   3. Only when the other driver asks
   4. Only on provincial highways

2. When is passing a snowplow strictly prohibited?

   1. When it is unsafe, blocked from view, or hinders the plow
   2. Never; snowplows must always let you pass
   3. Only at night or in blowing snow, when visibility is much lower
   4. Only inside towns and cities

3. The IRS: FAIL program applies at what blood alcohol concentration within two hours of driving?

   1. Any detectable amount at all
   2. 50 mg in 100 mL of blood (0.05) or more
   3. 80 mg in 100 mL of blood (0.08) or more
   4. 120 mg in 100 mL of blood (0.12) or more

4. 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

5. 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

6. Total stopping distance is made up of:

   1. Perception distance, reaction distance and braking distance
   2. Following distance plus reaction distance and braking distance
   3. Braking distance only
   4. Reaction distance and braking distance only

7. A large truck is turning onto the road you are on and needs part of your lane. What should you do?

   1. Stop well back to give it room
   2. Drive forward to block its turn
   3. Pass it quickly before it turns
   4. Sound your horn to warn the driver

8. In an urban area, a pedestrian at the curb raises an arm and points across the street. What does it mean and what must you do?

   1. They are asking you to wait until the light changes before you go
   2. They intend to cross; stop before the crosswalk and let them cross
   3. They are thanking you; continue
   4. They are hailing a taxi; continue

9. 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

10. In an automatic, when would you choose a low gear such as 1 or 2?

    1. On the highway at high speed to save fuel and reduce wear
    2. When you need more power and less speed, like on hills
    3. Whenever you are reversing out of a stall
    4. Only when the vehicle is being towed

11. 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

12. 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

13. What happens if you drive while your licence is suspended?

    1. Only a $100 fine with no other penalty
    2. Jail or fines, a new suspension and a 30-day seizure
    3. Your current suspension is shortened
    4. Only a warning letter mailed by the Registrar of Motor Vehicles

14. What does condition code A on an Alberta driver's licence mean?

    1. You must wear glasses or contact lenses when driving
    2. You have an air brake endorsement
    3. You may drive in daylight only
    4. You may drive an automatic transmission only

15. About how long is the average driver's reaction time — moving the foot from the gas to the brake?

    1. About one-tenth of a second
    2. About three-quarters of a second
    3. About two seconds
    4. About five seconds

16. 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

17. Should you use cruise control on icy or snowy roads?

    1. No, it may keep accelerating when your tires hit ice
    2. Yes, it keeps your speed steady and prevents sudden braking
    3. Yes, but only at low speeds
    4. Only on divided highways

18. What does this sign warn of?

    
    1. A steep hill ahead
    2. Runaway lane
    3. Truck route
    4. Falling rock

19. A fully licensed driver's licence is automatically suspended at how many demerit points within two years?

    1. 15
    2. 12
    3. 8
    4. 10

20. Why are LRT trains in Calgary and Edmonton especially hazardous at crossings?

    1. They do not use signals
    2. They are very quiet and may need up to 100 metres to stop
    3. They never stop at stations
    4. They have the right-of-way at crossings only at night and on weekends

21. What blood alcohol or drug level is allowed for a Class 7 or Class 5-GDL driver?

    1. Under 0.05
    2. Under 0.08
    3. Zero
    4. Any amount that does not cause impairment

22. Where are your hands best placed on the steering wheel?

    1. At 6 o'clock with both hands
    2. At 11 and 1 o'clock
    3. At 12 o'clock with one hand
    4. At about 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock

23. In a construction zone, whose signals must you obey?

    1. The driver in front of you
    2. The flag person's
    3. Only the posted signs
    4. Only traffic lights

24. When must you switch to low beam headlights?

    1. Within 50 metres of any vehicle
    2. Within 300 m of oncoming traffic or 150 m when following
    3. Only in cities
    4. Only when an oncoming driver flashes their high beams at you

25. A yellow flashing pedestrian-activated light is ahead. What must you do?

    1. Slow to 30 km/h and yield to pedestrians wanting to cross
    2. Stop fully and wait for the flashing light to turn solid green
    3. Maintain speed
    4. Treat it as a four-way stop

26. You are on a one-way street and a fire truck with its siren on approaches. Which way do you pull over?

    1. To the nearest curb, left or right
    2. Always to the right
    3. Do not move; stop where you are in your lane
    4. Always to the left

27. What does this sign warn of?

    
    1. A side road joins from the right ahead
    2. Railway crossing
    3. Your road ends at a T intersection
    4. Truck route ahead

28. In how many languages is the Class 7 knowledge test offered?

    1. 25
    2. 2
    3. 40
    4. 10

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 this sign mean?

    
    1. Curve to the right ahead
    2. Right turns are not allowed
    3. Right lane must turn right
    4. Right turn on red allowed