Alberta Class 7 Practice Test 12

All 30 questions in this test

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1. Is it legal to reverse into an intersection or crosswalk?

   1. Yes, if no one is coming
   2. Yes, at a crawl
   3. Only to back out of a driveway
   4. No, it is illegal

2. 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

3. A motorcyclist is riding in the left part of their lane. What does this usually mean?

   1. They are about to turn left at the corner
   2. Staying visible; it does not mean a left turn
   3. They want you to pass them on the right
   4. Their motorcycle has a mechanical problem

4. What does this sign mean?

   
   1. Turn right only
   2. Keep to the right of the divider ahead
   3. Merge to the right lane before the bridge
   4. Right lane ends ahead

5. You are driving behind a large truck and cannot see either of its side mirrors. What does this mean?

   1. You are too close; the driver can't see you
   2. You are following at a safe distance
   3. The truck is not fitted with side mirrors
   4. The truck is about to turn right

6. After being pulled over by police, what should you do?

   1. Turn off your phone and keep driving slowly
   2. Get out and walk back to the police car
   3. Drive slowly to a place that suits you better
   4. Stay inside, put it in Park, have documents ready

7. A train is visible and approaching a crossing. Within what distance must you stop?

   1. Only if the bells ring
   2. Only if the gates are down
   3. When it is within about 500 metres of the crossing
   4. Only when it is within 50 metres, or about half a block

8. At an intersection marked for dual left turns, what must you do during the turn?

   1. Turn wide to give the other car room
   2. Stay in your lane during and after the turn
   3. Move to the right lane as soon as possible
   4. Turn into any open lane

9. What does a vehicle with flashing amber and red lights on a winter highway usually mean?

   1. A snowplow ahead
   2. A police checkstop
   3. A school bus
   4. A tow truck

10. What does this sign warn of?

    
    1. Speed humps for parking lots only
    2. Railway tracks
    3. Hill ahead
    4. A bump in the road

11. Your vehicle breaks down on a highway. Where should you place reflective triangles?

    1. On the roof so they are easy to see
    2. Behind your vehicle, about 10–20 m apart
    3. In front of your vehicle, close together
    4. Beside the driver's door on the road

12. Why should you never pass a log-hauling truck that is turning off the highway?

    1. Log trucks are not required to signal
    2. Log trucks always travel over the limit
    3. Logs up to 9 m long can swing across lanes
    4. It is only a courtesy, not a safety rule

13. Who reviews challenges to Alberta's immediate roadside impaired-driving penalties?

    1. Your insurance company
    2. SafeRoads Alberta
    3. The driving school
    4. The registry agent

14. What does this sign warn of?

    
    1. The road narrows ahead
    2. Bridge ahead
    3. Divided highway ends
    4. Lane for buses ahead

15. 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

16. A yellow warning sign shows a T shape. It warns of:

    1. A railway crossing just ahead of the intersection
    2. A two-way road begins ahead
    3. A designated truck route
    4. A T intersection where your road ends

17. A five-sided (pentagon) sign with a fluorescent yellow-green background indicates:

    1. A hospital zone
    2. A school zone or school area
    3. A playground zone
    4. A pedestrian-only street

18. A large truck is approaching a traffic light. Why shouldn't you move into the space in front of it?

    1. It blocks the truck driver's radio
    2. Trucks always have the right-of-way at signalized intersections
    3. It is a reserved lane
    4. The truck needs that space to stop if the light turns red

19. How far behind an emergency vehicle with its siren or lights on should you follow?

    1. At least 150 metres
    2. At least 50 metres
    3. At least 2 seconds
    4. At least 500 metres

20. Can you appeal a demerit point suspension?

    1. No, but you can ask for a review of errors
    2. Yes, by paying a reinstatement fee
    3. Yes, at any registry agent office
    4. Yes, through your insurance company

21. 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

22. What does this sign warn of?

    
    1. Left lane ends
    2. Detour to the left
    3. A curve to the left ahead
    4. Left turn only

23. 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

24. A Class 7 driver is found with any amount of alcohol. Under IRS ZERO: Novice, what is the licence suspension?

    1. A warning only
    2. A 90-day suspension after court
    3. An immediate 30-day suspension
    4. A 24-hour suspension

25. 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

26. How close to a stop sign or yield sign may you park?

    1. No closer than 10 metres
    2. Right beside it is allowed
    3. No closer than 5 metres
    4. No closer than 1.5 metres

27. What does this sign warn of?

    
    1. Stop for school buses
    2. A stop sign ahead
    3. Railway crossing ahead
    4. Four-way stop here

28. What does this sign warn of?

    
    1. Pedestrians only, no cars
    2. Hiking trail ahead
    3. A pedestrian crossing ahead
    4. School zone begins

29. What does this sign mean?

    
    1. Passing allowed
    2. Do not stop here
    3. Straight through only
    4. One-way road ahead

30. How many demerit points for failing to remain at the scene of a collision?

    1. 3
    2. 7
    3. 5
    4. 6