Alberta Class 7 Practice Test 3

All 30 questions in this test

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1. Before getting into a parked vehicle, what should you do?

   1. Start it remotely so the engine is warm first
   2. Check that the radio and lights are working
   3. Walk around it to check for children, objects and leaks
   4. Sound the horn to warn anyone nearby

2. How many demerit points for failing to stop at a stop sign?

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

3. You are involved in a collision. What should you NOT do at the scene?

   1. Protect the scene with hazard lights
   2. Record witness names
   3. Discuss who was at fault
   4. Exchange insurance details

4. You stopped at a red light and want to turn right, but a pedestrian is crossing the street you will turn onto. What must you do?

   1. Turn only if the pedestrian is in the far lane, away from your path
   2. Sound your horn so they hurry
   3. Turn behind the pedestrian
   4. Wait until the pedestrian has crossed, then turn when safe

5. Outside urban areas, U-turns are not permitted near the crest of a hill if a driver approaching within what distance cannot see you?

   1. 300 metres
   2. 500 metres
   3. 50 metres
   4. 150 metres

6. What should you do in the acceleration lane when merging?

   1. Drive slowly to the end of the lane until someone lets you in
   2. Signal and accelerate to match the speed of highway traffic
   3. Stop at the end and wait for a gap
   4. Merge immediately at any speed

7. You park facing uphill on a street with a curb. Which way do you turn your front wheels?

   1. It does not matter if the park brake is set
   2. Straight ahead
   3. Right, toward the curb
   4. Left, toward the centre of the road

8. A fully licensed driver gets a first IRS: WARN. What is the licence suspension?

   1. 90 days
   2. Three days
   3. 24 hours
   4. 30 days

9. Drivers of what age must provide a Driver Medical Intake Form when applying for or renewing a Class 5 licence?

   1. 70 or older
   2. 75 or older
   3. 80 or older
   4. 65 or older

10. 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

11. 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

12. A municipality sets different school zone times. How will you know?

    1. They are listed only in the city bylaw, not on signs
    2. School zone times can't be changed
    3. The times will be posted beneath the school sign
    4. They are announced on the radio

13. What is a two-way left turn lane?

    1. A lane for buses only
    2. A centre lane shared by left-turning traffic from both directions
    3. A centre lane used for passing slower vehicles in either direction
    4. A lane used only during rush hour

14. How can you identify a provincial highway?

    1. By its yellow centre line
    2. By the absence of speed signs
    3. By a one-, two- or three-digit highway route marker
    4. By a road name such as 'Range Road' or 'Township Road'

15. Who must wear an approved bicycle helmet in Alberta?

    1. All cyclists of every age
    2. Nobody — helmets are optional
    3. Cyclists and passengers under 18
    4. Only children under 12

16. 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

17. 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

18. When entering a roundabout, who must you yield to?

    1. Nobody, if you signal
    2. Only buses
    3. Traffic already in the circle
    4. Traffic waiting to enter

19. When is a left turn on a red light allowed?

    1. Only when there are no pedestrians or oncoming vehicles in sight
    2. Never in Alberta
    3. From any street, after a complete stop
    4. From a one-way street onto a one-way street, after a full stop

20. At a dual right turn intersection with a red light and no sign prohibiting it, may you turn right?

    1. No, dual turns need a green light
    2. Only with a green arrow
    3. Only from the right-most lane, and only after a complete stop
    4. Yes, after a complete stop when the turn can be made safely

21. You have the right-of-way, but another driver is clearly not going to stop. What should you do?

    1. Speed up to get through first
    2. Sound your horn and continue
    3. Proceed, because you have the right-of-way and they must stop
    4. Yield and do everything you can to avoid a collision

22. Your vehicle starts to skid. What is the general rule to regain control?

    1. Brake as hard as you possibly can
    2. Stay off the pedals; steer where you want to go
    3. Steer sharply away from the skid
    4. Accelerate firmly to straighten the car

23. When may you drive across a painted island?

    1. To pass a slow vehicle when the road is clear
    2. Whenever traffic in your lane is very heavy
    3. To stop briefly to pick up a passenger
    4. Only to get into or out of a driveway or alley

24. How far from a stopped school bus with flashing red lights should you stop?

    1. Right behind the bus's bumper
    2. About 50 m (ten car lengths)
    3. About 5 m (one car length)
    4. About 20 m (4–5 car lengths)

25. What is the emergency stopping lane of a primary highway for?

    1. Stopping for an emergency or a vehicle problem
    2. Driving slowly in heavy rain or snow
    3. Waiting for a gap before you merge
    4. Passing slower traffic on the right side

26. A yellow warning sign shows a school bus. It means:

    1. A school zone starts here
    2. Do not pass school buses on this road
    3. A school bus stop is ahead
    4. School buses only

27. A long train has just passed the crossing. What should you check before crossing?

    1. That the gate is fully down
    2. That a second train is not coming on another track
    3. That the train has cleared the crossing by 30 metres
    4. Nothing — you may go

28. How long do demerit points stay active on your driving record?

    1. Ten years
    2. Two years after conviction
    3. One year
    4. Five years from the offence date

29. What does this sign warn of?

    
    1. Railway signals ahead
    2. Traffic control signals ahead
    3. Pedestrian-activated light only
    4. Flashing light at a school

30. Which of the following can a Class 5-GDL driver NOT do?

    1. Drive at night
    2. Drive on a highway
    3. Carry passengers wearing seat belts
    4. Supervise a Class 7 learner