Alberta Class 7 Practice Test 7

All 30 questions in this test

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1. A police vehicle with flashing lights is behind you on a two-way road. Where should you stop?

   1. On the left shoulder
   2. Only at the next exit, side road or parking lot
   3. Safely at the right edge of the roadway
   4. In your lane immediately

2. A second demerit suspension occurs within one year of the first. How long is it?

   1. Three months
   2. Six months
   3. One year
   4. One month

3. What should a slower vehicle do on a highway with a passing lane?

   1. Pull onto the shoulder and stop
   2. Move to the right lane so others can pass
   3. Speed up to match the faster traffic
   4. Stay in the left lane at a steady speed

4. How far should you sit from the steering wheel?

   1. As close as possible
   2. At least 25 cm (10 inches)
   3. At least 10 cm (4 inches)
   4. At least 50 cm (20 inches)

5. What does this sign mean?

   
   1. Strong crosswinds are expected on the road
   2. A race or rally is being held on this road
   3. A parade route is closed to through traffic
   4. A flag person ahead will direct traffic

6. A warning sign before an intersection says 'Prepare to stop when flashing' and its yellow lights are flashing. What does this mean?

   1. The intersection ahead is closed
   2. A school zone is starting
   3. The traffic light ahead is broken and flashing red instead
   4. The traffic light ahead is turning red or is already red

7. Turning left from a one-way road onto a two-way road, which lane do you turn from?

   1. The right-hand lane
   2. Any lane, as long as you signal and shoulder check first
   3. The centre lane
   4. The lane nearest the left side of the one-way road

8. What is the speed limit in a playground zone during its hours, unless otherwise posted?

   1. 20 km/h
   2. 30 km/h
   3. 40 km/h
   4. 50 km/h

9. How often can you take the knowledge test?

   1. Once per day, with a fee each time
   2. Once per month
   3. Up to three times per day, for one fee
   4. Once per week

10. 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

11. Yellow lines separate traffic travelling in:

    1. Opposite directions
    2. Bus lanes
    3. The same direction
    4. Turning lanes only

12. Why are pedestrian crossings at roundabouts set back from the circle?

    1. For safety and better sightlines for everyone
    2. To slow down traffic already inside the circle
    3. To leave space for buses to stop and load
    4. So drivers in the circle never have to yield

13. When may a car drive in a marked bicycle lane?

    1. To pass slow traffic on the right when the lane is clear
    2. During rush hour
    3. Only to turn or to enter or exit a parking spot
    4. Whenever no cyclists are present

14. Your power steering fails while driving. What happens?

    1. The brakes stop working at the same time
    2. You cannot steer the vehicle at all
    3. You can still steer, with more effort
    4. The front wheels lock pointing straight

15. How should an adjustable head restraint be positioned?

    1. Centre level with the top of your ears
    2. As low as it will go, for comfort
    3. Touching the roof lining
    4. Level with the base of your neck

16. What does a speed limit sign tell you?

    1. The maximum speed allowed in ideal conditions
    2. The minimum speed allowed
    3. The average speed of traffic
    4. The speed you should always drive at on that road

17. Should you turn wide and use two lanes when turning?

    1. Yes, when the road is empty
    2. No, stay in one lane
    3. Yes, if you are in a large vehicle
    4. Yes, for right turns

18. A Class 7 learner is caught driving at 1 a.m. What penalty applies under the demerit program?

    1. 2 demerit points for breaking the GDL curfew
    2. 6 demerit points
    3. No penalty if supervised
    4. An automatic one-year suspension of the learner's licence

19. May you cross a solid yellow line to enter a two-way left turn lane?

    1. Only when there is no oncoming traffic at all within 1 km of your turn
    2. No, never
    3. Yes, to enter the shared turn lane close to where you will turn
    4. Only if you are turning right

20. A pedestrian crossing sign has flashing yellow lights. What must you do?

    1. Slow to 50 km/h
    2. Slow to a maximum of 30 km/h and yield or stop for pedestrians
    3. Stop and wait until the lights stop flashing, then proceed slowly
    4. Sound your horn and continue

21. You approach a yield sign and no vehicles or pedestrians are coming. What may you do?

    1. Sound your horn and proceed
    2. Stop and wait for 3 seconds before you continue
    3. You must stop completely anyway
    4. Proceed without coming to a complete stop

22. Why should you leave extra space when following a motorcycle?

    1. It is required by law to leave 10 m
    2. Motorcycles cannot see behind them
    3. Motorcycles can stop very quickly
    4. Motorcycles are always slower

23. 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

24. A school bus ahead on an undivided road has its alternating red lights flashing and stop arm out. What must you do?

    1. Pass only if no children can be seen
    2. Slow to 30 km/h and pass carefully on the left
    3. Stop until the red lights stop and the arm folds
    4. Stop, then go after waiting about 10 seconds

25. On which days is a standard Alberta school zone in effect?

    1. Every day of the year
    2. Only when children are visible
    3. School days only
    4. Monday to Saturday

26. Unless otherwise posted, what is the speed limit on a rural road that is not a provincial highway?

    1. 60 km/h
    2. 80 km/h
    3. 50 km/h
    4. 100 km/h

27. When must you turn on your headlights?

    1. Only between midnight and 5 a.m.
    2. Only when it is snowing, raining or foggy outside
    3. At night, or when you can't see 150 m ahead
    4. Only on provincial highways

28. What does this sign mean?

    
    1. Passing lane ahead
    2. Keep a safe following distance
    3. Do not pass
    4. Two lanes merge ahead

29. When leaving a highway, where should you slow down?

    1. At the last moment while turning
    2. On the shoulder
    3. After you move into the deceleration (exit) lane
    4. In the highway lane well before the exit ramp begins

30. Is it legal to hold an Alberta licence and another province's licence at the same time?

    1. No, holding more than one licence is illegal
    2. Yes, if both are the same class
    3. Yes, if you live part of the year in each province
    4. Yes, for up to 90 days