Alberta Class 7 Practice Test 8

All 30 questions in this test

Every question and its answer choices. The correct answers and explanations appear when you take the test above.

1. The IRS: WARN program applies at what blood alcohol concentration?

   1. 80 mg in 100 mL of blood (0.08) or more
   2. 100 mg in 100 mL of blood (0.10) or more
   3. Any detectable amount at all
   4. 50 mg in 100 mL of blood (0.05) or more

2. May you change lanes inside a two-lane roundabout?

   1. Only in the right lane
   2. Yes, after signalling
   3. No, stay in the lane you entered
   4. Yes, to reach the lane for your exit

3. A large truck ahead is turning right. What should you avoid?

   1. Waiting until it finishes the turn
   2. Driving into the space on its right side
   3. Stopping behind it
   4. Staying well back

4. May someone ride in the open box of a pickup truck?

   1. Yes, if you drive under 30 km/h
   2. Yes, if the rider stays seated
   3. Yes, but only on rural roads
   4. No, and both of you can be charged

5. May you turn right on a red light in Alberta?

   1. Yes, after a complete stop and yielding, unless a sign prohibits it
   2. Only between midnight and 6 a.m.
   3. No, never
   4. Yes, without a full stop, as long as no traffic or pedestrians are near

6. Unless a different limit is posted, what is the speed limit in a school zone when it is in effect?

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

7. A broken yellow line on your side of the centre line means:

   1. You are on a one-way road
   2. Passing is never permitted from your side
   3. The lane is ending
   4. Passing is permitted when it is safe

8. What is the recommended order of pre-drive habits once you are in the driver's seat?

   1. Fasten seat belt, start engine, adjust mirrors, lock doors, adjust seat
   2. Lock doors, adjust seat, adjust head restraint, adjust mirrors, fasten seat belt
   3. Adjust mirrors, start engine, fasten seat belt, adjust seat, lock doors
   4. Start engine, adjust seat, fasten seat belt, adjust mirrors, lock doors

9. Within how long must you register your vehicle after moving to Alberta?

   1. One year
   2. Three months
   3. Six months
   4. 30 days

10. You stop at a stop sign where there is no stop line and no marked crosswalk. Where should you stop?

    1. Within 3 metres of the intersecting roadway
    2. Right at the edge of the travel lane of the cross street
    3. At least 10 metres before the intersection
    4. Anywhere you can see traffic

11. Which direction does traffic travel in a roundabout or traffic circle?

    1. Clockwise
    2. Either direction
    3. It depends on the time of day
    4. Counter-clockwise

12. May you share a lane with a motorcycle?

    1. Yes, on multi-lane roads
    2. Yes, if it stays to the left side of the lane
    3. No, a motorcycle needs the whole lane
    4. Yes, in heavy traffic

13. A bicycle symbol with a pair of arrows above it painted in a travel lane means:

    1. The lane is reserved for bicycles only
    2. Cars must stay out of the lane
    3. Bicycles are not allowed
    4. Cyclists share the travel lane, so expect them

14. A load extends 1.5 metres or more beyond the rear of your vehicle. What is required in daylight?

    1. A white light at the end of the load
    2. A red flag at least 30 cm square at the end
    3. A yellow flag at least 30 cm square
    4. Nothing is needed during daylight

15. What is 'riding the clutch'?

    1. Using the clutch instead of the brake
    2. Leaving your foot on the clutch pedal when not changing gears
    3. Releasing the clutch quickly at every start to save fuel and time
    4. Shifting without the clutch

16. Your vehicle has air bags. Must you still wear a seat belt?

    1. Only on highways
    2. Yes, seat belts are required by law
    3. No, air bags replace seat belts
    4. Only in the front seat

17. When you are driving, what documents must you produce if a peace officer asks?

    1. Your licence, registration and proof of insurance
    2. Your licence and your vehicle bill of sale
    3. Your licence and your birth certificate
    4. Your licence only; nothing else is needed

18. Is it legal to exceed the speed limit to complete a pass?

    1. Yes, on two-lane highways
    2. Yes, by up to 10 km/h
    3. No, it is illegal
    4. Yes, if the pass is short

19. You move to Alberta from another province. How long can you drive on your old licence?

    1. 1 year
    2. 30 days
    3. 90 days
    4. 6 months

20. What does a flashing yellow traffic light mean?

    1. Only buses and emergency vehicles may proceed
    2. Proceed with caution after yielding to anyone in the intersection
    3. The light is about to turn red, so speed up
    4. Stop completely and wait for the flashing light to turn solid green

21. You are passing a tow truck stopped on the shoulder with its lights flashing, in the lane next to it. The posted limit is 110 km/h. What is your maximum speed?

    1. 110 km/h
    2. 60 km/h
    3. 30 km/h
    4. 80 km/h

22. You face a solid red light and there is no stop line or crosswalk. Where must you stop?

    1. Anywhere within 30 metres of the light
    2. Before entering the intersection
    3. In the middle of the intersection
    4. At the far side of the intersection

23. What must you do at this sign?

    
    1. Yield to trains
    2. Nothing; it is only information
    3. Stop every time
    4. Speed up to cross quickly

24. Where are U-turns not allowed?

    1. On any residential street with parked cars on both sides
    2. Anywhere that is not inside a parking lot
    3. At intersections with traffic lights, unless permitted
    4. On any road that has a painted centre line

25. When a road is divided into marked lanes, where should you drive?

    1. Close to the right line
    2. In the centre of your lane
    3. Close to the left line
    4. Straddling two lanes

26. What does this sign mean?

    
    1. Parking is not allowed
    2. Parking for buses only
    3. Pay parking ahead
    4. Parking for one hour

27. Your right wheels drop off the pavement onto the gravel shoulder. What should you do first?

    1. Grip firmly, ease off the gas and don't steer back right away
    2. Brake hard and steer sharply back onto the pavement right away
    3. Stop in the lane
    4. Accelerate back onto the road

28. At an intersection with dual left turn lanes, what should you do?

    1. Turn into whichever lane looks the most open
    2. Move into the curb lane while you are turning
    3. Turn from a marked lane into the matching lane, no lane changes
    4. Swing wide into the far lane so the car beside you has more room

29. Which headlights should you use in fog or smoke?

    1. No lights
    2. Low beams
    3. Parking lights only
    4. High beams

30. How many demerit points for following too closely?

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