Alberta Class 7 Practice Test 9

All 30 questions in this test

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1. The power assist on your brakes fails because the engine stalled. What should you do?

   1. Shift into park while still moving to stop the wheels
   2. Turn the key off and on
   3. Push the brake pedal harder with steady pressure
   4. Pump the brake rapidly

2. Another vehicle is passing you on a two-lane highway. What should you do?

   1. Move onto the shoulder and stop until the vehicle has passed
   2. Speed up
   3. Stay in your lane and move to the right side of it
   4. Brake hard

3. How many demerit points for failing to stop for a school bus?

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

4. Which of these results in automatic failure of the Class 5 road test?

   1. Signalling a lane change
   2. Not stopping completely before turning right on a red light
   3. Driving at the posted speed limit while other traffic goes faster
   4. Parking within three attempts

5. How many demerit points for failing to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk?

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

6. While a school zone is in effect, may you pass a vehicle travelling in the same direction?

   1. Yes, if no children are present
   2. Yes, if you stay under 30 km/h
   3. No, passing is not permitted
   4. Yes, on a multi-lane road

7. After a dual turn, the two lanes merge into one. Who must change lanes?

   1. The driver in the lane that ends
   2. Whichever driver is going slower
   3. Neither; both cars may share the lane
   4. The driver in the lane that continues

8. A person is walking beside and pushing a bicycle across the street. How should you treat them?

   1. As a pedestrian
   2. As a vehicle
   3. As an obstruction
   4. As a cyclist who must yield

9. What does this sign mean?

   
   1. Traffic flows only in the direction of the arrow
   2. Right lane ends ahead
   3. Turn right at the next intersection to stay on route
   4. Detour to the right

10. What is a weave zone?

    1. A zone where drivers may change lanes freely without signalling
    2. A section where lane markings are missing
    3. A construction detour
    4. A lane shared by vehicles entering and exiting a highway at an interchange

11. You are on the through road of a T intersection with no signs or signals. A car on the road that ends is to your right. Who has the right-of-way?

    1. Whoever signals first
    2. The car on your right
    3. You, because you are going straight
    4. Whichever car is larger

12. Which of these is a distracted-driving offence in Alberta?

    1. Adjusting your mirrors before driving
    2. Talking to a passenger
    3. Listening to the radio
    4. Entering information into a GPS while driving

13. If you will be parked for more than how many seconds, should you turn off your engine to save fuel?

    1. 30 seconds
    2. 5 minutes
    3. 1 minute
    4. 10 seconds

14. What is the difference between a school zone and a school area?

    1. A school zone is near high schools; a school area, near elementary ones
    2. There is no difference
    3. A school zone has a speed sign attached; a school area does not
    4. A school area has a lower speed limit

15. A funeral procession with headlights on is going through an intersection. What should you do?

    1. Yield until the procession has passed
    2. Drive through gaps in the procession
    3. Sound your horn
    4. Join the procession

16. How should you pass a cyclist on the road?

    1. Change lanes as you would to pass another vehicle
    2. Pass closely in the same lane
    3. Sound your horn so they move over to the edge of the road
    4. Pass on the right

17. How close to a fire hydrant may you park?

    1. Any distance if you stay in the car
    2. No closer than 3 metres
    3. No closer than 5 metres
    4. No closer than 10 metres

18. What does this sign warn of?

    
    1. Divided highway ends
    2. A divided highway begins
    3. Road narrows
    4. Two-way traffic ahead

19. Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes (ABS) and you must stop suddenly. What should you do?

    1. Pump the brake pedal rapidly
    2. Release the brake when you feel vibration, then press again
    3. Apply steady, firm pressure and steer where you want to go
    4. Brake gently and wait

20. A teenager under 18 is applying for a first licence. What is required?

    1. A letter from their school
    2. Proof of a completed driving course from an approved school
    3. Nothing extra is required
    4. A parent or guardian must attend and sign consent

21. A downward-pointing green arrow is lit above your lane. What does it mean?

    1. The lane is ending ahead
    2. You must turn at the next intersection
    3. Lower your speed
    4. You may travel in that lane

22. When reversing out of a driveway, which lane should you back into?

    1. The lane going in your direction of travel, even if it is the second lane
    2. Any lane that is clear
    3. The far lane so you don't block traffic
    4. The nearest traffic lane only, then drive forward

23. How should you use a block heater in winter?

    1. Plugged in all night long
    2. On a timer, about two hours before driving
    3. Never; idling the engine for 20 minutes is better
    4. Only when it is colder than −40°C

24. Unless otherwise posted, what is the speed limit on a road within an urban area?

    1. 60 km/h
    2. 30 km/h
    3. 40 km/h
    4. 50 km/h

25. The centre markings are a solid yellow line beside a broken yellow line. The broken line is on your side. What may you do?

    1. Not pass under any circumstances
    2. Pass when it is safe
    3. Drive on the solid line
    4. Pass only if the other driver signals

26. In an urban area, where is a U-turn not permitted?

    1. At a four-way stop
    2. On a roadway between intersections (mid-block)
    3. On a one-lane street
    4. At a quiet residential intersection with no signs

27. Your vehicle has no rear side windows or back window. How do you check blind spots?

    1. Rely on the inside mirror
    2. You cannot change lanes
    3. Use outside mirrors with attached convex mirrors
    4. Sound the horn before changing lanes to warn other drivers

28. A vehicle ahead of you has stopped at a crosswalk. What should you do?

    1. Sound your horn so the driver moves on
    2. Stop as well; never pass a car stopped for a pedestrian
    3. Pass it slowly on the right side
    4. Pass it carefully on the left if the lane is clear

29. Which of these can impair your driving as much as alcohol?

    1. Eating a light snack while stopped
    2. Wearing dark tinted sunglasses on a bright, sunny day
    3. A cup of coffee before the drive
    4. Some prescription or over-the-counter medicines

30. A police officer is directing traffic at an intersection with a green light. Whose direction do you follow?

    1. The vehicle in front of you
    2. Whichever is safer in your opinion
    3. The traffic light
    4. The officer's