Alberta Class 7 Learner's Licence Knowledge Test — Questions and Answers

Question 1: Why are Alberta winter mornings particularly dangerous for driving, even when roads appear clear?

Roads expand in the cold, creating bumps
Overnight temperatures can create frost and black ice on roads that look dry (Correct answer)
There is less sunlight for visibility
Morning traffic is heavier

Correct answer: Overnight temperatures can create frost and black ice on roads that look dry

Overnight temperatures often drop below zero, causing moisture on road surfaces to freeze into frost or black ice. Roads that appear dry and clear can actually be extremely slippery until the sun warms them.

Question 2: In Alberta, why should you avoid driving in a large truck's 'wind shadow' on the highway?

It creates too much noise in your vehicle
When you pass the truck, the sudden side wind can push your vehicle, especially in strong crosswinds (Correct answer)
It reduces your fuel efficiency
It is illegal to draft behind trucks

Correct answer: When you pass the truck, the sudden side wind can push your vehicle, especially in strong crosswinds

Large trucks create a wind shadow that blocks crosswinds. When you pass beyond the truck, the sudden exposure to crosswind can push your vehicle sideways. Be prepared with a firm grip on the steering wheel.

Question 3: In Alberta, what does a rectangular black-and-white sign with an arrow showing a 90-degree turn indicate?

Sharp turn in the direction of the arrow (Correct answer)
Lane change required ahead
Intersection ahead with a side road
Optional scenic detour

Correct answer: Sharp turn in the direction of the arrow

A large black-and-white arrow sign (chevron alignment or turn sign) warns of a sharp turn in the road. Drivers should reduce speed and follow the direction of the arrow.

Question 4: What is the 'Move Over' law in Alberta?

You must pull over and stop completely for any vehicle with hazard lights on
You must change lanes for any vehicle stopped on the shoulder
You must move over one lane or slow down when passing a stopped emergency vehicle with flashing lights (Correct answer)
You must move over only for police vehicles

Correct answer: You must move over one lane or slow down when passing a stopped emergency vehicle with flashing lights

Alberta's Move Over law requires drivers to move over to the far lane when passing stopped emergency vehicles and tow trucks with flashing lights. If you cannot move over, you must slow to 60 km/h or lower.

Question 5: In Alberta, if you are in an intersection waiting to turn left and the light turns red, what should you do?

Complete your left turn when it is safe to do so, as you are already in the intersection (Correct answer)
Wait for the next green light while remaining in the intersection
Stop immediately in the intersection
Reverse out of the intersection

Correct answer: Complete your left turn when it is safe to do so, as you are already in the intersection

If you legally entered the intersection on a green light and are waiting to turn left, you must clear the intersection when it is safe, even after the light turns red. Remaining stopped in the intersection is dangerous.

Question 6: What is the speed limit for vehicles towing a trailer on Alberta highways?

100 km/h maximum
The same as the posted highway speed limit unless otherwise specified (Correct answer)
80 km/h at all times
Always 20 km/h below the posted limit

Correct answer: The same as the posted highway speed limit unless otherwise specified

Vehicles towing trailers in Alberta must follow the posted speed limit unless specific signs indicate a lower limit for towing vehicles. However, drivers should reduce speed if the trailer affects vehicle handling.

Question 7: If you are parking at night on an unlit road in Alberta, what are you required to use?

Interior cabin light
Headlights on high beam
No lights are required
Parking lights or hazard lights to make the vehicle visible (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Parking lights or hazard lights to make the vehicle visible

A vehicle parked on an unlit road at night must display parking lights or hazard lights so other drivers can see it.

Question 8: In Alberta, can photo radar be used to enforce speed limits?

Yes, municipalities can use photo radar for speed enforcement (Correct answer)
Only on highways, not in cities
Only in school and playground zones
No, photo radar is banned in Alberta

Correct answer: Yes, municipalities can use photo radar for speed enforcement

Alberta municipalities are permitted to use photo radar for speed enforcement. Photo radar is commonly used in school zones, playground zones, construction zones, and other high-risk areas.

Question 9: In Alberta, what are the rules for driving with daytime running lights (DRLs)?

DRLs are optional equipment
Only commercial vehicles need DRLs
All vehicles manufactured after January 1, 1990, must have DRLs (Correct answer)
DRLs are required only in winter months

Correct answer: All vehicles manufactured after January 1, 1990, must have DRLs

Canadian federal law requires all vehicles manufactured after January 1, 1990, to be equipped with daytime running lights. This applies to all vehicles driven in Alberta.

Question 10: In Alberta, what is required when towing a trailer?

No special requirements for small trailers
Only a flag on the back of the trailer is required
The trailer must have functioning lights, a secure hitch, and safety chains (Correct answer)
Only commercial trailers need safety chains

Correct answer: The trailer must have functioning lights, a secure hitch, and safety chains

Alberta law requires all towed trailers to have functioning signal and brake lights, a properly rated and secured hitch, and safety chains as a backup connection to the towing vehicle.

Question 11: What is the recommended following distance when driving on icy or snow-covered roads in Alberta?

Three car lengths
The same two-second distance as in dry conditions
At least six seconds or more behind the vehicle ahead (Correct answer)
One second for every 10 km/h of speed

Correct answer: At least six seconds or more behind the vehicle ahead

On icy or snowy roads, increase your following distance to at least six seconds or more. Stopping distances on ice can be up to ten times longer than on dry pavement.

Question 12: On Alberta highways, when is it safe to pass another vehicle?

When you have a clear, unobstructed view of the road ahead and a broken centre line on your side (Correct answer)
When the vehicle ahead signals you to pass
Anytime you can drive faster than the vehicle ahead
On a curve where you can see the top of the hill

Correct answer: When you have a clear, unobstructed view of the road ahead and a broken centre line on your side

You may pass when you have a broken yellow centre line on your side, a clear view of the road ahead with no oncoming traffic, and enough distance to complete the pass safely.

Question 13: What does a sign with a moose or deer silhouette on a yellow diamond background warn about?

Hunting area ahead
Zoo or animal park nearby
Animal control zone
Wildlife crossing area — watch for animals on the road (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Wildlife crossing area — watch for animals on the road

This sign warns that wildlife frequently crosses the road in this area. In Alberta, collisions with moose and deer are a serious risk, especially at dawn and dusk.

Question 14: What do black-and-white chevron signs placed along a curve indicate?

A speed trap is located on the curve
The curve is a one-way road
The sharpness and direction of the curve (Correct answer)
Construction work on the curve

Correct answer: The sharpness and direction of the curve

Chevron alignment signs are placed along curves to help drivers see the direction and sharpness of the curve, especially at night. They guide drivers safely through the turn.

Question 15: What does Alberta law say about driving with an obstructed windshield?

It is illegal — the windshield must be clear enough for the driver to see properly (Correct answer)
It is only an issue during a vehicle inspection
Only the lower half needs to be clear
It is acceptable as long as the driver's side is clear

Correct answer: It is illegal — the windshield must be clear enough for the driver to see properly

Alberta law requires drivers to maintain a clear windshield so they have adequate visibility. Snow, ice, frost, stickers, or cracks that obstruct the driver's view can result in a fine.

Question 16: When two vehicles facing each other at an intersection both want to turn left, how should they proceed in Alberta?

Both turn at the same time, passing in front of each other (left side to left side) (Correct answer)
Both turn at the same time, passing behind each other
One must yield to the other based on who arrived first
The vehicle on the right goes first

Correct answer: Both turn at the same time, passing in front of each other (left side to left side)

When two opposing vehicles are both turning left, they should pass each other left side to left side (driver's window to driver's window) and then complete their turns.

Question 17: What should you do if your vehicle begins to skid on an icy road in Alberta?

Ease off the gas, do not brake, and steer gently in the direction you want to go (Correct answer)
Turn off the engine and coast to a stop
Accelerate out of the skid
Brake hard and turn the wheel in the opposite direction of the skid

Correct answer: Ease off the gas, do not brake, and steer gently in the direction you want to go

If your vehicle skids, take your foot off the gas, avoid braking, and steer gently in the direction you want the front of the vehicle to go. This helps the tires regain traction and straighten the vehicle.

Question 18: What is the minimum following distance recommended for driving in Alberta under normal conditions?

Three car lengths
One car length
At least two seconds behind the vehicle ahead (Correct answer)
At least five seconds behind the vehicle ahead

Correct answer: At least two seconds behind the vehicle ahead

Alberta recommends maintaining at least a two-second following distance under normal conditions. This provides adequate time to react and stop if the vehicle ahead brakes suddenly.

Question 19: What should you do when approaching a flashing yellow light at an intersection in Alberta?

Proceed with caution — the flashing yellow is a warning (Correct answer)
Yield to all traffic and then proceed
Stop completely and then proceed
Treat it as a green light and proceed at full speed

Correct answer: Proceed with caution — the flashing yellow is a warning

A flashing yellow light means proceed with caution. You do not need to stop, but you should slow down, watch for other vehicles and pedestrians, and be prepared to stop if necessary.

Question 20: What does a green sign with white lettering indicate on Alberta highways?

Emergency detour information
Directions and distances to destinations (Correct answer)
A warning about road conditions
A regulatory speed requirement

Correct answer: Directions and distances to destinations

Green signs with white lettering are guide signs. They provide information about destinations, distances, and route numbers to help drivers navigate Alberta highways.

Question 21: What should you do before exiting a highway using a deceleration lane (off-ramp) in Alberta?

Stop on the highway and wait for the exit lane to clear
Speed up to pass the vehicle ahead of you, then exit
Brake hard on the highway before entering the exit lane
Signal your exit, move into the deceleration lane, then slow down (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Signal your exit, move into the deceleration lane, then slow down

Signal your intention to exit, move into the deceleration lane while maintaining highway speed, then reduce your speed within the deceleration lane — not on the highway itself.

Question 22: What does a yellow diamond sign with an 'X' symbol indicate?

Road closed ahead
Intersection ahead
Railway crossing ahead (Correct answer)
Dead end ahead

Correct answer: Railway crossing ahead

A yellow diamond with an 'X' warns drivers of a railway crossing ahead. Drivers should slow down, look and listen for trains, and be prepared to stop.

Question 23: What does a blue motorist information sign with a gas pump symbol indicate?

Electric vehicle charging station
Gasoline station available ahead or at the next exit (Correct answer)
Fuel tanker route
Fuel storage facility — no smoking

Correct answer: Gasoline station available ahead or at the next exit

Blue motorist service signs with a gas pump symbol inform drivers that fuel is available ahead or at an upcoming exit. These signs help travellers plan their stops.

Question 24: At a 'T' intersection in Alberta where you are on the road that ends, who has the right of way?

Traffic on the through road has the right of way (Correct answer)
The vehicle on the left
You do, because you are facing the dead end
Whoever is driving faster

Correct answer: Traffic on the through road has the right of way

At a T-intersection, traffic on the through road (the top of the T) has the right of way. The driver on the terminating road must stop or yield before entering the through road.

Question 25: When can you park in a space reserved for persons with disabilities?

If the lot is nearly full
Only if your vehicle displays a valid disabled parking placard or plate (Correct answer)
If no disabled spaces are nearby
If you are dropping someone off quickly

Correct answer: Only if your vehicle displays a valid disabled parking placard or plate

Only vehicles with a valid disabled parking permit or licence plate may use designated accessible parking spaces.

Question 26: In Alberta, what are the rules regarding U-turns?

U-turns are legal only on residential streets
U-turns are legal unless a sign prohibits them, and only when they can be made safely (Correct answer)
U-turns are only legal at intersections with traffic lights
U-turns are always illegal in Alberta

Correct answer: U-turns are legal unless a sign prohibits them, and only when they can be made safely

U-turns are generally legal in Alberta where they can be made safely and are not prohibited by a sign. They must not be made on a curve, hill, or where visibility is restricted.

Question 27: In Alberta, is it legal to drive barefoot?

No, sandals or flip-flops are the minimum requirement
Yes, there is no law in Alberta requiring drivers to wear footwear (Correct answer)
No, you must always wear enclosed shoes while driving
Only in vehicles with automatic transmission

Correct answer: Yes, there is no law in Alberta requiring drivers to wear footwear

There is no law in Alberta that requires drivers to wear shoes while driving. However, proper footwear is recommended for safe pedal control and is a consideration in the event of a collision.

Question 28: If a speed limit sign shows 80 km/h and road conditions are icy, at what speed should you drive?

Any speed below 80 km/h that is safe for the conditions (Correct answer)
60 km/h — the mandatory icy road speed
80 km/h since that is the posted limit
100 km/h on highways regardless of conditions

Correct answer: Any speed below 80 km/h that is safe for the conditions

The posted speed limit is the maximum for ideal conditions. In poor weather, Alberta law requires drivers to reduce their speed to what is safe and reasonable for the current road conditions.

Question 29: What does a school zone sign look like in Alberta?

A red octagon with 'SCHOOL' written on it
A blue rectangle with 'SCHOOL ZONE' text
A white diamond with a book symbol
A fluorescent yellow-green pentagon with children symbols (Correct answer)

Correct answer: A fluorescent yellow-green pentagon with children symbols

Alberta school zone signs are fluorescent yellow-green pentagons showing symbols of children. The distinctive colour and shape make them highly visible to alert drivers to reduce speed.

Question 30: In Alberta, what must you do when a traffic light turns yellow?

Speed up to get through the intersection before it turns red
Immediately brake regardless of your position
Honk your horn to warn others and proceed
Stop safely before the intersection unless you are too close to stop safely (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Stop safely before the intersection unless you are too close to stop safely

A yellow light means stop safely before the intersection if you can. If you are already too close to the intersection to stop safely, you may proceed through with caution.

Question 31: In Alberta, what is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for a Class 7 learner driver?

0.08%
Zero (0.00%) (Correct answer)
0.05%
0.04%

Correct answer: Zero (0.00%)

Alberta's Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) program requires Class 7 learner drivers to have a zero blood alcohol level. Any amount of alcohol is a violation.

Alberta Class 7 Learner's Licence Knowledge Test

The Alberta Class 7 Knowledge Test is a 30-question multiple-choice exam required to obtain a Learner's Licence (GDL). It covers traffic laws, road signs, safe driving practices, and highway driving rules as outlined in the Alberta Driver's Guide.

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