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

Question 1: Who has the right of way inside a roundabout?

Emergency vehicles always
Vehicles entering the roundabout
The vehicle on the right in all cases
Vehicles already circulating inside the roundabout (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Vehicles already circulating inside the roundabout

Traffic already circulating in a roundabout has the right of way; entering drivers must yield.

Question 2: What is the 2-second following rule?

After the car ahead passes a fixed point, you should pass the same point no sooner than 2 seconds later (Correct answer)
Check your mirrors every 2 seconds
Maintain 2 seconds of eye contact at intersections
Leave 2 car lengths between you and the vehicle ahead

Correct answer: After the car ahead passes a fixed point, you should pass the same point no sooner than 2 seconds later

The 2-second rule ensures a safe following distance by timing the gap between your vehicle and the one ahead using a fixed reference point.

Question 3: What does the phrase "space cushion" mean?

It is an airbag.
It is the distance from the car to the curb.
It is the distance from the steering wheel to you.
It is the distance that separates your car from the cars in front of you, behind you, and on either side of you. (Correct answer)

Correct answer: It is the distance that separates your car from the cars in front of you, behind you, and on either side of you.

A 'space cushion' refers to the safe buffer zone of open space that a driver maintains around their vehicle. This includes adequate following distance in front, sufficient space behind (by encouraging others not to tailgate), and clear lanes on either side. Maintaining a space cushion provides critical reaction time and escape routes in case of sudden hazards, enhancing overall road safety.

Question 4: A school bus ahead of you has stopped with its red lights flashing and stop arm extended on a road without a median — what must you do?

Only vehicles behind the bus must stop
Stop and wait until the lights stop flashing and the arm retracts (Correct answer)
Pass slowly and carefully at 30 km/h
Use the other lane to pass if it is clear

Correct answer: Stop and wait until the lights stop flashing and the arm retracts

On a road without a dividing median, all vehicles in both directions must stop when a school bus has its red lights flashing.

Question 5: What should you do if you encounter a road that is flooded?

Drive along the centre to avoid deeper water at the sides
Drive through slowly to minimise the time in water
Accelerate to prevent the engine from flooding (Correct answer)
Turn around — never attempt to drive through flooded roadways

Correct answer: Accelerate to prevent the engine from flooding

Even shallow-looking floodwater can conceal washed-out road surface, carry vehicles away, or stall engines — turning around is always the safe choice.

Question 6: When turning left at an intersection with oncoming traffic, who must yield?

The driver with the green light always proceeds first
The turning vehicle must yield to oncoming traffic (Correct answer)
Both drivers must stop and negotiate
Oncoming traffic must slow for the turning vehicle

Correct answer: The turning vehicle must yield to oncoming traffic

A left-turning driver must yield to oncoming vehicles and to pedestrians crossing the street being entered.

Question 7: What is a controlled intersection?

An intersection on a one-way street
An intersection with a roundabout
An intersection staffed by a police officer only
Any intersection with traffic signs, signals, or pavement markings that assign right of way (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Any intersection with traffic signs, signals, or pavement markings that assign right of way

A controlled intersection has signs, signals, or pavement markings that regulate traffic flow and assign right of way.

Question 8: When must you drive below the posted speed limit?

Only during heavy snowfall
Only in school zones
Only at night
Whenever road, weather, or traffic conditions make the posted limit unsafe (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Whenever road, weather, or traffic conditions make the posted limit unsafe

The basic speed rule requires you to drive at a safe speed for the actual conditions, even if that is below the posted limit.

Question 9: When making a right turn from the correct position, which lane should you turn into?

The leftmost available lane
The centre lane
Any available lane in the direction of travel
The nearest (rightmost) lane of the road you are entering (Correct answer)

Correct answer: The nearest (rightmost) lane of the road you are entering

When turning right, you must turn into the nearest available lane on the road you are entering, keeping as close to the right curb as safe.

Question 10: What should you do when making a U-turn?

Proceed quickly to minimize time in the oncoming lane
Yield to all oncoming traffic and pedestrians before completing the turn (Correct answer)
U-turns are prohibited everywhere in Alberta
Yield only to vehicles coming from the left

Correct answer: Yield to all oncoming traffic and pedestrians before completing the turn

Before and during a U-turn, you must yield to all oncoming vehicles and pedestrians since you will be crossing their path.

Question 11: When can you enter the turning lane?

You can enter 50 cm from the curb.
You can enter 300 meters away from the turning lane.
You can enter 15 meters prior to the intersection. (Correct answer)
You can enter between 5-10 meters away from the tracks.

Correct answer: You can enter 15 meters prior to the intersection.

According to Alberta traffic regulations, drivers are permitted to enter a turning lane no more than 15 meters before the intersection. This rule is in place to prevent drivers from unnecessarily blocking through traffic by occupying the turning lane too early, thereby promoting smoother traffic flow and reducing potential hazards.

Question 12: When parallel parking, your vehicle must be no more than how far from the curb?

30 cm
1 metre
75 cm
50 cm (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 50 cm

Alberta regulations require parallel-parked vehicles to be within 50 cm (about 20 inches) of the curb.

Question 13: On a provincial highway, unless otherwise indicated, what is the speed limit?

85 km/h
100 km/h (Correct answer)
70 km/h
60 km/h

Correct answer: 100 km/h

In Alberta, the default speed limit on provincial highways, unless otherwise indicated by posted signs, is 100 km/h. Drivers must always adhere to posted speed limits, which can vary depending on specific sections of the highway, construction zones, or other road conditions, but 100 km/h is the general maximum for these types of roads.

Question 14: In Alberta, what is the speed limit in a school zone during posted hours unless otherwise indicated?

20 km/h
50 km/h
30 km/h (Correct answer)
40 km/h

Correct answer: 30 km/h

The standard school zone speed limit in Alberta is 30 km/h during the hours posted on the school zone sign.

Question 15: In adverse weather conditions, how should you adjust your following distance?

Triple it to at least 6 seconds
Following distance does not matter in bad weather
Keep the same 2-second rule
Double it to at least 4 seconds (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Double it to at least 4 seconds

In wet, icy, or low-visibility conditions, doubling your following distance to at least 4 seconds gives you extra time to react and stop.

Question 16: How many demerit points will trigger a licence review or suspension for a GDL driver in Alberta?

12 points
6 points
8 points (Correct answer)
15 points

Correct answer: 8 points

GDL drivers face licence suspension proceedings when they accumulate 8 or more demerit points, a lower threshold than fully licensed drivers.

Question 17: If you are involved in a collision where another vehicle is unattended and you cannot locate the owner, what must you do?

Wait one hour for the owner to return
Only report the collision if the damage is severe
Leave a note with your name and contact information and report the collision to police (Correct answer)
Leave the scene since no one is present

Correct answer: Leave a note with your name and contact information and report the collision to police

You are legally required to leave your contact information and report the collision to police when you cannot find the owner of the damaged vehicle.

Question 18: Can a GDL (Class 7 or Class 5-GDL) driver use a hands-free phone while driving?

Yes, but only on highways
Yes, if the conversation is brief
No — all phone use is prohibited for GDL drivers regardless of hands-free technology (Correct answer)
Yes — hands-free is always permitted

Correct answer: No — all phone use is prohibited for GDL drivers regardless of hands-free technology

GDL drivers are prohibited from all phone use — including hands-free — because distraction from conversation itself impairs new drivers.

Question 19: What is the fine for a distracted driving conviction in Alberta?

$500
$150
$200
$300 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: $300

The base fine for distracted driving in Alberta is $300, and a victim surcharge is added on top of that amount.

Question 20: When should you increase your following distance beyond the normal 2-second rule?

Only when towing a trailer
Only when it is raining heavily
Whenever visibility is reduced, roads are slippery, you are tired, or you are following a large vehicle (Correct answer)
Only on highways above 100 km/h

Correct answer: Whenever visibility is reduced, roads are slippery, you are tired, or you are following a large vehicle

Many factors reduce your ability to react or brake quickly, so following distance should increase whenever any of these conditions apply.

Question 21: What is the recommended action when driving through a large puddle or standing water on the road?

Speed up to plane over the water surface
Stop and wait for the water to drain before proceeding
Drive through quickly to minimize time on wet surface
Steer around it if possible; if not, drive through slowly and test brakes afterward (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Steer around it if possible; if not, drive through slowly and test brakes afterward

Drive through slowly to avoid hydroplaning, then lightly apply brakes to dry the rotors once you are clear.

Question 22: What is the speed limit in a construction zone when workers are present?

50 km/h regardless of posted signs
Always 30 km/h
The speed posted on the construction zone signs (Correct answer)
The same as the normal road limit

Correct answer: The speed posted on the construction zone signs

Construction zone speed limits are posted on signs within the zone and must be obeyed — fines are doubled when workers are present.

Question 23: What are the requirements to obtain a probationary driver's license (Class 5)?

You must be at least sixteen years old.
You must be a licensed pilot.
Both B and C (Correct answer)
You must pass the required road test in Alberta.

Correct answer: Both B and C

To obtain a probationary driver's license (Class 5) in Alberta, you must meet two key requirements. First, you must be at least sixteen years old to be eligible. Second, you are required to successfully pass the official Class 5 road test administered in Alberta, demonstrating your driving competency.

Question 24: How long must you hold an Alberta Class 7 learner's licence before you can take the Class 5-GDL road test?

6 months
2 years
At least 1 year (Correct answer)
18 months

Correct answer: At least 1 year

Alberta requires learner drivers to hold their Class 7 licence for a minimum of one year before becoming eligible for the Class 5-GDL road test.

Question 25: Can you turn right on a red light in Alberta?

Only if a sign specifically permits it
Yes — without stopping if the way is clear
Yes — after coming to a complete stop and yielding to all traffic and pedestrians (Correct answer)
No — right turns on red are prohibited

Correct answer: Yes — after coming to a complete stop and yielding to all traffic and pedestrians

In Alberta, you may turn right on a red light after making a complete stop and yielding to all traffic and pedestrians unless a sign prohibits it.

Question 26: When approaching a school bus with flashing red lights stopped on a two-lane road, what must you do?

Stop and wait until the lights stop flashing and the bus moves
Slow to 30 km/h and proceed with caution
Stop at least 20 metres away and wait until the red lights stop flashing (Correct answer)
Change lanes and pass carefully

Correct answer: Stop at least 20 metres away and wait until the red lights stop flashing

In Alberta, you must stop at least 20 metres from a school bus displaying flashing red lights and wait until they stop flashing.

Question 27: When must you yield to a pedestrian even if you have a green light?

When the pedestrian is on the sidewalk behind the curb
Only when a crosswalk light is also active
Never — a green light gives you unconditional right of way
When a pedestrian is crossing the street you are turning onto (Correct answer)

Correct answer: When a pedestrian is crossing the street you are turning onto

Even with a green light, you must yield to pedestrians who are lawfully crossing the street into which you are turning.

Question 28: How many demerit points does a distracted driving conviction add to your Alberta driving record?

6 points
5 points
2 points
3 points (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 3 points

A distracted driving conviction in Alberta carries 3 demerit points in addition to the monetary fine.

Question 29: What should you do if you must stop your vehicle on a highway?

Pull as far onto the shoulder as possible, turn on hazard lights, and stay away from traffic if safe (Correct answer)
Turn the ignition off to prevent a fire risk
Stop in the nearest lane and turn on hazard lights
Stop in the right lane and flag passing vehicles

Correct answer: Pull as far onto the shoulder as possible, turn on hazard lights, and stay away from traffic if safe

Moving fully onto the shoulder removes your vehicle from the travel lane, and hazard lights warn approaching drivers of your presence.

Question 30: What should you do if your car has antilock brakes (ABS) and you need to apply strong brakes in an emergency?

Firmly and steadily push the brake pedal. (Correct answer)
Apply pressure to the brakes until you stop completely.
Put the car in park or reverse mode.
Press gently and steadily on the brake pedal.

Correct answer: Firmly and steadily push the brake pedal.

If your car has antilock brakes (ABS) and you need to stop quickly in an emergency, the correct procedure is to firmly and steadily press the brake pedal. ABS is designed to prevent wheel lock-up, allowing you to maintain steering control while braking hard. Pumping the brakes is unnecessary and counterproductive with an ABS system.

Question 31: How does wet road surface affect stopping distance?

It increases stopping distance by about 50%
Stopping distance can double compared to dry conditions (Correct answer)
It only affects vehicles without ABS
It has no measurable effect

Correct answer: Stopping distance can double compared to dry conditions

On wet roads, tire traction is significantly reduced and stopping distance can roughly double compared to dry pavement.

Alberta Class 7 Learner's Knowledge Test

The Alberta Class 7 Learner's Knowledge Test evaluates applicants on traffic signs, rules of the road, safe driving practices, and Alberta driving laws. You must score at least 25 out of 30 (83%) to obtain your learner's licence.

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