Class 7 Alberta Traffic Laws 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In Alberta, what is the legal requirement when you come to a crosswalk with a pedestrian waiting to cross?
- Honk to let them know you see them
- You must yield and stop for the pedestrian (Correct answer)
- Pedestrians must wait for all traffic to pass
- You only need to stop if there is a crossing guard
Correct answer: You must yield and stop for the pedestrian
Alberta law requires drivers to yield the right of way to pedestrians at marked and unmarked crosswalks. You must stop and allow them to safely cross the road.
Question 2: What are the rules for passing a cyclist on Alberta roads?
- You may pass at any distance if you honk first
- You must leave at least one metre of space when passing a cyclist (Correct answer)
- You must change lanes completely to pass
- You may only pass cyclists at intersections
Correct answer: You must leave at least one metre of space when passing a cyclist
Alberta law requires drivers to leave at least one metre of space when passing a cyclist. If the road is too narrow, you must wait for a safe opportunity to pass.
Question 3: What is the consequence of accumulating too many demerit points as a Class 7 learner driver in Alberta?
- You receive a warning letter
- Your licence is suspended after accumulating 8 or more demerit points (Correct answer)
- You must retake the written test
- You pay a fine but keep your licence
Correct answer: Your licence is suspended after accumulating 8 or more demerit points
Class 7 learner drivers in Alberta face licence suspension when they accumulate 8 or more demerit points. Fully licenced drivers have a higher threshold of 15 points.
Question 4: In Alberta, is it legal to pass a vehicle on the right?
- Never — passing on the right is always illegal
- Yes, when the vehicle ahead is turning left and there is a clear lane on the right (Correct answer)
- Only on one-way streets
- Only on highways with three or more lanes
Correct answer: Yes, when the vehicle ahead is turning left and there is a clear lane on the right
In Alberta, passing on the right is permitted when the vehicle ahead is making or signalling a left turn and there is a paved lane available to pass safely on the right side.
Question 5: What must a Class 7 learner driver's supervising driver meet as requirements in Alberta?
- They must be at least 21 and hold a valid Class 5 licence
- They must be at least 18 and hold a full (non-GDL) Class 5 licence for at least two years (Correct answer)
- They must be a professional driving instructor
- They must be at least 25 and have no demerit points
Correct answer: They must be at least 18 and hold a full (non-GDL) Class 5 licence for at least two years
The supervising driver must be at least 18 years old, hold a full (non-GDL) Class 5 or higher licence, and must sit in the front passenger seat at all times during the learner's drive.
Question 6: In Alberta, what are the rules regarding U-turns?
- U-turns are always illegal in Alberta
- 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 legal only on residential streets
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.
Class 7 Alberta Traffic Laws 3
In Alberta, what is the legal requirement when you come to a crosswalk with a pedestrian waiting to cross?