Class 7 Alberta Traffic Laws 4 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does Alberta law require when you are driving and approach a playground zone?
- Slow down to 30 km/h from 8:30 AM to one hour after sunset (Correct answer)
- Slow down to 30 km/h at all times, every day of the year
- Slow down to 50 km/h during school hours
- Slow down only when children are visible
Correct answer: Slow down to 30 km/h from 8:30 AM to one hour after sunset
In Alberta, the playground zone speed limit of 30 km/h is in effect from 8:30 AM to one hour after sunset, every day of the year, including weekends and holidays.
Question 2: In Alberta, what is the law regarding child car seats?
- Children under 6 must use a car seat or booster seat
- Children must use an appropriate child restraint until they are 6 years old and weigh at least 18 kg (40 lbs) (Correct answer)
- Only infants under 1 year need car seats
- Car seats are recommended but not legally required
Correct answer: Children must use an appropriate child restraint until they are 6 years old and weigh at least 18 kg (40 lbs)
Alberta law requires children to be secured in an appropriate child safety seat until they are at least 6 years old and weigh at least 18 kg. After that, they must use a seatbelt.
Question 3: What is the 'Move Over' law in Alberta?
- 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
- 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
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 4: Under Alberta law, when can you legally drive in a bus lane?
- Never under any circumstances
- When making a right turn within the last 50 metres before an intersection (Correct answer)
- Anytime there is no bus in sight
- Only during non-peak hours
Correct answer: When making a right turn within the last 50 metres before an intersection
In Alberta, you may enter a bus lane to make a right turn, but only within the last 50 metres before the intersection. You must not travel in the bus lane beyond that distance.
Question 5: In Alberta, what is required when towing a trailer?
- No special requirements for small trailers
- The trailer must have functioning lights, a secure hitch, and safety chains (Correct answer)
- Only a flag on the back of the trailer is required
- 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 6: What does Alberta law say about driving with an obstructed windshield?
- It is acceptable as long as the driver's side is clear
- It is illegal — the windshield must be clear enough for the driver to see properly (Correct answer)
- Only the lower half needs to be clear
- It is only an issue during a vehicle inspection
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.
Class 7 Alberta Traffic Laws 4
What does Alberta law require when you are driving and approach a playground zone?