Class 7 Highway Driving 3

Question 1

What are the dangers of driving in the blind spots of large trucks on Alberta highways?

Accepted Answer

The truck driver cannot see you, increasing the risk of being sideswiped or cut off

Answer

Large trucks have significant blind spots on all four sides — the right side is the largest. If you cannot see the truck driver's mirrors, they likely cannot see you. Stay out of these zones.

Question 2

In Alberta, what should you do when you see a 'PASSING LANE AHEAD' sign on a highway?

Accepted Answer

Prepare for an additional lane where slower traffic should keep right and faster traffic may pass on the left

Answer

A 'Passing Lane Ahead' sign means an additional lane is about to begin, allowing faster vehicles to pass slower ones. Slower vehicles should keep right, and passing vehicles use the left lane.

Question 3

What should you do if you experience a tire blowout while driving on an Alberta highway?

Accepted Answer

Grip the steering wheel firmly, ease off the gas, and gradually steer to the shoulder

Answer

During a blowout, grip the steering wheel firmly to maintain control, ease off the accelerator gradually (do not brake hard), and steer carefully to the shoulder. Hard braking can cause a spin.

Question 4

In Alberta, what is the purpose of rumble strips along highway shoulders and centre lines?

Accepted Answer

To alert drivers through vibration and noise that they are leaving their lane

Answer

Rumble strips are grooves cut into the pavement that create noise and vibration when driven over. They warn drivers who are drifting out of their lane, helping prevent head-on and run-off-road collisions.

Question 5

On Alberta highways, what should you do if an oncoming vehicle is in your lane and a head-on collision seems imminent?

Accepted Answer

Steer right toward the shoulder or ditch — never steer into oncoming traffic

Answer

If a head-on collision is imminent, steer right toward the shoulder or ditch. Going into the ditch is much safer than a head-on collision. Never steer left into oncoming traffic.

Alberta Class 7 Practice Test

Alberta Class 7 Practice Test

Class 7 Highway Driving 3