Class 7 Highway Driving

Question 1

In Alberta, what is the primary purpose of an acceleration lane (on-ramp)?

Accepted Answer

To allow you to build speed to match highway traffic before merging

Answer

To provide a place to stop and wait for traffic to clear

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To provide a shortcut to the next exit

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To give trucks extra space to park

Question 2

On a multi-lane highway in Alberta, which lane should you normally use for through driving?

Accepted Answer

The right lane or centre lane — the left lane is for passing

Answer

The left lane

Answer

The centre lane only

Answer

Any lane you prefer

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Brake hard on the highway before entering the exit lane

Answer

Speed up to pass the vehicle ahead of you, then exit

Answer

Stop on the highway and wait for the exit lane to clear

Question 4

When merging onto a highway in Alberta and there is no gap in traffic, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Adjust your speed — slow down or speed up — to find a safe gap

Answer

Force your way in — merging traffic has the right of way

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Stop at the end of the acceleration lane and wait for a gap

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Drive on the shoulder until a gap appears

Question 5

On Alberta highways, what is the recommended following distance at highway speeds?

Accepted Answer

At least three to four seconds behind the vehicle ahead

Answer

One car length for every 10 km/h of speed

Answer

Two car lengths

Answer

One second behind the vehicle ahead

Question 6

What should you do if you miss your exit on an Alberta highway?

Accepted Answer

Continue to the next exit and re-route from there

Answer

Stop and reverse on the shoulder

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Make a U-turn at the next median crossover

Answer

Back up in the deceleration lane