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

The acceleration lane gives drivers space to increase their speed to match the flow of highway traffic before merging. This allows for smooth, safe entry onto the highway.

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

On multi-lane highways in Alberta, the right lane is the normal driving lane. The left lane should be used primarily for passing. After passing, move back to the right lane.

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

Signal your intention to exit, move into the deceleration lane while maintaining highway speed, then reduce your speed within the deceleration lane — not on the highway itself.

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

If there is no immediate gap, adjust your speed by slowing down or speeding up to find a safe opening. Use the full length of the acceleration lane. As a last resort, stop at the end if no gap is available.

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

At highway speeds, a following distance of at least three to four seconds is recommended to give you adequate time to react and stop. In poor conditions, increase this to five or more seconds.

Alberta Class 7 Practice Test

Alberta Class 7 Practice Test

Class 7 Highway Driving