Class 7 Intersections and Right of Way 4 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In Alberta, what must you do before entering a highway from an acceleration lane (on-ramp)?
- Stop at the end of the ramp and wait for a gap
- Match the speed of highway traffic and merge smoothly when a safe gap is available (Correct answer)
- Enter at any speed since highway traffic must yield to you
- Flash your lights to signal highway drivers to make room
Correct answer: Match the speed of highway traffic and merge smoothly when a safe gap is available
When using an acceleration lane to enter a highway, you must build your speed to match the flow of traffic and merge smoothly into a safe gap. You must yield to traffic already on the highway.
Question 2: At an intersection with a green light in Alberta, a pedestrian starts crossing against the signal. What should you do?
- Proceed since you have the green light and the pedestrian is jaywalking
- Yield to the pedestrian regardless — drivers must always avoid hitting pedestrians (Correct answer)
- Honk and proceed slowly around the pedestrian
- Speed up to pass before the pedestrian reaches your lane
Correct answer: Yield to the pedestrian regardless — drivers must always avoid hitting pedestrians
Even though the pedestrian is crossing illegally, you must always yield to avoid a collision. Drivers have a duty to exercise care and must never hit a pedestrian regardless of right of way.
Question 3: In Alberta, when a left-turn signal changes from a green arrow to a solid green light, what does this mean?
- You can no longer turn left
- The protected left turn phase has ended — you may still turn left but must yield to oncoming traffic (Correct answer)
- The light is about to turn yellow
- Only right turns are now permitted
Correct answer: The protected left turn phase has ended — you may still turn left but must yield to oncoming traffic
When the green arrow changes to a solid green, the protected turn phase is over. You may still turn left, but you must now yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians before completing your turn.
Question 4: At a multi-lane roundabout in Alberta, which lane should you use if you want to turn left (take the third exit)?
- The right lane
- The left (inner) lane (Correct answer)
- Either lane
- The centre lane only
Correct answer: The left (inner) lane
In a multi-lane roundabout, use the left (inner) lane for left turns or U-turns (taking the second or third exit). The right lane is for going straight or turning right (first or second exit).
Question 5: In Alberta, what does a solid white line between lanes at an intersection mean?
- You may change lanes freely
- You should not change lanes — stay in your current lane (Correct answer)
- The lane is for emergency vehicles only
- The lane is ending ahead
Correct answer: You should not change lanes — stay in your current lane
A solid white line between lanes indicates that lane changes are discouraged or prohibited in that area. You should stay in your lane, especially when approaching and within an intersection.
Question 6: In Alberta, if you are in an intersection waiting to turn left and the light turns red, what should you do?
- Reverse out of the intersection
- Complete your left turn when it is safe to do so, as you are already in the intersection (Correct answer)
- Stop immediately in the intersection
- Wait for the next green light while remaining in the intersection
Correct answer: Complete your left turn when it is safe to do so, as you are already in the intersection
If you legally entered the intersection on a green light and are waiting to turn left, you must clear the intersection when it is safe, even after the light turns red. Remaining stopped in the intersection is dangerous.
Class 7 Intersections and Right of Way 4
In Alberta, what must you do before entering a highway from an acceleration lane (on-ramp)?