Class 7 Intersections and Right of Way 6 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In Alberta, who has the right of way at an intersection where one road has a yield sign and the other has no sign?
- The road with the yield sign
- The road without a sign has the right of way (Correct answer)
- Both roads have equal right of way
- The road with more lanes
Correct answer: The road without a sign has the right of way
The vehicle on the road without a sign has the right of way. The driver on the road with the yield sign must slow down, be prepared to stop, and yield to all traffic on the cross road.
Question 2: In Alberta, can you legally enter an intersection on a yellow light?
- No, yellow means stop in all cases
- Yes, if you are too close to stop safely when the light turns yellow (Correct answer)
- Yes, yellow means the same as green
- Only if you are turning left
Correct answer: Yes, if you are too close to stop safely when the light turns yellow
You may legally enter an intersection on a yellow light if you are too close to stop safely when the light changes. However, you should not enter if you can stop safely before the stop line.
Question 3: When an emergency vehicle is approaching an intersection with a green light from a cross street in Alberta, what should all other traffic do?
- Continue through if you have a green light
- Yield the right of way to the emergency vehicle and clear the intersection (Correct answer)
- Speed up to clear the intersection before the emergency vehicle arrives
- Only the vehicles in the emergency vehicle's lane need to yield
Correct answer: Yield the right of way to the emergency vehicle and clear the intersection
All traffic must yield to an emergency vehicle with activated lights and sirens, regardless of traffic signals. Clear the intersection and pull to the right to allow the emergency vehicle to pass.
Question 4: At a three-way intersection with stop signs on all three approaches in Alberta, which vehicle goes first if all three arrive simultaneously?
- The vehicle going straight
- The vehicle on the right relative to each driver, proceeding one at a time (Correct answer)
- The vehicle that is the largest
- All three vehicles proceed at the same time
Correct answer: The vehicle on the right relative to each driver, proceeding one at a time
When multiple vehicles arrive simultaneously, the right-of-way goes to the vehicle on the right. Vehicles should proceed one at a time, each yielding to the vehicle on their right.
Question 5: In Alberta, what does a 'NO RIGHT TURN ON RED' sign at an intersection mean?
- You may turn right after stopping
- You must not turn right when the light is red — you must wait for a green light (Correct answer)
- You may turn right if no traffic is coming
- Right turns are prohibited at all times
Correct answer: You must not turn right when the light is red — you must wait for a green light
When a 'No Right Turn on Red' sign is posted, you must wait for a green light before turning right. This overrides the default rule that allows right turns on red after stopping.
Question 6: In Alberta, what is the correct action when you reach an intersection and your view of cross traffic is blocked by parked cars or other obstructions?
- Proceed slowly and hope for the best
- Stop, then slowly edge forward until you can see clearly before proceeding (Correct answer)
- Honk your horn and proceed through the intersection
- Flash your headlights to alert cross traffic
Correct answer: Stop, then slowly edge forward until you can see clearly before proceeding
When your view is blocked, stop at the stop line first, then slowly creep forward until you can see cross traffic clearly. Only proceed when you have confirmed the way is safe.
Class 7 Intersections and Right of Way 6
In Alberta, who has the right of way at an intersection where one road has a yield sign and the other has no sign?