Class 7 Speed Limits and Zones Alberta 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: During what hours is the school zone speed limit typically in effect in Alberta?
- 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM on school days (Correct answer)
- 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM every day
- 8:30 AM to one hour after sunset every day
Correct answer: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM on school days
Alberta school zone speed limits are typically in effect from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM on school days, unless otherwise posted. Some zones use flashing beacons to indicate when the limit applies.
Question 2: What is the maximum speed limit allowed on any road in Alberta?
- 100 km/h
- 110 km/h (Correct answer)
- 120 km/h
- 130 km/h
Correct answer: 110 km/h
The maximum speed limit in Alberta is 110 km/h, found on certain major divided highways. No road in the province has a higher posted limit.
Question 3: What is the typical speed limit in a construction zone on Alberta highways?
- The same as the regular highway speed
- A reduced speed, often posted as low as 50–70 km/h depending on conditions (Correct answer)
- Always 30 km/h
- 80 km/h regardless of the original speed
Correct answer: A reduced speed, often posted as low as 50–70 km/h depending on conditions
Construction zone speed limits are posted based on conditions and typically range from 50–70 km/h on highways. Fines are doubled when workers are present.
Question 4: In Alberta, what happens to your speed limit when entering a hamlet (an unincorporated community)?
- It remains the highway speed limit
- It reduces to 50 km/h unless otherwise posted (Correct answer)
- It reduces to 70 km/h
- It reduces to 80 km/h
Correct answer: It reduces to 50 km/h unless otherwise posted
When entering a hamlet or other populated area in Alberta, the speed limit defaults to 50 km/h unless signs indicate a different limit. Watch for the boundary signs.
Question 5: How does Alberta determine appropriate speed limits for different roads?
- All roads use the same speed limit
- By road classification, traffic volume, crash history, and surrounding land use (Correct answer)
- Only by the number of lanes
- By the age of the road
Correct answer: By road classification, traffic volume, crash history, and surrounding land use
Alberta sets speed limits based on multiple factors including road design and classification, traffic volume, collision history, pedestrian activity, and the type of surrounding land use.
Question 6: What is the speed limit in an alley in Alberta?
- 30 km/h
- 20 km/h
- 15 km/h (Correct answer)
- 10 km/h
Correct answer: 15 km/h
The speed limit in alleys in Alberta is 15 km/h. Alleys are narrow, shared spaces with limited visibility, requiring very slow speeds for safety.
Class 7 Speed Limits and Zones Alberta 2
During what hours is the school zone speed limit typically in effect in Alberta?