Class 7 Speed Limits and Zones Alberta 5

Question 1

What happens to the speed limit when you leave a town and enter a rural highway in Alberta with no posted speed signs?

Accepted Answer

It increases to the default rural highway speed of 110 km/h

Answer

When leaving an urban area and entering a rural highway in Alberta, the speed limit reverts to the default highway speed of 110 km/h unless a sign indicates otherwise.

Question 2

In Alberta, what is the speed limit on a gravel road when no limit is posted?

Accepted Answer

The default highway speed of 110 km/h, but reduced for conditions

Answer

Gravel roads outside urban areas default to the rural highway speed of 110 km/h when no sign is posted. However, drivers must reduce speed for the road conditions, as gravel provides less traction.

Question 3

What is the minimum speed you can legally drive on an Alberta highway?

Accepted Answer

There is no minimum speed law, but you must not impede traffic unreasonably

Answer

Alberta does not have a specific minimum speed law, but the Traffic Safety Act prohibits driving so slowly that you impede the normal and reasonable movement of traffic.

Question 4

In Alberta, what speed must you not exceed when approaching a railway crossing with no signals or gates?

Accepted Answer

50 km/h and be prepared to stop

Answer

When approaching an uncontrolled railway crossing (no signals or gates), you should not exceed 50 km/h and must be prepared to stop if a train is approaching.

Question 5

What speed limit applies on an Alberta highway service road running parallel to the highway?

Accepted Answer

Typically 50–60 km/h as posted

Answer

Service roads parallel to Alberta highways are typically posted at 50–60 km/h. They serve local access and have intersections and driveways requiring lower speeds than the main highway.

Alberta Class 7 Practice Test

Alberta Class 7 Practice Test

Class 7 Speed Limits and Zones Alberta 5