Class 7 Speed Limits and Zones Alberta 6 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In Alberta, what speed should you drive in a shared-use lane or woonerf-style street?
- 50 km/h
- 30 km/h
- The posted limit, which is often 15–30 km/h in these zones (Correct answer)
- No specific speed — just be cautious
Correct answer: The posted limit, which is often 15–30 km/h in these zones
Shared-use streets in Alberta are designed for very low speeds, with posted limits typically between 15–30 km/h. These streets prioritize pedestrians and cyclists alongside vehicles.
Question 2: What happens to your demerit points for speeding 1–15 km/h over the limit in Alberta?
- No demerit points, just a fine
- 2 demerit points (Correct answer)
- 3 demerit points
- 1 demerit point
Correct answer: 2 demerit points
Speeding 1–15 km/h over the limit in Alberta results in 2 demerit points in addition to the fine. Even minor speeding carries demerit point consequences.
Question 3: What is the speed limit on the QEII Highway (Highway 2) between Edmonton and Red Deer in Alberta?
- 100 km/h
- 110 km/h (Correct answer)
- 120 km/h
- 90 km/h
Correct answer: 110 km/h
The Queen Elizabeth II Highway between Edmonton and Red Deer has a posted speed limit of 110 km/h, which is the maximum allowed on Alberta highways.
Question 4: If a road in Alberta has a posted speed of 70 km/h and you are towing a heavy trailer that is swaying, what should you do?
- Maintain 70 km/h and hold the wheel firmly
- Reduce your speed well below 70 km/h until the trailer stabilizes (Correct answer)
- Speed up to straighten the trailer
- Pull over immediately and stop
Correct answer: Reduce your speed well below 70 km/h until the trailer stabilizes
If a trailer begins swaying, you should gradually reduce speed without braking hard. Driving well below the posted limit helps the trailer stabilize. The posted limit is a maximum, not a mandatory speed.
Question 5: In Alberta, is 'going with the flow of traffic' a valid defence if you are caught speeding?
- Yes, if all traffic was moving at the same speed
- No — each driver is individually responsible for obeying the posted speed limit (Correct answer)
- Yes, on highways only
- Yes, if the speed difference is less than 10 km/h
Correct answer: No — each driver is individually responsible for obeying the posted speed limit
Matching the speed of surrounding traffic is not a legal defence for speeding in Alberta. Each driver is individually responsible for obeying the posted speed limit regardless of what other vehicles are doing.
Question 6: What does a 'SPEED ZONE AHEAD' sign mean in Alberta?
- You are entering a race track zone
- The speed limit is about to change — prepare to adjust your speed (Correct answer)
- Photo radar is in operation ahead
- The current speed limit will increase
Correct answer: The speed limit is about to change — prepare to adjust your speed
A 'Speed Zone Ahead' sign warns drivers that the speed limit will change ahead, usually decreasing. Drivers should begin slowing down to be at the new speed by the time they reach the new speed limit sign.
Class 7 Speed Limits and Zones Alberta 6
In Alberta, what speed should you drive in a shared-use lane or woonerf-style street?