Class 7 Speed Limits and Zones Alberta 6

Question 1

In Alberta, what speed should you drive in a shared-use lane or woonerf-style street?

Accepted Answer

The posted limit, which is often 15–30 km/h in these zones

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

2 demerit points

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

110 km/h

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Reduce your speed well below 70 km/h until the trailer stabilizes

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

No — each driver is individually responsible for obeying the posted speed limit

Answer

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.

Alberta Class 7 Practice Test

Alberta Class 7 Practice Test

Class 7 Speed Limits and Zones Alberta 6