Class 7 Speed Limits and Zones Alberta

Question 1

What is the default speed limit on a residential street in Alberta when no speed limit sign is posted?

Accepted Answer

50 km/h

Answer

In Alberta, the default speed limit in urban areas (cities, towns, and villages) when no sign is posted is 50 km/h. This applies to most residential streets.

Question 2

What is the speed limit in a school zone in Alberta?

Accepted Answer

30 km/h

Answer

The speed limit in school zones in Alberta is 30 km/h. School zone speed limits are typically in effect on school days from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, or as posted.

Question 3

What is the speed limit in a playground zone in Alberta?

Accepted Answer

30 km/h

Answer

Playground zones in Alberta have a 30 km/h speed limit. Unlike school zones, playground zones are in effect from 8:30 AM to one hour after sunset, every day of the year.

Question 4

What is the default speed limit on a highway outside a city or town in Alberta when no sign is posted?

Accepted Answer

110 km/h

Answer

The default speed limit on highways outside urban areas in Alberta is 110 km/h when no speed limit sign is posted. Some highways may have posted lower limits.

Question 5

If a speed limit sign shows 80 km/h and road conditions are icy, at what speed should you drive?

Accepted Answer

Any speed below 80 km/h that is safe for the conditions

Answer

The posted speed limit is the maximum for ideal conditions. In poor weather, Alberta law requires drivers to reduce their speed to what is safe and reasonable for the current road conditions.

Alberta Class 7 Practice Test

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Class 7 Speed Limits and Zones Alberta