Class 7 Parking and Stopping Rules 3

Question 1

What is the maximum distance your vehicle should be from the curb when parallel parked in Alberta?

Accepted Answer

30 centimetres (about 12 inches)

Answer

Alberta requires a parallel-parked vehicle to be within 30 centimetres of the curb to avoid obstructing traffic.

Question 2

A 'No Parking' sign in Alberta means you may:

Accepted Answer

Stop briefly to pick up or drop off passengers

Answer

'No Parking' prohibits leaving your vehicle unattended but allows brief stops to load or unload passengers.

Question 3

When parking on a hill in Alberta, you must always apply the:

Accepted Answer

Parking brake and leave the transmission in Park (or first gear for manual)

Answer

You must use both the parking brake and leave the vehicle in Park (or first gear) to prevent rolling on a hill.

Question 4

In Alberta, how far from a fire station driveway must you NOT park?

Accepted Answer

5 metres

Answer

Parking within 5 metres of a fire station driveway is prohibited to ensure emergency vehicles can exit quickly.

Question 5

Which of the following locations is it legal to park in Alberta?

Accepted Answer

On a residential street, 6 metres from the nearest intersection

Answer

Parking on a residential street at least 5 metres from an intersection is legal, provided no other signs prohibit it.

Alberta Class 7 Practice Test