Alberta Learner Practice Test

A graduated driver licence driver has served a suspension after accumulating 8 or more demerit points. What happens to their driving record?

The original amount of demerit points remain on the driving record
5 demerit points remain on the driving record
3 demerit points remain on the driving record

A graduated driver licence driver will receive ________ after accumulated 4 to 7 demerit points within 2 years

A letter notifying you of your demerit point standing

A graduated driver licence driver will receive ________ after accumulated 8 or more demerit points within 2 years

A letter notifying you of your demerit point standing
A suspension of driving privileges for a period of time

Careless driving, Failing to stop for a school bus, Racing or Speeding (exceeding limit by at least 51 km/h) carries a penalty of

3 Demerit points
4 Demerit points
5 Demerit points
6 Demerit points

For Alcohol, drug, or alcohol-drug related driving charges, you have to meet these conditions before your driving privileges are reinstated

Attend a one day driver program, attend a weekend driver program, mandatory participation in ignition interlock program

How long is your driving privileges suspended for in your first suspension

1 month

How long is your driving privileges suspended for in your second suspension within 1 year

1 month
3 month

How long is your driving privileges suspended for in your third suspension within 2 years

1 month
3 month
6 months

How many demerit points do you get for failing to remain at the scene of a collision

4
5
6
7

How many demerit points do you get for failing to stop at a railway crossing

4
5

How many demerit points for failing to yield right-of-way to a pedestrian in a crosswalk?

4

How many demerit points will cause a suspension on a class 7 license?

When an accumulation of 15 or more points occurs within a two-year period

If you have a Class 7 learner licence, when are you not allowed to drive your car

9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Monday to Friday
12:00am to 5:00am

What alcohol level in the blood can you be convicted of being an impaired driver?

0.04
0.05

What are some of the penalties for drinking and driving while driving?

Time in jail, damage to property and banned from all restaurants serving alcohol.
Heavy fines, criminal record, increased vehicle insurance premiums.

What happens if you refuse a breathalyzer test?

You can take it again at a later time
You can leave immediately
Will face an immediate two-stage, fixed term licence suspension.

What should you do if you feel tired while driving?

Keep driving because it is unsafe to stop
Stop for a rest and walk around your vehicle.

When holding a Class 7 Learner’s License, what’s your allowed alcohol level

0

Which of the following are offences related to impaired driving?

impaired driving regardless of blood alcohol or drug content
blood alcohol level over the legal limit
impaired driving causing bodily harm
All of the above

At night when you meet another vehicle with blinding bright lights, the safest thing to do is

Close your eyes until the light is no longer shining at you
Look down at your dashboard
Flash your high beam to let the opposing driver know you are being blinded
Look slightly down and to the right hand side.

Flashing lights from emergency vehicles will warn you of a problem ahead. You should:

Go faster than the emergency vehicle if you can
Reduce speed, carefully change lanes if necessary and be prepared to stop. Follow directions given by emergency personnel directing traffic.

How can you recover from a skid?

Steer in the direction you want to go and make small steering adjustments to come out of the skid

How can you reduce the chance of animal collision

Reduce your speed, look well ahead, and use caution in areas with wildlife warning signs.
Be cautious at dusk and dawn
Scan the road ahead for animals
All of the above

How would you use the Anti-lock braking system (ABS) in an emergency situation?

Pump the brakes
Shift to Neutral, the ABS will take care of everything
Apply continuous hard pressure until the vehicle stops

If you are faced with low visibility while driving, you should

Slow down and ensure you don't overdrive your headlights. If it's no longer safe to continue driving, move your vehicle off the road to a safe location.

If you are stranded in your vehicle in a snow storm, you should

Keep your engine on to warm up your vehicle
Run your engine just enough to stay warm and keep the vehicle ventilated while the engine is running

If your vehicle is having mechanical problems, what should you NOT do

Stop on a bridge or in a tunnel.

Intersection areas may become icy more quickly because of vehicle exhaust, engine heat and vehicles spinning their wheels or skidding. What should you do?

Allow more time and distance for stopping and starting. The most important thing is to reduce your speed.

Overdriving your headlights at night is dangerous because

You are driving too fast
You might blind the opposing traffic
You can not stop within the distance that you can see

Spacing cushion means

The space between your parked car and the parked car beside you
The space between your car and the car in front and behind you when you parallel park
The space between your vehicle and vehicles around you

What are some winter emergency supplies to carry in your vehicle

Blankets and extra clothing
Shovel
Sand or Salt
All of the above

What are the 3 main factors that determine how long it takes to stop a vehicle?

The sun, the rain and the snow
The age of the vehicle, the road condition and how hard you step on the brakes
Driver's perception time, braking time and reaction time

What does a vehicle with a flashing green light mean?

Snow plow
Slow moving vehicle
Emergency vehicle

What does hydroplaning mean?

There is a thin layer of water between the tires and the road

What emergency supplies should you have in your car

First Aid Kit
Jack and inflated spare tire
Flashlight with Extra Batteries
All of the above

What is a cornering skid?

This is when you apply your brakes too firmly causing the wheels to lock
This is when you accelerate too quickly, causing the wheels to spin
This is when you are travelling too quickly when turning causing the vehicle to slide sideways.

What is a power (acceleration) skid?

This is when you apply your brakes too firmly causing the wheels to lock
This is when you accelerate too quickly, causing the wheels to spin

What is the benefit of an Anti-lock braking system (ABS)

The braking is done in a shorter time
The driver can brake and steer at the same time

What must you do if you are involved in an collision?

Provide assistance, give your name, contact information and insurance information to others involved in the accident

What should you do if you are driving and one of your tires blows out?

Hold the wheel firmly and concentrate on steering
Take your foot off the gas pedal and allow the engine to slow you down.
Safely move to the emergency stopping lane or edge of the road and park in a safe place. Turn on your hazard warning lights
All of the above

What should you do if you are the first person at the scene of a collision

Get as close to the collision as possible, offer assistance if possible and notify police or emergency medical services if necessary.
Stop away from the collision in a safe location, move any injured people from the scene and notify police or emergency medical services if necessary.
Stop away from the collision in a safe location, offer assistance if possible and let the involved party know who's at fault.
Stop away from the collision in a safe location, offer assistance if possible and notify police or emergency medical services if necessary.

What should you do if your brakes fail?

Call the police
Shift to Neutral.
Keep trying the brakes until they work.
Apply the park brake to slow your vehicle and shift to a lower gear.

What should you do if your car is hydroplaning?

Do not brake, release pressure on the accelerator and allow your vehicle to slow then look and steer where you want to go.

What should you do if your vehicle does not have ABS and you are in a skid?

Keep your foot on the brake
Shift to neutral
Take your foot off the brake pedal, look and steer in the direction you want to go and if you need to apply the brakes again use firm pressure but not hard enough to lock the brakes.

What should you do if your vehicle is disabled on the freeway?

Turn on your hazard lights and stop
Pull over to the shoulder and turn on your hazard lights
Call 911 immediately
Change lanes safely and park in a safe location, turn your hazard lights and raise your hood.

What should you do to deal with black ice?

Pump the brakes
Hard brake and use the parking brake at the same time
Be cautious and reduce your speed without braking

What should you do to prepare your vehicle for winter?

Change to All Season Tires
Maintain your vehicle. Have it serviced before winter arrives. Be sure that your vehicle’s battery, tires, exhaust system, windshield wipers and heating system are in good working condition.

What should you do when approached by an emergency vehicle with flashing lights and siren?

Stop immediately
Keep going but move to another lane so you do not interfere with the emergency vehicle
Speed up and get ahead of the emergency vehicle
Drive as closely as possible to the right and allow the emergency vehicle to pass.

What should you use when it is raining?

Don't turn on your headlights
Both high beams and low beams
Only high beams
Only low beams

What shouldn’t you do if your vehicle is disabled on a busy highway

Repair the vehicle on the highway

What speed should you slow to when passing a parked emergency vehicle or tow truck with flashing lights?

40km/h or posted speed, whichever is lower
50km/h or posted speed, whichever is lower
60km/h or posted speed, whichever is lower

When do you have to yield to emergency vehicles with flashing lights and sirens?

Only if they are driving in the same direction as you
At all times

When does the law require lights on the vehicles to be turned on?

When you are driving at night or at any time when you cannot see clearly 150 metres in front of you.

When is it dangerous to use cruise control?

When it's sunny
On wet or slippery surfaces

When should you use low beam headlights when driving a motor vehicle on the highway at night?

When approaching an intersection
When there are no cars nearby
When you are driving a tall vehicle
Meeting oncoming traffic or following another vehicle

Where should you wait if your vehicle needs to be parked on the side of the road.

In the vehicle
In front of the vehicle
To a safe location to the side of the vehicle
At a safe location to the rear and away from the vehicle.

You are required to report a collision to police or law enforcement if:

Anyone has been injured, anyone has been killed, overall damage exceeds $5,000 and if police are called to the scene, all drivers must remain.
Anyone has been injured, anyone has been killed, overall damage exceeds $2,000 and if police are called to the scene.

You should ________ if a large animal is in your path and you can’t stop in time

brake hard, prepare to take evasive action and choose an escape route away from oncoming traffic

You should ________ if you headlights fail

Continue driving and turn off your vehicle lights.
Turn on the interior lights in your vehicle
Turn on your hazard lights and your high beam. If the headlights are still not on, reduce your speed, safely move to the emergency stopping lane or edge of the road, and park in a safe place.
Turn on your hazard lights, turn the headlight control off and on. If the headlights are still not on, reduce your speed, safely move to the emergency stopping lane or edge of the road, and park in a safe place.

A flashing amber light at an intersection means

Wait for the light to turn green
Slow down and proceed with caution

A solid centre line is on your side of the broken centre line, what does the solid centre line mean?

It is illegal to overtake and pass

If you are following a slow moving vehicle up a hill, you should

Honk so the driver will let you pass
Wait patiently and follow the slow moving vehicle

It is illegal to pass another vehicle when

There is a sign showing a no-passing zone
A solid yellow line is on your side of the center line
Oncoming vehicles are too close
All of the above

It is illegal to pass another vehicle when

You are in a school or playground zone
Another vehicle is stopped to allow a pedestrian to cross at a marked or unmarked crosswalk.
A school bus has flashing red lights and the stop arm extended.
All of the above

Never change lanes in traffic without

Giving proper signal and checking to make sure the lane change can be made safely

On a multi-lane highway, slow moving traffic should travel on

The far right lane

Under which circumstance should you not pass the oncoming lane?

On a curve on highway with one lane in each direction

What is a weave zone?

Right hand turn lanes at an intersection
Places where the highway entrance and exit use the same lane

What is the shoulder on a highway intended for? (section between the white line and the edge of the road)

Passing
Emergency parking

What should you do after exiting from the highway

Use your turn signal well in advance, move into deceleration lane and if possible decelerate in the deceleration lane.

What should you do before attempting to pass on a two-land road?

Speed up and only pass on the left. You can exceed the speed limit for a short period of time to pass.
Check your rear view mirrors and pass safely on the left. You can stay in the left lane until another car blocks you in front.
Do not pass until the vehicle in front changes lanes. You should stay a safe distance from the vehicle in front.
Check your outside and inside rear view mirrors, turn on your left signal light and pass when safe then turn on your right signal light and return to your original lane when it is safe

What should you do before passing a vehicle on a two-lane highway?

Do it as quickly as possible
Only pass when your way ahead is clear and passing is permitted

What should you do if you are entering a curve and starts to skid?

If you skid in a curve, stay off the brake and the accelerator. Continue to look in the direction you want to go, and make small steering adjustments to come out of the skid.

When entering a freeway you should

Stop and wait for opening then enter the freeway rapidly
Slow down and then enter freeway at a sharp angle
Accelerate quickly to freeway speed, keep shoulder checking to view the gap and when safe, move into the gap

When merging two roadways, which vehicle has the right of way

The vehicle in the front
Neither Vehicle

When you are on a freeway and you are approaching a freeway entrance, you should avoid

Reducing your speed abruptly or stopping when merging

Where on the lane should you stay on while driving?

The right-hand side of the lane
The left-hand side of the lane
The center of the lane

Why is it necessary to check over your shoulder when changing lanes?

To check the license plate of the car behind you.
There will always be a blind spot in your mirrors, no matter how you adjust them

A driver needs to _______ upon approaching a stop sign,

Slow down, sound horn and proceed
Slow down and proceed only if the way is clear
Stop, sound horn, then proceed
Stop and proceed when it is safe to do

Before turning at an upcoming intersection, you should be at the proper turning lane at least ____ from the intersection

10m
15m

Both vehicles approach at the same time, who has the right of way?

A
B

If there is no stop line, sidewalk or crosswalk at the stop sign, you should

Stop only if there is traffic at the intersection
Slow down and proceed with caution
Stop at the intersection

If you are on a one way street making a left turn at the intersection, which lane should you be on?

At any lane as long as you signal
The center lane
The left lane

What do you need to remember when turning from a two-way road to another two-way road

Yield to pedestrian crossing the crosswalk and do not enter the crosswalk until the pedestrians are safely out of the intersection

What is an uncontrolled intersection?

If there are no traffic lights and traffic signs

What must you do when entering a traffic circle/roundabout?

Drivers entering the circular intersection must yield to drivers already in the circle

What should you always do at an uncontrolled intersection?

Stop completely, make sure it is safe and proceed with caution
Use caution and judgment at all intersections without signs or signals. Even if you have the right-of-way, be sure the other vehicle is going to yield before you proceed.

What should you do at a dual lane turn?

Approach the intersection in one of the marked lanes and turn into any lane.
Approach the intersection in one of the marked lanes and turn into the corresponding lane.

When is a left turn at a red light permitted?

When turning from a one-way street to another one-way street

When should you activate your right turn signal at a traffic circle?

As soon as you think you want to exit
As soon as you enter the traffic circle
Right after passing the exit that is before your intended exit

When travelling on the outside lane of a roundabout (right lane), drivers must

Exit using the right lane

When two cars reach a four-way stop sign intersection at the same time ________ should be given the right-of-way.

The one that honks.
The vehicle approaching from the left
The vehicle approaching from the right

Which of the following condition is it illegal and dangerous to make a “U” turn?

All of the below

Which vehicle has the right of way?

A
B

Which vehicle has the right of way?

A
B

Why should you shoulder check to your right when making a right turn?

To make sure there isn't another road user beside you such as cyclist and pedestrians

In ideal conditions, how much travel time should you be from the car in front of you?

1 second
2 seconds

What are fixed Hazards

School children, intersections and merging roadways
Restricted vision areas such as curves, hills and hidden driveways, icy road surfaces and merging roadways
Restricted vision areas such as curves, hills and hidden driveways, intersections and emergency vehicles
Restricted vision areas such as curves, hills and hidden driveways, intersections and merging roadways

What is variable hazards?

Intersections, icy road surfaces, “stale” green lights and emergency vehicles
School children and other pedestrians, left-turning vehicles, icy road surfaces, “stale” green lights and emergency vehicles

Why do you need to have a space cushion

The extra space reduces the risk of hitting the vehicle ahead if you are hit from behind.

How can you improve fuel efficiency?

Turn on the air conditioning system
Do abrupt stops and accelerate quickly
Leave the engine running
Make sure your engine is properly tuned, replace air filters regularly and ensure tires are properly inflated.

How can you save more fuel during summer driving in the city

Open your window

How far ahead should you look when driving in an rural area

5 – 7 seconds ahead
9 – 11 seconds ahead
12 – 15 seconds ahead
20 – 25 seconds ahead

How far ahead should you look when driving in an urban area

1 – 2 seconds ahead
5 – 7 seconds ahead
9 – 11 seconds ahead
12 – 15 seconds ahead

How far back do you need to stop away from a school bus with flashing red lights

5 metres
10 metres
15 metres
20 metres

How much does a child have to weigh to be in a child safety seat?

Under 10lbs
Under 20lbs
Under 30 lbs
Under 40lbs

How often should you glance at your rearview mirror?

5 – 7 seconds
8 – 12 seconds

If you are driving and your cell phone rings, what should you do?

Pick up the phone quickly and make sure you have one hand on the steering wheel
Turn it off, it is illegal to talk on the cellular phone while driving
Answer your phone if there is no police around
Let your voice mail service take the call and check your messages when you are parked

What does a flashing red and amber light on a vehicle mean?

Emergency vehicle
Police
Snowplows

What should you watch for when making a right turn

A cyclist

When are you allowed to have someone riding on the open box of a pick up truck?

Never

When are you allowed to let a person ride in a trailer when it is being towed

Never

When are you required to attach a red flag to the rear of your vehicle

When you are going to be driving slow
During daylight hours when your vehicle's load extends 1.5m (5ft) or more beyond the rear of your vehicle

When can you share a lane with a motorcycle rider?

Never

Who must be in a forward facing safety seat?

Children from birth until reaching a recommended weight on the safety seat
Children between 10kg – 18kg (22 – 40 pounds

Who must be in a rear facing safety seat?

Children from birth until reaching a recommended weight on the safety seat

Who must be in a rear facing safety seat?

Children from birth until reaching a recommended weight on the safety seat
Children between 10kg – 18kg (22 – 40 pounds
Children weighing more than 18kg (40lbs)

A cyclists seated on a bicycle at an intersection waiting for a traffic control signal

Has the same rights an responsibilities as any other vehicle waiting to proceed

A School Bus with red signal lights flashing is stopped ahead of you. What are you required to do under the law when meeting or overtaking the bus?

Sound horn before passing
Reduce speed and pass with caution
Wait for opposing vehicles to pass
Do not pass until the bus proceed or the signal lights are not longer flashing

Do cyclists observe the same rules as the drivers?

Yes, they have the same rights and responsibilities

How should you pass a cyclist on a road?

Pull out slightly and pass
Stay in your lane, there's enough room for both
Do not pass until the cyclist stops
Pass like you would pass any other vehicle

If a cyclist is walking beside and pushing a bicycle then

Treat them as a vehicle
Treat them the same as a motorcyclists
Treat them like a pedestrian

Pulling out slightly into another lane to pass a cyclist is considered

Staying in your own lane as long as you are not interfering with other vehicles
Illegal because you are not allowed to pass cyclists in your lane
Changing lanes and you should perform a mirror check, shoulder check and signal

What does it mean when a pedestrian is using a white cane?

The pedestrian is disabled
The pedestrian is hearing impaired
The pedestrian is old
The pedestrian is visually impaired

What should you be aware of at a railway crossing?

Do not get trapped on the railway tracks at a railway crossing. Wait on the approach to the crossing and cross only when you are sure you can clear the crossing.
Never drive around the gates. If the gate is down, or raising or lowering, do not cross the tracks.
During poor weather or at night, be alert for advance railway warning and railway signs. Drive at a speed that will allow you to be able to stop within the distance clearly lit by your headlights.
All of the above

What should you be watching for on the side of the road?

People in wheelchairs moving towards an intersection
Children playing that may run out to the road
Visually impaired people with canes or guide dogs
All of the above

What should you do if you want to pass a motorcycle?

Pass on the right of the motorcycle
Pass only if there is another lane between you and the motorcycle
Use half of their lane to pass
Pass just as you would with another car

What should you do when passing a large vehicle

Ensure you have enough space and don't stay at the vehicle's blind spot

What should you look for when approaching a railway crossing

Look for flashing lights, gates or a sign alerting you of an oncoming train
Advance warning signs that tell you to reduce speed because you may need to stop for a train.
Pavement markings such as an X or a stop line.
All of the above

When a pedestrian has entered a marked or unmarked crosswalk, you must

Honk to let them know you're approaching
Go around the pedestrian
Try to signal to the pedestrian and agree on who should go first
Yield the right-of-way

Why is it a bad idea to follow bicycle riders too closely?

Bicycles can fall down at any time
Bicycles do not have break lights to warn you when they are stopping

Why should you leave extra space when following a motorcycle?

Motorcycles changes lanes very quickly
It's hard to spot a motorcycle
Motorcycles can stop very quickly

This shows the nearest airport
This shows the nearest train station
This shows accommodations ahead

This shows the route to passenger railway station
This shows the route to the airport.

Bicycles are allowed on this road
Be alert for pedestrians.
Bicycle crossing ahead

Bridge ahead may lift or swing to let boats pass
There’s an underpass in the road ahead
Temporary detour from the normal route ahead.
There are uneven pavement or bumps on the road ahead

The pavement ahead is slippery when wet
Drivers on the side road do not have a clear view of the traffic

Do not enter
Dangerous goods not allowed
This lane is reserved for special vehicles
Dangerous goods route

Be alert for pedestrians.
Stop and proceed with caution
The pavement ahead is slippery when wet
This is a dead end

The road ahead will branch off
Deer may cross this road.

Paved road ends ahead
Temporary detour from the normal route ahead.

The divided highway ends

Slow down, drive with extra caution and watch for children
Temporary detour from the normal route ahead.
Do not drive through this intersection

You are entering a construction zone.
Slow down, drive with extra caution and watch for children
Do not enter this road

Do not make a U-turn
Do not pass

The speed limit is lower during school hours, refer to the limit when lights are flashing
There are traffic lights ahead
Follow the direction of the flashing lights

This shows the nearest train station
This shows the nearest accommodation
This shows restaurants ahead

This shows the nearest gas station

This is a regulatory sign
Stop if necessary and only proceed when the way is clear

Left turn only
Right turn only
Go straight only

There may be oncoming traffic, be prepared to share the road
Slow down, drive with extra caution and watch for children
You are approaching a hidden school bus stop, drive with caution and watch for children

This shows the nearest airport
This shows the nearest highway
This shows the nearest hospital

Left turn only

Right turn
Left turn

Do not enter this road
Snowmobiles may cross this road

Deer may cross this road
Moose may cross this road

Only center lane can go straight
All lanes go straight
Left lane turns left, center lane goes straight, right lane goes straight or turn right

Bridge ahead may lift or swing to let boats pass
The road ahead will narrow
Narrow bridge or passage ahead

Bicycles are allowed on this road
Bicycle crossing ahead
Be alert for pedestrians.
Bicycles are not allowed on this road

No left turn at this intersection

Do not stand between the signs except when loading or unloading
Speed limit change ahead
Do not park between the signs except when loading or unloading passengers

Do not make a U-turn
Pedestrians are not allowed on this road

Do not enter
No left turns
No snow mobiles allowed

Parking space is only for vehicles displaying Accessible Parking Permit
No stopping between here to the next no-stopping sign
No stopping between here and the next sign during the time posted

Parking space is only for vehicles displaying Accessible Parking Permit
Pedestrians are not allowed on this road
Do not stop between the signs

No pedestrians allowed
No dangerous goods allowed
No snow mobiles allowed
No trucks allowed

Speed limit change ahead
Pedestrians are not allowed on this road
Do not make a U-turn

Do not enter
Obstruction ahead, keep left or right

Paved road ends ahead
Snowmobiles are allowed to use this road
This facility is only accessible by wheelchair
Watch for cyclist and you will need to share the road with the cyclist

Traffic may only travel in the direction shown

Keep to the right of the traffic island

One way travel
Do not pass
Passing is allowed

Paved road ends ahead

The pavement ahead is slippery when wet
The road ahead will narrow

Playground nearby, be prepared to slow down
This is a school zone, reduce speed and watch for children
No vehicles allowed
This is a pedestrian crosswalk, yield to people crossing

Playground nearby, 30 km/h limit is in effect every day from dawn to dusk

This is the minimum speed limit in the province
This is a primary highway marker sign

Intersection ahead, the arrow shows which direction has right-of-way
The right lane ends
There’s a railroad crossing ahead.

Stop and wait until the way is clear before proceeding
Slow moving vehicle
Be prepared to stop, slow down and look both ways for trains

Do not enter
Maximum speed allowed
Minimum speed allowed
Recommended exit speed

Right turn

There are uneven pavement or bumps on the road ahead
The road ahead is divided by a median, keep to the right

Watch for survey crews ahead
Watch out for children and follow the directions of the crossing guards

Playground nearby, 30 km/h limit is in effect every day from dawn to dusk
This is a school zone, 30km/h limit in effect from 8am to 4:30pm on school days

Playground nearby, be prepared to slow down
This is a pedestrian crosswalk, yield to people crossing
This is a school zone, reduce speed and watch for children

The right lane ends
There’s a sharp turn or bend in the road ahead

No left turns
Do not enter
Sharp curve ahead, slow down to the suggested speed

No bicycles allowed
Pedestrians are not allowed on this road
Signal lights ahead, be prepared to stop when lights are flashing

There’s a railroad crossing ahead.
There may be oncoming traffic, be prepared to share the road
There is a slight bend or curve in the road ahead

Right lane ends
Road may be slippery ahead

Stop if necessary and only proceed when the way is clear
Be prepared to stop, slow down and look both ways for trains
Slow moving vehicle

Snowmobiles may use this road

Hazard ahead
Construction ahead
Detour ahead
Soft shoulder ahead, stay off

This sign shows the minimum speed allowed on this road
This is the suggested speed limit
This is the maximum speed allowed at night
This sign shows the maximum speed allowed on this road

Speed limit change ahead

Watching for fallen rock and be prepared to avoid a collision
There’s an underpass in the road ahead
There’s a steep hill ahead

Temporary detour from the normal route ahead.
Be prepared to stop, slow down and look both ways for trains
You are approaching a stop sign

Be prepared to stop, slow down and look both ways for trains
Do not enter
Stop and wait until the way is clear before proceeding

This sign warns of traffic control person ahead.
Bicycles are not allowed on this road
Be alert for pedestrians.
Watch out for survey crew on the road ahead.

Drivers on the side road do not have a clear view of traffic
Deer may cross this road.
You are approaching a Y-intersection
You are approaching a T-intersection

There are traffic lights ahead

This sign shows the Trans-Canada Highway route

This is a truck route

Left turn only
Right turn only
Turn right or left only

Narrow bridge ahead
The road ahead will branch off
There may be oncoming traffic, be prepared to share the road
Two roads going in the same direction are joining into one

Speed limit change ahead
This lane is only for two-way left turns

Go straight only
Keep to the right of the traffic island
Two-way traffic, keep on the right unless passing

Watching for fallen rock and be prepared to avoid a collision

Be alert for pedestrians.

This sign shows the facility is accessible by wheelchair

Winding road ahead

Do not go this way

You are approaching a Y-intersection

Stop sign ahead
Yield sign ahead

Are you allowed to back your vehicle into an intersection or crosswalk in an urban area?

Yes
Yes, only if there's no vehicles at the intersection
Yes, only if you give the proper signal and there's no vehicles at the intersection
No

Before driving, drivers should do the following basic habits

Lock your doors. Adjust your seat and seat back. Adjust your head restraint. Adjust your inside and outside rear view mirrors. Fasten your seat belt.

How close can you legally park to a fire hydrant

1m
2m
3m
5m

How many centimetres from the curb is required when parallel parking?

It doesn't matter
30cm
50cm

How should you properly wear a seat belt?

Wear the lap belt low and snug over your hips. The shoulder belt must fit over your chest and shoulder.
Do not tuck the shoulder belt behind your back or under your arm.
You are still required to wear your seat belt when in a vehicle with air bags.
All of the above

Parking lights are used

At any time
For parking only

The top of the head restraints should be level with what part of your head when adjusted properly?

Top of the ears

What is the correct position to place your hands on the steering wheel?

Either hand at the 12 o'clock position
Left hand at 11 o'clock and right hand at 1 o'clock position
Left hand at 9 o'clock position and right hand at 3 o'clock position or left hand at 10 o'clock and right hand at 2 o'clock

What is the hand signal for left turns

Left hand out straight

What should you do when braking?

Begin early, release the accelerator and to brake smoothly, release pressure on the brake pedal slightly and then reapply pressure just before you come to a stop.

What should you do when exiting a vehicle parked parallel to the curb on a two way street.

Check all mirrors carefully for any traffic or cyclists approaching from behind. Do a shoulder check to your blind spots to the left. When it is safe, open the door no wider than necessary to get out and leave the vehicle quickly

What should you do when leaving an angle parking space?

Reverse carefully and slowly. Be sure there is nothing behind your vehicle.

What should you do when reversing in a straight line?

Get someone to watch while you back up.
Look through the rear-view mirror and side mirror and keep both hands on the steering wheel
Look through the rear-view mirror and keep both hands on the steering wheel.
Place your left hand at the top of the steering wheel, look over your right shoulder through rear window and glance to the front to ensure the front of your vehicle does not contact anything.

What should you do when you are pulling out from a curb?

Signal and then pull out
Check your side mirror and then pull out
Check your rear-view mirror and then pull out
Signal, do a shoulder check and only pull out when it is safe.

When are you required to use your vehicle signal?

All of the below

When parking your car on a downhill, you should

Park like you normally would
Turn your front wheels away from the curb and set your parking brake
Turn your front wheels towards the curb and set your parking brake

When parking your car uphill with a curb, you should

Park like you normally would
Turn your front wheels to the left and set your parking brake

When parking your car uphill without a curb, you should

Park like you normally would
Turn your front wheels to the left and set your parking brake
Turn your front wheels to the right and set your parking brake

Which of the following does NOT affect your stopping time

Your visual search skills as you scan the roadway ahead
Your decision-making ability
The time of day

Which of the following is it illegal to park at?

All of the below

You must use your signal light when you are:

Moving away from the curb or parking lane, turning left or right or changing lanes.

You should _______ when using your turn signal

Signal early so vehicles behind you will know what's going on and turn it off if it doesn't turn off automatically.
Don't use it too early or too late and remember to turn it off if it doesn't turn off automatically

What should you do when towing a trailer?

Allow more time and distance then you would without a trailer between oncoming vehicles and your own before entering into traffic
Increase your following distance
Slower moving vehicles should travel in the right lane of a multi-lane highway
All of the above

Which trailers do not need brakes?

Trailers with gross weight of 910kg or less or trailers with gross weight less than HALF the unloaded weight of the vehicle that is doing the towing

A flashing green traffic light at an intersection where left and right turns are allowed means

You are permitted to turn left or turn right without stopping
You are permitted to go through or turn left without stopping
You are permitted to go through or turn right without stopping
You are permitted to go through, turn left or turn right without stopping

A flashing red signal light at an intersection represents

Slow down and proceed with caution
Stop before the stop line or crosswalk and proceed only when it is safe to do so

A light with a red cross above the traffic lane means

No right turns
No left turns
You can't drive, enter or remain in this lane

A red signal light with a green arrow shown at an intersection means

Stop and wait for green light before turning in the direction of the arrow
Follow the red light because it takes precedence
All traffic can proceed
Proceed with caution in the direction of the arrow, yielding right-of-way to pedestrian and other traffic

At an intersection, what does a red and white triangular sign means?

Yield the right of way to traffic not facing the sign.

How are distances between cities shown?

Miles
Kilometres

How do you know whether you are approaching a stale green light?

If the pedestrian light shows a DON'T WALK symbol

If a sign is yellow diamond-shaped, it is a:

Speed limit sign
Caution or warning of hazard sign

If there’s a white diamond in a lane then that means

Anyone can use this lane
This lane is reserved for specific vehicles

The broken centre line on the road means

Pass is permitted if the way is clear

The yellow five-sided sign that is shaped like an old school house means:

School zone or school crosswalk

Unless otherwise posted, the maximum speed limit on the highway outside of a city, town, village or built-up area is

50km/h
60km/h
80km/h
100km/h

Unless specified, the maximum speed limit allowed in cities, towns, villages and built-up areas is

30 km/h
40 km/h
50 km/h

What are the colors used for warning signs indicating hazards ahead?

Yellow background, red text or symbols
Red background, yellow text or symbols
Black background, red text of symbols
Yellow background, black text or symbols

What does a downward pointing green arrow mean?

No right turns
No left turns
You can't drive, enter or remain in this lane
You are permitted to travel in this lane

What does a flashing yellow light mean?

You can travel through the intersection without stopping
You need to prepare to stop because the light might change to red. Drivers already in the intersection must safely clear the intersection
You must stop before the crosswalk or stop line.
You can proceed with caution after yielding to pedestrian and other vehicles in the intersection

What does a solid red light at an intersection mean?

You can travel through the intersection without stopping
You need to prepare to stop because the light might change to red. Drivers already in the intersection must safely clear the intersection
You must stop before the crosswalk or stop line.

What does a solid white line to the left of your vehicle mean?

Lane change only available during the day
Lane change only available during the night
Left lane change is permitted
Left lane change is not permitted

What does a solid yellow light at an intersection mean?

You can travel through the intersection without stopping
You need to prepare to stop because the light might change to red. Drivers already in the intersection must safely clear the intersection

What does a white diamond on a lane mean?

The lane is an HOV lane

What is a painted island?

Pedestrians only
Bicycles only
This area is not to be used for travel by any road user

What is an X marking?

Stop at the line.
Do not cross
Railway crossing

What is the maximum speed allowed when entering a playground during specified times (unless otherwise posted)?

10km/h
20km/h
30km/h

What should you do if you are making a left turn and the light turns yellow?

Turn immediately
Stop and wait for the next set of green light
Make sure oncoming cars are stopping and complete your turn safely

What speed does a vehicle with a slow moving vehicle sign go at?

Less than 30km/h
Less than 40km/h

When a right turn against a red signal light is permitted, what does the law require you to do before entering the intersection and making the turn?

Slow down, proceed with caution
Stop, then edge into traffic
Stop, signal, make the turn so as not to interfere with other traffic, including pedestrians

When are you allowed to turn left ahead of oncoming traffic?

An advance left green arrow or flashing green is shown

When can you cross a bicycle lane?

At anytime
There is a broken white line or you are turning

Which of the following colors is used for construction signs?

Red and Blue
Yellow and Red
Orange and Blue
Orange and Black

Which of the following colors is used for information and guide signs?

Red and Green
Green, Blue and Brown

Which of the following colors mean stop, yield, do not enter, or wrong way?

Red

Which of the following must display a slow moving vehicle sign

All farm vehicles
All vehicles not capable of going over 40km/h on a highway

Which of the following represents a slow moving vehicle?

An orange diamond-shaped sign
A blue triangle sign
A red circle sign
An orange triangle sign

This is the complete Alberta Learner (Class 7) practice test with all the questions. The questions are based on the Alberta Driver’s Guide to operation, safety and licensing. You will get 30 random questions.

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