Alberta Class 7 Practice Test 2026: Practice test 2

1. Question 1 of 25

   When should you leave more space than usual behind the vehicle ahead?

   • AWhen the road is straight and flat
   • BOn a dry road in daylight
   • CWhen you are running late
   • DOn wet, snowy or icy roads
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   Answer: D. On wet, snowy or icy roads

   Leave extra following distance in bad weather, on slippery roads, behind motorcycles and large trucks, and when carrying a heavy load.

2. Question 2 of 25

   What do orange signs like this one tell you?

   • AA school is nearby
   • BThere are temporary conditions, such as construction or road work
   • CThere is a permanent hazard
   • DServices such as gas and food are nearby
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   Answer: B. There are temporary conditions, such as construction or road work

   Orange signs warn of temporary conditions, like construction zones and detours.

3. Question 3 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • AThe road ends at the water
   • BA narrow bridge is ahead
   • CThe bridge ahead is closed
   • DA lift bridge is ahead
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   Answer: B. A narrow bridge is ahead

   There is less room on the bridge. Slow down and watch for oncoming traffic.

4. Question 4 of 25

   You are driving car 2. An ambulance (1) with its siren on and lights flashing comes up behind you. What should you do?

   • AKeep driving at the same speed in your lane
   • BSignal, pull over to the right edge and stop
   • CSpeed up to stay ahead of it
   • DStop right where you are, even in an intersection
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   Answer: B. Signal, pull over to the right edge and stop

   When an emergency vehicle comes with lights or siren, move as close as you safely can to the right edge of the road and stop, clear of intersections.

5. Question 5 of 25

   Areas 1 and 2 are blind spots that your mirrors do not show. How should you check them before changing lanes?

   • AUse your side mirrors; they show everything
   • BTurn your head and look over your shoulder
   • CLook in the inside mirror twice before moving
   • DTurn on your signal and wait a few seconds
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   Answer: B. Turn your head and look over your shoulder

   Side mirrors show only narrow angles. Turn your head for a shoulder check before you change lanes or direction.

6. Question 6 of 25

   Car 3 wants to pass a slower car. In which part of this road may it pass?

   • APart 1, where the centre line is double solid yellow
   • BIn neither part
   • CIn either part
   • DPart 2, where the centre line is broken yellow
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   Answer: D. Part 2, where the centre line is broken yellow

   A broken line on your side means you may pass when the way is clear. A double solid line means no passing in either direction.

7. Question 7 of 25

   What should you do when you see this sign?

   • AYield to cars turning right
   • BTurn right only on a green light
   • CTurn right after stopping
   • DDo not turn right; go straight or turn left if allowed
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   Answer: D. Do not turn right; go straight or turn left if allowed

   The arrow shows the movement and the red circle and line ban it.

8. Question 8 of 25

   Your brakes suddenly stop working. What should you try first?

   • ATurn off the engine
   • BOpen your door
   • CPump the brake pedal
   • DShift into reverse
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   Answer: C. Pump the brake pedal

   Pumping the pedal may build up brake pressure again. If that fails, apply the parking brake gently while holding the release button.

9. Question 9 of 25

   Signs with a white background and black letters or symbols, like this one, usually:

   • AMark temporary road work
   • BGive a rule you must obey
   • CShow directions to places
   • DWarn of a hazard
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   Answer: B. Give a rule you must obey

   Regulatory signs are mostly rectangles or squares with a white or black background. They give rules you must obey.

10. Question 10 of 25

    Your car (1) faces a red light (2) where right turns on red are allowed. What must you do before turning right?

    • AStop completely, then let the pedestrian (3) and car 4 go first
    • BSlow down and turn ahead of the pedestrian
    • CSound your horn and turn
    • DTurn without stopping, because right turns are allowed
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    Answer: A. Stop completely, then let the pedestrian (3) and car 4 go first

    Where no sign forbids it, you may turn right on red only after a complete stop, and you must yield to pedestrians and other traffic.

11. Question 11 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AA helicopter pad is ahead
    • BA hospital is nearby
    • CA hotel is nearby
    • DA highway patrol office is ahead
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    Answer: B. A hospital is nearby

    Signs like this point the way to a hospital.

12. Question 12 of 25

    At this all-way stop, the cars are numbered in the order they came to a complete stop. Which car should go first?

    • ACar 3
    • BCar 4
    • CCar 2
    • DCar 1
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    Answer: D. Car 1

    At an all-way stop, the first vehicle to come to a complete stop is the first to go.

13. Question 13 of 25

    In winter, the road ahead looks shiny and black instead of grey-white. What should you suspect?

    • AA dry road
    • BA road that has been salted and is safe
    • CBlack ice
    • DFresh pavement with good grip
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    Answer: C. Black ice

    Black ice is a thin layer of clear ice that is hard to see. Be suspicious of black, shiny asphalt in cold weather.

14. Question 14 of 25

    In Ontario, what must you do at a pedestrian crossover with this sign when someone is crossing?

    • AStop and wait until the pedestrian has crossed the whole road
    • BGo once the person has passed your half of the road
    • CSlow down and drive around the person
    • DStop only if a crossing guard is there
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    Answer: A. Stop and wait until the pedestrian has crossed the whole road

    At a pedestrian crossover, drivers and cyclists must stop and yield. Wait until the person has completely crossed the road.

15. Question 15 of 25

    On a road with two or more lanes in your direction, which lane should you normally use when you are not passing or turning left?

    • AAny lane, if you are under the limit
    • BThe right lane
    • CThe lane with the least traffic
    • DThe left lane
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    Answer: B. The right lane

    Keep to the right-hand lane unless you are passing or turning left, especially if you are slower than other traffic.

16. Question 16 of 25

    Does turning on your signal give you the right-of-way?

    • AYes, but only on highways
    • BOnly if you signal for at least five seconds
    • CNo, you must still make sure the way is clear
    • DYes, other drivers must then let you go
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    Answer: C. No, you must still make sure the way is clear

    A signal tells others what you plan to do. It does not give you the right-of-way, so you must still check that it is safe.

17. Question 17 of 25

    A large truck is going through a roundabout near you. What should you do?

    • AFollow close behind it so you exit together
    • BDrive beside it in the other lane
    • CGive it extra room; it may use both lanes
    • DPass it while you are both in the roundabout
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    Answer: C. Give it extra room; it may use both lanes

    Trucks and buses may swing wide and use the full width of the roundabout, including the apron and both lanes.

18. Question 18 of 25

    Where is the safest place for children under 13 to ride?

    • AIn the back seat
    • BIn the front passenger seat
    • CIn the cargo area
    • DOn an adult's lap
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    Answer: A. In the back seat

    Children 12 and under are safest in the back seat, away from front airbags.

19. Question 19 of 25

    Car A wants to turn left on a green light with no arrow. Car B is coming the other way, going straight. What must car A do?

    • ATurn quickly before car B gets there
    • BWait for car B to pass, then turn when it is safe
    • CFlash its lights so car B stops
    • DTurn first, because turning cars go first
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    Answer: B. Wait for car B to pass, then turn when it is safe

    A driver turning left must yield to oncoming traffic and to pedestrians before turning.

20. Question 20 of 25

    The speed limit sign shows the maximum speed, but it is raining heavily. How fast should you drive?

    • AAs slowly as possible, even if you block traffic
    • BSlower than the limit, at a speed that lets you stop safely
    • CAt the limit, because it is the law
    • DA little over the limit to keep up
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    Answer: B. Slower than the limit, at a speed that lets you stop safely

    Speed limits are for good conditions. In bad weather, heavy traffic or construction, drive at a speed that lets you stop safely.

21. Question 21 of 25

    Which headlights should you use in fog or blowing snow?

    • AParking lights only
    • BHigh beams
    • CLow beams
    • DNo lights, to cut glare
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    Answer: C. Low beams

    High beams reflect off fog and snow and make it harder to see. Use low beams, and fog lights if you have them.

22. Question 22 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AA school bus stop is ahead; watch for children and buses with flashing red lights
    • BSchool buses may not stop here
    • CA bus station is ahead
    • DA bus-only lane begins
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    Answer: A. A school bus stop is ahead; watch for children and buses with flashing red lights

    Slow down and be ready to stop. Children may be getting on or off a bus.

23. Question 23 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ATraffic ahead travels in both directions on the same road
    • BTwo lanes go your way
    • CA passing lane is ahead
    • DA divided highway begins
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    Answer: A. Traffic ahead travels in both directions on the same road

    Oncoming traffic will share the road with you. Keep right.

24. Question 24 of 25

    Marking 4 in the diagram is a solid yellow line beside a broken yellow line. Who may pass?

    • ADrivers with the solid line on their side
    • BDrivers with the broken line on their side
    • CNo one
    • DDrivers in both directions
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    Answer: B. Drivers with the broken line on their side

    Follow the line closest to your lane. If the broken line is on your side, you may pass when it is safe; if the solid line is on your side, you may not.

25. Question 25 of 25

    Before you drive on a winter morning, what should you clear of snow and ice?

    • AOnly a small spot on the windshield
    • BAll windows, mirrors and lights
    • COnly the front windshield
    • DNothing; the heater will melt it
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    Answer: B. All windows, mirrors and lights

    Nothing may block your view out of the windows, and snow or ice on lights stops others from seeing you.

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