Alberta Class 7 Practice Test 2026: Practice test 3

1. Question 1 of 25

   Which is a warning sign that you are too tired to drive?

   • AYawning and drifting out of your lane
   • BChecking your mirrors very often
   • CNoticing every sign along the road
   • DFeeling a little hungry or thirsty
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   Answer: A. Yawning and drifting out of your lane

   Frequent yawning, heavy eyes, missing signs or lights and drifting from your lane mean you need to stop and rest.

2. Question 2 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • AA steep hill is ahead; you may need to use a lower gear
   • BTrucks are entering the road
   • CA truck stop is ahead
   • DA runaway truck lane is closed
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   Answer: A. A steep hill is ahead; you may need to use a lower gear

   Slow down before the hill. A lower gear helps control your speed without overheating the brakes.

3. Question 3 of 25

   Why should you not pass when you are near the top of a hill or on a curve?

   • APassing is only allowed going downhill
   • BTrucks have the right-of-way there
   • CYou cannot see oncoming traffic
   • DYour engine has less power there
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   Answer: C. You cannot see oncoming traffic

   Do not pass where a hill or curve blocks your view of oncoming traffic.

4. Question 4 of 25

   The red lights on the crossing sign (1) are flashing. What must your car (3) do?

   • AStop behind the stop line (2) and wait until it is safe
   • BCross quickly before the train gets to the road
   • CStop on the tracks so you can look both ways
   • DSlow down and cross if you cannot see a train
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   Answer: A. Stop behind the stop line (2) and wait until it is safe

   Flashing lights mean a train is coming. Stop at the stop line, back from the tracks, and wait until the lights stop and the way is clear.

5. Question 5 of 25

   Traffic is backed up just past a railway crossing. What should you do?

   • ADrive onto the tracks and wait there
   • BHonk at the cars ahead so they move up
   • CGo around the traffic using the shoulder
   • DWait until you have room to clear the tracks
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   Answer: D. Wait until you have room to clear the tracks

   Never stop on railway tracks. Make sure you have room to get all the way across before you start.

6. Question 6 of 25

   On Canadian regulatory signs, what does a red circle with a line through it mean?

   • AThere is a hazard ahead
   • BThe rule is only temporary
   • CThe action shown is not allowed
   • DThe action shown is allowed
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   Answer: C. The action shown is not allowed

   A red circle with a line through it means something is prohibited.

7. Question 7 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • ANeighbourhood watch area; no parking
   • BA school is closed for the day
   • CNo through traffic is allowed
   • DTraffic fines are higher in this zone, so take extra care
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   Answer: D. Traffic fines are higher in this zone, so take extra care

   In Ontario, community safety zones are areas with a known risk to pedestrians. Fines for traffic offences are higher there.

8. Question 8 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • AYou must drive at least 50 km/h
   • BThe suggested speed for a curve is 50 km/h
   • CThe speed limit for trucks only is 50 km/h
   • DThe highest speed allowed here in good conditions is 50 km/h
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   Answer: D. The highest speed allowed here in good conditions is 50 km/h

   A white sign with MAXIMUM shows the speed limit. Drive slower when conditions are poor.

9. Question 9 of 25

   You have parked on a street. What should you do before you open your door?

   • ACheck your mirrors and look back for cyclists
   • BOpen it halfway and wait to see if anyone comes
   • COpen it quickly so you can get out fast
   • DHonk first so people know you are getting out
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   Answer: A. Check your mirrors and look back for cyclists

   Look behind and check your mirrors and blind spot for cyclists before opening a door. Opening it with your far hand (the "Dutch reach") makes you turn and look.

10. Question 10 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ASlippery road ahead
    • BA single gentle curve is ahead
    • CLanes shift ahead
    • DA winding road with several curves is ahead
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    Answer: D. A winding road with several curves is ahead

    Slow down and stay in your lane through the curves.

11. Question 11 of 25

    You park facing downhill beside a curb. Which way should you turn your front wheels?

    • AToward the curb
    • BIt does not matter if you set the parking brake
    • CAway from the curb
    • DStraight ahead
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    Answer: A. Toward the curb

    Turn the wheels toward the curb so that if the brakes fail, the car rolls into the curb, not into traffic.

12. Question 12 of 25

    Do airbags replace seatbelts?

    • ANo, you must still wear a seatbelt
    • BOnly for passengers
    • CYes, in the front seats
    • DYes, if the car has side airbags
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    Answer: A. No, you must still wear a seatbelt

    Airbags work with seatbelts, not instead of them. The belt holds you in place so the airbag can protect you.

13. Question 13 of 25

    Which symbol on a tire shows that it is a winter tire made for snow and ice?

    • AThe letters M+S only
    • BA water drop with an arrow
    • CA sun with a cloud
    • DA mountain with a snowflake
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    Answer: D. A mountain with a snowflake

    Transport Canada says the mountain snowflake symbol shows the tire was designed for winter conditions.

14. Question 14 of 25

    How should you treat a motorcycle in traffic?

    • AAs a bicycle you can share a lane with
    • BAs a vehicle that must always ride on the shoulder
    • CAs a vehicle that needs a full lane
    • DAs a vehicle you may pass in the same lane
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    Answer: C. As a vehicle that needs a full lane

    Motorcycles use a full lane, so treat them like any other vehicle and never squeeze past in the same lane.

15. Question 15 of 25

    You park facing uphill on a road with no curb. Which way should you turn your front wheels?

    • AStraight ahead
    • BIt does not matter
    • CSharply to the right, toward the edge of the road
    • DTo the left, toward the centre of the road
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    Answer: C. Sharply to the right, toward the edge of the road

    With no curb, turn the wheels sharply right so the car rolls off the road, not into traffic, if it moves.

16. Question 16 of 25

    Marking 3 in the diagram is a double solid yellow line. What does it mean?

    • ANo passing in either direction
    • BThe road is one-way
    • CPassing is allowed in both directions
    • DPassing is allowed only at night
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    Answer: A. No passing in either direction

    A double solid yellow line separates opposing traffic, and drivers on both sides may not cross it to pass.

17. Question 17 of 25

    What does a yellow diamond-shaped sign like this one tell you?

    • AIt warns of a hazard or change in the road ahead
    • BIt gives a rule you must obey
    • CIt shows directions to a town
    • DIt marks temporary road work
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    Answer: A. It warns of a hazard or change in the road ahead

    Warning signs are usually yellow diamonds with black letters or symbols.

18. Question 18 of 25

    The headlights of an oncoming car are blinding you. Where should you look?

    • AStraight into the headlights so you can judge them
    • BDown at your dashboard until the car passes
    • CAt the centre line, to keep away from the car
    • DAhead and slightly to the right edge of your lane
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    Answer: D. Ahead and slightly to the right edge of your lane

    Look up, beyond and slightly to the right of the oncoming lights. This keeps you in your lane without being blinded.

19. Question 19 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AA wheelchair crossing is ahead
    • BParking only for vehicles with a valid accessible parking permit
    • CHospital staff parking
    • DA loading zone
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    Answer: B. Parking only for vehicles with a valid accessible parking permit

    Only vehicles showing a valid accessible parking permit may park here.

20. Question 20 of 25

    How long should a child ride in a rear-facing car seat?

    • AUntil they can walk
    • BUntil their first birthday, whatever their size
    • CUntil they reach the seat's maximum weight or height limit
    • DOnly for the first month
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    Answer: C. Until they reach the seat's maximum weight or height limit

    Transport Canada advises keeping a child in each stage as long as possible, so stay rear-facing until the child outgrows the seat's limits.

21. Question 21 of 25

    In this diagram the lower lane ends, and drivers zipper merge. What should drivers do?

    • AUse both lanes up to the merge point, then take turns merging
    • BStop at the merge point until the other lane is empty
    • CUse the shoulder to get past the merge
    • DMove into the open lane as early as possible and close all gaps
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    Answer: A. Use both lanes up to the merge point, then take turns merging

    In a zipper merge, traffic uses both lanes to the merge point. Drivers then take turns: the merging driver signals and the driver in the open lane lets one car in.

22. Question 22 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AThe right lane ends
    • BThe divided highway ends
    • CKeep to the right of the traffic island
    • DSharp turn to the right
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    Answer: C. Keep to the right of the traffic island

    Drive on the right side of the island or median ahead.

23. Question 23 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AA stop sign is ahead; be ready to stop
    • BStop here
    • CTraffic lights are ahead
    • DThe road ends ahead
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    Answer: A. A stop sign is ahead; be ready to stop

    Slow down. A stop sign is coming up that may be hard to see.

24. Question 24 of 25

    A driver is following you much too closely. What is the safest thing to do?

    • AMake more space ahead of you, or let them pass
    • BSpeed up so they are left far behind you
    • CBrake hard to warn them to back off right away
    • DWave at them out the window to back off
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    Answer: A. Make more space ahead of you, or let them pass

    More space ahead gives you and the tailgater time to stop. If you can, change lanes or pull over and let them pass.

25. Question 25 of 25

    You are driving through a construction zone. What should you do?

    • AKeep your normal speed if no workers are visible
    • BFollow closely so traffic keeps moving
    • CChange lanes often to get through faster
    • DSlow down, obey signs and flaggers, expect sudden stops
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    Answer: D. Slow down, obey signs and flaggers, expect sudden stops

    Obey all signs and people directing traffic in work zones. Speed limits are often lower and traffic may stop suddenly.

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