Alberta Class 7 Practice Test 2026: Practice test 5

1. Question 1 of 25

   Under the Criminal Code, what level of THC (from cannabis) in the blood within two hours of driving is the more serious offence?

   • A1 ng or more per mL of blood
   • B10 ng or more per mL of blood
   • C20 ng or more per mL of blood
   • D5 ng or more per mL of blood
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   Answer: D. 5 ng or more per mL of blood

   Having 5 ng or more of THC per mL of blood is the more serious offence; 2 ng to under 5 ng is a less serious offence.

2. Question 2 of 25

   Your right wheels drop off the edge of the pavement onto the shoulder. What should you do?

   • ASpeed up and steer back onto the road
   • BBrake as hard as you can
   • CEase off the gas, then steer back once you have slowed
   • DJerk the wheel to get back on the road at once
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   Answer: C. Ease off the gas, then steer back once you have slowed

   Do not panic or brake hard. Slow down, then steer gently back onto the pavement when you have control.

3. Question 3 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • AThe road turns right ahead
   • BFollow the detour route because the normal route is closed
   • COne-way road to the right
   • DA truck route begins
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   Answer: B. Follow the detour route because the normal route is closed

   Follow the detour markers until you are back on your regular route.

4. Question 4 of 25

   A large truck ahead signals a right turn and swings to the left first. What should you do?

   • APull up beside it so you can turn together
   • BPass it quickly on the left before it turns
   • CPass it on the right while it swings left
   • DStay back; do not move into the space on its right
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   Answer: D. Stay back; do not move into the space on its right

   Trucks swing wide to make right turns. Do not move into the space beside them; wait until the truck has turned.

5. Question 5 of 25

   You reach this sign and see a train coming. What should you do?

   • ASpeed up to cross first
   • BHonk and keep going
   • CStop before the tracks and wait until the train has passed and it is safe
   • DStop on the tracks to get a better look
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   Answer: C. Stop before the tracks and wait until the train has passed and it is safe

   Never try to beat a train. Stop before the tracks, wait for the train to pass, and check for a second train before crossing.

6. Question 6 of 25

   On Canadian regulatory signs, what does a green circle mean?

   • AThe activity shown is not allowed
   • BThere is a hazard ahead
   • CThe area is under construction
   • DThe activity shown is allowed
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   Answer: D. The activity shown is allowed

   A green circle means an activity is permitted. A red circle with a line through it means it is not.

7. Question 7 of 25

   You miss your exit on a highway. What should you do?

   • AStop in your lane and wait
   • BStop and back up on the shoulder
   • CTurn around through the median
   • DKeep going to the next exit
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   Answer: D. Keep going to the next exit

   Never stop or reverse on a highway. Take the next exit and find your way back.

8. Question 8 of 25

   Does a car with anti-lock brakes (ABS) always stop in a shorter distance?

   • ANo, it helps you steer but does not shorten stopping
   • BYes, ABS always stops the car in less distance
   • CNo, ABS only works when you are parking
   • DYes, but only on ice and packed snow
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   Answer: A. No, it helps you steer but does not shorten stopping

   ABS stops the wheels from locking so you can keep steering. It does not reduce stopping distance.

9. Question 9 of 25

   At an intersection with no signs or signals, another car arrived clearly before you. Who should go first?

   • AYou, if you are on its right
   • BWhichever car is going straight
   • CThe faster car
   • DThe car that arrived first
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   Answer: D. The car that arrived first

   At an uncontrolled intersection, yield to a vehicle that got there before you. The right-hand rule is for vehicles that arrive at the same time.

10. Question 10 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ADo not enter
    • BA roundabout is ahead; reduce speed and travel counter-clockwise
    • CTurn around ahead
    • DU-turns are allowed
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    Answer: B. A roundabout is ahead; reduce speed and travel counter-clockwise

    The arrows show that traffic in a roundabout moves counter-clockwise. Yield to traffic already in it.

11. Question 11 of 25

    What is the right order for a safe lane change?

    • AMove over first, then signal and check your mirrors
    • BSignal and move over at once, then check your mirrors
    • CMirrors, signal, shoulder check, then move over smoothly
    • DShoulder check, move over, then signal and check mirrors
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    Answer: C. Mirrors, signal, shoulder check, then move over smoothly

    Check your mirrors for a gap, signal, look over your shoulder at your blind spot, then move over gradually.

12. Question 12 of 25

    Your car begins to skid on a slippery road. What should you do?

    • ASpeed up so the tires dig in and grip the road
    • BEase off the gas and steer where you want to go
    • CSteer sharply the opposite way you want to go
    • DBrake hard and hold the pedal all the way down
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    Answer: B. Ease off the gas and steer where you want to go

    Take your foot off the accelerator or brake, look and steer in the direction you want to go, and do not oversteer.

13. Question 13 of 25

    Cars A and B come to a complete stop at this all-way stop at the same time. Which car should go first?

    • AWhichever car is bigger
    • BCar A
    • CWhichever car is turning
    • DCar B
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    Answer: D. Car B

    When two vehicles stop at the same time, the driver on the left yields to the driver on the right. Car B is on car A's right, so car B goes first.

14. Question 14 of 25

    What should you do when you see this sign?

    • AUse your high beams even when cars are coming
    • BSlow down and watch for deer near the road
    • CSwerve hard if you see a deer
    • DHonk your horn the whole time
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    Answer: B. Slow down and watch for deer near the road

    Be alert for animals, especially at dawn and dusk. If a deer appears, brake firmly and stay in your lane.

15. Question 15 of 25

    What kind of information do blue signs like this one usually give?

    • AServices and facilities, such as hospitals
    • BWarnings about hazards
    • CRules you must obey
    • DRoad work zones
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    Answer: A. Services and facilities, such as hospitals

    Blue signs point to services and facilities for drivers.

16. Question 16 of 25

    What shows that a child car seat meets Canadian safety standards?

    • AA sticker from the car dealer
    • BThe National Safety Mark
    • CAny brand name
    • DA store price tag
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    Answer: B. The National Safety Mark

    Look for the National Safety Mark. Seats without it should not be sold or used in Canada.

17. Question 17 of 25

    Your car (2) has come down the on-ramp (1) into the acceleration lane. What should you do to merge into the gap (3)?

    • AStop at the end of the lane and wait for a big gap
    • BSpeed up to match traffic, signal and merge into the gap
    • CDrive slowly and wait until someone lets you in
    • DMerge right away, even at a much lower speed
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    Answer: B. Speed up to match traffic, signal and merge into the gap

    Use the acceleration lane to reach the speed of highway traffic, then signal and merge smoothly into a gap.

18. Question 18 of 25

    What should you do when you see this sign?

    • ABrake hard to test the road
    • BSlow down when the road is wet and avoid sudden braking or steering
    • CSpeed up to get past the area
    • DDrive on the shoulder
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    Answer: B. Slow down when the road is wet and avoid sudden braking or steering

    Wet pavement can be slippery. Slow down, leave more space and brake and steer gently.

19. Question 19 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AA pedestrian signal only
    • BThe traffic lights ahead are broken
    • CA railway signal is ahead
    • DTraffic lights are ahead
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    Answer: D. Traffic lights are ahead

    Slow down and be ready to stop for a red light.

20. Question 20 of 25

    When are wild animals most likely to be on the road?

    • AOnly in winter
    • BOnly during rain
    • CAt noon
    • DFrom dusk to dawn
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    Answer: D. From dusk to dawn

    Watch for animals and animal crossing signs, especially from dusk to dawn. Look for eyes shining at the side of the road.

21. Question 21 of 25

    Unless signs or markings say otherwise, where should your car be when you begin a right turn?

    • AIn the centre of the road, to see better
    • BAcross both lanes, to make more room
    • CIn the left lane, so you can swing wide
    • DClose to the right side of the road
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    Answer: D. Close to the right side of the road

    Begin and end a right turn close to the right side of the road, and finish in the right-hand lane of the new road.

22. Question 22 of 25

    Another driver is passing you on a two-lane road. What should you do?

    • AKeep right in your lane and do not speed up
    • BMove toward the centre line to block them
    • CSpeed up so they cannot cut in front of you
    • DBrake hard so they can get by sooner
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    Answer: A. Keep right in your lane and do not speed up

    It is unlawful and dangerous to speed up while someone is passing you. Move right in your lane and be ready to slow down.

23. Question 23 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AA hospital is ahead
    • BAn intersection with a highway is ahead
    • CA railway crossing is ahead
    • DDo not enter
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    Answer: C. A railway crossing is ahead

    Slow down, look and listen for trains, and be ready to stop at the crossing.

24. Question 24 of 25

    When should you start to slow down to leave a highway?

    • AWhile you are still in the highway lane
    • BAfter you move into the exit (deceleration) lane
    • COnly at the end of the exit ramp
    • DOnly after you see the stop sign
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    Answer: B. After you move into the exit (deceleration) lane

    Signal and move into the deceleration lane first, then slow gradually to the ramp speed. Slowing in the travel lane can cause rear-end crashes.

25. Question 25 of 25

    You have passed a slower vehicle. When is it safe to move back into your lane?

    • AAs soon as your back bumper is past its front bumper
    • BWhen the other driver flashes their headlights at you
    • CRight away, to get out of the oncoming lane quickly
    • DWhen you can see its whole front in your inside mirror
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    Answer: D. When you can see its whole front in your inside mirror

    Signal and return to your lane once you can see the entire front of the vehicle you passed in your inside mirror. Do not cut in.

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