Is this the official Alberta knowledge test?

No. These are practice questions written from the Alberta Driver's Guide and Government of Alberta road rules pages. The real Class 7 knowledge test is taken at a registry agent office.

What is Alberta's rule for passing a stopped emergency vehicle or tow truck?

If you are in the lane closest to it and its lights are flashing, move over to the far lane. If you cannot move over safely, slow to 60 km/h or the posted limit, whichever is lower.

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Q: Do I have to stop for a school bus on the other side of a divided highway?

No. On a divided highway only traffic behind the bus must stop. On an undivided road, traffic from both directions must stop when the bus shows alternately flashing red lights.

Q: Can I turn right on a red light in Alberta?

Yes, after a complete stop, unless a sign says not to. You must yield to vehicles and pedestrians facing the green light.

Question 1 of 24

Car A has a green light and wants to turn left. Oncoming car B is going straight through. What must A do?

Turn first, because left turns have the right-of-way on a green light
Wait for the light to turn red, then turn
Let B go through first, then turn when it is safe
Turn first, because A is signalling

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Answer: C. Let B go through first, then turn when it is safe

On a green light, a driver turning left must yield to vehicles going straight through the intersection. Turn only when it is safe.

Question 2 of 24

Car A has a green light and is turning left. Pedestrian P is crossing in the crosswalk of the street A is turning onto. What must A do?

Turn now, because A has a green light
Wait for P to cross out of A's path, then turn
Sound the horn so P walks faster
Drive around P while P is still in the crosswalk

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Answer: B. Wait for P to cross out of A's path, then turn

A driver turning left on a green light must yield to pedestrians crossing in the crosswalk.

Question 3 of 24

Car A has a red light and wants to turn right. Car B has a green light and is going straight through. What must A do?

Wait for a green light, because Alberta does not allow right turns on red
Stop completely, let B go by, then turn when it is safe
Stop, then turn ahead of B because A was there first
Turn without stopping, because right turns on red are allowed

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Answer: B. Stop completely, let B go by, then turn when it is safe

In Alberta you may turn right on a red light after a complete stop, unless a sign says not to. You must yield to vehicles and pedestrians facing the green light.

Question 4 of 24

The light facing car A is flashing red. What must A do?

Treat it like a stop sign: stop completely, then go when it is safe
Stop and wait for the light to turn green
Slow down and drive through without stopping
Drive through, because the light is not working

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Answer: A. Treat it like a stop sign: stop completely, then go when it is safe

A flashing red light is treated like a stop sign. Come to a complete stop and go only when the way is clear.

Question 5 of 24

The light facing car B is flashing yellow. How should B treat it?

Like a yield sign: slow down and yield if needed
Like a red light: wait until it changes
Like a stop sign: always stop completely
Like a green light that gives B the right-of-way over everyone

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Answer: A. Like a yield sign: slow down and yield if needed

A flashing yellow light is treated like a yield sign. Go ahead with caution, after yielding to pedestrians and vehicles in the intersection.

Question 6 of 24

The light facing car A shows a green left-turn arrow. What does this mean for A?

A may only go straight
A must wait for a full green light before turning
A must stop first, then turn when it is clear
A has the right-of-way to turn left

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Answer: D. A has the right-of-way to turn left

A green arrow gives drivers the right-of-way to turn in the direction of the arrow. Still check that the way is clear.

Question 7 of 24

Car A is already in the middle of the intersection when the light turns yellow. What should A do?

Keep going and clear the intersection
Stop right where it is in the intersection
Back up behind the stop line
Turn right to get out of the intersection

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Answer: A. Keep going and clear the intersection

A yellow light warns that the light is about to turn red. Drivers who are already in the intersection must clear it.

Question 8 of 24

School bus B is stopped with its red lights flashing and its stop arm out. The road has no median. Car A is coming toward the front of the bus. What must A do?

Slow down and pass, because A is in the other lane
Sound the horn and pass slowly
Stop, because traffic from both directions must stop on an undivided road
Stop only if a child is on the road

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Answer: C. Stop, because traffic from both directions must stop on an undivided road

On an undivided road, traffic from both directions must stop for a school bus with alternating red lights flashing and its stop arm out. Stop about 20 metres away and stay stopped until the red lights go off and the stop arm is folded in.

Question 9 of 24

Car A is on a divided highway. School bus B is stopped on the other side of the median with its red lights flashing. What must A do?

Drive on with care: only traffic behind the bus must stop
Stop, then sound the horn before going
Stop until the bus moves
Change lanes and speed up past the bus

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Answer: A. Drive on with care: only traffic behind the bus must stop

On a road divided by a median, drivers coming toward the front of a school bus with flashing lights may go ahead with caution and watch for pedestrians. Drivers behind the bus must still stop.

Question 10 of 24

Car A is behind school bus B on a divided highway. The bus is stopped with its red lights flashing. What must A do?

Move to the left lane and pass the bus
Stop: traffic behind the bus must stop, even on a divided highway
Stop only if a child is on the road
Slow down and pass with care

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Answer: B. Stop: traffic behind the bus must stop, even on a divided highway

On a divided highway, drivers coming up behind a school bus follow the same rules as on an undivided road: stop when its alternating red lights are flashing and stay stopped until they go off.

Question 11 of 24

Ambulance B is coming up behind car A with its lights flashing and siren on. What should A do?

Pull over close to the right curb, parallel to the road, and stop
Stop right away in the middle of the lane
Pull over to the left side of the road
Speed up to stay ahead of the ambulance

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Answer: A. Pull over close to the right curb, parallel to the road, and stop

An emergency vehicle with its siren on has the right-of-way. Pull over as close to the curb as possible, stay parallel to the road and stop until it has passed.

Question 12 of 24

Car A is in the intersection when ambulance B comes up behind with its lights and siren on. What should A do?

Speed up and keep driving ahead of the ambulance
Back up out of the intersection
Stop right away in the intersection
Drive through the intersection, then pull over to the right curb and stop

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Answer: D. Drive through the intersection, then pull over to the right curb and stop

Avoid stopping in an intersection. Normally you should pull through the intersection and then move to the right curb.

Question 13 of 24

Ambulance B is ahead of car A with its lights flashing and siren on. How close may A follow it?

No closer than 150 metres
As close as A needs to get through traffic
No closer than 2 seconds
No closer than 50 metres

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Answer: A. No closer than 150 metres

In Alberta, do not drive within 150 metres of an emergency vehicle that has its siren or flashing lights on.

Question 14 of 24

Police car B is stopped on the shoulder with its lights flashing. Car A is in the lane closest to it, and the far lane is clear. What must A do?

Speed up to get past quickly
Stop behind the police car
Stay in the same lane at the same speed
Move over to the far lane

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Answer: D. Move over to the far lane

When you are in the lane closest to a stopped roadside vehicle with flashing lights, you must move over to the far lane to give workers more space.

Question 15 of 24

Ambulance B is stopped on the shoulder with its lights flashing. Car A is in the closest lane and cannot move over safely because of truck C. The speed limit is 100 km/h. What is the fastest A may go past the ambulance?

80 km/h
90 km/h
60 km/h
100 km/h

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Answer: C. 60 km/h

If you cannot safely move over, you must slow to 60 km/h or less, or to the posted speed limit if it is lower.

Question 16 of 24

Car A is at the yield line at the entrance to a roundabout. Car B is already in the roundabout and about to pass in front of A. Who has the right-of-way?

Car A, because it is on B's right
Car B, because traffic in the roundabout has the right-of-way
Car A, because cars entering go first
The bigger car

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Answer: B. Car B, because traffic in the roundabout has the right-of-way

Vehicles entering a roundabout must yield to traffic already in it. Traffic moves counter-clockwise around the central island.

Question 17 of 24

There is an icy patch at B, just ahead of car A. What is the best choice?

Steer sharply into the other lane to miss the ice completely
Speed up to get across it quickly
Brake hard while A is on the ice
Slow down before reaching it and leave more space

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Answer: D. Slow down before reaching it and leave more space

Icy road surfaces are a hazard to watch for. Reduce your speed before you reach the ice, without braking hard on it, and allow more distance for stopping.

Question 18 of 24

Car A is following car B on a snowy road with icy patches. What following distance should A keep?

Close enough to drive in B's tracks
2 seconds, which is enough in any weather or road condition
Exactly 1 second
More than 2 seconds, because the road is slippery

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Answer: D. More than 2 seconds, because the road is slippery

Under normal road and weather conditions, stay at least 2 seconds behind the vehicle ahead. When conditions are less than ideal, increase your following distance.

Question 19 of 24

Deer B is standing at the side of the road ahead of car A at dusk. What should A do?

Look away from the deer and focus on the centre line
Keep the same speed, because the deer is still off the road and safe
Speed up to get past before it moves
Slow down and be ready to stop in case it steps onto the road

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Answer: D. Slow down and be ready to stop in case it steps onto the road

Scan the sides of the road for animals and reduce your speed. Take extra care at dusk and dawn, when animals tend to be more active.

Question 20 of 24

Snowplow B is working ahead of car A. Blowing snow blocks the view along the side of the plow. What should A do?

Pass quickly in the oncoming lane
Follow right behind the plow to use its clear path through the snow
Stay back and do not pass until it can be done safely
Pass on the right shoulder

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Answer: C. Stay back and do not pass until it can be done safely

Passing a snowplow is not allowed when the view along its side is blocked, when passing would get in the way of the plow, or when you cannot pass safely. It is safer to stay well back.

Question 21 of 24

Car A wants to turn left. Motorcycle B is coming toward A from the other direction. Why should A take extra care?

Motorcycles must always yield to cars turning left, even on a green light
Motorcycles always slow down at green lights
Motorcycles are not allowed to go straight through intersections
Motorcycles can be hard to see, and their speed can be hard to judge

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Answer: D. Motorcycles can be hard to see, and their speed can be hard to judge

When turning left, watch for oncoming motorcycles. They can be hard to see, especially in heavy traffic, at night or at dusk, and it can be hard to judge how fast they are going.

Question 22 of 24

Car A wants to move into the small gap in front of truck B as they come up to a red light. Why is this a bad idea?

Trucks must always use the left lane
The truck will get a green light sooner
Cars may not change lanes within 30 metres of traffic lights
The truck needs more distance to stop than a car does

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Answer: D. The truck needs more distance to stop than a car does

Never move into the space in front of a large vehicle that is coming up to a traffic light. If the light turns red, the driver needs that space to stop.

Question 23 of 24

Car A comes up behind slow farm vehicle B on a rural road. What should A do?

Stay far enough back for B's driver to see A, and pass only when it is safe
Follow closely so B's driver knows A wants to pass
Pass right away, even on a curve
Sound the horn until B pulls off the road

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Answer: A. Stay far enough back for B's driver to see A, and pass only when it is safe

Behind a slow-moving vehicle, stay out of its blind spots and far enough back for the driver to see you. Be patient and do not pass unless it is safe.

Question 24 of 24

Car A has just passed car B and wants to move back into the right lane. When should A move over?

Only after B flashes its headlights
Right away, because A is signalling
As soon as A's back bumper is past B's front bumper
When A can see B in the inside rear-view mirror and a right shoulder check shows it is clear

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Answer: D. When A can see B in the inside rear-view mirror and a right shoulder check shows it is clear

After passing, wait until the vehicle you passed is visible in your inside rear-view mirror. Then shoulder check to the right, signal and return to your lane.

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