Alberta Class 7 Practice Test 2026: Oefenexamen 8

1. Vraag 1 van 25

   How should you pass a cyclist?

   • APass on their right side, between them and the curb
   • BChange lanes, or leave as much space as you safely can
   • CHonk loudly as you go by so they move over
   • DPass close so you spend less time beside them
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. Change lanes, or leave as much space as you safely can

   Give cyclists plenty of room. Change lanes to pass if you can, and never squeeze past in the same lane.

2. Vraag 2 van 25

   Can you be charged with impaired driving if your blood alcohol is under the criminal limit?

   • ANo, only if you are over the limit
   • BOnly if you cause a crash
   • CYes, if you are impaired to any degree
   • DOnly if you are a new driver
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. Yes, if you are impaired to any degree

   The Criminal Code bans driving while your ability is impaired to any degree by alcohol, drugs or both, whatever your blood alcohol level.

3. Vraag 3 van 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • AA pedestrian crossover is ahead
   • BA school crossing guard is ahead
   • CA sports field is closed
   • DThere is a playground nearby; watch for children who may run onto the road
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. There is a playground nearby; watch for children who may run onto the road

   Children may run into the road without looking. Slow down and be ready to stop.

4. Vraag 4 van 25

   There is a single solid yellow line to the left of your lane. What does it mean?

   • AYou must turn left soon
   • BYou may pass when the way is clear
   • CIt is unsafe to pass
   • DThe lane is for buses only
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. It is unsafe to pass

   A solid line to the left of your lane means it is unsafe to pass.

5. Vraag 5 van 25

   What does a flashing red traffic light mean?

   • AStop only if other cars are there
   • BSlow down and drive through with caution
   • CCome to a complete stop, then go when it is safe
   • DThe light is broken, so ignore it
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. Come to a complete stop, then go when it is safe

   A flashing red light has the same meaning as a stop sign: stop completely and go only when the way is clear.

6. Vraag 6 van 25

   This tab is posted below a curve sign. What does it tell you?

   • AThe maximum safe speed for the curve in good conditions is 40 km/h
   • BThe speed limit for the whole road is 40 km/h
   • CTrucks must drive at 40 km/h
   • DThe minimum speed is 40 km/h
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. The maximum safe speed for the curve in good conditions is 40 km/h

   This tab gives the safe speed for the curve or ramp ahead. Go slower if the road is wet or icy.

7. Vraag 7 van 25

   Besides phones, which of these can be a dangerous distraction while driving?

   • AUsing your turn signals early
   • BEating, grooming or reaching for things
   • CChecking your mirrors every few seconds
   • DScanning the road far ahead
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. Eating, grooming or reaching for things

   Anything that takes your eyes, hands or mind off driving is a distraction, and you can be charged with careless driving.

8. Vraag 8 van 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • AKeep right of the island
   • BDetour to the right
   • CTurn right only at the next road
   • DTraffic on this road moves only in the direction of the arrow
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. Traffic on this road moves only in the direction of the arrow

   You may drive only in the direction the arrow points.

9. Vraag 9 van 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • AA divided highway begins
   • BA passing lane is ahead
   • CYour lane ends and you must exit
   • DTwo roads join ahead; drivers on both roads share the job of merging smoothly
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. Two roads join ahead; drivers on both roads share the job of merging smoothly

   Drivers on both roads are responsible for a smooth merge. Adjust your speed and leave space.

10. Vraag 10 van 25

    How should a lap-and-shoulder seatbelt be worn?

    • AShoulder belt tucked under your arm to stay loose
    • BShoulder belt behind your back for more comfort
    • CLap belt high across your stomach and ribs
    • DLap belt low on the hips; shoulder belt across the chest
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Lap belt low on the hips; shoulder belt across the chest

    Wear the lap belt low over the hips and the shoulder belt over the shoulder and across the chest, snug enough to hold you in your seat.

11. Vraag 11 van 25

    What does a five-sided sign like this tell you?

    • AYou must stop
    • BA construction zone is ahead
    • CA railway crossing is ahead
    • DA school zone or school crossing is near
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. A school zone or school crossing is near

    The five-sided shape is used for school signs, so you know to watch for children.

12. Vraag 12 van 25

    At night, two cars meet on a two-lane road, as cars 1 and 2 do here. What should each driver do if their high beams are on?

    • AKeep your high beams on
    • BSwitch to low beams
    • CFlash your high beams again and again
    • DTurn off your headlights
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Switch to low beams

    Switch to low beams for oncoming vehicles so you do not blind the other driver.

13. Vraag 13 van 25

    You are about to turn right, and a cyclist is riding beside you on your right. What should you do?

    • ACheck your blind spot and let the cyclist go first
    • BTurn in front of the cyclist before they reach you
    • CSpeed up to get ahead of the cyclist, then turn
    • DHonk so the cyclist knows to stop for you
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Check your blind spot and let the cyclist go first

    Before a right turn, check your right blind spot and let cyclists and other small vehicles go through the intersection first.

14. Vraag 14 van 25

    What do yellow lines on the road separate?

    • ATraffic going in opposite directions
    • BTraffic going in the same direction
    • CBike lanes from car lanes
    • DParking spaces from the road
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Traffic going in opposite directions

    Yellow lines separate traffic going in opposite directions. White lines separate traffic going the same way.

15. Vraag 15 van 25

    What is the minimum fine for refusing a police demand for a breath, blood or saliva sample (first offence)?

    • A$200
    • B$2,000
    • CThere is no fine
    • D$500
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. $2,000

    Refusing a lawful demand is a criminal offence. The minimum fine for a first offence is $2,000, higher than for most first impaired-driving offences.

16. Vraag 16 van 25

    A vehicle in the lane beside you has stopped at a crosswalk. What should you do?

    • ADo not pass it; stop and check for pedestrians
    • BHonk to warn people, then drive through
    • CPass it carefully at a low speed
    • DChange lanes and keep going at the same speed
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Do not pass it; stop and check for pedestrians

    Never pass a vehicle stopped at a crosswalk. It may be stopped for a pedestrian you cannot see.

17. Vraag 17 van 25

    What does "overdriving your headlights" mean?

    • ADriving at night with one headlight burned out
    • BUsing your high beams on city streets
    • CDriving too fast to stop within the distance you can see
    • DLeaving your headlights on after you park
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Driving too fast to stop within the distance you can see

    If your stopping distance is longer than the distance you can see with your headlights, you are going too fast for the conditions.

18. Vraag 18 van 25

    What should you do before you get out of your parked car?

    • ALeave the car in neutral so it can be moved
    • BLeave a child inside with the windows rolled up
    • CSet the parking brake, shift to park, turn off the engine
    • DLeave the engine running if you will be quick
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Set the parking brake, shift to park, turn off the engine

    Secure the car with the parking brake and park gear, turn off the engine and lights, take the key and lock it. Never leave children or pets inside.

19. Vraag 19 van 25

    You need to reply to a text message while driving. What should you do?

    • ARead and reply while stopped at a red light
    • BPull over safely and park first
    • CType with one hand and steer with the other
    • DHold the phone low so others cannot see
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Pull over safely and park first

    Texting takes your eyes, hands and mind off the road, and distracted-driving laws can apply even when you are stopped in traffic or at a red light. Pull over and park safely first.

20. Vraag 20 van 25

    A school bus ahead has its amber (yellow) lights flashing. What does this mean?

    • AThe bus is leaving, so you should pass it quickly
    • BThe bus has broken down and needs help
    • CThe bus is about to turn at the next road
    • DThe bus is about to stop; get ready to stop
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. The bus is about to stop; get ready to stop

    Flashing amber lights warn that the bus is about to stop to load or unload children. Slow down and prepare to stop.

21. Vraag 21 van 25

    A school bus is stopped on this two-lane road with its red lights flashing. Which cars must stop?

    • AOnly car 1, behind the bus
    • BCar 1 and car 2
    • COnly car 2, coming toward the bus
    • DNeither car, if no children are on the road
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Car 1 and car 2

    On a road without a median, traffic in both directions must stop for a school bus with its red lights flashing.

22. Vraag 22 van 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AA sharp bend or turn to the right is ahead
    • BA road branches off to the right
    • CThe right lane ends
    • DRight turns only
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. A sharp bend or turn to the right is ahead

    Slow down a lot. A sharp turn needs a much lower speed than a gentle curve.

23. Vraag 23 van 25

    You are driving out of a private driveway onto a road. Who must you yield to?

    • AOnly buses, trucks and emergency vehicles
    • BNo one, as long as your signal is on
    • COnly vehicles coming toward you from the left
    • DPedestrians on the sidewalk and traffic on the road
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Pedestrians on the sidewalk and traffic on the road

    When you enter a road from a driveway or private road, you must yield to pedestrians on the sidewalk and to traffic on the road.

24. Vraag 24 van 25

    You see this sign in Quebec. What does it mean?

    • ANo parking
    • BYield to traffic
    • CStop: it means the same as a STOP sign
    • DStop only if you are driving a truck
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Stop: it means the same as a STOP sign

    ARRÊT is French for stop. The red octagon always means stop, whatever words are on it.

25. Vraag 25 van 25

    Your car stalls on a railway track. What should you do first?

    • AGet everyone out and away from the car right away
    • BTry to restart the engine several times
    • CStay in the car and phone for help
    • DTry to push the car off the track
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Get everyone out and away from the car right away

    If you are trapped on a crossing, get everyone out and well away from the vehicle first. Then contact the authorities.

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