Practice test 1 of 10 — Alberta class 7 test

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1. Question 1: C. 25 out of 30

   From the official alberta.ca knowledge test page, read 14 Oct 2026 (not the Driver's Guide): the test "requires a score of 25 out of 30 to pass."

   Official source: alberta.ca, Driver's knowledge test page (official page, quoted in the 14 Oct 2026 re-check)

2. Question 2: C. At most Alberta registry agent offices

   The guide says: "You can take your knowledge test at most Alberta registry agent offices," and "You will do the test on a computer."

   Handbook: Alberta Driver's Guide, Ch. 1 Licensing Information — Knowledge test (p. 11)

3. Question 3: D. Keep going and clear the crosswalk

   The guide says: "Pedestrians who have begun crossing when the word or symbol appears may continue crossing and clear the crosswalk."

   Handbook: Alberta Driver's Guide, Ch. 2 Traffic Control — Pedestrian signals and signs (p. 23)

4. Question 4: A. Up to 100 metres

   The guide says: "Due to its weight and speed, an LRT train may take up to 100 metres (330 feet) to stop in an emergency."

   Handbook: Alberta Driver's Guide, Ch. 8 Sharing the Road — Light rail transit (p. 105)

5. Question 5: A. Enough to move into another lane without reversing

   The guide says to "leave enough space so that you could move your vehicle into another lane without having to reverse."

   Handbook: Alberta Driver's Guide, Ch. 7 Responsible Driving — Have a space cushion (p. 90)

6. Question 6: C. 150 metres

   The guide says rural U-turns are not permitted near a hill crest "where the driver of another vehicle cannot see you that is within 150 metres approaching from either direction."

   Handbook: Alberta Driver's Guide, Ch. 4 Intersections and Turns — U-turns (p. 67)

7. Question 7: B. The road is slippery when wet

   The guide shows this warning sign as "Slippery when wet": slow down, as the road gets slick in rain.

   Handbook: Alberta Driver's Guide, Ch. 2 Traffic Control — Warning signs (p. 35)

8. Question 8: B. Within 300 metres

   The guide says: "Use your low beam headlights when you are within 300 metres of oncoming vehicles," and within 150 metres when following.

   Handbook: Alberta Driver's Guide, Ch. 6 Emergency Situations and Challenging Conditions — Challenging conditions (p. 82)

9. Question 9: C. No, and you both can be charged

   The guide says you must not allow anyone to ride on the outside of your vehicle, including "the open box of a pick up truck. You and the other person can be charged for this offence."

   Handbook: Alberta Driver's Guide, Ch. 7 Responsible Driving — Traffic laws (p. 95)

10. Question 10: B. Fuel is available

    The guide shows the "Fuel" sign among signs for off-road services and facilities.

    Handbook: Alberta Driver's Guide, Ch. 2 Traffic Control — Information and guide signs (p. 36)

11. Question 11: C. After you pass the exit before yours

    The guide says: "Always wait to activate your right turn signal after passing the exit that is before your intended exit."

    Handbook: Alberta Driver's Guide, Ch. 4 Intersections and Turns — Traffic circles and roundabouts (p. 61)

12. Question 12: D. A shoulder check of your blind spot

    The guide says: "To account for blind spots, you must do shoulder checks in addition to mirror checks before changing lanes."

    Handbook: Alberta Driver's Guide, Ch. 5 Highways and Freeways — Changing lanes (p. 71)

13. Question 13: A. No closer than 1.5 metres

    The guide says do not park "within one and a half metres (five feet) of access to a garage, private roadway, or driveway," which is 1.5 metres.

    Handbook: Alberta Driver's Guide, Ch. 3 The Basics of Driving — Do not park here (p. 55)

14. Question 14: D. 60 km/h or the posted speed, whichever is lower

    The guide says: "Motorists must reduce speed to 60 km/h or the posted speed, whichever is lower, when passing emergency vehicles or tow trucks that are stopped with their lights flashing."

    Handbook: Alberta Driver's Guide, Ch. 6 Emergency Situations and Challenging Conditions — Emergency response vehicles and tow trucks (p. 85)

15. Question 15: C. Slow down and give the right-of-way

    For the yield sign, the guide says to "yield the right-of-way to traffic not facing the sign and to all pedestrians waiting to cross and within the crosswalk or intersection."

    Handbook: Alberta Driver's Guide, Ch. 2 Traffic Control — Traffic regulatory signs (p. 26)

16. Question 16: C. Lane changing is not permitted

    The guide says: "Solid white lines indicate that lane changing is not permitted."

    Handbook: Alberta Driver's Guide, Ch. 2 Traffic Control — Pavement markings (p. 39)

17. Question 17: B. No, passing is not permitted

    The guide says: "You are not permitted to pass or attempt to pass another vehicle travelling in the same direction within a school zone, when the zone is in effect."

    Handbook: Alberta Driver's Guide, Ch. 2 Traffic Control — School zones and areas (p. 31)

18. Question 18: C. 80 km/h

    The guide says "80 km/h is the maximum speed limit on a roadway that is located outside an urban area," such as a local road with no route marker.

    Handbook: Alberta Driver's Guide, Ch. 2 Traffic Control — Speed limit signs (p. 27)

19. Question 19: C. When it is within 500 metres of the crossing

    The guide says you must stop when a train is visible or sounding a signal "and approaching within 500 metres (about five city blocks) of the crossing."

    Handbook: Alberta Driver's Guide, Ch. 8 Sharing the Road — Railway crossings (p. 103)

20. Question 20: A. People crossing the road

    The guide shows this sign under "Crossings ahead" as "Pedestrian crossing".

    Handbook: Alberta Driver's Guide, Ch. 2 Traffic Control — Warning signs (p. 34)

21. Question 21: D. Bicycles are not allowed

    The guide lists this sign as "No bicycles": the action within the red circle is not permitted.

    Handbook: Alberta Driver's Guide, Ch. 2 Traffic Control — Prohibitive signs (p. 30)

22. Question 22: A. 14 years old

    The guide says that to obtain a Class 7 learner's licence you must "be 14 years of age or older."

    Handbook: Alberta Driver's Guide, Ch. 1 Licensing Information — Graduated driver licensing (p. 10)

23. Question 23: C. The car on the side road, on your right

    The guide says that at an uncontrolled T intersection "the driver on the right (vehicle B) has the right-of-way," and warns the through driver may "incorrectly assume the right-of-way."

    Handbook: Alberta Driver's Guide, Ch. 4 Intersections and Turns — Uncontrolled intersections (p. 60)

24. Question 24: A. You may travel in that lane

    The guide says: "A driver facing the downward pointing green arrow is permitted to travel in that lane."

    Handbook: Alberta Driver's Guide, Ch. 2 Traffic Control — Lane reversal signals (p. 24)

25. Question 25: D. You must wear glasses or contacts

    The guide lists condition code "A Adequate Lenses": you need glasses or contacts to meet the vision standard, while codes K and H mean automatic transmission and daylight driving only.

    Handbook: Alberta Driver's Guide, Ch. 1 Licensing Information — Condition codes and endorsements (p. 19)

26. Question 26: B. Stay with your vehicle and run the engine a little

    The guide says "it is usually safer to stay with your vehicle. Run the engine just enough to stay warm," with a window open a small amount.

    Handbook: Alberta Driver's Guide, Ch. 6 Emergency Situations and Challenging Conditions — Ice and snow (p. 83)

27. Question 27: C. Obey a flag person's signals

    The guide shows this sign as "Flag person" and says to "obey the flag person's signal."

    Handbook: Alberta Driver's Guide, Ch. 2 Traffic Control — Construction zones (p. 37)

28. Question 28: C. Do not drive in that lane

    The guide says: "When a red X is displayed over a driving lane, the driver does not enter or remain in that lane."

    Handbook: Alberta Driver's Guide, Ch. 2 Traffic Control — Lane reversal signals (p. 24)

29. Question 29: C. Slow down and leave more following distance

    The guide says that when roads are poor, "increase your following distance, reduce your speed, and maintain your space cushion."

    Handbook: Alberta Driver's Guide, Ch. 6 Emergency Situations and Challenging Conditions — Challenging conditions (p. 81)

30. Question 30: A. About 20 metres

    The guide says: "You must come to a full stop about 20 metres (about four to five car lengths) away from the school bus."

    Handbook: Alberta Driver's Guide, Ch. 8 Sharing the Road — School buses (p. 101)