Practice test 2 of 10 — Alberta class 7 test

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1. Question 1: C. A school zone

   The guide says: "When you approach a school sign with a maximum speed posted with it, you are entering a school zone."

   Handbook: Alberta Driver's Guide, Ch. 2 Traffic Control — School zones and areas (p. 30)

2. Question 2: A. Class 7 learners and Class 5-GDL drivers

   The guide says it is a zero tolerance approach "for novice drivers in the Class 7 learner's licence or Class 5-GDL licence category."

   Handbook: Alberta Driver's Guide, Ch. 9 Driving within the Law — IRS ZERO: Novice (p. 112)

3. Question 3: A. A divided highway begins

   The guide shows this sign under "Divided highway" as "Divided highway begins".

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

4. Question 4: B. A right turn

   The guide lists this sign as "No right turn": a red circle and bar mean "the action within the red circle is not permitted."

   Handbook: Alberta Driver's Guide, Ch. 2 Traffic Control — Prohibitive signs (p. 29)

5. Question 5: C. The road curves to the right

   The guide shows this sign under "Turn or curve ahead" as "Curves right".

   Handbook: Alberta Driver's Guide, Ch. 2 Traffic Control — Warning signs (p. 33)

6. Question 6: D. The top speed advised for the curve in ideal conditions

   The guide says this tab shows the "recommended maximum speed through this curve under ideal driving conditions."

   Handbook: Alberta Driver's Guide, Ch. 2 Traffic Control — Warning signs (p. 33)

7. Question 7: A. Go on with caution, watching for pedestrians

   The guide says that, meeting the bus from the front on a divided highway, "you may proceed with caution" and watch for pedestrians; this applies only on a divided highway.

   Handbook: Alberta Driver's Guide, Ch. 8 Sharing the Road — School buses (p. 102)

8. Question 8: B. Flashing amber and red

   The guide says snowplows have flashing amber and red lights: "Remember, flashing amber and red means snowplow ahead."

   Handbook: Alberta Driver's Guide, Ch. 8 Sharing the Road — Snowplows (p. 102)

9. Question 9: B. Orange

   The guide says signs with "information or picture on orange background" provide "construction area information."

   Handbook: Alberta Driver's Guide, Ch. 2 Traffic Control — Sign shapes and colours (p. 25)

10. Question 10: D. Five years

    The guide says "if a death or injury occurs as a result of an impaired offence, the minimum licence suspension is five years even for a first offender."

    Handbook: Alberta Driver's Guide, Ch. 9 Driving within the Law — Federal: Criminal Code of Canada (p. 111)

11. Question 11: A. A school area: use caution for children

    The guide says a school sign "without a speed sign attached" means "you are entering a school area" and "must use caution."

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

12. Question 12: A. The recommended speed for the crossing

    The guide says: "The speed sign below the advance warning sign is the recommended speed for the railway crossing."

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

13. Question 13: B. A sharp bend in the road

    The guide says: "Chevron sign indicates a sharp bend in the road."

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

14. Question 14: D. It keeps giving gas if your tires hit ice

    The guide says: "When your tires contact ice, the cruise control will continue to apply the accelerator and you could lose control."

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

15. Question 15: B. Only one

    The guide says: "There is a fee for each knowledge test that you take, and you can take only one test per day."

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

16. Question 16: D. With its centre level with the tops of your ears

    The guide says the head restraint "should be positioned so that the centre of the head restraint is level with the top of your ears."

    Handbook: Alberta Driver's Guide, Ch. 3 The Basics of Driving — Adjust your head restraint (p. 45)

17. Question 17: C. 30 days

    The guide lists a "30 day vehicle seizure" for a first IRS: FAIL occurrence.

    Handbook: Alberta Driver's Guide, Ch. 9 Driving within the Law — IRS: FAIL (p. 113)

18. Question 18: A. Clear the intersection safely

    The guide says: "Drivers already in the intersection and facing a yellow light must safely clear the intersection."

    Handbook: Alberta Driver's Guide, Ch. 2 Traffic Control — Traffic control signals (p. 22)

19. Question 19: A. Stop your vehicle

    The guide lists this sign as "No stopping," and the arrows show "where the action indicated on the sign is not permitted."

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

20. Question 20: D. Yes, to anyone lawfully in the intersection

    The guide says opposing traffic faces a red light, "however a driver must still yield to pedestrians or other vehicles lawfully in the intersection."

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

21. Question 21: C. The last 12 months of the probationary stage

    The guide says you must "be free of suspensions or traffic violations within the last 12 months of the probationary stage."

    Handbook: Alberta Driver's Guide, Ch. 1 Licensing Information — Graduated driver licensing (p. 11)

22. Question 22: A. 12 months

    The guide says a first IRS: FAIL brings a "further 12-month driver's licence suspension"; a second brings 36 months.

    Handbook: Alberta Driver's Guide, Ch. 9 Driving within the Law — IRS: FAIL (p. 113)

23. Question 23: B. The driver in the lane that ends

    The guide says: "The driver in the lane that ends must change to the available lane by following the proper steps for a lane change."

    Handbook: Alberta Driver's Guide, Ch. 4 Intersections and Turns — Dual lane turns (p. 66)

24. Question 24: C. 80 km/h

    The guide says "80 km/h is the maximum speed limit on a provincial highway located inside a corporate limit of a city."

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

25. Question 25: B. No, it is not allowed

    The guide's list of places not to park includes "on a bridge or underpass or the approaches to a bridge or underpass."

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

26. Question 26: D. Your licence, insurance and registration

    The guide says a driver "shall produce their subsisting driver's licence, insurance, and registration" on request of a peace officer.

    Handbook: Alberta Driver's Guide, Ch. 1 Licensing Information — Driver's licence (p. 15)

27. Question 27: C. You yield to the car on your right

    The guide says that at intersections with no signs or signals "you must yield the right-of-way to a vehicle on your right."

    Handbook: Alberta Driver's Guide, Ch. 4 Intersections and Turns — Uncontrolled intersections (p. 59)

28. Question 28: B. Keep to the right of the divider

    The guide shows this sign as "Divider ahead – keep right": keep to the right of the island or median.

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

29. Question 29: D. Traffic on each side goes in opposite directions

    The guide says: "Yellow lines mean that vehicles on each side of the yellow line must travel in opposite directions."

    Handbook: Alberta Driver's Guide, Ch. 2 Traffic Control — Pavement markings (p. 38)

30. Question 30: B. 50 mg or more in 100 mL of blood

    The guide says IRS: WARN applies to a blood alcohol concentration "equal to or exceeds 50 milligrams of alcohol in 100 mililitres of blood."

    Handbook: Alberta Driver's Guide, Ch. 9 Driving within the Law — IRS: WARN (p. 112)