Question 1 of 20Signs, signals and road markings
Alberta road signs test: free practice
Alberta road signs test: free practice with 20 sign questions.
Road-sign questions
Question 2 of 20Signs, signals and road markings
In Alberta, a speed sign is posted under this warning sign. What does it show?
Question 3 of 20Signs, signals and road markings
In Alberta, what should you watch for after this warning sign?
Question 4 of 20Signs, signals and road markings
In Alberta, what does this warning sign tell you to do?
Question 5 of 20Signs, signals and road markings
In Alberta, what should you be ready to do after this sign?
Question 6 of 20Signs, signals and road markings
In Alberta, you are driving in the right lane and pass this sign. What does it tell you?
Question 7 of 20Signs, signals and road markings
In Alberta, what does this warning sign mean?
Question 8 of 20Signs, signals and road markings
In Alberta, what must you do at this sign?
Question 9 of 20Signs, signals and road markings
In Alberta, what does this sign tell you about the road ahead?
Question 10 of 20Signs, signals and road markings
In Alberta, which move does this sign forbid?
Question 11 of 20Signs, signals and road markings
In Alberta, how should you drive past this sign?
Question 12 of 20Signs, signals and road markings
In Alberta, what is not allowed where this sign is posted?
Question 13 of 20Signs, signals and road markings
In Alberta, what service does this sign point to?
Question 14 of 20Signs, signals and road markings
In Alberta, what does this sign show?
Question 15 of 20Signs, signals and road markings
In Alberta, you stop at this sign, and there is no stop line or marked crosswalk. Where must you stop?
Question 16 of 20Signs, signals and road markings
In Alberta, this sign is posted at the start of a road. What does it tell you?
Question 17 of 20Signs, signals and road markings
In Alberta, what is this sign telling you about the road surface?
Question 18 of 20Signs, signals and road markings
In Alberta, what should you expect where this sign is posted?
Question 19 of 20Signs, signals and road markings
In Alberta, what does this warning sign show?
Question 20 of 20Signs, signals and road markings
In Alberta, you are at this sign. When must you stop for a train that is visible or sounding a signal?
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Answer each question to see the explanation. Keyboard: A–D or 1–4 to answer, N next, P previous.
Answers and explanations (text version)
The correct answer to each question above, why it is right, and where it comes from. Try the test first.
Question 1: D. People on foot
The guide lists this sign as "No pedestrians", so people on foot may not use the road: the action within the red circle is not permitted.
Handbook: Alberta Driver's Guide, Ch. 2 Traffic Control — Prohibitive signs (p. 30)
Question 2: 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)
Question 3: 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)
Question 4: D. Look, listen and slow down, as you may need to stop
The guide says these advance warning signs "tell you to look, listen, and reduce speed because you may have to stop for a train."
Handbook: Alberta Driver's Guide, Ch. 8 Sharing the Road — Railway crossings (p. 103)
Question 5: 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)
Question 6: D. The right lane ends ahead
The guide shows this sign under "Narrow roadways ahead" as "Right lane ends".
Handbook: Alberta Driver's Guide, Ch. 2 Traffic Control — Warning signs (p. 35)
Question 7: B. Animals may cross the road
The guide shows this sign under "Crossings ahead" as "Animal crossing".
Handbook: Alberta Driver's Guide, Ch. 2 Traffic Control — Warning signs (p. 34)
Question 8: B. Stop completely, then go when it is safe
For the stop sign, the guide says: "Come to a complete stop and do not proceed until safe."
Handbook: Alberta Driver's Guide, Ch. 2 Traffic Control — Traffic regulatory signs (p. 26)
Question 9: 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)
Question 10: 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)
Question 11: 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)
Question 12: D. Turning left
The guide lists this red circle and slash over a left arrow as the "No left turn" sign: the action within the red circle is not permitted.
Handbook: Alberta Driver's Guide, Ch. 2 Traffic Control — Prohibitive signs (p. 29)
Question 13: 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)
Question 14: C. The highest speed allowed in ideal conditions
The guide says speed limits "are the maximum speed permitted when conditions are ideal."
Handbook: Alberta Driver's Guide, Ch. 2 Traffic Control — Speed limit signs (p. 27)
Question 15: C. Within 3 metres of the cross road
The guide says that with no stop line or marked crosswalk "you must stop within three metres (10 feet) of the intersecting roadway," that is, within 3 metres.
Handbook: Alberta Driver's Guide, Ch. 4 Intersections and Turns — Rules for stopping at intersections (p. 59)
Question 16: 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)
Question 17: 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)
Question 18: B. Traffic will join your road ahead
The guide shows this sign under "Roadways ahead that join" as "Merging traffic".
Handbook: Alberta Driver's Guide, Ch. 2 Traffic Control — Warning signs (p. 34)
Question 19: D. A winding road ahead
The guide shows this sign under "Turn or curve ahead" as "Winding road".
Handbook: Alberta Driver's Guide, Ch. 2 Traffic Control — Warning signs (p. 33)
Question 20: 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)
Canadian/Alberta road signs as shown in Alberta's Driver's Guide: Cars and light trucks. 16 correct (80%) is our practice mark, not an official pass mark.
Canada road signs and what they mean
Our own simplified drawings of the signs learners meet most. The full list, with meanings, is in the Canada sign library; the official reference is the Driver's Guide: Cars and light trucks (Driver's Guide to operation, safety, and licensing: cars and light trucks).
Regulatory signs
Come to a full stop at the line or crosswalk, then go only when it is safe.
Slow down or stop and let traffic on the crossing road go first.
The highest speed allowed on this road.
You may not enter this road from this direction.
Traffic moves only in the direction of the arrow.
Left turns are not allowed here.
Right turns are not allowed here.
Turning around to go back the other way is not allowed here.
You may not turn right while facing a red light; wait for green.
Keep to the right of the median or traffic island.
You may not stop your vehicle at all between the signs, even for a moment, during the posted times.
You may stop between the signs only while picking up or dropping off passengers.
You may not park between the signs, though you may stop briefly to load or unload passengers or goods.
This lane is reserved for vehicles carrying at least the number of people shown.
Vehicles in this lane must turn left.
The centre lane is shared by drivers from both directions for making left turns only.
Traffic fines are increased here because the area needs extra care, often near schools or parks.
Marks a pedestrian crossover; be ready to stop and let pedestrians cross, waiting until they are completely across the road.
Marks the crossing itself; slow down, look both ways and stop if a train is coming.
Warning signs
You are near a school; slow down and watch for children.
The road curves right ahead; slow down before the bend.
A series of curves lies ahead; drive slowly and carefully.
Another road crosses ahead; watch for traffic from both sides.
A road joins from the right ahead; watch for vehicles entering.
Traffic will be joining your lane from the side ahead; adjust speed to let it merge.
The right lane ends ahead; drivers in it must move left when safe.
A median will separate the two directions ahead; keep right.
The one-way road ends ahead and oncoming traffic shares the road.
Traffic signals are ahead; be ready to stop.
A stop sign is ahead; slow down and prepare to stop.
Watch for people crossing the road ahead.
Railway tracks cross the road ahead; slow down and look and listen for trains.
The road is slippery when wet; slow down and avoid sudden moves.
Deer often cross in this area; slow down and stay alert, especially at dusk and dawn.
Marks an obstruction next to the road; the stripes slope down toward the side you should pass on.
Marks a sharp turn and shows which way to steer through it.
Temporary signs
Road work is ahead; slow down, watch for workers and follow work-zone signs.
A worker with a stop/slow sign is directing traffic ahead; obey their directions.
A lane is closed for work ahead; merge into the open lane early and smoothly.
The normal route is closed; follow the detour in the direction shown.