Driving Test Alberta: Free Class 7 Learner’s Licence Practice 2
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The test is based on questions taken from the Alberta Driver’s Guide.
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You will be asked about safe driving practices, driving laws, and road signs.
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The test is a series of multiple choice questions.
Need the handbook?
Download the official Alberta Driver’s Guide PDF for free.
Reminder: To obtain your Alberta learner’s licence, you will need to pass a knowledge test.
How much space should be between the driver’s chest and the steering wheel?
At least 5 cm.
At least 15 cm.
At least 25 cm.
At least 50 cm.
Drivers should sit at least 25 cm (10 inches) from the steering wheel so the airbag can deploy safely and reduce the risk of serious injury.
Before making a right turn, which lane should you use?
Left lane.
Center lane.
Lane closest to the right curb.
Any lane.
Drivers should approach and make a right turn from the lane closest to the right curb to reduce conflicts with other traffic.
Can you use a cell phone while stopped at a red light?
Yes, because the vehicle is stopped.
Only to send a quick text.
No, it is still distracted driving.
Only for navigation maps.
In Alberta, drivers are not allowed to use a handheld cell phone while stopped at a red light or in traffic and must be legally parked before using it.
When must you yield to a funeral procession?
Only with a police escort.
Never; they follow normal rules.
Only if you are turning left.
Always; it is illegal to interfere.
Drivers must yield to a funeral procession because interfering with or breaking through the procession is illegal and unsafe.
What should you do if the gas pedal sticks?
Turn off the engine immediately.
Shift to Neutral and apply the brakes.
Pull the emergency brake.
Open the vehicle door.
If the gas pedal sticks, shifting into Neutral disconnects engine power from the wheels and allows the driver to slow the vehicle safely using the brakes.
When must you turn on your headlights in Alberta?
One hour after sunset until one hour before sunrise.
When visibility is less than 150 meters.
Only when it is pitch black outside.
Both 1 and 2.
Headlights are required from one hour after sunset to one hour before sunrise, and anytime you cannot see clearly 150 meters ahead.
When parking uphill without a curb, which way should the wheels be turned?
To the right.
To the left.
Straight ahead.
Toward the center line.
When parking uphill without a curb, drivers should turn the wheels to the right so the vehicle will roll away from traffic if it moves.
Airbags are “supplemental” safety devices. What does this mean?
They are optional safety devices.
They only work in high-speed crashes.
They must be used with seatbelts.
They replace the need for seatbelts.
Airbags are called supplemental safety devices because they are designed to work together with seatbelts for better protection in a collision.
What does this hazard marker represent?
Object on the right.
Obstruction on the left.
Pavement ends.
Rumble strips ahead.
This hazard marker warns drivers that an obstruction is located on the left side of the roadway and traffic must pass safely to the right.
What is the speed limit in a school zone when in effect?
20 km/h.
30 km/h.
40 km/h.
50 km/h.
In Alberta, drivers must slow to 30 km/h in a school zone during the posted times to help protect children near the roadway.
What does this sign indicate?
Passing permitted.
Do not pass.
Two-way traffic ends.
Slow-moving vehicles only.
This sign indicates that drivers are not allowed to overtake or pass other vehicles in the marked area because it may be unsafe.
At this roundabout, which vehicle must give way?
Vehicle D.
Vehicle F.
Vehicle E.
Vehicles E and F.
Vehicle E must give way because Vehicle D is already traveling inside the roundabout, while Vehicle F can proceed without interfering with Vehicle D.
What does this sign mean?
No stopping permitted.
No parking permitted.
No entry for vehicles.
Yield to traffic from both sides.
This sign indicates that parking is not allowed in either direction indicated by the arrows. However, you may stop briefly to pick up or drop off passengers.
What does a broken yellow line mean?
No passing allowed.
Passing is permitted when safe.
One-way traffic only.
Stay in your lane at all times.
A broken yellow line indicates that drivers may pass other vehicles when it is safe and the opposite lane is clear of oncoming traffic.
What does this sign indicate?
Divided highway begins.
Divided highway ends.
Keep right of the median.
Keep left of the median.
This sign indicates that the road ahead becomes divided by a median or barrier separating traffic traveling in opposite directions.
Which direction does traffic move in a roundabout?
Counter-clockwise.
Clockwise.
Depends on the exits.
Either direction, based on signs.
Traffic in a roundabout always moves counter-clockwise around the center island to maintain safe and organized traffic flow.
What is the minimum distance you must park from a fire hydrant?
5 metres.
10 metres.
15 metres.
20 metres.
Drivers must park at least 5 metres away from a fire hydrant to ensure emergency crews have quick and clear access when needed.
When driving in heavy fog, which headlights should you use?
Parking lights only.
High-beams.
Low-beams.
Hazard lights only.
High-beams reflect off the fog and create glare, making it harder to see. Low-beams direct light down toward the road for better visibility.
At this uncontrolled intersection, which vehicle has the right of way?
Vehicle A.
Vehicle B.
Vehicles A and B together.
Neither vehicle.
Vehicle B has the right of way because at an uncontrolled intersection the driver on the left must yield to the vehicle on the right.
What does this sign mean?
Road slippery when wet.
Loose gravel ahead.
Bump ahead.
Uneven pavement.
This construction warning sign alerts drivers that the road surface ahead is uneven and extra caution is required to maintain vehicle control.
What does this sign represent?
Reserved bicycle lane ahead.
Bicycle parking zone ahead.
Watch for bicycles crossing the road.
Bicycle sharing lane ahead.
This sign indicates that a reserved lane for bicycles begins ahead and drivers must watch for cyclists using the lane.
Between what hours are Class 7 drivers prohibited from driving?
10:00 PM to 6:00 AM.
12:00 midnight to 5:00 AM.
9:00 PM to 5:00 AM.
No time restrictions.
Alberta Class 7 (Learner) drivers are not allowed to drive between midnight and 5:00 AM unless accompanied by a fully licensed driver.
What does this sign represent?
Pedestrian crossing.
School crosswalk.
Children play zone.
Playground area.
This warning sign indicates a playground area ahead where children may suddenly enter or cross the roadway.
How should a shoulder belt be worn for maximum safety?
Under the arm.
Behind the back.
Across the neck and throat.
Across the chest and over the shoulder.
A shoulder belt should fit snugly across the chest and over the shoulder to reduce injury risk during a collision.
What does this sign mean?
Hidden road ahead.
Crossroad ahead.
Hospital ahead.
Double T-junction.
This warning sign indicates that a hidden side road intersects the main road ahead and drivers should watch for entering traffic.
What does this sign indicate?
Slippery road ahead.
Sharp curve to the left.
First turn then left.
Winding road ahead.
This warning sign alerts drivers that the road ahead contains a series of curves requiring slower speeds and careful steering control.
At a 4-way stop, who has the right-of-way?
Vehicle on the right.
Fastest vehicle.
First vehicle to stop.
Vehicle turning right.
At a 4-way stop, the first vehicle to come to a complete stop has the right of way, and if two or more vehicles arrive together, the vehicle on the right goes first.
When is it illegal to pass another vehicle?
On a dashed white line.
In a passing zone.
Near the crest of a hill or curve.
On a multi-lane highway.
Passing near the crest of a hill or a curve is illegal because drivers may not be able to see oncoming traffic clearly.
Is it legal to pass another vehicle within 30 metres of a railway crossing?
No, it is illegal.
Yes, if the vehicle is slow.
Only if the lights are off.
Only on multi-lane roads.
Passing within 30 metres of a railway crossing is illegal because it reduces visibility and increases the risk of a collision with a train.
What is the Criminal Code BAC limit in Canada?
0.01%.
0.10%.
0.05%.
0.08%.
Under the Criminal Code of Canada, driving with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08% or higher is a criminal offense.