Alberta Class 7 Practice Mock Exam 4

All 30 questions from Mock Exam 4, with answers and explanations.

A mixed exam: 6 sign questions, 6 road diagrams and 18 questions on the rules of the road, including hazards, sharing the road and highways.

These are the 30 questions from Mock Exam 4, original practice questions on signs and the rules of the road, checked against the Alberta Driver’s Guide. Read through them with Show answer, or take the exam online first with the answers hidden and see your score. No sign-in needed.

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  1. Question 1 · Safe Driving

    Before changing lanes, what should you do after checking your mirrors?

    1. A. Change lanes right away
    2. B. Look in the inside mirror again
    3. C. Turn around fully in your seat to look back
    4. D. Do a quick shoulder check toward the lane you are moving into
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    Answer: D. Do a quick shoulder check toward the lane you are moving into

    Mirrors leave blind spots. A quick shoulder check covers them.

    Source: Alberta Driver’s Guide (Spring 2026), page 71: Blind spot shoulder checkReviewed October 2026Report an error

  2. Question 2 · Hazards

    In fog, which headlights should you use?

    1. A. High beams
    2. B. Low beams
    3. C. Parking lights only
    4. D. No lights
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    Answer: B. Low beams

    High beams reflect off fog and reduce what you can see.

    Source: Alberta Driver’s Guide (Spring 2026), page 82: Low beams in fogReviewed October 2026Report an error

  3. Question 3 · Highways

    What is the emergency stopping lane on a highway for?

    1. A. Stopping when there is an urgent situation or a vehicle problem
    2. B. Passing slower traffic on the right
    3. C. Travelling when traffic is heavy in the main lanes
    4. D. Making U-turns
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    Answer: A. Stopping when there is an urgent situation or a vehicle problem

    The shoulder is for emergencies and vehicle problems, not travel or passing.

    Source: Alberta Driver’s Guide (Spring 2026), page 72: Shoulder is not a passing laneReviewed October 2026Report an error

  4. Question 4 · Signs and Signals

    In Alberta, what may you do when facing a flashing green traffic light?

    1. A. Go straight only; turns are not allowed while it flashes
    2. B. Stop first, then proceed when clear
    3. C. Turn left only after yielding to all oncoming traffic
    4. D. Go through or turn left or right without stopping, while yielding to pedestrians
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    Answer: D. Go through or turn left or right without stopping, while yielding to pedestrians

    A flashing green allows you to go through or turn without stopping. Opposing traffic faces a red light.

    Source: Alberta Driver’s Guide (Spring 2026), page 23: Flashing green in AlbertaReviewed October 2026Report an error

  6. Question 5 · Road Scenarios

    Diagram of the situation described in the question. Vehicles are labelled with letters.

    A sees a green left arrow along with a solid red light. A wants to go straight. What should A do?

    1. A. Go straight, since a green light is showing
    2. B. Follow the turning cars through the intersection
    3. C. Wait at the stop line; the arrow allows only left turns
    4. D. Treat the red light as a warning only
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    Answer: C. Wait at the stop line; the arrow allows only left turns

    A green arrow with a red light allows only the movement shown by the arrow.

    Source: Alberta Driver’s Guide (Spring 2026), page 23: Green arrow and redReviewed October 2026Report an error

  7. Question 6 · Sharing the Road

    How can you tell if you are in a truck driver's blind spot?

    1. A. If you can see the truck's headlights in your mirror
    2. B. If the truck is following a long way behind you
    3. C. If you are directly in front of the truck's grille
    4. D. If you cannot see the driver's face in the truck's mirror
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    Answer: D. If you cannot see the driver's face in the truck's mirror

    If you cannot see the driver in their mirror, they likely cannot see you.

    Source: Alberta Driver’s Guide (Spring 2026), page 99: Truck blind spotsReviewed October 2026Report an error

  8. Question 7 · Signs and Signals

    Road sign for this question

    What does this sign warn you about?

    1. A. The road may be slippery, especially when wet
    2. B. The road has sharp curves for several kilometres
    3. C. A steep hill is ahead
    4. D. The road surface ends and becomes gravel
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    Answer: A. The road may be slippery, especially when wet

    This sign warns that the road surface can lose grip, especially in rain, ice or frost.

    Source: Alberta Driver’s Guide (Spring 2026), page 34: Reduced grip warningReviewed October 2026Report an error

  9. Question 8 · Hazards

    You see a deer near the road ahead. What should you do?

    1. A. Speed up to pass it before it moves
    2. B. Honk and keep your speed
    3. C. Swerve sharply around it
    4. D. Slow down and watch for more animals
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    Answer: D. Slow down and watch for more animals

    Animals often travel in groups.

    Source: Alberta Driver’s Guide (Spring 2026), page 84: Animal near roadwayReviewed October 2026Report an error

  10. Question 9 · Signs and Signals

    Road sign for this question

    You turn onto a ramp and see this sign. What does it mean?

    1. A. You are driving against traffic and must correct it now
    2. B. The ramp ahead is temporarily closed to all traffic
    3. C. Traffic ahead is moving slowly, so expect delays
    4. D. You have taken the wrong exit and should keep going
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    Answer: A. You are driving against traffic and must correct it now

    This sign warns that you are travelling the wrong way, into oncoming traffic. Stop safely and get out of that path.

    Source: Alberta Driver’s Guide (Spring 2026), page 26: Wrong directionReviewed October 2026Report an error

  12. Question 10 · Parking

    You park facing uphill next to a curb. Which way should you turn your front wheels?

    1. A. Straight ahead
    2. B. Toward the curb, then reverse
    3. C. Away from the curb
    4. D. Toward the curb
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    Answer: C. Away from the curb

    Facing uphill with a curb, turn the wheels left so the tire catches the curb if the car rolls back.

    Source: Alberta Driver’s Guide (Spring 2026), page 55: Uphill right curbReviewed October 2026Report an error

  13. Question 11 · Signs and Signals

    At an intersection with no painted crosswalk lines, may pedestrians still have a crosswalk?

    1. A. Only if a pedestrian signal is installed there
    2. B. Only in school zones while they are in effect
    3. C. Yes, an unmarked crosswalk can still exist there
    4. D. No, only painted crosswalks give pedestrians rights
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    Answer: C. Yes, an unmarked crosswalk can still exist there

    Crosswalks can be marked or unmarked. Drivers must watch for pedestrians at both.

    Source: Alberta Driver’s Guide (Spring 2026), page 60: Unmarked crosswalksReviewed October 2026Report an error

  14. Question 12 · Safe Driving

    You are stopped at a red light. May you send a text message?

    1. A. Yes, since the car is not moving
    2. B. Yes, if the message is short and your eyes stay up
    3. C. No, using a hand-held device while driving includes stopped in traffic
    4. D. Yes, if your supervisor allows it
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    Answer: C. No, using a hand-held device while driving includes stopped in traffic

    Distracted driving laws apply while you are in control of the vehicle, including at red lights.

    Source: Government of Alberta: Texting at a red lightReviewed October 2026Report an error

  15. Question 13 · Sharing the Road

    A tow truck is stopped on the shoulder with lights flashing. The lane to your left is clear. Best action?

    1. A. Use the shoulder on the other side of the road to go around
    2. B. Move to the far lane when it is safe
    3. C. Stop beside it
    4. D. Stay close to the truck
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    Answer: B. Move to the far lane when it is safe

    Moving over gives roadside workers more room.

    Source: Government of Alberta: Roadside move when safeReviewed October 2026Report an error

  16. Question 14 · Parking

    How close may you park to a driveway?

    1. A. No closer than 1.5 metres
    2. B. No closer than 5 metres
    3. C. No closer than 0.5 metres
    4. D. Right up to the edge
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    Answer: A. No closer than 1.5 metres

    Do not park within 1.5 metres of access to a garage, private roadway or driveway.

    Source: Alberta Driver’s Guide (Spring 2026), page 55: Driveway access clearanceReviewed October 2026Report an error

  18. Question 15 · Road Scenarios

    Diagram of the situation described in the question. Vehicles are labelled with letters.

    On a road divided by a median, A approaches the front of a stopped school bus with red lights flashing. What may A do?

    1. A. Speed up to get past quickly
    2. B. Stop, since all traffic must stop for every bus
    3. C. Proceed with caution and watch for pedestrians
    4. D. Cross the median to pass the bus
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    Answer: C. Proceed with caution and watch for pedestrians

    On a road divided by a median, traffic approaching from the front may proceed with caution.

    Source: Alberta Driver’s Guide (Spring 2026), page 102: Divided road opposite busReviewed October 2026Report an error

  19. Question 16 · Road Scenarios

    Diagram of the situation described in the question. Vehicles are labelled with letters.

    A is turning right. P is already walking across A's intended path in the crosswalk. What should A do?

    1. A. Wait until P is clear, then turn
    2. B. Turn behind P as P reaches the middle
    3. C. Turn, because A's signal gives the right-of-way
    4. D. Sound the horn and continue the turn
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    Answer: A. Wait until P is clear, then turn

    Turning drivers must yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk, even on a green light.

    Source: Alberta Driver’s Guide (Spring 2026), page 60: Pedestrian in turn pathReviewed October 2026Report an error

  20. Question 17 · Vehicle Preparation

    Before a winter trip, what should you check?

    1. A. Road conditions and weather
    2. B. Only the fuel prices along the route
    3. C. Nothing in particular
    4. D. Only the radio stations
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    Answer: A. Road conditions and weather

    Planning helps you avoid hazards.

    Source: Alberta Driver’s Guide (Spring 2026), page 88: Route and weather planningReviewed October 2026Report an error

  21. Question 18 · Signs and Signals

    Road sign for this question

    What does this sign mean?

    1. A. Right turns are not allowed here
    2. B. Traffic must keep to the right lane
    3. C. Right turns are allowed only on red
    4. D. Right turns are allowed after a full stop
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    Answer: A. Right turns are not allowed here

    The right-turning arrow with a red slash prohibits right turns at this location.

    Source: Alberta Driver’s Guide (Spring 2026), page 29: Prohibited right turnReviewed October 2026Report an error

  22. Question 19 · Hazards

    What is black ice?

    1. A. Ice that forms only at night
    2. B. Snow lying on dark-coloured pavement
    3. C. Ice that has been mixed with dirt and sand
    4. D. A thin, clear layer of ice that is hard to see
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    Answer: D. A thin, clear layer of ice that is hard to see

    Black ice looks like wet pavement but is very slippery.

    Source: Alberta Driver’s Guide (Spring 2026), page 82: Black ice cautionReviewed October 2026Report an error

  23. Question 20 · Road Scenarios

    Diagram of the situation described in the question. Vehicles are labelled with letters.

    A approaches a playground-zone sign showing MAXIMUM 30, with no local time tab, at 10:00 on a Saturday. What applies?

    1. A. 30 km/h applies only on school days
    2. B. The 30 km/h limit is in effect
    3. C. The sign controls parking only
    4. D. No limit, because school is closed
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    Answer: B. The 30 km/h limit is in effect

    Without a local tab, playground zones apply every day from 8:30 a.m. to one hour after sunset.

    Source: Alberta Driver’s Guide (Spring 2026), page 31: Playground weekendReviewed October 2026Report an error

  24. Question 21 · Signs and Signals

    You face a solid red light and want to go straight. What must you do?

    1. A. Stop before the stop line or crosswalk and wait for green
    2. B. Stop only if a pedestrian is waiting to cross
    3. C. Stop, then go straight once the road is clear in both directions
    4. D. Slow down and go straight if no one is coming
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    Answer: A. Stop before the stop line or crosswalk and wait for green

    At a solid red light you must stop and stay stopped, except for permitted turns.

    Source: Alberta Driver’s Guide (Spring 2026), page 22: Stop at a circular redReviewed October 2026Report an error

  25. Question 22 · Signs and Signals

    Road sign for this question

    What does this sign mean when you see it on the back of a vehicle?

    1. A. The vehicle is carrying dangerous goods such as fuel
    2. B. The vehicle moves much slower than normal traffic
    3. C. The vehicle is about to turn left ahead
    4. D. The vehicle is responding to an emergency call
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    Answer: B. The vehicle moves much slower than normal traffic

    The orange triangle with a red border marks slow-moving vehicles such as farm equipment.

    Source: Alberta Driver’s Guide (Spring 2026), page 37: Slow vehicle emblemReviewed October 2026Report an error

  26. Question 23 · Signs and Signals

    Road sign for this question

    What does this sign warn you about?

    1. A. A street reserved for pedestrians only
    2. B. A sidewalk ends and people walk on the road
    3. C. A place where pedestrians may cross ahead
    4. D. A school zone with a 30 km/h limit
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    Answer: C. A place where pedestrians may cross ahead

    This sign warns of a pedestrian crossing. Be ready to slow down or stop.

    Source: Alberta Driver’s Guide (Spring 2026), page 33: Pedestrian crossing warningReviewed October 2026Report an error

  27. Question 24 · Road Scenarios

    Diagram of the situation described in the question. Vehicles are labelled with letters.

    A and B are going the same direction in lanes separated by a broken white line. A wants to change lanes. What should A do?

    1. A. Speed up and cut in just ahead of B's front bumper
    2. B. Signal, check mirrors and the blind spot, then move into a safe gap
    3. C. Signal, then move over right away so B knows
    4. D. Move over without signalling, since a broken line already allows it
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    Answer: B. Signal, check mirrors and the blind spot, then move into a safe gap

    A broken white line allows lane changes, but only after checking and finding a safe gap.

    Source: Alberta Driver’s Guide (Spring 2026), page 71: Same direction lane markingReviewed October 2026Report an error

  28. Question 25 · Highways

    Who is responsible for a safe merge in ordinary traffic?

    1. A. Only the driver of the larger vehicle
    2. B. Only the driver who is merging onto the road
    3. C. Both the merging driver and drivers on the main road
    4. D. Only drivers already on the main road
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    Answer: C. Both the merging driver and drivers on the main road

    Alberta describes ordinary merging as a shared responsibility.

    Source: Alberta Driver’s Guide (Spring 2026), page 73: Cooperative ordinary mergingReviewed October 2026Report an error

  29. Question 26 · Intersections

    You are turning left at an intersection and an oncoming car is going straight. Who has the right-of-way?

    1. A. Whoever is driving the larger vehicle
    2. B. The oncoming car
    3. C. You, because you were there first
    4. D. You, because you signalled
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    Answer: B. The oncoming car

    Drivers turning left must yield to oncoming traffic.

    Source: Alberta Driver’s Guide (Spring 2026), page 60: Left turn conflictReviewed October 2026Report an error

  30. Question 27 · Signs and Signals

    Road sign for this question

    What does this sign with its speed tab mean?

    1. A. A 30 km/h minimum speed for all traffic near the school
    2. B. A 30 km/h limit that applies 24 hours a day, all year
    3. C. A school zone with a 30 km/h limit when it is in effect
    4. D. A school area where 30 km/h is only a recommended speed
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    Answer: C. A school zone with a 30 km/h limit when it is in effect

    The school sign with a speed tab marks a school zone. The 30 km/h maximum applies during the zone's hours.

    Source: Alberta Driver’s Guide (Spring 2026), page 30: School zone with speed panelReviewed October 2026Report an error

  31. Question 28 · Road Scenarios

    Diagram of the situation described in the question. Vehicles are labelled with letters.

    A is parked facing uphill at the right edge of a road with no curb. Which way should A turn the front wheels?

    1. A. Right, toward the edge of the road
    2. B. Left, then let the car roll back
    3. C. Straight ahead
    4. D. Left, toward the centre of the road
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    Answer: A. Right, toward the edge of the road

    With no curb, turn the wheels right. If the car moves, it will go off the road rather than into traffic.

    Source: Alberta Driver’s Guide (Spring 2026), page 55: Uphill without curbReviewed October 2026Report an error

  32. Question 29 · Sharing the Road

    On an undivided road, a school bus is stopped with red lights flashing. You are coming toward it. What must you do?

    1. A. Stop
    2. B. Continue with caution
    3. C. Honk and pass
    4. D. Slow down and proceed
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    Answer: A. Stop

    On an undivided road, traffic from both directions must stop.

    Source: Alberta Driver’s Guide (Spring 2026), page 101: School bus red on undivided roadReviewed October 2026Report an error

  33. Question 30 · Licensing

    Between which hours may a Class 7 learner not drive?

    1. A. 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.
    2. B. Midnight to 5 a.m.
    3. C. Midnight to 7 a.m.
    4. D. 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.
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    Answer: B. Midnight to 5 a.m.

    Class 7 learners may not drive from midnight to 5 a.m., even with a supervisor.

    Source: Alberta Driver’s Guide (Spring 2026), page 10: Learner overnight restrictionReviewed October 2026Report an error

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