Alberta Class 7 Practice Mock Exam 7

All 30 questions from Mock Exam 7, with answers and explanations.

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

These are the 30 questions from Mock Exam 7, 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 · Signs and Signals

    Does the no-passing rule in school zones apply outside the zone's hours?

    1. A. Yes, it applies at all times
    2. B. Only when a crossing guard is present
    3. C. Yes, but only on weekends
    4. D. No, it applies when the zone is in effect
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    Answer: D. No, it applies when the zone is in effect

    The no-passing rule applies when the school or playground zone is in effect.

    Source: Government of Alberta: Passing in active child zonesReviewed October 2026Report an error

  2. Question 2 · Intersections

    You approach an uncontrolled intersection and parked cars block your view to the right. What should you do?

    1. A. Speed up to get through before anyone arrives
    2. B. Keep your speed and rely on your horn to warn others
    3. C. Look to the left only, since that traffic is closest
    4. D. Slow down enough to stop if traffic comes from the right
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    Answer: D. Slow down enough to stop if traffic comes from the right

    Adjust your speed to the visibility so you can yield if needed.

    Source: Alberta Driver’s Guide (Spring 2026), page 59: Uncontrolled intersection right sideReviewed October 2026Report an error

  3. Question 3 · Road Scenarios

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

    Why is it dangerous for A to stop on the tracks in this scene?

    1. A. Stopping on the tracks can drain the car's battery
    2. B. The crossing gates may scratch the car's paint
    3. C. A train may come and be unable to stop in time
    4. D. The rails may damage A's tires if it waits there
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    Answer: C. A train may come and be unable to stop in time

    Trains need a long distance to stop. A car stuck on the tracks has no way to escape a train.

    Source: Alberta Driver’s Guide (Spring 2026), page 104: Rail exit occupiedReviewed October 2026Report an error

  4. Question 4 · Signs and Signals

    Road sign for this question

    You are behind a slow car in an area with this sign. What should you do?

    1. A. Pass on the shoulder at a low speed
    2. B. Follow closely to encourage it to speed up
    3. C. Stay behind it until passing is allowed and safe
    4. D. Pass quickly if the oncoming lane looks clear
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    Answer: C. Stay behind it until passing is allowed and safe

    No passing means no passing, even when the vehicle ahead is slow. Keep a safe following distance.

    Source: Alberta Driver’s Guide (Spring 2026), page 29: Passing prohibitionReviewed October 2026Report an error

  6. Question 5 · Licensing

    At what age is parental consent no longer required to apply for a Class 7 licence?

    1. A. 18
    2. B. 16
    3. C. 21
    4. D. 17
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    Answer: A. 18

    Parental consent is required for applicants under 18 years of age.

    Source: Alberta Driver’s Guide (Spring 2026), page 10: Consent below 18Reviewed October 2026Report an error

  7. Question 6 · Highways

    What should you do before returning to your lane after passing?

    1. A. Brake to slow down
    2. B. Shoulder check right and signal
    3. C. Honk to warn the car you passed
    4. D. Look only straight ahead
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    Answer: B. Shoulder check right and signal

    Check your blind spot and signal before moving back.

    Source: Alberta Driver’s Guide (Spring 2026), page 71: Return after passing with roomReviewed October 2026Report an error

  8. Question 7 · Signs and Signals

    The light turns yellow as you reach the stop line at the limit, and stopping hard could cause a crash. What should you do?

    1. A. Slam on the brakes
    2. B. Stop in the crosswalk
    3. C. Continue through carefully
    4. D. Swerve into another lane
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    Answer: C. Continue through carefully

    If you have reached a point where you cannot stop safely, clear the intersection carefully.

    Source: Alberta Driver’s Guide (Spring 2026), page 22: Yellow stop decisionReviewed October 2026Report an error

  9. Question 8 · Road Scenarios

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

    Why might an officer direct traffic against the signal shown in this scene?

    1. A. To manage an emergency, crash or unusual traffic
    2. B. Because the officer is fixing the signal
    3. C. Because traffic lights do not apply at night
    4. D. Because the officer is testing new drivers
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    Answer: A. To manage an emergency, crash or unusual traffic

    Officers step in when conditions need active control, such as crashes, events or emergencies.

    Source: Alberta Driver’s Guide (Spring 2026), page 58: Officer over green lightReviewed October 2026Report an error

  10. Question 9 · Signs and Signals

    Road sign for this question

    You have been on a one-way road and now see this sign. What change should you expect?

    1. A. Passing is now allowed in any lane
    2. B. All lanes still travel in your direction
    3. C. Oncoming traffic will now share the road
    4. D. The road ends and you must turn
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    Answer: C. Oncoming traffic will now share the road

    This sign often appears where a one-way road or divided highway becomes a two-way road.

    Source: Alberta Driver’s Guide (Spring 2026), page 27: Opposing traffic warningReviewed October 2026Report an error

  12. Question 10 · Safe Driving

    In heavy fog, why should you leave more space ahead?

    1. A. Other drivers expect you to do it
    2. B. Driving in fog saves fuel this way
    3. C. You need more time to react to hazards
    4. D. Fog makes your brakes work better
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    Answer: C. You need more time to react to hazards

    Reduced visibility leaves less warning, so more space gives you time to react.

    Source: Alberta Driver’s Guide (Spring 2026), page 89: Extra gap in poor conditionsReviewed October 2026Report an error

  13. Question 11 · Signs and Signals

    Can you be charged for driving too fast for conditions even if you are under the speed limit?

    1. A. No, the posted limit is the only speed rule there is
    2. B. Only if you are driving in a school or playground zone
    3. C. Yes, you must drive at a speed safe for the conditions
    4. D. Only if you are also over the limit by 10 km/h
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    Answer: C. Yes, you must drive at a speed safe for the conditions

    You must adjust speed to road, traffic and weather conditions, even when under the posted limit.

    Source: Alberta Driver’s Guide (Spring 2026), page 27: Safe speed below maximumReviewed October 2026Report an error

  14. Question 12 · Signs and Signals

    Road sign for this question

    After this sign, a flag person holds up a stop paddle. What must you do?

    1. A. Stop and wait until the flag person signals you to go
    2. B. Slow down and steer carefully around the flag person
    3. C. Stop only if you can see workers on the road surface
    4. D. Follow the car ahead if it continues through the zone
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    Answer: A. Stop and wait until the flag person signals you to go

    A flag person's directions must be obeyed, just like a traffic sign.

    Source: Alberta Driver’s Guide (Spring 2026), page 37: Road work warningReviewed October 2026Report an error

  15. Question 13 · Intersections

    You are in the outside lane of a two-lane traffic circle and a driver in the inside lane signals to exit. What should you do?

    1. A. Speed up to block them
    2. B. Yield to the inside-lane driver
    3. C. Change lanes to the inside
    4. D. Keep going; outside lanes have priority
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    Answer: B. Yield to the inside-lane driver

    In Alberta, drivers in the right (outside) lane yield to drivers on the left (inside) in the circle.

    Source: Alberta Driver’s Guide (Spring 2026), page 62: Traffic circles and roundabouts (two-lane: right lane yields to left lane)Reviewed October 2026Report an error

  16. Question 14 · Hazards

    What is hydroplaning?

    1. A. When the tires get too hot
    2. B. When tires ride on water and lose contact with the road
    3. C. When the car slides on ice
    4. D. When the brakes fail after driving through deep water
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    Answer: B. When tires ride on water and lose contact with the road

    Water on the road can cause tires to lose grip.

    Source: Alberta Driver’s Guide (Spring 2026), page 82: Wet road smooth controlReviewed October 2026Report an error

  18. Question 15 · Road Scenarios

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

    There is no painted crosswalk at this corner. Which statement is accurate?

    1. A. An unmarked crosswalk can still exist at the intersection
    2. B. Pedestrians may not cross where there is no paint on the road
    3. C. Drivers never need to yield at unmarked corners
    4. D. Only painted crosswalks count as legal crossings
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    Answer: A. An unmarked crosswalk can still exist at the intersection

    Crosswalks can be unmarked. Drivers must still watch for and yield to pedestrians there.

    Source: Alberta Driver’s Guide (Spring 2026), page 59: Stopping at signs and signals with no stop line or crosswalkReviewed October 2026Report an error

  19. Question 16 · Road Scenarios

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

    At this uncontrolled intersection, B is on A's right. What may B expect if A follows the rules?

    1. A. A has priority because it is northbound
    2. B. Both must stop and wave each other through
    3. C. B must stop completely before entering
    4. D. A will give way to B
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    Answer: D. A will give way to B

    B is on A's right, so B has the right-of-way. B should still watch in case A does not yield.

    Source: Alberta Driver’s Guide (Spring 2026), page 59: Uncontrolled right sideReviewed October 2026Report an error

  20. Question 17 · Sharing the Road

    Why are motorcycles harder to see?

    1. A. Their small size makes them easy to miss
    2. B. They always ride at night
    3. C. They are not required to have lights
    4. D. They always ride on the shoulder
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    Answer: A. Their small size makes them easy to miss

    Look carefully for motorcycles, especially when turning or changing lanes.

    Source: Alberta Driver’s Guide (Spring 2026), page 98: Motorcycle lane spaceReviewed October 2026Report an error

  21. Question 18 · Signs and Signals

    Road sign for this question

    You approach this sign and see a clear, safe gap in cross traffic. What may you do?

    1. A. Stop completely anyway, because this sign always requires it
    2. B. Speed up to get ahead of the next approaching vehicle
    3. C. Proceed without stopping, as long as you yield to everyone
    4. D. Wait until there is no traffic visible in either direction
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    Answer: C. Proceed without stopping, as long as you yield to everyone

    A yield sign does not require a stop when a safe gap exists. It requires you to give way to others.

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

  22. Question 19 · Road Scenarios

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

    Can B, travelling the opposite way, pass in this scene?

    1. A. No, B has the solid line on its side
    2. B. Yes, any driver may pass on a broken line
    3. C. Only if A is also passing
    4. D. Yes, if B passes quickly
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    Answer: A. No, B has the solid line on its side

    With a solid and a broken line together, only the driver with the broken line on their side may pass.

    Source: Alberta Driver’s Guide (Spring 2026), page 38: Broken yellow nearest driverReviewed October 2026Report an error

  23. Question 20 · Hazards

    After a blowout, when should you brake?

    1. A. Immediately and as hard as possible
    2. B. Never at all
    3. C. Gently, once you have control
    4. D. Only after stopping
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    Answer: C. Gently, once you have control

    Hard braking can cause loss of control.

    Source: Alberta Driver’s Guide (Spring 2026), page 80: Tire blowout controlReviewed October 2026Report an error

  24. Question 21 · Signs and Signals

    Road sign for this question

    You realize you are going the wrong way just as you reach this sign. What should you do?

    1. A. Make a quick U-turn while there is a gap in traffic
    2. B. Continue to a place where you can turn around legally
    3. C. Reverse back to the last side street
    4. D. Turn around in the intersection if no police are near
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    Answer: B. Continue to a place where you can turn around legally

    Drive on to a place where turning around is legal and safe, such as a block you can loop around.

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

  25. Question 22 · Highways

    When should you signal for a highway exit?

    1. A. Well before you reach the exit lane
    2. B. No signal is needed
    3. C. After leaving the highway
    4. D. Only once you are in the exit lane
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    Answer: A. Well before you reach the exit lane

    Signal early so others know you plan to exit.

    Source: Alberta Driver’s Guide (Spring 2026), page 74: Exit deceleration laneReviewed October 2026Report an error

  26. Question 23 · Safe Driving

    When should you adjust your seat and mirrors?

    1. A. Before the car is moving
    2. B. Only on long trips
    3. C. While driving at low speed
    4. D. At the first red light
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    Answer: A. Before the car is moving

    Adjusting while driving takes your attention off the road.

    Source: Alberta Driver’s Guide (Spring 2026), page 44: Seat and pedal positionReviewed October 2026Report an error

  27. Question 24 · Hazards

    Why must you not stop on railway tracks?

    1. A. It damages the tracks
    2. B. It blocks the railway signals from working properly
    3. C. It is considered rude
    4. D. A train cannot stop quickly
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    Answer: D. A train cannot stop quickly

    Trains need a long distance to stop.

    Source: Alberta Driver’s Guide (Spring 2026), page 104: Rail crossing exit spaceReviewed October 2026Report an error

  28. Question 25 · Safe Driving

    Which can impair your driving?

    1. A. Some cold or allergy medicines
    2. B. Drinking plenty of water before the trip
    3. C. A glass of fruit juice
    4. D. Chewing gum while driving
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    Answer: A. Some cold or allergy medicines

    Some over-the-counter medications can cause drowsiness or slow reactions.

    Source: Alberta Driver’s Guide (Spring 2026), page 107: Medication impairmentReviewed October 2026Report an error

  29. Question 26 · Road Scenarios

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

    After turning the wheels right in this downhill spot, what should A do next?

    1. A. Pull forward until the front bumper touches the curb
    2. B. Shift into neutral so the brakes can rest
    3. C. Leave the engine running with the parking brake released so it settles
    4. D. Let the car roll gently until the right front tire touches the curb
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    Answer: D. Let the car roll gently until the right front tire touches the curb

    Resting the tire against the curb helps hold the car if it starts to move.

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

  30. Question 27 · Sharing the Road

    After pulling over for an emergency vehicle, when may you move again?

    1. A. As soon as the siren sounds quieter
    2. B. After waiting exactly 10 seconds
    3. C. After it passes and no others are coming
    4. D. Right away, once it is beside you
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    Answer: C. After it passes and no others are coming

    Stop until the emergency vehicle has passed and check for others.

    Source: Alberta Driver’s Guide (Spring 2026), page 85: Yield to emergency sirenReviewed October 2026Report an error

  31. Question 28 · Signs and Signals

    Road sign for this question

    When is the best time to slow down for the curve this sign warns about?

    1. A. As you leave the curve
    2. B. Before you enter the curve
    3. C. Only if your tires squeal
    4. D. In the middle of the curve
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    Answer: B. Before you enter the curve

    Braking before the curve lets you go through it steadily. Braking in the curve can upset the vehicle.

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

  32. Question 29 · Parking

    Which rule applies to parking near a yield sign?

    1. A. The same 5-metre rule as for a stop sign
    2. B. There is no parking rule near yield signs
    3. C. You must stay at least 30 metres away
    4. D. You may park right beside a yield sign
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    Answer: A. The same 5-metre rule as for a stop sign

    The 5-metre rule applies to both stop and yield signs.

    Source: Alberta Driver’s Guide (Spring 2026), page 56: Stop sign parking clearanceReviewed October 2026Report an error

  33. Question 30 · Vehicle Preparation

    When is the best time to check tire pressure?

    1. A. Only in summer
    2. B. When tires are cold
    3. C. When tires are hot
    4. D. After a long drive
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    Answer: B. When tires are cold

    Driving heats tires and changes readings.

    Source: Alberta Driver’s Guide (Spring 2026), page 44: Tire condition checkReviewed October 2026Report an error

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