Alberta Rules of the Road Practice Test

Right-of-way, highways, parking, hazards and licence rules, with answers.

Most of the Class 7 knowledge test is about driving safely and legally. These free questions cover right-of-way and traffic circles, road diagrams, highways and passing, parking, sharing the road, hazards and emergencies, and the Class 7 learner’s licence rules. Tap Show answer to check each one. For the rules people most often get wrong, read our lessons on right-of-way and Class 7 learner’s licence rules.

These are original practice questions, not actual knowledge test questions. Each links to the page of the Alberta Driver’s Guide it’s based on, so you can check the rule. Questions were last reviewed in October 2026; read how we write and check them.

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  1. Question 1 · Safe Driving

    What is the minimum following distance in good conditions?

    1. A. Two seconds
    2. B. One second
    3. C. Five car lengths at any speed
    4. D. Half a second
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    Answer: A. Two seconds

    Stay at least two seconds behind the vehicle ahead in good conditions.

    Source: Alberta Driver’s Guide (Spring 2026), page 89: Two second minimum in good conditionsReviewed October 2026Report an error

  2. Question 2 · Hazards

    When following another vehicle at night, when must you use low beams?

    1. A. Within 300 metres
    2. B. Within 50 metres
    3. C. Within 150 metres
    4. D. Never
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    Answer: C. Within 150 metres

    Use low beams when following within 150 metres.

    Source: Alberta Driver’s Guide (Spring 2026), page 82: Dim while followingReviewed October 2026Report an error

  3. Question 3 · Sharing the Road

    When is passing a snowplow strictly prohibited?

    1. A. When your view along its side is blocked
    2. B. Only at night
    3. C. Only on weekends
    4. D. Never; passing a snowplow is always allowed when it is slow
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    Answer: A. When your view along its side is blocked

    You may not pass if the view is obstructed, if passing would interfere, or if it cannot be done safely.

    Source: Alberta Driver’s Guide (Spring 2026), page 102: Snowplow visibilityReviewed October 2026Report an error

  4. Question 4 · Road Scenarios

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

    A and B stop at an all-way stop at the same time. A is on B's right. Who normally goes first?

    1. A. Whichever driver starts moving first
    2. B. Whichever driver has the larger vehicle
    3. C. B, because B is on A's left
    4. D. A, because A is on B's right
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    Answer: D. A, because A is on B's right

    When two drivers arrive at an all-way stop together, the driver on the right usually goes first. Neither should move unless it is safe.

    Source: Alberta Driver’s Guide (Spring 2026), page 59: All way stopReviewed October 2026Report an error

  6. Question 5 · Parking

    Before reversing out of a driveway, what is a good habit?

    1. A. Sound the horn and then reverse quickly
    2. B. Rely only on the backup camera to check
    3. C. Walk around the vehicle to check for children
    4. D. Skip looking if you reverse there every day
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    Answer: C. Walk around the vehicle to check for children

    Walking around the vehicle helps you see hazards that mirrors and cameras miss.

    Source: Alberta Driver’s Guide (Spring 2026), page 51: Backing checksReviewed October 2026Report an error

  7. Question 6 · Highways

    A highway on-ramp has a yield sign. What must you do?

    1. A. Yield to highway traffic, stopping if needed
    2. B. Stop at the sign every time, even if clear
    3. C. Treat it the same as an ordinary merge
    4. D. Merge at your speed; others must make room
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    Answer: A. Yield to highway traffic, stopping if needed

    A yield sign means you must give way to traffic it protects.

    Source: Alberta Driver’s Guide (Spring 2026), page 59: Signed yield at entryReviewed October 2026Report an error

  8. Question 7 · Licensing

    What is the youngest age at which a person can apply for an Alberta Class 7 learner's licence?

    1. A. 14
    2. B. 16
    3. C. 15
    4. D. 12
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    Answer: A. 14

    In Alberta you can apply for a Class 7 learner's licence at 14, if you meet the other requirements, including parental consent.

    Source: Alberta Driver’s Guide (Spring 2026), page 10: Minimum learner ageReviewed October 2026Report an error

  9. Question 8 · Intersections

    You are in a roundabout and plan to take the third exit. When should you turn on your right signal?

    1. A. Before entering the roundabout, so everyone knows your plan early
    2. B. After passing the exit before the one you will use
    3. C. Right after you enter the circle
    4. D. After you have left the roundabout
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    Answer: B. After passing the exit before the one you will use

    Signal right after you pass the exit just before yours.

    Source: Alberta Driver’s Guide (Spring 2026), page 61: Traffic circles and roundabouts (two-lane: right lane yields to left lane)Reviewed October 2026Report an error

  10. Question 9 · Vehicle Preparation

    What should you clear before driving after a snowfall?

    1. A. All windows, mirrors, lights and the roof
    2. B. Only the front windshield and wipers
    3. C. Only the driver's window
    4. D. Nothing, it will melt
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    Answer: A. All windows, mirrors, lights and the roof

    Clear everything so you can see and be seen.

    Source: Alberta Driver’s Guide (Spring 2026), page 44: Clear windows and lightsReviewed October 2026Report an error

  12. Question 10 · Safe Driving

    You begin to yawn often and drift in your lane. What should you do?

    1. A. Turn up the music
    2. B. Open the window and keep going
    3. C. Stop somewhere safe and rest
    4. D. Drive faster to get home
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    Answer: C. Stop somewhere safe and rest

    Fatigue impairs driving. The only cure is rest.

    Source: Alberta Driver’s Guide (Spring 2026), page 107: Fatigue warning signsReviewed October 2026Report an error

  13. Question 11 · Hazards

    How should you brake in an emergency in a car with ABS?

    1. A. Pump the brakes quickly
    2. B. Press firmly and keep steady pressure
    3. C. Brake lightly so the ABS does not activate
    4. D. Use the parking brake
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    Answer: B. Press firmly and keep steady pressure

    With ABS, apply steady firm pressure. Do not pump.

    Source: Alberta Driver’s Guide (Spring 2026), page 78: ABS emergency brakingReviewed October 2026Report an error

  14. Question 12 · Sharing the Road

    You want to pass a cyclist on a narrow road with oncoming traffic. What should you do?

    1. A. Honk so the cyclist moves over for you
    2. B. Pass closely so you stay in your own lane
    3. C. Pass on the right if there is a shoulder
    4. D. Slow down and wait until you can pass with room
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    Answer: D. Slow down and wait until you can pass with room

    Give cyclists plenty of space. Wait if you cannot pass safely.

    Source: Alberta Driver’s Guide (Spring 2026), page 98: Cyclist passing gapReviewed October 2026Report an error

  15. Question 13 · Road Scenarios

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

    At an uncontrolled T intersection, B is on the stem, on A's right, and their paths conflict. Who should yield?

    1. A. B, because B's road ends
    2. B. A, because B is on A's right
    3. C. A and B both stop and negotiate
    4. D. Whoever is going faster
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    Answer: B. A, because B is on A's right

    At an uncontrolled T intersection, the driver on the right has the right-of-way, even on the road that ends.

    Source: Alberta Driver’s Guide (Spring 2026), page 60: Uncontrolled T exceptionReviewed October 2026Report an error

  16. Question 14 · Parking

    How close to a fire hydrant may you park?

    1. A. No closer than 1 metre
    2. B. No closer than 10 metres
    3. C. No closer than 5 metres
    4. D. No closer than 3 metres
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    Answer: C. No closer than 5 metres

    Do not park within 5 metres of a fire hydrant.

    Source: Alberta Driver’s Guide (Spring 2026), page 56: Fire hydrant clearanceReviewed October 2026Report an error

  18. Question 15 · Highways

    Another driver is passing you on a two-lane highway. What should you do?

    1. A. Speed up to stop the pass
    2. B. Move toward the centre line
    3. C. Brake suddenly as they pass
    4. D. Stay in your lane and keep a steady speed or slow slightly
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    Answer: D. Stay in your lane and keep a steady speed or slow slightly

    Help the passing driver by not speeding up.

    Source: Alberta Driver’s Guide (Spring 2026), page 71: Do not accelerate while being passedReviewed October 2026Report an error

  19. Question 16 · Licensing

    A car has five seat belts. How many people may ride in it, including the driver?

    1. A. Six, if one is a small child
    2. B. As many as fit safely
    3. C. Seven, if the trip is short
    4. D. Five
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    Answer: D. Five

    A vehicle may not carry more people than it has seat belts.

    Source: Alberta Driver’s Guide (Spring 2026), page 10: Available seat beltsReviewed October 2026Report an error

  20. Question 17 · Intersections

    Three vehicles stop at an all-way stop at different times. Which goes first?

    1. A. The vehicle going straight
    2. B. The vehicle on the main road
    3. C. The vehicle that stopped first
    4. D. The largest vehicle
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    Answer: C. The vehicle that stopped first

    At an all-way stop, the first vehicle to stop proceeds first, when it is safe.

    Source: Alberta Driver’s Guide (Spring 2026), page 59: All way stop orderReviewed October 2026Report an error

  21. Question 18 · Vehicle Preparation

    Why should you check your tires before driving?

    1. A. Worn or underinflated tires reduce grip
    2. B. To check that they are the right colour
    3. C. So you can save time later in the day
    4. D. Because it is required daily by law
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    Answer: A. Worn or underinflated tires reduce grip

    Good tires help you steer and stop.

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

  22. Question 19 · Safe Driving

    Before you start driving, how should your seat be adjusted?

    1. A. As far back as possible, for comfort on long drives across the province
    2. B. So you can reach the pedals fully and hold the wheel with bent arms
    3. C. As close as possible to the wheel
    4. D. In any position, if you can see
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    Answer: B. So you can reach the pedals fully and hold the wheel with bent arms

    A proper seat position gives you full control of the pedals and steering wheel.

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

  23. Question 20 · Hazards

    The lights at a railway crossing start flashing. What should you do?

    1. A. Slow down and cross
    2. B. Stop before the crossing and wait
    3. C. Speed up to cross before the train arrives
    4. D. Stop on the tracks
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    Answer: B. Stop before the crossing and wait

    Flashing signals mean a train is coming. Stop and wait.

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

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