Alberta Class 7 Practice Test — 30 Printable Questions 2026

Based on the official Alberta Basic Licence Driver’s Handbook. Correct answers highlighted. Print or save as PDF.

Practice Questions

1. Question 1 — Road Signs
   What does an octagonal (8-sided) red sign mean?
   A) Yield to traffic ahead

   B) Come to a complete stop ✓

   C) Slow down, prepare to stop

   D) No entry permitted
2. Question 2 — Traffic Signals
   What should you do when you approach a flashing red traffic light?
   A) Slow down and proceed with caution

   B) Come to a complete stop, then proceed when safe ✓

   C) Speed up to clear the intersection

   D) Treat it as a green light
3. Question 3 — Traffic Signals
   What does a flashing yellow traffic light mean?
   A) Slow down and proceed with caution ✓

   B) Stop completely before proceeding

   C) The light is about to turn red

   D) Yield to pedestrians only
4. Question 4 — Speed Limits
   What is the speed limit in a school zone in Alberta?
   A) 20 km/h

   B) 30 km/h ✓

   C) 40 km/h

   D) 50 km/h
5. Question 5 — Speed Limits
   What is the maximum speed limit on most Alberta highways outside urban areas?
   A) 80 km/h

   B) 90 km/h

   C) 100 km/h ✓

   D) 110 km/h
6. Question 6 — School Buses
   How far must you stop from a school bus with flashing red lights?
   A) 5 metres

   B) 10 metres

   C) 20 metres ✓

   D) 30 metres
7. Question 7 — Railway Crossings
   How close to a railway crossing must you stop when the signals are activated?
   A) 5 metres

   B) 10 metres

   C) 15 metres ✓

   D) 20 metres
8. Question 8 — GDL Restrictions
   What is the blood alcohol limit for a Class 7 GDL driver in Alberta?
   A) 0.05 BAC

   B) 0.08 BAC

   C) 0.03 BAC

   D) Zero (0.00 BAC) ✓
9. Question 9 — GDL Restrictions
   How long must you hold a Class 7 learner’s licence before upgrading to Class 5?
   A) 6 months

   B) 1 year ✓

   C) 2 years

   D) 18 months
10. Question 10 — Right of Way
    At an uncontrolled intersection, who has the right of way?
    A) The driver traveling on the wider road

    B) The driver approaching from the left

    C) The driver on the right ✓

    D) The driver who arrived first
11. Question 11 — Right of Way
    When must you yield to a pedestrian?
    A) Only at marked crosswalks with signals

    B) Only when the pedestrian has a walk signal

    C) At all crosswalks, marked or unmarked ✓

    D) Only when turning right
12. Question 12 — Following Distance
    What is the minimum safe following distance in normal conditions?
    A) 1 second

    B) 2 seconds

    C) 3 seconds ✓

    D) 4 seconds
13. Question 13 — Road Signs
    What does a yellow diamond-shaped sign indicate?
    A) Construction zone ahead

    B) Warning of a potential hazard ahead ✓

    C) Speed limit change

    D) Mandatory instruction to follow
14. Question 14 — Road Signs
    What shape is a yield sign?
    A) Octagon (8 sides)

    B) Rectangle

    C) Inverted triangle (pointing down) ✓

    D) Diamond
15. Question 15 — Passing
    When is it legal to pass another vehicle on the right?
    A) When the vehicle ahead is turning left and there is sufficient road to the right ✓

    B) Never — passing on the right is always illegal

    C) Only on highways with three or more lanes

    D) Whenever you cannot safely pass on the left
16. Question 16 — Parking
    How close to a fire hydrant may you park?
    A) 1 metre

    B) 3 metres

    C) 5 metres ✓

    D) 10 metres
17. Question 17 — Lane Changes
    Before changing lanes, you must:
    A) Signal only

    B) Check mirrors only

    C) Signal, check mirrors, and check your blind spot ✓

    D) Honk to warn drivers beside you
18. Question 18 — Emergency Vehicles
    When an emergency vehicle with lights and siren is approaching, you must:
    A) Speed up to get out of the way quickly

    B) Stop immediately where you are

    C) Pull over to the right and stop until it passes ✓

    D) Continue driving at reduced speed
19. Question 19 — Playground Zones
    What is the speed limit in a playground zone in Alberta?
    A) 20 km/h when children are present

    B) 40 km/h at all times

    C) 30 km/h at all times ✓

    D) 30 km/h only when children are present
20. Question 20 — Seatbelts
    Who is responsible for ensuring all passengers under 16 are buckled?
    A) The passenger themselves

    B) The parent or guardian, not the driver

    C) The driver ✓

    D) It is optional for passengers over 12
21. Question 21 — Traffic Signals
    A steady yellow light means:
    A) Speed up to get through before it turns red

    B) Stop if you can do so safely; the light is about to turn red ✓

    C) Proceed with caution — cross traffic has a red light

    D) Yield to pedestrians, then proceed
22. Question 22 — Road Signs
    A white rectangular sign with black text is typically a:
    A) Warning sign

    B) Construction sign

    C) Regulatory sign (shows laws you must obey) ✓

    D) Guide/information sign
23. Question 23 — Turning
    When turning left at an intersection with a green light, you must:
    A) Yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians before turning ✓

    B) Turn immediately — you have the right of way

    C) Wait for a left-turn signal before moving

    D) Honk to alert oncoming drivers of your turn
24. Question 24 — Distracted Driving
    In Alberta, it is illegal for a driver to use a hand-held cellphone. This includes:
    A) Only texting, not talking

    B) Only talking, not texting

    C) Both talking and texting while holding the phone ✓

    D) Using the phone only when stopped at a red light
25. Question 25 — Roundabouts
    When entering a roundabout, you must yield to:
    A) Vehicles entering from the right

    B) All vehicles regardless of position

    C) Vehicles already circulating inside the roundabout ✓

    D) Nobody — you have right of way when entering
26. Question 26 — GDL Night Restrictions
    A Class 7 GDL driver under 18 is not allowed to drive unaccompanied between:
    A) 10 PM and 6 AM

    B) 11 PM and 5 AM

    C) Midnight and 5 AM ✓

    D) 11 PM and 6 AM
27. Question 27 — Road Signs
    What does a “Do Not Pass” (no passing zone) sign indicate?
    A) You may not stop in this area

    B) Passing other vehicles is prohibited in this zone ✓

    C) The road is closed ahead

    D) Pedestrians have the right of way
28. Question 28 — Merging
    When merging onto a highway from an acceleration lane, you should:
    A) Stop at the end of the ramp and wait for a gap

    B) Force other vehicles to make room for you

    C) Accelerate to highway speed and merge smoothly into a gap in traffic ✓

    D) Always yield by slowing to 60 km/h before entering
29. Question 29 — Demerit Points
    How many demerit points will a driver with a full (Class 5) licence accumulate before suspension?
    A) 8 points

    B) 10 points

    C) 15 points ✓

    D) 12 points
30. Question 30 — Alcohol
    If a police officer believes you have been drinking, they may require you to:
    A) Show your licence and registration only

    B) Provide a breath sample using an approved screening device ✓

    C) Wait 30 minutes before being tested

    D) Nothing — you have the right to refuse without consequence

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