Ace Your Alberta Learner's Test: 15 Practice Questions You Need to Know

The Alberta Class 7 knowledge test is the first official hurdle on your journey to getting a driver's licence. This written exam is designed to ensure you have a strong grasp of the fundamental rules of the road, traffic signs, and safe driving principles before you even start the engine. While the thought of a test can be nerve-wracking, confidence comes from preparation.

This guide is here to help you study smart. We've curated a list of 15 practice questions that reflect the topics and format you'll find on the real exam at the registry. All questions are based on the official Alberta Driver's Guide to Safe Driving. Use them to test your knowledge, identify areas that need more review, and walk into your test feeling ready to succeed.

About the Alberta Knowledge Test

The test is a 30-question, multiple-choice exam administered on a computer at an Alberta registry agent office. To pass, you must answer a minimum of 25 questions correctly.

Practice Questions

Read each question carefully and select the best answer. The correct answers and detailed explanations are provided below.

1. A solid white line at an intersection means you must: a) Stop 5 metres before the line. b) Stop before the line, crosswalk, or intersection. c) Slow down and proceed if the way is clear. d) Stop only if pedestrians are present.

2. In an urban area (a town or city), what is the maximum speed limit unless otherwise posted? a) 30 km/h b) 50 km/h c) 60 km/h d) 80 km/h

3. When are you required to use your headlights? a) Only from one hour after sunset to one hour before sunrise. b) At any time when you cannot see 150 metres ahead. c) Only when it is raining or snowing. d) From sunset to sunrise.

4. When approaching an uncontrolled intersection, you should yield the right-of-way to: a) The vehicle on your left. b) The larger vehicle. c) The vehicle on your right. d) The vehicle that is moving faster.

5. Under the GDL program, what is the alcohol tolerance for a Class 7 or Class 5-GDL driver? a) 0.05% BAC b) 0.08% BAC c) One drink is acceptable. d) 0.00% BAC

6. A sign shaped like a diamond with a yellow background is a: a) Regulatory sign. b) Warning sign. c) Information sign. d) Playground zone sign.

7. When parking your vehicle uphill on a two-way street with a curb, you should turn your front wheels: a) To the right, towards the curb. b) Straight ahead. c) To the left, away from the curb. d) It does not matter.

8. When must you yield to a pedestrian? a) Only at marked crosswalks. b) At marked and unmarked crosswalks.

c) Only when they are on your side of the road. d) Only when a traffic light indicates to.

9. What is the minimum safe following distance recommended under ideal conditions? a) One car length. b) The 2-second rule. c) The 4-second rule. d) 10 metres.

10. In Alberta, a playground zone is in effect during what hours? a) From 8:30 a.m. to one hour after sunset. b) From 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. c) 24 hours a day. d) From sunrise to sunset.

11. A driver with a Class 7 Learner's Licence is not permitted to drive during which hours? a) 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. b) 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. c) Midnight to 5 a.m. d) 1 a.m. to 6 a.m.

12. When an emergency vehicle with its lights and siren activated is approaching from any direction, you must: a) Slow down and stay in your lane. b) Speed up to get out of the way. c) Move to the right side of the road and come to a complete stop. d) Stop immediately, even if in an intersection.

13. What does a flashing green light at an intersection mean? a) It is a protected turn; proceed if safe. b) The light is about to turn yellow. c) Stop and wait for a solid green light. d) It has the same meaning as a yield sign.

14. A Class 5-GDL driver will receive a licence suspension after accumulating how many demerit points? a) 4 points b) 8 points c) 12 points d) 15 points

15. What does a sign with a white "X" on a red circle mean? a) Hospital nearby. b) Hidden intersection ahead. c) Do not enter. d) Railway crossing ahead.

Answers and Explanations

1. b) Stop before the line, crosswalk, or intersection. A solid white stop line indicates where you must stop your vehicle for a stop sign or red light.

2. b) 50 km/h. The maximum speed limit in urban areas (cities, towns, and villages) is 50 km/h unless otherwise posted.

3. b) At any time when you cannot see 150 metres ahead. While driving between sunset and sunrise is also required, the law specifies you must use them anytime visibility is reduced to 150m or less.

4. c) The vehicle on your right. At an uncontrolled intersection, you must yield to any vehicle that is to your right or is already in the intersection.

5. d) 0.00% BAC. The Graduated Driver Licensing program has a zero-tolerance policy for any alcohol in the system of a Class 7 or Class 5-GDL driver.

6. b) Warning sign. Diamond-shaped signs with a yellow background are used to warn drivers of potential hazards, such as a sharp curve, slippery road, or wildlife crossing.

7. c) To the left, away from the curb. Turn your wheels away from the curb when parking uphill. If your car rolls back, the front wheels will hit the curb and stop the vehicle.

8. b) At marked and unmarked crosswalks. You must be prepared to stop and yield to pedestrians at all intersections, whether the crosswalk is painted on the road or not.

9. b) The 2-second rule. This allows you enough time to react and stop safely if the vehicle in front of you brakes suddenly. Increase this distance in poor weather.

10. a) From 8:30 a.m. to one hour after sunset. The speed limit in a playground zone (30 km/h) is in effect every day during these hours.

11. c) Midnight to 5 a.m. Learner drivers are not allowed to drive during these late-night hours.

12. c) Move to the right side of the road and come to a complete stop. You must clear a path for the emergency vehicle and remain stopped until it has passed.

13. a) It is a protected turn; proceed if safe. A flashing green light indicates that you have the right-of-way to turn left, right, or go straight, and oncoming traffic is facing a red light.

14. b) 8 points. GDL drivers are on a stricter demerit system and face suspension at 8 points, while fully licensed drivers face suspension at 15 points.

15. d) Railway crossing ahead. This round sign, called a crossbuck, is an advance warning of a railway crossing.

How to Guarantee Success

Did you get most of them right? Great! If not, don't worry. The best way to prepare is to thoroughly read the Alberta Driver's Guide to Safe Driving. Treat it as your ultimate study guide. Read it, make notes, and then use practice questions like these to test your understanding. Good luck!