Class 7 Alberta Traffic Laws 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In Alberta, when are you required by law to use your headlights?
- Only after sunset
- From 30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise, and when visibility is less than 150 metres (Correct answer)
- Only in rain or snow
- Only on highways at night
Correct answer: From 30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise, and when visibility is less than 150 metres
Alberta law requires headlights from 30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise, and whenever weather or other conditions reduce visibility to less than 150 metres.
Question 2: What is the minimum following distance recommended for driving in Alberta under normal conditions?
- One car length
- At least two seconds behind the vehicle ahead (Correct answer)
- At least five seconds behind the vehicle ahead
- Three car lengths
Correct answer: At least two seconds behind the vehicle ahead
Alberta recommends maintaining at least a two-second following distance under normal conditions. This provides adequate time to react and stop if the vehicle ahead brakes suddenly.
Question 3: In Alberta, is it legal to use a handheld cellphone while driving?
- Yes, but only for calls lasting under one minute
- Yes, if you are stopped at a red light
- No, using a handheld cellphone while driving is prohibited (Correct answer)
- Yes, but only on hands-free speaker mode
Correct answer: No, using a handheld cellphone while driving is prohibited
Alberta's distracted driving laws prohibit the use of handheld cellphones and other electronic devices while driving. This includes texting, calling, and browsing while the vehicle is in motion or stopped in traffic.
Question 4: What are you required to do when you are involved in a collision in Alberta that results in injury or property damage exceeding $2,000?
- Exchange information and leave
- Report it to police as soon as possible (Correct answer)
- Only report it to your insurance company
- File a report within 30 days
Correct answer: Report it to police as soon as possible
In Alberta, collisions involving injuries, fatalities, or property damage that appears to exceed $2,000 must be reported to police as soon as possible. Failure to report is an offence.
Question 5: In Alberta, who is legally required to wear a seatbelt in a moving vehicle?
- Only the driver
- Only front-seat occupants
- All occupants of the vehicle (Correct answer)
- Only passengers under 16
Correct answer: All occupants of the vehicle
Alberta law requires all occupants of a vehicle to wear a properly fastened seatbelt. The driver can be fined for any unbelted passenger under 16, and adult passengers can be fined individually.
Question 6: Under Alberta law, what must you do before changing lanes?
- Honk your horn to alert other drivers
- Signal your intention, check mirrors, check your blind spot, and ensure the lane is clear (Correct answer)
- Flash your headlights twice
- Simply move over if your mirrors show no vehicles
Correct answer: Signal your intention, check mirrors, check your blind spot, and ensure the lane is clear
Before changing lanes in Alberta, you must signal, check your rearview and side mirrors, and physically check your blind spot by looking over your shoulder to ensure the lane is clear.
Class 7 Alberta Traffic Laws 2
In Alberta, when are you required by law to use your headlights?