Class 7 Alberta Traffic Laws 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In Alberta, what is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for a Class 7 learner driver?
- 0.08%
- 0.05%
- 0.04%
- Zero (0.00%) (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Zero (0.00%)
Alberta's Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) program requires Class 7 learner drivers to have a zero blood alcohol level. Any amount of alcohol is a violation.
Question 2: When is it legal to make a right turn on a red light in Alberta?
- Never — you must always wait for a green light
- After coming to a complete stop and yielding to all traffic and pedestrians, unless a sign prohibits it (Correct answer)
- Only between 6 AM and 9 PM
- Only at intersections with a green arrow
Correct answer: After coming to a complete stop and yielding to all traffic and pedestrians, unless a sign prohibits it
In Alberta, you may turn right on a red light after making a complete stop and ensuring the way is clear of vehicles and pedestrians, unless a sign specifically prohibits the turn.
Question 3: What must you do when an emergency vehicle with flashing lights and siren approaches from behind on an Alberta road?
- Speed up to get out of the way
- Stop immediately wherever you are
- Pull over to the right side of the road and stop (Correct answer)
- Continue driving but move to the left lane
Correct answer: Pull over to the right side of the road and stop
Alberta law requires drivers to pull over to the right side of the road and stop to allow emergency vehicles with activated lights and sirens to pass safely.
Question 4: Under Alberta's GDL program, how many passengers can a Class 7 learner driver carry?
- As many as there are seatbelts
- Only the supervising driver
- The supervising driver plus the number of working seatbelts in the vehicle (Correct answer)
- No passengers at all
Correct answer: The supervising driver plus the number of working seatbelts in the vehicle
A Class 7 learner must have a fully licensed supervising driver in the front passenger seat. Additional passengers are allowed as long as each has a working seatbelt.
Question 5: In Alberta, what must a driver do when approaching a school bus with flashing red lights and an extended stop arm?
- Slow down to 20 km/h and pass carefully
- Stop and remain stopped until the lights stop flashing and the stop arm is retracted (Correct answer)
- Stop only if children are visible
- Honk to warn children and pass slowly
Correct answer: Stop and remain stopped until the lights stop flashing and the stop arm is retracted
Alberta law requires all traffic in both directions to stop when a school bus has its red lights flashing and stop arm extended. You must remain stopped until the signals are deactivated.
Question 6: What is the penalty for driving without a valid licence in Alberta?
- A verbal warning for the first offence
- A fine of up to $2,000 and possible vehicle seizure (Correct answer)
- Community service only
- A mandatory driving course
Correct answer: A fine of up to $2,000 and possible vehicle seizure
Driving without a valid licence in Alberta is a serious offence that can result in a fine of up to $2,000, and your vehicle may be seized and impounded.
Class 7 Alberta Traffic Laws 1
In Alberta, what is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for a Class 7 learner driver?