Class 7 Highway Driving 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In Alberta, what is the rule for passing on a highway with a solid yellow centre line on your side?
- You may pass if you can see clearly ahead
- You must not pass — a solid yellow line on your side means no passing (Correct answer)
- You may pass only if there are no oncoming vehicles
- You may pass slow-moving vehicles only
Correct answer: You must not pass — a solid yellow line on your side means no passing
A solid yellow centre line on your side of the road means passing is prohibited. You may only pass when you have a broken (dashed) yellow line on your side.
Question 2: What should you do when being passed by another vehicle on an Alberta highway?
- Speed up so they cannot pass you
- Maintain your speed or slow down slightly to let them pass safely (Correct answer)
- Move to the shoulder to give them more room
- Flash your headlights to discourage passing
Correct answer: Maintain your speed or slow down slightly to let them pass safely
When being passed, maintain a steady speed or slow down slightly to help the other driver complete the pass safely. Never speed up when someone is passing you.
Question 3: On Alberta highways, when is it safe to pass another vehicle?
- On a curve where you can see the top of the hill
- When you have a clear, unobstructed view of the road ahead and a broken centre line on your side (Correct answer)
- Anytime you can drive faster than the vehicle ahead
- When the vehicle ahead signals you to pass
Correct answer: When you have a clear, unobstructed view of the road ahead and a broken centre line on your side
You may pass when you have a broken yellow centre line on your side, a clear view of the road ahead with no oncoming traffic, and enough distance to complete the pass safely.
Question 4: What is 'highway hypnosis' and how should you prevent it while driving in Alberta?
- A medical condition requiring medication — there is no prevention
- A drowsy, trance-like state from monotonous driving — prevent it by taking breaks and staying alert (Correct answer)
- An optical illusion caused by highway signs — prevent it by not reading signs
- A fear of highway driving — overcome it through practice
Correct answer: A drowsy, trance-like state from monotonous driving — prevent it by taking breaks and staying alert
Highway hypnosis is a trance-like state caused by the monotony of long highway driving. Prevent it by taking regular breaks, varying your speed slightly, staying hydrated, and keeping the vehicle cool.
Question 5: In Alberta, what should you do if a large truck is following you too closely on the highway?
- Brake hard to force them to slow down
- Move to the right and let them pass when safe (Correct answer)
- Speed up significantly to increase the gap
- Pull over to the shoulder immediately
Correct answer: Move to the right and let them pass when safe
If a large truck is tailgating you, safely move to the right lane and let them pass. Large trucks need more distance to stop, so a tailgating truck is a serious safety risk.
Question 6: When driving on a highway in Alberta, what does a 'TRUCKS MUST USE RIGHT LANE' sign mean?
- Trucks are prohibited from this highway
- Large trucks must drive in the right lane except when passing (Correct answer)
- All vehicles must stay in the right lane
- Trucks must exit at the next off-ramp
Correct answer: Large trucks must drive in the right lane except when passing
This sign requires large trucks to travel in the right lane. Trucks may use the left lane only for passing slower traffic. This keeps the left lane clear for faster-moving vehicles.
Class 7 Highway Driving 2
In Alberta, what is the rule for passing on a highway with a solid yellow centre line on your side?