Class 7 Intersections and Right of Way 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: At an uncontrolled intersection (no signs or signals) in Alberta, who has the right of way?
- The vehicle travelling on the wider road
- The vehicle arriving first, or the vehicle on the right if both arrive at the same time (Correct answer)
- The vehicle travelling faster
- The larger vehicle always has the right of way
Correct answer: The vehicle arriving first, or the vehicle on the right if both arrive at the same time
At an uncontrolled intersection in Alberta, the vehicle that arrives first has the right of way. If two vehicles arrive at the same time, the vehicle on the right goes first.
Question 2: When two vehicles arrive at a four-way stop at the same time in Alberta, who goes first?
- The vehicle turning left
- The vehicle on the left
- The vehicle on the right (Correct answer)
- The vehicle going straight
Correct answer: The vehicle on the right
When two vehicles arrive at a four-way stop simultaneously in Alberta, the vehicle on the right has the right of way and should proceed first.
Question 3: When making a left turn at an intersection in Alberta, who must you yield to?
- Only pedestrians in the crosswalk
- Oncoming traffic going straight or turning right, and pedestrians (Correct answer)
- Only vehicles with flashing lights
- No one if you have a green light
Correct answer: Oncoming traffic going straight or turning right, and pedestrians
When turning left, you must yield to all oncoming traffic going straight or turning right, as well as any pedestrians in the crosswalk, even if you have a green light.
Question 4: What should you do when approaching a flashing yellow light at an intersection in Alberta?
- Stop completely and then proceed
- Proceed with caution — the flashing yellow is a warning (Correct answer)
- Treat it as a green light and proceed at full speed
- Yield to all traffic and then proceed
Correct answer: Proceed with caution — the flashing yellow is a warning
A flashing yellow light means proceed with caution. You do not need to stop, but you should slow down, watch for other vehicles and pedestrians, and be prepared to stop if necessary.
Question 5: At a 'T' intersection in Alberta where you are on the road that ends, who has the right of way?
- You do, because you are facing the dead end
- Traffic on the through road has the right of way (Correct answer)
- Whoever is driving faster
- The vehicle on the left
Correct answer: Traffic on the through road has the right of way
At a T-intersection, traffic on the through road (the top of the T) has the right of way. The driver on the terminating road must stop or yield before entering the through road.
Question 6: In Alberta, what must you do when a traffic light turns yellow?
- Speed up to get through the intersection before it turns red
- Stop safely before the intersection unless you are too close to stop safely (Correct answer)
- Immediately brake regardless of your position
- Honk your horn to warn others and proceed
Correct answer: Stop safely before the intersection unless you are too close to stop safely
A yellow light means stop safely before the intersection if you can. If you are already too close to the intersection to stop safely, you may proceed through with caution.
Class 7 Intersections and Right of Way 1
At an uncontrolled intersection (no signs or signals) in Alberta, who has the right of way?