Class 7 Parking and Stopping Rules 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In Alberta, how far from a fire hydrant must you park your vehicle?
- 3 metres (Correct answer)
- 5 metres
- 2 metres
- 1 metre
Correct answer: 3 metres
Alberta law requires vehicles to park at least 3 metres (about 10 feet) from a fire hydrant to allow emergency access.
Question 2: What does a yellow curb marking indicate in Alberta?
- No parking at any time (Correct answer)
- Loading zone only
- 30-minute parking
- No stopping during rush hour
Correct answer: No parking at any time
A yellow curb means no parking at any time; the area is reserved for specific uses such as loading or emergency access.
Question 3: How far from an intersection must you park in Alberta?
- 5 metres (Correct answer)
- 3 metres
- 10 metres
- 1 metre
Correct answer: 5 metres
You must not park within 5 metres of an intersection to maintain visibility for drivers and pedestrians.
Question 4: When parking on a downhill slope WITHOUT a curb, which way should you turn your front wheels?
- To the right, toward the edge of the road (Correct answer)
- To the left, away from the edge
- Straight ahead
- It does not matter
Correct answer: To the right, toward the edge of the road
When parked downhill without a curb, turn wheels right so the vehicle will roll away from traffic if the brakes fail.
Question 5: In Alberta, how far from a crosswalk must you NOT park?
- 5 metres (Correct answer)
- 3 metres
- 10 metres
- 2 metres
Correct answer: 5 metres
Parking within 5 metres of a crosswalk is prohibited to keep pedestrians and drivers visible to each other.
Question 6: Which of the following is ALWAYS prohibited when parking in Alberta?
- Parking in front of a driveway (Correct answer)
- Parking on the right side of a one-way street
- Parking parallel to the curb
- Parking in a metered space after paying
Correct answer: Parking in front of a driveway
Parking in front of a driveway is always prohibited because it blocks access for the property owner and emergency vehicles.
Question 7: When parking uphill with a curb, which way should you turn your front wheels?
- Away from the curb, to the left (Correct answer)
- Toward the curb, to the right
- Straight ahead
- Either direction is acceptable
Correct answer: Away from the curb, to the left
When parked uphill with a curb, turn wheels left (away from curb) so the vehicle rolls back into the curb if brakes fail.
Class 7 Parking and Stopping Rules 1
In Alberta, how far from a fire hydrant must you park your vehicle?