Drivers Test Alberta UPDATED Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
What are the conditions of the learner's licence (class 7)? - CORRECT ANSWER- 1. Hold a
learner's licence for one year
2. Be accompanied by a fully licenced driver who is at least 18 and seated next to the learner
3. No driving between midnight and 5am
4. No more passengers than seatbelts
5. Licence suspended after 8 demerit points
6. Zero alcohol level
What are the conditions of a stage two probationary licence (Class 5)? - CORRECT
ANSWER- 1. Held for minimum of two years
2. No more passengers than seatbelts
3. Licence suspended at 8 demerit points
4. Zero alcohol level
5. No upgrading to commercial licence
6. Cannot accompany learner
What is required to become a non-probationary (class 5) fully licensed driver? - CORRECT
ANSWER- 1. Remain suspension free for the last year of the two year probationary period
2. Pass the advanced road test
Do parents or guardians have to give permission for a class 7 or class 5 licence if you are
under 18? - CORRECT ANSWER- Yes, and they can withdraw their consent at any time.
Parental consent is not required if you can prove you are married or self-supporting.
Unless otherwise posted, what is the maximum speed limit on a provincial highway located
outside an urban area (ie., city or town)? - CORRECT ANSWER- 100 km/h
, Unless otherwise posted, what is the maximum speed limit on a roadway OUTSIDE an urban
area OR on a provincial highway located INSIDE the corporate limit of a city? - CORRECT
ANSWER- 80 km/h
Unless otherwise posted, what is the maximum speed limit on a roadway that is located
within an urban area - CORRECT ANSWER- 50 km/h
How fast are vehicles travelling when they have a sign indicating slow moving vehicles? -
CORRECT ANSWER- Less than 40 km/h
During what hours are school zone speed limits in effect? - CORRECT ANSWER- School
days from:
• 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
• 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
• 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
You must not exceed the posted speed limit during these times.
What are the rules for playground zones? - CORRECT ANSWER- Maximum 30 km/h
(unless otherwise posted) from 8:30 a.m. to one hour after sunset. You may not pass a car
going the same direction during these times.
Are you allowed right at a red light? - CORRECT ANSWER- Yes (unless a sign prohibits the
turn) , but only after coming to a complete stop and yielding to other traffic
Can you turn left on a red light when turning from a one-way onto a one-way? - CORRECT
ANSWER- Yes (unless otherwise directed), but only after coming to a full stop and yielding
to other traffic.
What is an indication that a light is about to turn from green to yellow? - CORRECT
ANSWER- The presence of a pedestrian signal light changing from "walk" to "Don't walk"
What does a steady green arrow mean? - CORRECT ANSWER- Proceed (i.e., go) only in the
direction indicated by the arrow.
Questions and CORRECT Answers
What are the conditions of the learner's licence (class 7)? - CORRECT ANSWER- 1. Hold a
learner's licence for one year
2. Be accompanied by a fully licenced driver who is at least 18 and seated next to the learner
3. No driving between midnight and 5am
4. No more passengers than seatbelts
5. Licence suspended after 8 demerit points
6. Zero alcohol level
What are the conditions of a stage two probationary licence (Class 5)? - CORRECT
ANSWER- 1. Held for minimum of two years
2. No more passengers than seatbelts
3. Licence suspended at 8 demerit points
4. Zero alcohol level
5. No upgrading to commercial licence
6. Cannot accompany learner
What is required to become a non-probationary (class 5) fully licensed driver? - CORRECT
ANSWER- 1. Remain suspension free for the last year of the two year probationary period
2. Pass the advanced road test
Do parents or guardians have to give permission for a class 7 or class 5 licence if you are
under 18? - CORRECT ANSWER- Yes, and they can withdraw their consent at any time.
Parental consent is not required if you can prove you are married or self-supporting.
Unless otherwise posted, what is the maximum speed limit on a provincial highway located
outside an urban area (ie., city or town)? - CORRECT ANSWER- 100 km/h
, Unless otherwise posted, what is the maximum speed limit on a roadway OUTSIDE an urban
area OR on a provincial highway located INSIDE the corporate limit of a city? - CORRECT
ANSWER- 80 km/h
Unless otherwise posted, what is the maximum speed limit on a roadway that is located
within an urban area - CORRECT ANSWER- 50 km/h
How fast are vehicles travelling when they have a sign indicating slow moving vehicles? -
CORRECT ANSWER- Less than 40 km/h
During what hours are school zone speed limits in effect? - CORRECT ANSWER- School
days from:
• 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
• 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
• 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
You must not exceed the posted speed limit during these times.
What are the rules for playground zones? - CORRECT ANSWER- Maximum 30 km/h
(unless otherwise posted) from 8:30 a.m. to one hour after sunset. You may not pass a car
going the same direction during these times.
Are you allowed right at a red light? - CORRECT ANSWER- Yes (unless a sign prohibits the
turn) , but only after coming to a complete stop and yielding to other traffic
Can you turn left on a red light when turning from a one-way onto a one-way? - CORRECT
ANSWER- Yes (unless otherwise directed), but only after coming to a full stop and yielding
to other traffic.
What is an indication that a light is about to turn from green to yellow? - CORRECT
ANSWER- The presence of a pedestrian signal light changing from "walk" to "Don't walk"
What does a steady green arrow mean? - CORRECT ANSWER- Proceed (i.e., go) only in the
direction indicated by the arrow.
