Highway & Freeway Driving — Alberta

Alberta learners test practice: 200 free practice questions (Based on the official driver handbook). Official test format: 30 Q, pass 25. Highway & Freeway Driving: 17 questions. Updated

Entering and exiting freeways, lane changes, overtaking and HOV lane rules.

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Topic / MetricValue
TopicHighway & Freeway Driving
License testAlberta Class 7 learner knowledge test
Topic questions17 (9% of 200 total)
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Questions (17)

1. When passing a truck on a two-way highway, a driver should:
  1. Leave extra room before returning to their lane ✓
  2. Return to their lane when the truck flashes its lights
  3. Return to their lane when the truck is no longer visible in any rearview mirror
  4. Return to their lane when they clear the front bumper of the truck

Answer: A. Leave extra room before returning to their lane

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2. When travelling in the right lane on a highway and another vehicle is trying to merge from an acceleration lane on the right, the driver should:
  1. Stop to let the other vehicle enter
  2. Accelerate to close any gap in traffic
  3. Move to the left lane if safe, or be prepared to adjust speed ✓
  4. Insist that the other vehicle yield the right of way

Answer: C. Move to the left lane if safe, or be prepared to adjust speed

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3. A 'weaving zone' is best described as:
  1. A section of highway where an entrance lane and exit lane are close together, requiring merging and lane-changing ✓
  2. A section of highway used for emergency parking
  3. A section of highway with a series of turns requiring drivers to slow down
  4. A restricted-access zone on a highway where a driver may legally turn around

Answer: A. A section of highway where an entrance lane and exit lane are close together, requiring merging and lane-changing

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4. Before changing lanes on a roadway, you must:
  1. Only signal — no mirror or blind spot check is required
  2. Only check your mirrors
  3. Sound your horn to alert other drivers
  4. Check your mirrors, signal, and check your blind spot ✓

Answer: D. Check your mirrors, signal, and check your blind spot

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5. You miss your exit while driving on an expressway. What should you do?
  1. Reverse along the shoulder to reach the exit
  2. Stop on the shoulder and wait for traffic to clear
  3. Make a U-turn at the first opportunity
  4. Continue to the next exit and find your way back ✓

Answer: D. Continue to the next exit and find your way back

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6. On a two-lane road, when passing other vehicles travelling in the same direction, a driver:
  1. Should pass on the left when it is safe to do so ✓
  2. Should pass on the right when it is safe to do so
  3. Must always travel 30 km/h faster than the vehicle being passed
  4. Should not move out to pass until within 3 metres of the vehicle being passed

Answer: A. Should pass on the left when it is safe to do so

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7. When travelling on a highway or freeway, drivers should scan the road ahead:
  1. 6–8 seconds ahead
  2. 12–15 seconds ahead
  3. At least 20–25 seconds ahead ✓
  4. Only as far as the vehicle in front

Answer: C. At least 20–25 seconds ahead

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8. When approaching the crest of a hill on a two-lane highway:
  1. You may exceed the posted speed limit
  2. Flash headlights to warn oncoming vehicles
  3. Keep to the right side of your lane ✓
  4. Move closer to the center line to prevent others from passing

Answer: C. Keep to the right side of your lane

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9. If a vehicle behind you is attempting to pass you on a two-way road, you should:
  1. Stay in your lane and move to the left side of it
  2. Stay in your lane and move to the right side of it ✓
  3. Turn on the left signal and stay in your lane
  4. Signal right and drive in the parking lane

Answer: B. Stay in your lane and move to the right side of it

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10. The recommended way to drive through a curve on a highway is:
  1. Slow down before the curve, stay in your lane, and gradually accelerate after entering the curve ✓
  2. Maintain speed before the curve, brake in the curve, look ahead and accelerate past the curve
  3. Brake before the curve, move toward the outer lane, and accelerate on exit
  4. Accelerate before the curve, brake in the curve, and accelerate after

Answer: A. Slow down before the curve, stay in your lane, and gradually accelerate after entering the curve

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Last checked: 2026-10-17 · Verified from official source

Updated: · Based on the official driver handbook