Right of Way & Intersections — Alberta

Alberta learners test practice: 200 free practice questions (Based on the official driver handbook). Official test format: 30 Q, pass 25. Right of Way & Intersections: 16 questions. Updated

Who goes first at intersections, roundabouts, merges and uncontrolled crossings.

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TopicRight of Way & Intersections
License testAlberta Class 7 learner knowledge test
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Questions (16)

1. Before turning at an intersection in a city, town, or village, when must you signal your intention to turn?
  1. Only after you begin turning the steering wheel
  2. In sufficient time to give other drivers and pedestrians reasonable warning ✓
  3. Only if there is another vehicle directly behind you
  4. Signalling is optional at an uncontrolled intersection

Answer: B. In sufficient time to give other drivers and pedestrians reasonable warning

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2. In Alberta, what does a flashing green traffic light at an intersection mean?
  1. All directions are clear — proceed at full speed without stopping
  2. The signal is pedestrian-activated; drivers may proceed but must yield to pedestrians who have activated the signal
  3. A protected left turn is permitted for all vehicles ✓
  4. The intersection is uncontrolled and has no right-of-way rules

Answer: C. A protected left turn is permitted for all vehicles

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3. At an uncontrolled intersection (no signs or signals) where two vehicles arrive at approximately the same time, which driver must yield?
  1. The driver who is making a turn must yield
  2. The driver on the left must yield to the driver on the right ✓
  3. The driver on the right must yield to the driver on the left
  4. The driver on the busier road has the right of way

Answer: B. The driver on the left must yield to the driver on the right

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4. When approaching a green light at an intersection and traffic ahead is backed up so that you cannot completely clear the intersection, you should:
  1. Proceed — you have a green light so you have the right of way
  2. Follow the vehicle ahead through the intersection
  3. Stop before entering the intersection and wait until traffic clears ✓
  4. Honk your horn and proceed slowly

Answer: C. Stop before entering the intersection and wait until traffic clears

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5. A driver entering a roundabout:
  1. Must yield to traffic on the right
  2. Must yield to vehicles already in the roundabout ✓
  3. Has the right of way
  4. Must observe courtesy rules and yield to the first-arriving vehicle

Answer: B. Must yield to vehicles already in the roundabout

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6. If a traffic light is not working (completely dark), how should you treat the intersection?
  1. Slow down and proceed — treat it as a flashing yellow
  2. The vehicle on your right has the right of way — yield only to them
  3. Stop completely, then proceed when safe — treat it as a four-way stop ✓
  4. Proceed if no vehicles are approaching from the sides

Answer: C. Stop completely, then proceed when safe — treat it as a four-way stop

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7. When two vehicles approach an uncontrolled T-intersection approximately simultaneously at right angles to each other:
  1. The vehicle on the left must yield ✓
  2. The vehicle on the left has the right of way
  3. The vehicle going straight always has the right of way
  4. Both vehicles must stop

Answer: A. The vehicle on the left must yield

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8. An 'uncontrolled intersection' is one that:
  1. Has a flashing yellow light for one direction and a flashing red light for another
  2. Has road signs but no traffic control signals
  3. Has no traffic lights, traffic control, or road signs ✓
  4. Has yield signs but no stop signs

Answer: C. Has no traffic lights, traffic control, or road signs

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9. While waiting in an intersection to turn left, your front wheels should be:
  1. Turned to the left, ready to complete the turn quickly
  2. Turned slightly to the right
  3. Pointed straight ahead until you actually make the turn ✓
  4. Turned in any direction — it does not matter

Answer: C. Pointed straight ahead until you actually make the turn

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10. How close to a crosswalk or the edge of an intersection may you park in Alberta?
  1. 2 metres
  2. 3 metres
  3. 5 metres ✓
  4. 10 metres

Answer: C. 5 metres

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

Updated: · Based on the official driver handbook