Sharing the Road — Alberta
Alberta learners test practice: 200 free practice questions (Based on the official driver handbook). Official test format: 30 Q, pass 25. Sharing the Road: 8 questions.
Pedestrians, cyclists, school buses, emergency vehicles and heavy trucks.
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| Topic / Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Topic | Sharing the Road |
| License test | Alberta Class 7 learner knowledge test |
| Topic questions | 8 (4% of 200 total) |
| Review status | This topic page is still being reviewed against the official handbook. Until review is finished it is hidden from search engines. |
Official handbook
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Questions (8)
1. Under Alberta law, do cyclists have the same rights and responsibilities on the road as drivers of motor vehicles?
- No — cyclists have reduced responsibilities and separate rules
- Yes — they have the same rights and responsibilities ✓
- Only on roads with posted speed limits above 50 km/h
- Only on designated bicycle paths
Answer: B. Yes — they have the same rights and responsibilities
2. In Alberta, who is required by law to wear an approved bicycle safety helmet?
- All cyclists, regardless of age
- Cyclists and their passengers who are under 18 years of age ✓
- Only cyclists under 12 years of age
- Helmets are recommended but not required
Answer: B. Cyclists and their passengers who are under 18 years of age
3. A vehicle ahead of you is stopped at a pedestrian crossover to let a pedestrian cross. What should you do?
- Slowly pass on the left once the pedestrian clears your lane
- Do not pass — passing a vehicle stopped at a pedestrian crossover is prohibited ✓
- Honk your horn and proceed with caution
- Pass on the right if there is enough space
Answer: B. Do not pass — passing a vehicle stopped at a pedestrian crossover is prohibited
4. Why is it dangerous to pass a loaded logging truck that is making a turn?
- The truck driver must fully concentrate on turning
- Loaded logging trucks follow a 6-second rule for turns
- There is a danger zone as the logs overhanging the rear of the truck can sweep across all lanes when turning ✓
- Logs can fall off the truck and block the road
Answer: C. There is a danger zone as the logs overhanging the rear of the truck can sweep across all lanes when turning
5. When an emergency vehicle with its siren activated approaches from any direction on a two-way road, the driver must:
- Continue at reduced speed and leave enough room for the emergency vehicle to pass
- Turn on four-way emergency flashers
- Stop only when the emergency vehicle has difficulty passing
- Drive as close as possible to the right shoulder or edge of the road and stop ✓
Answer: D. Drive as close as possible to the right shoulder or edge of the road and stop
6. When passing a stopped emergency vehicle (police, ambulance, tow truck) with its lights activated and you cannot move over, what is the maximum speed you must slow to?
- 30 km/h or the posted speed, whichever is lower
- 60 km/h or the posted speed, whichever is lower ✓
- 50 km/h or the posted speed, whichever is lower
- 40 km/h or the posted speed, whichever is lower
Answer: B. 60 km/h or the posted speed, whichever is lower
7. When a vehicle stops to allow a pedestrian to cross the road, other approaching vehicles from behind:
- May pass the stopped vehicle if there is no oncoming traffic
- Must not pass the stopped vehicle — it is illegal ✓
- May pass once eye contact is made with the pedestrian and the pedestrian stops
- May pass when the pedestrian signal changes to 'Do Not Walk'
Answer: B. Must not pass the stopped vehicle — it is illegal
8. As a driver, when are you required to yield to pedestrians?
- Only at marked crosswalks with painted lines
- Only when a traffic signal instructs you to
- Only when the pedestrian is on your side of the road
- At both marked and unmarked crosswalks ✓
Answer: D. At both marked and unmarked crosswalks
Source
Last checked: 2026-10-17 · Verified from official source
Updated: · Based on the official driver handbook