Speed Limits & Following Distance — Alberta
Alberta learners test practice: 200 free practice questions (Based on the official driver handbook). Official test format: 30 Q, pass 25. Speed Limits & Following Distance: 15 questions.
Posted speed limits, school and construction zones, stopping and following distance.
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| Topic / Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Topic | Speed Limits & Following Distance |
| License test | Alberta Class 7 learner knowledge test |
| Topic questions | 15 (8% 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 (15)
1. In a city, town, or village in Alberta, what is the default maximum speed limit if no speed sign is posted?
- 40 km/h
- 60 km/h
- 50 km/h ✓
- 30 km/h
Answer: C. 50 km/h
2. How many demerit points are assigned for speeding 16 to 30 km/h over the posted speed limit in Alberta?
- 2 points
- 3 points ✓
- 4 points
- 6 points
Answer: B. 3 points
3. The 2-second rule for determining a safe following distance while driving is used:
- Mainly on rural roads rather than in urban centers
- Sometimes at speeds over 100 km/h
- Always and at any speed ✓
- Only at speeds below 30 km/h
Answer: C. Always and at any speed
4. When should a driver increase their following distance beyond the standard 2-second rule?
- Only when driving on the highway at speeds over 100 km/h
- In adverse conditions such as rain, snow, ice, heavy traffic, or when following a large vehicle ✓
- Only when driving at night
- Never — the 2-second rule is always sufficient
Answer: B. In adverse conditions such as rain, snow, ice, heavy traffic, or when following a large vehicle
5. What is the default speed limit in an urban area (city, town, or village) in Alberta, unless otherwise posted?
- 60 km/h
- 80 km/h
- 50 km/h ✓
- 40 km/h
Answer: C. 50 km/h
6. What is the minimum following distance you must maintain behind a fire vehicle that is responding to an alarm?
- 100 metres
- 150 metres ✓
- 200 metres
- 50 metres
Answer: B. 150 metres
7. When a driver stops behind another vehicle in a traffic queue, they should:
- Stay at least 10 metres from the vehicle ahead
- Leave enough space to move to another lane without reversing ✓
- Maintain spacing as defined by the 2-second rule
- Stay approximately 1 metre from the rear bumper of the vehicle ahead
Answer: B. Leave enough space to move to another lane without reversing
8. If another vehicle is following you too closely, what should a driver do?
- Gradually reduce speed and encourage the other vehicle to pass ✓
- Brake hard to warn them
- Increase speed to 10 km/h above the posted speed limit
- Turn on four-way flashers
Answer: A. Gradually reduce speed and encourage the other vehicle to pass
9. Speed limits in a construction zone must be observed:
- Only during daylight hours
- Only when a flag person is nearby
- At all times ✓
- Only when construction workers are present
Answer: C. At all times
10. Unless otherwise posted, school zone speed limits apply on school days during the following hours:
- 8:30 AM to 1 hour after sunset
- 8:00–9:30 AM, 11:30 AM–1:30 PM, and 3:00–4:30 PM ✓
- 8:30–9:30 AM, 12:00–1:00 PM, and 3:30–4:00 PM
- 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Answer: B. 8:00–9:30 AM, 11:30 AM–1:30 PM, and 3:00–4:30 PM
Source
Last checked: 2026-10-17 · Verified from official source
Updated: · Based on the official driver handbook