Vehicle Equipment & Safe Operation — Alberta

Alberta learners test practice: 200 free practice questions (Based on the official driver handbook). Official test format: 30 Q, pass 25. Vehicle Equipment & Safe Operation: 16 questions. Updated

Brakes, tires, lights, mirrors, seat belts, child seats and basic vehicle control.

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TopicVehicle Equipment & Safe Operation
License testAlberta Class 7 learner knowledge test
Topic questions16 (8% of 200 total)
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Questions (16)

1. The recommended braking procedure to bring a vehicle to a normal, smooth stop is:
  1. Steadily increase brake pressure until wheels lock
  2. Put the vehicle in neutral and steadily press the brake pedal
  3. Smoothly apply the brake pedal until the vehicle stops
  4. Apply brake pressure, ease off slightly before the vehicle stops, then apply sufficient pressure again ✓

Answer: D. Apply brake pressure, ease off slightly before the vehicle stops, then apply sufficient pressure again

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2. If your vehicle begins to hydroplane (tires lose contact with the road surface), you should:
  1. Apply hard brakes to slow the vehicle
  2. Put the vehicle in neutral
  3. Ease off the accelerator and steer where you want the vehicle to go ✓
  4. Accelerate to break through the water layer

Answer: C. Ease off the accelerator and steer where you want the vehicle to go

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3. In Alberta, the law requires seatbelts to be worn:
  1. Only when carrying passengers
  2. At all times, properly ✓
  3. Only when travelling at highway speeds
  4. Only when driving in the city

Answer: B. At all times, properly

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4. In a vehicle WITHOUT ABS brakes, threshold braking means:
  1. Applying steady brake pressure to just before wheel lock-up, and slightly releasing if wheels lock ✓
  2. Pumping the brake pedal repeatedly until the vehicle stops
  3. Releasing brake pressure then reapplying until wheels lock up
  4. Applying enough force to lock the wheels and keeping them locked

Answer: A. Applying steady brake pressure to just before wheel lock-up, and slightly releasing if wheels lock

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5. If a front tire suddenly blows out while driving, you should:
  1. Brake firmly and steer the vehicle straight
  2. Accelerate to maintain directional control
  3. Take your foot off the accelerator and steer firmly in the direction you want to go ✓
  4. Turn off the ignition

Answer: C. Take your foot off the accelerator and steer firmly in the direction you want to go

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6. If your accelerator sticks while driving, you should:
  1. Turn the ignition key to the locked position while the vehicle is moving
  2. Shift to neutral, steer safely to the side of the road, and apply the brakes to stop ✓
  3. Press the brake pedal rapidly to override the accelerator
  4. Swerve the vehicle sharply to slow down through friction

Answer: B. Shift to neutral, steer safely to the side of the road, and apply the brakes to stop

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7. Is it legal to carry passengers in a house trailer or boat trailer being towed?
  1. Yes, if they are adults
  2. Yes, if seat belts are available
  3. No, passengers are never permitted in a towed trailer ✓
  4. Yes, but only in a house trailer

Answer: C. No, passengers are never permitted in a towed trailer

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8. Which statement describes the correct steps for backing up in a straight line?
  1. Keep both hands on the steering wheel and constantly use the inside rearview mirror
  2. Place right hand on top of steering wheel, look over left shoulder and use left outside mirror
  3. Place left hand on top of steering wheel and look over right shoulder through the rear window ✓
  4. Place left hand at bottom of steering wheel and use both outside mirrors

Answer: C. Place left hand on top of steering wheel and look over right shoulder through the rear window

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9. If one of your tires blows out while driving at highway speed, you should:
  1. Apply the brakes hard to stop as quickly as possible
  2. Steer immediately toward the shoulder
  3. Take your foot off the accelerator and steer firmly in the direction you want to go ✓
  4. Put the vehicle in reverse

Answer: C. Take your foot off the accelerator and steer firmly in the direction you want to go

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10. In a vehicle equipped with ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), what is the correct technique for an emergency stop?
  1. Pump the brake pedal rapidly
  2. Apply firm, steady pressure to the brake pedal and hold it — do not release ✓
  3. Apply and release the brake pedal alternately every second
  4. Steer first and brake second

Answer: B. Apply firm, steady pressure to the brake pedal and hold it — do not release

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

Updated: · Based on the official driver handbook