Right of Way & Intersections: Alberta Class 7 License

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

How this topic is tested

The Canada Alberta Class 7 License knowledge test draws questions on right of way & intersections directly from the official driver's handbook. The questions below are the ones learners get wrong most often, so work through the explanation on each page rather than memorising the answer letter.

27 practice questions

  1. 1. When approaching an intersection with a traffic signal showing a green right-turn arrow AND a red light, the driver:
  2. 2. When approaching a Yield sign, you must:
  3. 3. When an emergency vehicle with its siren activated approaches from any direction on a two-way road, the driver must:
  4. 4. A driver entering a roundabout:
  5. 5. When two vehicles approach an uncontrolled T-intersection approximately simultaneously at right angles to each other:
  6. 6. 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:
  7. 7. When is a double turn permitted at an intersection?
  8. 8. An 'uncontrolled intersection' is one that:
  9. 9. When encountering a Merge sign, a driver should:
  10. 10. When encountering a funeral procession crossing an intersection:
  11. 11. When approaching an intersection where a traffic signal shows a STEADY yellow light:
  12. 12. When approaching an intersection where the traffic signal is not working (blank/dark), you must:
  13. 13. When leaving a roundabout (traffic circle), you should signal:
  14. 14. How close to a crosswalk or the edge of an intersection may you park in Alberta?
  15. 15. Before turning at an intersection in a city, town, or village, when must you signal your intention to turn?
  16. 16. In Alberta, what does a flashing green traffic light at an intersection mean?
  17. 17. At an uncontrolled intersection (no signs or signals) where two vehicles arrive at approximately the same time, which driver must yield?
  18. 18. 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?
  19. 19. If a traffic light is not working (completely dark), how should you treat the intersection?
  20. 20. A police officer is directing traffic at an intersection where the traffic lights are working. You must:
  21. 21. When approaching a green light at an intersection and traffic ahead is backed up so that you cannot completely clear the intersection, you should:
  22. 22. You are turning at an intersection and a pedestrian is crossing the road you are turning onto. Who has the right of way?
  23. 23. At an intersection, two vehicles approach from opposite directions — one going straight, one wanting to turn left. Who has the right of way?
  24. 24. While waiting in an intersection to turn left, your front wheels should be:
  25. 25. As a driver, when are you required to yield to pedestrians?
  26. 26. In a vehicle equipped with ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), what is the correct technique for an emergency stop?
  27. 27. When exiting a roundabout (circular intersection), what signal should you use?

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