Alberta Class 7 Test (Canadian Driver Knowledge Tests) cheat sheet
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Operation, Safety and Licensing of Cars and Light Trucks
A Class 7 learner's licence requires a supervising driver who holds a full Class 5 (or higher) licence, is at least 18 years old, and sits in the front passenger seat.
A Class 7 learner must hold the licence for a minimum of 12 months with no suspensions before attempting the Class 5 road test; this period shortens to 8 months if a recognized driver training course is completed.
The Class 7 probationary stage prohibits driving between midnight and 5:00 a.m. unless accompanied by a qualified supervising driver or for employment/education purposes as defined by regulation.
A Class 7 probationary driver must have zero alcohol in the blood; any detectable alcohol results in an immediate licence suspension under Alberta's zero-tolerance rule for novice drivers.
Seat belts are mandatory for the driver and all passengers; children under 6 years and under 18 kg must be secured in an appropriate child safety seat.
A child weighing 18 kg or more but under 9 years old must use a booster seat; children 9 years and older may use the regular seat belt.
Following distance under normal conditions is a minimum of 2 seconds; increase to 3 or more seconds in poor weather, at night, or when following large vehicles.
Hands-free devices are the only permitted use of a phone while driving; holding or manipulating any hand-held electronic device while driving is prohibited.
Drivers must report a collision to police when there is injury, death, or property damage exceeding the threshold set by regulation, and must exchange licence, registration, and insurance information with other involved parties.
Rules of the Road, Signs and Signals for Class 5/Class 6 Vehicles and Mopeds
A red octagonal sign means come to a complete stop before the crosswalk or stop line and proceed only when safe; a rolling stop is a violation.
A yellow diamond sign indicates a warning; reduce speed and be prepared for a change in road conditions ahead.
A yellow circular sign with a black X means a railway crossing; stop only if a train is approaching or a signal indicates one, and never stop on the tracks.
A flashing red traffic light is treated as a stop sign: stop completely, yield, then proceed when safe. A flashing yellow light means proceed with caution.
A solid yellow centre line means no passing in either direction; a broken yellow line on your side permits passing when safe; a double solid yellow line prohibits passing in both directions.
At an uncontrolled intersection, the vehicle that arrives first has the right of way; if two vehicles arrive at the same time, the vehicle on the right has the right of way.
A pedestrian at a crosswalk has the right of way; drivers must yield and must not pass a vehicle stopped at a crosswalk.
A moped rider must be at least 14 years old, wear a helmet, ride as far to the right as practicable, and is prohibited from carrying passengers or riding on a sidewalk.
A Class 6 motorcycle learner must be accompanied by a supervising rider on another motorcycle, must not carry passengers, and must not ride at night or on highways with a speed limit over 60 km/h.
Operation, Safety and Licensing of Cars and Light Trucks
A Class 7 learner's licence requires a supervising driver who holds a full Class 5 (or higher) licence, is at least 18 years old, and sits in the front passenger seat.
A Class 7 learner must hold the licence for a minimum of 12 months with no suspensions before attempting the Class 5 road test; this period shortens to 8 months if a recognized driver training course is completed.
The Class 7 probationary stage prohibits driving between midnight and 5:00 a.m. unless accompanied by a qualified supervising driver or for employment/education purposes as defined by regulation.
A Class 7 probationary driver must have zero alcohol in the blood; any detectable alcohol results in an immediate licence suspension under Alberta's zero-tolerance rule for novice drivers.
Seat belts are mandatory for the driver and all passengers; children under 6 years and under 18 kg must be secured in an appropriate child safety seat.
A child weighing 18 kg or more but under 9 years old must use a booster seat; children 9 years and older may use the regular seat belt.
Following distance under normal conditions is a minimum of 2 seconds; increase to 3 or more seconds in poor weather, at night, or when following large vehicles.
Hands-free devices are the only permitted use of a phone while driving; holding or manipulating any hand-held electronic device while driving is prohibited.
Drivers must report a collision to police when there is injury, death, or property damage exceeding the threshold set by regulation, and must exchange licence, registration, and insurance information with other involved parties.
Rules of the Road, Signs and Signals for Class 5/Class 6 Vehicles and Mopeds
A red octagonal sign means come to a complete stop before the crosswalk or stop line and proceed only when safe; a rolling stop is a violation.
A yellow diamond sign indicates a warning; reduce speed and be prepared for a change in road conditions ahead.
A yellow circular sign with a black X means a railway crossing; stop only if a train is approaching or a signal indicates one, and never stop on the tracks.
A flashing red traffic light is treated as a stop sign: stop completely, yield, then proceed when safe. A flashing yellow light means proceed with caution.
A solid yellow centre line means no passing in either direction; a broken yellow line on your side permits passing when safe; a double solid yellow line prohibits passing in both directions.
At an uncontrolled intersection, the vehicle that arrives first has the right of way; if two vehicles arrive at the same time, the vehicle on the right has the right of way.
A pedestrian at a crosswalk has the right of way; drivers must yield and must not pass a vehicle stopped at a crosswalk.
A moped rider must be at least 14 years old, wear a helmet, ride as far to the right as practicable, and is prohibited from carrying passengers or riding on a sidewalk.
A Class 6 motorcycle learner must be accompanied by a supervising rider on another motorcycle, must not carry passengers, and must not ride at night or on highways with a speed limit over 60 km/h.