Alberta Class 7 Test (Canadian Driver Knowledge Tests) flashcards
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- Class 7 supervising driver
- A person aged 18 or older holding a full Class 5 or higher licence who sits in the front passenger seat while a Class 7 learner drives.
- Probationary night restriction
- A Class 7 probationary driver may not drive between midnight and 5:00 a.m. unless accompanied by a qualified supervisor or driving for approved employment or education purposes.
- Zero alcohol for novices
- A Class 7 learner or probationary driver must have no detectable alcohol in the blood; any amount triggers an immediate licence suspension.
- Child safety seat rule
- Children under 6 years old and weighing under 18 kg must be secured in an appropriate child safety seat when riding in a vehicle.
- Booster seat requirement
- A child weighing 18 kg or more but under 9 years old must use a booster seat; at age 9 the regular seat belt may be used.
- Two-second following rule
- Under normal conditions a driver should stay at least 2 seconds behind the vehicle ahead; increase the gap in poor weather or at night.
- Hand-held device prohibition
- Drivers may only use phones in hands-free mode; holding or manipulating a hand-held electronic device while driving is prohibited.
- Collision reporting duty
- Drivers must report a collision to police when there is injury, death, or property damage above the regulatory threshold, and must exchange licence, registration, and insurance details.
- Seat belt obligation
- The driver and every passenger must wear a seat belt whenever the vehicle is in motion; the driver is responsible for ensuring passengers are properly secured.
- Class 7 holding period
- A learner must hold a Class 7 licence for at least 12 months without suspension before the Class 5 road test; recognized driver training shortens this to 8 months.
- GDL stage progression
- Alberta's Graduated Driver Licensing moves a driver from Class 7 learner to Class 7 probationary to full Class 5, with restrictions easing at each stage.
- Impaired driving consequence
- Driving with a blood alcohol concentration at or over 0.08 g/100 mL is a criminal offence; Alberta also imposes immediate roadside suspensions at lower levels.
- Vehicle registration and insurance
- A vehicle must carry valid registration and at least minimum liability insurance; proof must be produced when requested by a peace officer.
- Headlights at night
- Headlights must be used from one hour after sunset to one hour before sunrise and whenever visibility is reduced, such as in fog or heavy rain.
- Winter tire benefit
- Winter tires improve traction below 7 degrees Celsius; all-season tires harden in cold, lengthening stopping distances on ice and snow.
- Red octagon meaning
- A red octagonal sign requires a complete stop before the crosswalk or stop line; the driver may proceed only when the way is clear.
- Yellow diamond warning sign
- A yellow diamond sign warns of a hazard or change in road conditions ahead; the driver should reduce speed and be prepared to react.
- Railway crossing sign
- A yellow circular sign with a black X marks a railway crossing; drivers should slow, look both ways, and never stop on the tracks.
- Flashing red light
- A flashing red traffic light is treated as a stop sign: come to a complete stop, yield to cross traffic, then proceed when safe.
- Flashing yellow light
- A flashing yellow traffic light means proceed with caution; slow down and be alert for hazards, pedestrians, or cross traffic.
- Solid yellow centre line
- A solid yellow centre line prohibits passing in both directions; a broken yellow line on your side permits passing when it is safe.
- Uncontrolled intersection right of way
- At an uncontrolled intersection the first vehicle to arrive has the right of way; if two arrive together, the one on the right goes first.
- Pedestrian crosswalk right of way
- Drivers must yield to pedestrians in a crosswalk and must not pass another vehicle that has stopped at a crosswalk.
- Moped rider requirements
- A moped rider must be at least 14, wear a helmet, ride as far right as practicable, carry no passengers, and stay off sidewalks.
- Class 6 learner restrictions
- A motorcycle learner must be accompanied by a supervising rider, carry no passengers, and avoid night riding and roads posted over 60 km/h.
- Green light with arrow
- A green arrow permits movement in the direction shown only after yielding to pedestrians and vehicles already lawfully in the intersection.
- Four-way stop procedure
- At a four-way stop, vehicles proceed in the order they arrived; simultaneous arrivals yield to the vehicle on the right.
- School zone speed
- In a school zone, the posted lower speed limit applies during the times shown on the sign, typically on school days when children are present.
- Passing on the right
- Passing on the right is permitted only when the vehicle ahead is turning left and there is a clear lane; it is otherwise prohibited.
- Emergency vehicle response
- When an emergency vehicle approaches with lights and siren, pull to the right and stop; on a divided highway, slow and move right.
- Roundabout entry rule
- Vehicles entering a roundabout yield to traffic already circulating; signal right when exiting and never change lanes inside the circle.