Alberta Class 4 study plan

Map the Class 4 knowledge domain into a written checklist of right-of-way, signal, and lane-use rules you must know cold

Recite from memory the core speed, following-distance, and passing rules that apply to heavier vehicles, then verify each against your study source

Define the six-point hazard-scan habit (mirrors, ahead, sides, rear, blind spots, road surface) and practice narrating it aloud during three short drives

Log every rule or hazard scenario you get wrong into a single running error journal with a one-line correction for each

Explain out loud how stopping distance scales with weight, speed, and load, and estimate stopping gaps for three realistic speeds

Walk through the correct action sequence for intersections, railway crossings, and school zones in a vehicle that brakes and accelerates slowly

Identify the top five hazard categories for trucks (following too closely, limited visibility, load shift, weather, fatigue) and write a countermeasure for each

Complete 60 practice questions spanning both domains and score yourself honestly

Build a pre-trip inspection sequence from memory covering tires, brakes, lights, fluids, couplings, and air or hydraulic systems

Demonstrate the sequence on an actual vehicle or a labeled diagram, timing yourself under 15 minutes

List the legal weight limits, axle-load concepts, and cargo-securement requirements you must apply before moving

Describe how to recognize and respond to a shifted, overloaded, or improperly secured load

Explain the difference between scheduled maintenance intervals and defect-based out-of-service criteria

Recite the hours-of-service limits, required rest breaks, and the daily log requirements that apply to you

Practice completing a daily log for three hypothetical driving days, including on-duty, off-duty, and sleeper entries

Identify which documents, permits, and inspections a commercial driver must carry and produce on demand

Summarize the carrier and driver responsibilities for vehicle condition, record keeping, and reporting defects

Explain what happens during a roadside inspection and how to respond professionally to a defect finding

Describe the consequences of log falsification, unsecured loads, and skipped inspections

Complete 50 practice questions on regulations and records, then correct every miss

Rehearse emergency procedures for brake failure, tire blowout, jackknife, and load shift, writing the correct response steps for each

Practice a full pre-trip inspection again without notes and note any gaps

Plan a defensive-driving response to three adverse-weather scenarios (ice, fog, heavy rain) with speed and following-distance adjustments

Review your error journal and close out every unresolved item

Take a full-length timed practice exam covering all four domains and record your score by domain

Identify your two weakest domains from the results and re-study only those areas

Re-drill every missed question until you can explain the correct answer without looking

Confirm you can still recite the pre-trip sequence, hours-of-service limits, and core right-of-way rules from memory

Retake a full-length timed practice exam and compare domain scores against week 7

Close any remaining gap by re-reviewing only the questions you still miss

Recite all four domain cheat sheets from memory in a single sitting

Prepare your test-day logistics: identification, appointment, and arrival plan