Chapter 7 / Alberta Class 7
Responsible driving practice questions
Build observation habits and learn Alberta passenger-restraint responsibilities.
15 questions · Choose an answer, then check your understanding.
How far ahead does the guide recommend looking in urban driving?
Study the answers
Open a question to read its explanation and check the official source.
How far ahead does the guide recommend looking in urban driving?
At least 12 to 15 seconds
An urban visual lead of 12 to 15 seconds gives time to identify developing hazards.
Alberta Driver’s Guide: Cars and light trucks, Spring 2026, p. 89 · Scan all around your vehicle
How far ahead should you scan in rural driving?
At least 20 to 25 seconds
The longer rural visual lead helps you prepare for hazards at higher travel speeds.
Alberta Driver’s Guide: Cars and light trucks, Spring 2026, p. 89 · Scan all around your vehicle
How often should you normally glance in your rear-view mirrors?
Every eight to 12 seconds
Regular mirror checks maintain awareness of vehicles approaching from behind.
Alberta Driver’s Guide: Cars and light trucks, Spring 2026, p. 89 · Scan all around your vehicle
A driver follows too closely and will not pass. What can you do?
Increase space ahead so you can slow more gradually
More room ahead gives you extra response time and helps avoid sudden braking.
Alberta Driver’s Guide: Cars and light trucks, Spring 2026, p. 89 · Have a space cushion
When stopped behind another vehicle, how much room should you leave?
Enough to move to another lane without reversing
Space ahead provides an escape path and reduces the risk of being pushed into the next vehicle.
Alberta Driver’s Guide: Cars and light trucks, Spring 2026, p. 90 · Have a space cushion
Under normal conditions, what minimum following interval does the guide recommend for a car?
Two seconds
A time interval adapts to speed; increase it when conditions are less than ideal.
Alberta Driver’s Guide: Cars and light trucks, Spring 2026, p. 90 · Maintain your following time and distance
What should happen to your following distance in poor conditions?
Increase it
Poor conditions require extra time and distance to react and stop.
Alberta Driver’s Guide: Cars and light trucks, Spring 2026, p. 90 · Maintain your following time and distance
How can you check a two-second following interval?
Count after the leading vehicle passes a fixed point
Your front should not reach the fixed point before the count finishes.
Alberta Driver’s Guide: Cars and light trucks, Spring 2026, p. 90 · Maintain your following time and distance
What should you do before sending a text message?
Stop in a safe, legal place
Messaging takes attention away from driving; the guide advises stopping safely before using the device.
Alberta Driver’s Guide: Cars and light trucks, Spring 2026, p. 90 · Cellular phones and other distractions
Who is responsible for properly securing passengers younger than 16?
The driver
The driver can be fined if passengers under 16 are not properly secured.
Alberta Driver’s Guide: Cars and light trucks, Spring 2026, p. 91 · Securing passengers
A child is five years old and weighs 17 kg. What restraint does Alberta require?
A properly installed child safety seat
The child is under six and does not weigh more than 18 kg, meeting both parts of the guide’s requirement.
Alberta Driver’s Guide: Cars and light trucks, Spring 2026, p. 91 · Child safety seats
What label should a child safety seat used in Canada carry?
Compliance with Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213
The guide says to use a seat meeting the Canadian standard and follow installation instructions.
Alberta Driver’s Guide: Cars and light trucks, Spring 2026, p. 91 · Child safety seats
Which driving style generally saves fuel?
Smooth acceleration and a steady speed
Smooth, steady driving avoids unnecessary fuel use and supports vehicle control.
Alberta Driver’s Guide: Cars and light trucks, Spring 2026, p. 93 · Improving fuel efficiency
Before filling an extra fuel container, where should you put it?
On the ground outside the vehicle
Ground placement helps discharge static electricity and keeps spills out of the vehicle.
Alberta Driver’s Guide: Cars and light trucks, Spring 2026, p. 94 · Fuelling safety
May a person ride inside a trailer while it is being towed?
No
The guide states that allowing a person to ride in a towed trailer is against the law.
Alberta Driver’s Guide: Cars and light trucks, Spring 2026, p. 94 · Traffic laws