Chapter 4-2: Intersections

The “Intersections” section of the Alberta Class 7 test evaluates a new driver’s understanding of how to safely approach and navigate intersections.

Alberta Driving Test - Chapter 4-2: Intersections

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If there is no stop line and no marked crosswalk, where must you stop?

Only if another vehicle is approaching

Right in the middle of the intersection

Within three metres (10 feet) of the intersecting roadway, without interfering with pedestrians

Any distance you prefer from the intersecting roadway

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What should your approach speed to a stop sign allow you to do?

Stop easily to prevent a collision with another vehicle or person

Stop only if a pedestrian is visible

Speed up to clear the intersection faster

Maintain your current speed through the intersection

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When a peace officer’s directions conflict with traffic signs or signals, what must you do?

Obey the traffic lights only

Follow the peace officer’s directions

Obey the stop signs only

Ignore the officer and follow the signs

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How may intersections be controlled?

Only by traffic signal lights

By traffic signs, traffic signal lights, or both

Only by road markings

Only by traffic signs

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How should you approach an intersection with a yield sign?

Reduce speed, be prepared to stop, and wait for a safe gap if you must yield

Speed up to clear the intersection quickly

Maintain speed and assume others will stop

Stop only if a police officer is present

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If there is no stop line but there is a marked crosswalk, where do you stop?

In the middle of the crosswalk

Wherever you can see best, even if blocking the crosswalk

Before the marked crosswalk

After the crosswalk

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What does a yield sign mean?

You must allow other vehicles that do not face a yield sign the right-of-way

You have the automatic right-of-way

You can ignore pedestrians

You must always stop completely, even if the way is clear

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If an intersection has no traffic signs or signals, how is it controlled?

By whoever honks first

By rules and regulations that determine right-of-way

By the fastest-moving vehicle

By the largest vehicle

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At a three- or four-way stop (“courtesy corner”), who should proceed first?

The vehicle that arrived first, if safe to do so

The largest vehicle

The fastest vehicle

The vehicle on the left

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Why are intersections considered high-risk locations?

Because only pedestrians use intersections

Because vehicles always speed up at intersections

Because traffic signs are usually missing

Because vehicles and pedestrians cross paths, increasing the chance of collisions

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What is an intersection?

Any section of road with a traffic light

A roadway used only by pedestrians

A section of highway with no entrances or exits

A place where two or more roadways meet, creating possible conflicts between vehicles and pedestrians

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Where must you stop when there is a stop line at an intersection?

On top of the stop line

Anywhere in the intersection

Just past the stop line

Before the stop line

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If two vehicles arrive at a three- or four-way stop at the same time, who should proceed first according to courtesy?

The vehicle that is bigger

The vehicle on the right

The vehicle on the left

The vehicle turning left

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When may you proceed through a yield-controlled intersection without stopping?

When there are no pedestrians or traffic you are required to yield to

Never; you must always stop

Only if another driver waves you through

Only during daylight hours

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What does a stop sign require you to do?

Slow down but keep moving

Stop only if other vehicles are present

Stop halfway into the intersection

Bring your vehicle to a complete stop and proceed only when safe

Your score is

This includes knowledge of controlled intersections with stop signs or traffic lights and of uncontrolled intersections without signals. Drivers must know when to stop, yield, or proceed, and how to handle four-way stops or turning situations. Proper observation skills—such as checking for other vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians—are essential. This section also tests awareness of right-of-way rules and safe turning practices. Mastery of intersection procedures is vital for passing the Class 7 test and ensuring road safety.