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

Never; you must always stop

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

Only during daylight hours

Only if another driver waves you through

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Why are intersections considered high-risk locations?

Because only pedestrians use intersections

Because traffic signs are usually missing

Because vehicles always speed up at intersections

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

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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 turning left

The vehicle on the left

The vehicle on the right

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How may intersections be controlled?

Only by traffic signs

Only by road markings

By traffic signs, traffic signal lights, or both

Only by traffic signal lights

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What is an intersection?

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

Any section of road with a traffic light

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How should you approach an intersection with a yield sign?

Speed up to clear the intersection quickly

Stop only if a police officer is present

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

Maintain speed and assume others will stop

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

Stop only if a pedestrian is visible

Stop easily to prevent a collision with another vehicle or person

Speed up to clear the intersection faster

Maintain your current speed through the intersection

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

Only if another vehicle is approaching

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

Right in the middle of the intersection

Any distance you prefer from the intersecting roadway

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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

Obey the stop signs only

Ignore the officer and follow the signs

Follow the peace officer’s directions

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What does a stop sign require you to do?

Stop only if other vehicles are present

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

Stop halfway into the intersection

Slow down but keep moving

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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 must always stop completely, even if the way is clear

You can ignore pedestrians

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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 fastest vehicle

The largest vehicle

The vehicle on the left

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

By the fastest-moving vehicle

By rules and regulations that determine right-of-way

By whoever honks first

By the largest vehicle

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

Before the marked crosswalk

After the crosswalk

Wherever you can see best, even if blocking the crosswalk

In the middle of the crosswalk

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

Anywhere in the intersection

Just past the stop line

Before the stop line

On top of the stop line

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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.