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

Obey the stop signs only

Obey the traffic lights only

Ignore the officer and follow the signs

Follow the peace officer’s directions

2 / 15

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

By the largest vehicle

By rules and regulations that determine right-of-way

By the fastest-moving vehicle

By whoever honks first

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How should you approach an intersection with a yield sign?

Stop only if a police officer is present

Speed up to clear the intersection quickly

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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Why are intersections considered high-risk locations?

Because vehicles always speed up at intersections

Because only pedestrians use intersections

Because traffic signs are usually missing

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

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What does a yield sign mean?

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

You have the automatic right-of-way

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

You can ignore pedestrians

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

Right in the middle of the intersection

Any distance you prefer from the intersecting roadway

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

Only if another vehicle is approaching

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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

8 / 15

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

Only if another driver waves you through

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

Only during daylight hours

Never; you must always stop

9 / 15

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

The largest vehicle

The fastest vehicle

The vehicle on the left

The vehicle that arrived first, if safe to do so

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

Speed up to clear the intersection faster

Maintain your current speed through the intersection

Stop only if a pedestrian is visible

Stop easily to prevent a collision with another vehicle or person

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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

Slow down but keep moving

Stop halfway into the intersection

12 / 15

How may intersections be controlled?

Only by traffic signal lights

Only by traffic signs

By traffic signs, traffic signal lights, or both

Only by road markings

13 / 15

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

The vehicle on the left

The vehicle that is bigger

The vehicle on the right

The vehicle turning left

14 / 15

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

15 / 15

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

On top of the stop line

Just past the stop line

Before the stop line

Anywhere in the intersection

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.