Alberta Class 7 road signs study guide
The Alberta Class 7 knowledge test includes questions on traffic signs. Learn the shapes, colours, and meanings of the most common Alberta road signs. Each sign below shows the official Canadian MUTCDC standard used across Alberta.
How to study road signs
Focus on colour and shape first, then the specific meaning. On the road, the safest drivers recognize the sign's category immediately and respond before reading the full text. Warning signs are yellow diamonds, regulatory signs are white rectangles or red circles, construction signs are orange diamonds, and information signs are green or blue.
Regulatory signs
Regulatory signs tell you what you must or must not do. They are usually white or black and rectangular, or red and white.
Stop
You must come to a complete stop.
What to do
Stop completely, check traffic and pedestrians, then proceed when safe.
Yield
You must yield to other traffic and pedestrians.
What to do
Slow down, check for traffic, and yield the right of way.
Do not enter
Entry into this road or lane is prohibited.
What to do
Find another route. Do not enter this road.
No left turn
Left turns are not allowed at this intersection.
What to do
Continue straight or turn right. Plan your route ahead.
Speed limit 50
Maximum legal speed in ideal conditions is 50 km/h.
What to do
Do not exceed 50 km/h. Slow down for poor conditions.
Warning signs
Yellow diamond warning signs alert you to hazards or changes in road conditions ahead.
Curve ahead
The road curves ahead in the direction of the arrow.
What to do
Slow down before the curve. Stay in your lane.
Pedestrian crossing
Pedestrians may be crossing the road ahead.
What to do
Scan both sides of the road. Be ready to stop.
Slippery when wet
Road may be slippery when wet.
What to do
Reduce speed. Avoid sudden braking or steering.
Traffic signals ahead
Traffic lights ahead. Be prepared to stop.
What to do
Slow down and watch for changing signals.
Two-way traffic
Opposing traffic ahead after a divided section.
What to do
Stay in your lane. Watch for oncoming vehicles.
Construction signs
Orange diamond signs warn of road work zones. They may override normal traffic rules.
Road work ahead
Workers or equipment may be on or near the road ahead.
What to do
Slow down, increase following distance, obey traffic control people.
Flagger ahead
A traffic control person may direct traffic ahead.
What to do
Be prepared to stop. Follow instructions from the flagger.
Railway and crossing signs
These signs warn you about railway crossings and places where extra caution is needed.
Railway crossing
Railway tracks cross the road ahead.
What to do
Look, listen, and be prepared to stop. Never stop on the tracks.
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