Chapter 9 / Alberta Class 7
Driving within the law practice questions
Review Alberta demerit rules, fitness to drive and licence suspensions.
15 questions · Choose an answer, then check your understanding.
How can fatigue affect driving?
Study the answers
Open a question to read its explanation and check the official source.
How can fatigue affect driving?
It can delay reactions and impair judgement
Tired drivers may react slowly and make poor decisions even before they recognize the danger.
Alberta Driver’s Guide: Cars and light trucks, Spring 2026, p. 107 · Fatigue
You begin feeling tired on a trip. What does the guide recommend?
Stop for a rest
Rest is part of managing fatigue; pushing on can worsen errors and reaction time.
Alberta Driver’s Guide: Cars and light trucks, Spring 2026, p. 107 · Fatigue
Can an over-the-counter medicine impair your driving?
Yes, check its effects with a doctor or pharmacist
Both prescription and non-prescription medicines may cause drowsiness, dizziness or impaired judgement.
Alberta Driver’s Guide: Cars and light trucks, Spring 2026, p. 107 · Medications
When are demerit points recorded?
When you are convicted of the offence
Points attach to the conviction, which can include voluntarily paying the assessed fine.
Alberta Driver’s Guide: Cars and light trucks, Spring 2026, p. 108 · Demerit points and consequences
What does voluntarily paying a traffic fine mean for the demerit process?
It counts as a conviction
The guide lists voluntary payment as one way an offence results in conviction.
Alberta Driver’s Guide: Cars and light trucks, Spring 2026, p. 108 · Demerit points and consequences
At what demerit range does a GDL driver receive a warning letter?
Four to seven within two years
A warning letter precedes the GDL suspension threshold of eight or more points.
Alberta Driver’s Guide: Cars and light trucks, Spring 2026, p. 108 · GDL drivers
What demerit total triggers suspension for a fully licensed driver?
15 or more within two years
Full-licence drivers have a 15-point threshold, distinct from GDL drivers.
Alberta Driver’s Guide: Cars and light trucks, Spring 2026, p. 108 · Fully-licensed drivers
How many demerit points does failing to stop for a school bus carry in the guide?
Six
The offence is listed in the six-point category.
Alberta Driver’s Guide: Cars and light trucks, Spring 2026, p. 109 · Demerit point penalties
How many demerit points are listed for following too closely?
Four
Following too closely is a four-point offence in the guide’s table.
Alberta Driver’s Guide: Cars and light trucks, Spring 2026, p. 109 · Demerit point penalties
How many demerit points are listed for failing to remain at a collision scene?
Seven
The guide lists failure to remain at a collision scene as a seven-point offence.
Alberta Driver’s Guide: Cars and light trucks, Spring 2026, p. 109 · Demerit point penalties
How many demerit points are listed for a learner driving during the midnight-to-5 a.m. curfew?
Two
The Class 7 curfew offence appears in the GDL-specific two-point list.
Alberta Driver’s Guide: Cars and light trucks, Spring 2026, p. 110 · Demerit point penalties specific to GDL drivers
What is the first demerit-point suspension period?
One month
The guide lists an automatic one-month first suspension, with longer periods for repeat suspensions.
Alberta Driver’s Guide: Cars and light trucks, Spring 2026, p. 110 · Driver’s licence privilege suspensions
When are points for a conviction normally removed from the driving record?
Two years after the conviction date
The guide uses two years from conviction for removal of those demerit points.
Alberta Driver’s Guide: Cars and light trucks, Spring 2026, p. 110 · Demerit points and consequences
Does the passage of the suspension period alone always restore driving privileges?
No, reinstatement conditions must also be met
Read and meet the conditions in the suspension notice before resuming driving.
Alberta Driver’s Guide: Cars and light trucks, Spring 2026, p. 115 · Driver’s licence suspensions and disqualifications
What does an ignition interlock device measure?
Alcohol concentration in the driver’s breath
An interlock prevents starting or driving when the breath-alcohol reading exceeds its set threshold.
Alberta Driver’s Guide: Cars and light trucks, Spring 2026, p. 116 · Ignition interlock program