Alberta Class 7 Practice

Watch for potential hazards Proactive driving involves a continuous process of watching your surroundings and thinking about whether hazards are developing, and then taking action to reduce risks. Watch for hazards that are fixed (those that do not change) and hazards that are variable (those that change). Fixed hazards are permanent conditions and situations along the roadway, including: • restricted vision areas such as curves, hills, and hidden driveways • intersections • merging roadways. Variable hazards change through the day, including: • school children and other pedestrians • left-turning vehicles • icy road surfaces • “stale” green lights • emergency vehicles. Be prepared to take action to avoid a problem as the situation changes. Expect the unexpected and always plan an escape route.

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Source: Driver's Guide: cars and light trucks, Spring 2026. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Alberta.