Alberta Class 7 Learner Knowledge Test · Question
In Alberta, can you use a phone while stopped at a red light?
Under Alberta's Traffic Safety Act, drivers are legally considered to be operating a vehicle even when stopped temporarily in traffic or at a red light. Because
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Question: In Alberta, can you use a phone while stopped at a red light?
Answer options:
- Yes ✅ No — you are still 'operating' the vehicle
- Only at long red lights
- Only for texting
Correct answer: No — you are still 'operating' the vehicle
Explanation: Under Alberta's Traffic Safety Act, drivers are legally considered to be operating a vehicle even when stopped temporarily in traffic or at a red light. Because of this, using a hand-held phone at a red light is illegal, making the second option correct. The options suggesting it is allowed, restricted to long lights, or permitted only for texting are incorrect, as the provincial law provides no such exemptions for stationary vehicles on public roadways. This concept is highly relevant for the Class 7 knowledge exam, where candidates must remember that distracted driving regulations apply continuously until the vehicle is safely and legally parked.
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