Alberta Learners Practice Test

Unless otherwise posted, what is the maximum speed limit on a provincial highway located outside an urban area?

• 80 km/h

• 50 km/h

• 90 km/h

• 100 km/h

When backing a passenger vehicle to the left, a driver should:

• Look in the inside rear-view mirror and make steering adjustments as necessary

• Look over the right shoulder with occasional glances to the front

• Look over the left shoulder with occasional glances to the front

• Without shoulder checking, use the inside and outside rear-view mirrors to ensure the best view to the rear and both sides of the vehicle

When yellow lights are flashing, the driver must reduce speed to a maximum of:

• 30 km/h

• 60 km/h

• 40 km/h

• The driver is not required to reduce speed

When approaching an intersection and facing a traffic control light with a green arrow and red control light, a driver:

• May proceed when safe, without stopping, in the direction of the arrow

• May go straight through the intersection without stopping

• Must stop and wait for a green light before turning in the direction of the arrow

• May turn left without stopping

Alberta has a full demerit point system where a fully licensed (non-learner, non-probationary) driver is suspended when they accumulate:

• 15 points

• 8 points

• 14 points

• 7 points

When passing a large truck on a two-way highway, a driver should:

• Return to their lane once they've cleared the truck's front bumper

• Return to their lane when the truck is no longer visible in any of their rear-view mirrors

• Return to their lane when signalled by truck's headlights

• Leave extra room before returning to their lane

When passing emergency vehicles or tow trucks, drivers must reduce their speed to:

• 30 km/h or posted speed, whichever is lower

• 60 km/h or posted speed, whichever is lower

• 50 km/h or posted speed, whichever is lower

• 40 km/h or posted speed, whichever is lower

What should you do if an animal suddenly appears in front of you while driving?

• Apply steady pressure on brakes and prepare to take evasive action. Choose an escape route towards oncoming traffic.

• Brake hard and prepare to take evasive action. Choose an escape route towards oncoming traffic.

• Apply steady pressure on brakes and prepare to take evasive action. Choose an escape route away from oncoming traffic

• Brake hard and prepare to take evasive action. Choose an escape route away from oncoming traffic.

When driving in a rural area, look at least:

• 12-15 seconds

• 8-12 seconds

• 20-25 seconds

• 30-35 seconds

When driving in an urban area, look at least:

• 12-15 seconds

• 8-12 seconds

• 20-25 seconds

• 30-35 seconds