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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 approaching an intersection and facing a traffic control light that is showing a green right-turn arrow and a red light, a driver:
must stop and wait for a green light before turning in the direction of the arrow
may go straight through the intersection without stopping
may proceed when safe, without stopping, in the direction of the arrow
may turn left without stopping
alberta has a demerit point system where a fully licensed (non-learner, non-probationary) driver is suspended when they accumulate:
15 points
8 points
5 points
12 points
when passing a large truck on a two way highway, a driver should:
leave extra room before returning to their lane
return to their lane when signaled by the trucks headlights
return to their lane when the truck is no longer visible in any of their rear-view mirrors
return to their lane once they have cleared the rucks front bumper
which statement best describes the steps for turning right at a red traffic light?
right turns on a red traffic light are never permitted
signal and make sure there is no sign prohibiting the turn, stop, look left and right, yield the right-of-way, then proceed
reduce speed before the turn, look for cyclists, signal and proceed
singal and reduce speed before the turn, look left, yield to vehicles and proceed
the sign indicates:
route for vehicles over 4500kg.
route for slow moving vehicles
reserved lane for buses
dangerous goods route
a single solid white line between driving lanes in an urban are means
it is a line separating traffic travelling in opposite directions
traffic on the right is moving faster than traffic on the left
lane changing is not permitted
lane changing is permitted
a "parking lane" as defined in the basic license driver's handbook is:
a lane closest to the curb, where parking is permitted but there are no meters
all of these responses are correct
that portion of a primary highway between the edge of the roadway to the right of the direction of traffic and the nearest solid white line, not being the center line, marked on the roadway
a lane immediately beside a row of parking meters in an urban area
shoulder checking means
glancing towards the blind spot in the direction the driver intends to move
glancing into the left outside mirror
glancing into both the inside and outside mirrors
glancing into the right outside mirror
this sign indicates
off-road facilitates ahead
slippery when wet
uneven pavement
detour ahead
a traffic lane control light with an illuminated red "X" means
prepare for an emergency vehicle travelling in that lane
reduce speed to below 30km/h
use that lane only for the purpose of making left turns
travel is not permitted int hat lane
does a parent have the right to withdraw a previously given "parental consent" for someone under 18 years of age with respect to an operators license
yes, provided the person is still under the age of 18 and is not self-supporting or married
yes, provided that both parents verbally agree to withdraw the consent at a registry office
no, once it is given it remains in effect until the person reaches 18 years of age
no, but another consent form must be signed by both parents after a license suspension
when approaching a yield sign, you must
yield the right of way to traffic not facing the sign and all pedestrians in the intersection
always sound the horn to warn other traffic within the intersection
expect all other vehicles to yield the right of way to you
come to a stop and proceed after looking to the right and left
the term "over-driving" your headlights at night means
the driver cannot see clearly for 1000 metres
the low beam headlights are not set properly
the driver is travelling at a speed which would not permit them to see an object in time to stop
the driver has had headlights on for too long a time
under the graduated licensing program, a driver will receive 2 demerits
for having more passengers than there are seat belts
for not wearing a seat belt securely fastened
for not wearing a seat belt
for not wearing a seat belt properly adjusted
using the 2 second rule to judge a safe following distance when driving
is more accurate on rural highways than in urban centres
is not accurate at speeds greater than 100km/h
is accurate at any speed
is not accurate at speeds lower than 30km/h
this sign indicates
traffic entering from the right
winding road ahead
curve right
concealed intersection on the right
a driver approaching a flashing red traffic light must
stop and wait for the flashing green light
reduce speed and proceed with caution
stop and proceed only when safe to do so
stop until the signal light turns green
this sign indicates
do not enter
slow moving vehicles ahead
warning, yield sign ahead
warning, traffic is approaching
according to the law in alberta, it is the drivers responsibility to ensure that all passengers under what age are properly restrained in the vehicle
18 years
24 years
21 years
16 years
when parallel parking, the vehicles wheels closest to the curb must be within what max distance
80 cm form the curb
30 cm from the curb
10 cm form the curb
50 cm form the curb
who is responsible and legally obligated to report any medical condition, change in health, or physical disability that may affect a drivers ability to drive
the drivers employer
the driver
the drivers doctor
the drivers insurance company
this sign indicates
road narrows, left
two way traffic
obstruction-keep left
divided highway ends
this sign indicates
rumble strips
construction zone
bump
pavement ends
under the graduated driver licensing program, what is the min amount of time that a person must serve as a probationary class 5 driver
6 months
18 months
2 years
1 year
a large "X" painted on the pavement indicates
construction ahead
the traffic lane is ending
railway crossing ahead
wild animal crossing ahead
a driver is required to report all collisions to the police when persons have been injured or killed, or when combined damage to all vehicles or property is more than:
$750
$1000
$250
$500
when a driver is stopping behind another vehicle in traffic
remain a min of 10m from the vehicle ahead
allow sufficient space to move into another lane without reserving
maintain sufficient space as determined by the 2 second rule
keep back approximately 1m from the rear bumper of the vehicle ahead
if another vehicle is following too close, what should a driver do
slow down gradually and encourage the other vehicle to pass
press hard on the brake pedal
increase speed to 10km/h above the posted speed limit
activate the four-way flashers
when recovering a skid, a driver should
accelerate and steer in the opposite direction of the skid
brake and counter-steer
steer in the direction the driver wants the front of the vehicle to go
brake and hold firmly on the steering wheel
a "slow-moving vehicle" sign must be displayed on the rear of any vehicle that normally travels at speeds less than
50km/h
40km/h
70km/h
60km/h
a driver attempting to turn left at a steady green traffic light
has the right of way over oncoming traffic
must stop before the pedestrian crosswalk line, then proceed
has the right of way over pedestrians
must not cross the path of an approaching vehicle unless its safe
a "weave-zone" is best described as
a place on a highway where the entrance and exit lanes are close together, and vehicles that are slowing to exit the highway must drive between vehicles that are accelerating to enter the highway
an area on the highway that is used for emergency parking
a place where the highway has a series of curves that require the driver to slow down
a limited access area on a highway where a driver can legally back their vehicle when they miss their exit
a road test will be refused by a driver examiner if
the vehicle has a seating capacity greater than 7
the vehicle is registered a s a farm vehicle
the vehicle is a rental vehicle
the vehicle is not mechanically safe
is a driver allowed to exceed the speed limit when passing another vehicle
only when passing more than one vehicle at a time
yes, but not more than 10km/h over the speed limit
yes, on primary highways only
no, its not permitted
this sign indicates
children playing in residential area
pedestrian crosswalk ahead
school area
playground zone
the speed limit in a construction zone must be obeyed
only during daylight hours
only when a flag person is posted nearby
at all times
only when construction workers are present
in a vehicle that does not have anti-lock brakes, threshold braking refers to
applying an even braking force to the point just before the wheels lock, and easing off slightly if the wheels lock
pumping the brake pedal repeatedly until the vehicle comes to a stop
releasing pressure on the brake pedal, then reapplying pressure until the wheels lock
applying enough force to the brake pedal to lock the wheels and keep them locked
when a driver's vehicle is approached by and emergency vehicle sounding a siren, from any direction on a two-way road, the driver must
continue at a reduced speed and allow sufficient space for the emergency vehicle to pass
turn on their four-way hazard lights
stop only when the emergency vehicle has difficulty passing
drive as clost as possible to the right curb or edge of the road and stop
the recommended braking procedure to bring a vehicle to a normal, smooth stop is
continually increase brake pressure until the wheels lock
shift the vehicle into neutral and apply steady pressure to the brake pedal until the vehicle comes to a stop
pump the brake pedal smoothly until the vehicle stops
apply brake pressure, ease off slightly just before the vehicle stops, then re-apply sufficient pressure to stop
in Alberta, the law requires that seat belts must be worn
only while carrying passengers
properly at all times
only when driving at highway speeds
only when driving in the city
this sign indicates
heavy trucks only
do not pass
no vehicles allowed
do not enter
a driver entering a traffic circle
must yield to traffic on the right
must yield to vehicles in the traffic circle
has the right of way
must use the courtesy rule and yield to the vehicle that arrived first
a deceleration lane is
a lane where vehicles reduce speed when exiting a highway
the right of lane of a four lane highway for use by slower moving vehicles
the lane immediately to the right of a solid yellow line on a highway
a lane on hills for use by slower moving vehicles
when turning left from a two way road onto a one way road, what lane should the vehicle enter
the lane immediately to the right of center
the lane nearest the curb on the left side of the one-way road
the center lane of the one way-road
the right lane of the one-way road
when two vehicles approach an uncontrolled "T" intersection at right angles to each other approximately the same time
the vehicle on the left must yield the right of way
the vehicle on the left has the right of way
the vehicle going straight through always has the right of way
both vehicles must stop
unless otherwise permitted, what lane must a driver be in to turn left from a one way road
the lane to the right of center
the left lane nearest the left curb
the lane closes to the right curb
the center lane
which statement describes the steps required to reserve in a straight line
keep both hands on the steering wheel and constantly use the inside rear-view mirror for guidance
place the right hand at the top of the steering wheel, look over the left shoulder and use the outside left rear view mirror
place the left hand at the top of the steering wheel and look over the right shoulder through the rear window
place the left hand at the bottom of the steering wheel and use both outside mirrors
an acceleration lane is
a lane with broken line markings
a lane on hills, designated for faster moving vehicles
the left lane of a four lane highway, for use when passing slow moving vehicles
a lane in a merge area for use by vehicles entering the highway
this sign indicates
lanes end, loss of right lane
added lane (free flow)
curve right
dual turn lane ahead
under the GDL program, a learner with a class 7 license is not permitted to drive a vehicle between the hours of
9am - 5pm
midnight-5am
10pm-6am
midnight-7am
what does a flashing yellow traffic light mean
the traffic light will turn green
stop until the light stops flashing
the traffic light will turn red
procced with caution
unless otherwise posted, the school zone speed limits are in effect on school days during the following hours
8:30am- 1 hour after sunset
8am-9:30am; 11:30am-1:30pm;
3pm-4:30pm
8:30am-9:30am;
12pm-1pm;
3:30pm-4pm
8am-4:30pm
this sign indicates
playground zone
pedestrian crosswalk
designated school bus stop
school zone
when driving in the right lane on a highway, what should a driver do if another vehicle attempts to merge from an acceleration lane on the right
stop to allow the other vehicle in
accelerate to close any gap in the traffic flow
move into the left lane if it safe to do so, or be prepared to adjust speed
insist that the other vehicle yield the right of way
which direction should a vehicles front wheels be turned when parking uphill on a two way road with a curb
parallel to the curb
to the left
to the right
straight ahead
when approaching the rear of a stopped school bus that has its alternately flashing red lights activated, a driver must
sound the horn to alert any pedestrians and pass at a slow rate pf spped
stop behind the bus and wait until the alternating red lights stop flashing
move to the left lane, reduce speed to 30km/h and pass cautiously
stop behind the bus, look carefully for pedestrians and, if clear, drive past the bus slowly
when travelling in urban areas, drivers should scan the road approximately
25 to 30 seconds ahead
12 to 15 seconds ahead
20 to 30 seconds ahead
1 to 6 seconds ahead
this sign indicates
t intersection
traffic lane ends
concealed intersection
trucks entering highway ahead
this sign indicates
winding road ahead
weave zone ahead
slippery when wet
lane changing permitted
before leaving a parallel parking space on the right side of a road
turn on the right signal
shoulder check to the left
shoulder check to the right
use an arm signal straight out and up
when approaching the top of a hill on a two lane highway
exceeding the speed limit is permitted
flash the headlights to warn oncoming vehicles
stay to the right portion of the lane
keep close to the center line to prevent others from passing
playground zones are in effect
from 8:30am to 1 hour after sunset
from 8am to 8pm
during daylight hours and until 11pm
only when schools lets out at noon and after 4:30pm
this sign indicates
"T" intersection
winding road ahead
merging traffic
road narrows to the right
according to the basic license drivers handbook, most skids are the result of
bad brakes
icy roads
bad tires
driver error
how close can a driver legally park a vehicle to a stop sign
10m
5m
3m
1.5m
parking in a space reserved for persons with disabilities is permitted
when all other parking spaces are filled
while the driver is waiting in the vehicle
when a driver stops for less then 5 mins
when the vehicle has a proper identifying placard or license plate
at what min distance must headlights be dimmed at night when approaching another vehicle from behind
60m
300m
150m
100m
when are dual turns permitted at an intersection
only when turning away from a one way road onto a one way road
only when indicated by pavement markings or traffic control signs
any time there are at least 2 lanes on the road being entered
only when the road has 6 or more lanes
this sign indicates
through lane only
passing permitted
no turns permitted
two way traffic
under the GDL program, a learner with a class 7 operators license is suspended when they accumulate
15 demerits
12 demerits
8 demerits
7 demerits
speed limit indicate
the speed you should travel under all driving conditions
the min speed permitted on all highways
the max speed permitted when conditions are favorable
the max speed permitted except when passing
an "uncontrolled intersection"
has a flashing yellow light for one direction of traffic and a flashing red light for the other direction of traffic
has traffic signs but no traffic control signal lights
has no traffic control signal lights or traffic signs
has yield signs but no stop signs
this sign indicates
sharp left curve in the road ahead
left turns are prohibited
vehicles may turn left or go straight
double lane left turn
when facing a merge sign a driver should
stop at the entrance to the other highway and wait until a gap in traffic occurs before prcceeding
watch for a gap in traffic on the highway they are entering, adjust to highway speed in the acceleration lane and blend in smoothly
stop and yield the right of way to traffic already on the highway
reduce speed and proceed with caution
in reduced visibility due to fog, smoke or snow, use the
park lights
headlights on high beam
headlights on low beam
daytime running lights
this sign indicates
emergency vehicles entering roadway
the designated lane is closed
railway crossing
do not enter
is a driver allowed to turn right at a red traffic control light
yes, but only when a sign permits such a turn
yes, if the driver reduces speed and there is no traffic or pedestrian in the intersection, and no sign that prohibits such a turn
yes, if the driver stops and there is no traffic, pedestrian or sign that prohibits such a turn
no, right turns on a red traffic light are never permitted
this sign indicates
lane is reserved for use by the specified vehicles
one way traffic only
car pool vehicles only
lane can be used for dangerous goods vehicles
when a vehicle is stopped to allow a pedestrian to cross the road, other vehicles that are approaching from the rear
may pass the stopped vehicle if there is no oncoming traffic that may be impede passing safely
must not pass the stopped vehicle. it is illegal
may pass the stopped vehicle when eye contact is made with the pedestrian and the pedestrian stops
may pass the stopped vehicle when the pedestrian crossing signal has changed to "Don't walk"
when a head restraint is raised to the proper position, the center of the head restraint is
level with the top of the ears
level with the top of the shoulders
level with the neck
level with the top of the head
this sign indicates
school zone ahead
caution log trucks turning
traffic control signal advance warning
pedestrian crosswalk ahead
when a "PASSING LANE AHEAD" sign is posted, the driver pf a slower moving vehicle should
use the right lane and reduce their speed to half the posted speed limit
use the left lane only
increase speed
move into the right lane when safe
when approaching the rear of a school bus that is displaying alternating flashing amber lights, a driver should
be prepared to stop as this is a warning that the alternating flashing red lights will come on once the bus has stopped
be prepared to stop as this could be a warning that there is a collision ahead and the traffic flow has stopped
stop immediately because the school bus is loading or unloading students
use caution as the school bus is approaching a railroad crossing and is about to stop
in the basic license drivers handbook, "nighttime" is defined as the period of time
beginning 1 hour before sunset and ending 1 hour after the following sunrise
beginning at sunset and ending at the following sunrise
between 7pm and 7am
beginning 1 hour after sunset and ending 1 hour before the following sunrise
this sign indicates
no through traffic or right turns
turn left or go straight through
turn from a one way road onto a one way road
straight through or right turn
a vehicle exiting a parking lot onto a roadway
must stop if there is a stop sign
must come to a complete stop
must stop before crossing the sidewalk only if there are pedestrians present
is not required to stop
when approaching a railway crossing that has the flashing red light and bell activated
cross the tracks if the train is a min of 250m away
reduce speed, check for trains, and then proceed across the tracks
do not stop and do not change gears while crossing the tracks
stop at least 5m from the nearest rail until the train has passed
the recommended method for travelling through a curve on a highway is
reduce speed before the curve, stay in the lane and gently accerlate after entering the curve
maintain speed before the curve, brake in the curve, look ahead and accelerate out of the curve
cover the brake pedal before the curve, counter-steer toward the outside of the lane and accelerate when exiting
accelerate before the curve, cover the brake pedal in the curve and accelerate
this sign indicates
yield the right of way to pedestrians and traffic
dangerous goods vehicle placard: flammable gas
slow moving vehicle
warning, yield sign ahead
why is it not safe to pass a loaded log-haul truck that is turning
the driver of the truck needs to fully concentrate on the turn and does not need the added responsibility of a passing vehicle
loaded log-haul trucks obey the 6 second rule for turns
a danger zone exists as the overhang of the logs from the tail end of the truck could block all the lanes on a highway during the turn
it is illegal to do so
this sign indicates
playground zone ahead
pedestrian crossing ahead
school bus stop ahead
school zone ahead
when encountering a funeral processions that is crossing an intersection
sound the horn before proceeding
proceed through the funeral procession only when there is sufficient space between vehicles
yield the right of way and do not break through the procession
flash high beam headlights before proceeding
if the vehicles right tires travel off the paved portion of the roadway
apply the brakes and counter steer to return to the paved portion of the roadway
keep a firm grip on the steering wheel, ease off the gas pedal, and then gradually return to the paved portion of the roadway
accelerate slightly, then turn the steering wheel sharply to return to the paved portion of the roadway
move the vehicle completely off the paved portion, then steer back onto the paved portion of the roadway
this sign indicates
a school zone
school crosswalk ahead
playground zone
pedestrian activated lights ahead
when completing an angle park, the vehicles front wheel must be within what max distance from the nearest curb
100cm
50cm
25cm
75cm
in an urban area, when a pedestrian is standing at a crosswalk with their arm raised at approximately right angles to their body and pointing to the opposite curb, what does this mean
drivers must stop and yield to the pedestrian
the pedestrian is visually impaired and needs assistance to cross the road
drivers do not have to yield to the pedestrian until they step off the curb
drivers should reduce speed to 20km/h and be cautious when passing the pedestrian
this sign indicates
pavement ends
construction zone ahead
dead end
hazard marker
this sign indicates
divided highway ends
divided highway begins
obstruction - pass on the left
two way traffic
when approaching an intersection displaying a steady yellow traffic light
proceed since the light is about to turn green
yield to vehicles on the right
stop before the intersection unless the stop cannot be made safety
increase speed to clear the intersection
a solid yellow line together with a broken yellow line marked on the center of a highway means
the road narrows ahead
if the solid line is on your side, passing is permitted
if the broken line is on your side, passing is not permitted
if the broken line is on your side, passing is perimtted
at 9am on a school day, what is the max speed permitted in a school zone in a rural area, unless otherwise posted
50km/h
20km/h
40km/h
30km/h
on a two lane highway, when passing other vehicles travelling in the same direction, a driver
should pass on the left when safe
should pass on the right when safe
should always travel 30km/h faster than the vehicle being passed
should not pull out to pass until they are within 3m of the vehicle being passed
this sign indicates
off road facilities
hospital services
hotel services
primary highway route marker
what min distance from a fire hydrant must a vehicle be parked
3m
4m
2m
5m
this sign indicates
construction sign, flag person ahead
construction sign, detour ahead
caution, falling rock ahead
construction sign, people working ahead
if a driver is being followed by a vehicle that is attempting to pass on a two way road, the driver should
stay in the lane and move to the left portion of the lane
stay in the lane and move to the right portion of the lane
turn on the left signal and stay in the lane
turn on the right signal and drive in the parking lane
unless otherwise posted, what is the basic speed limit outside a city, town or village on a primary highway?
100km/h
90km/h
110km/h
80km/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
