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Worksheet time: 2hrs 33mins
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 100 km/h
Is accurate at any speed
Is not accurate at speeds lower than 30 km/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, yeild sign ahead
Warning, traffic is approaching
According to the law in Alberta, it is the drivers reponsibility to ensure that all passengers under what age are properly retrained in the vehicle?
18 years
24 years
21 years
16 years
When parallel parking, the vehicle's wheels closest to the curb must be within what maximum distance?
80 centimetres from the curb
30 centimetres from the curb
10 centimetres from the curb
50 centemetres from the curb
Who is responsible and legally obligated to report any medical condition, change in health, or physical disability that may affect a driver's ability to drive
The driver's employer
The driver
the driver's doctor
The driver's insurance company
This sign indicates:
Road narrows, left
Two-way traffic
Divided highway ends
Obstruction - keepleft
This sign indicates:
Rumble strips
Construction zone
Bump
Pavement ends
Under the Graduated Drivcer Licensing program, what is the minimum 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 minimum of 10 metres from the vehicle ahead
Allow sufficient space to move into another lane without reversing
Maintain sufficient space as determined by the 2-second rule
Keep back approximately 1 metre 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 10 km/h above the posted speed limit
Activate the four-way flashers
When recovering from 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 speed less than:
50 km/h
40 km/h
70 km/h
60 km/h
A driver attemping 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 it is safe
A "Weave Zone" is best described as :
A place on a highway where the entrance and exit lanes close together, and vehicles that are slowing to exit the highway must drive between vehicles that are eccelerating 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 as a farm vehicle
The vehicle is 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 10 km/h over the speed limit
Yes, on primary highways only
No, it is never 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 suring 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 refers to:
Applying an even braking force to the point just before the wheels llock, and easing off slightly if the wheels lock
Pumping the brake pedal reapeatedly until the vehicle comes to a stop
Releasing presssure on the brake pedal, then reapplying pressure until the wheels lock
Applying pressure force to the brake pedal to lock the whees and keep them locked
When a driver's vehicle is approached by an 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 light
Stop only when the emergency vehicle has difficulty in passing
Drive as close as possible to the right curb or edge of the road and stop
The recommended braking produce to bring a vehicle to a normal, smooth stop is:
Continually increase brake pressure until the wheel lock
Shift the vehicle into neutral and applly 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, the re-apply sufficient pressure to stop
In Alberta, the law requires that seat belts must be worn:
Only whie carrying passengers
Properly at all times
Only when driving at highway speed
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 yeild 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
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 centre
The lane nearest the curb on the left side of the one-way road
The centre lane of the one-way road
The righht lane of the one-way road
A deceleration lane is:
A lane where vehicles reduce speed when exiting a highway
The right 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 mowing vehicles
When two vehicles approach an uncontrolled "T" intersection at right angles to each other at 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 gong 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 centre
The left lane nearest the left curb
The lane closes to the right curb
The centre lane
Which statement describes the steps required to reverse in a straight line?
Keep both hands on the streering 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 accerelation 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
Alane in a merge area for use by vehicles entering the highway
This sign indicates:
Lane ends, loss of the right lane
Added lane (free flow)
Curve right
Dual turn lane ahead
under the Graduated Driver Licensing program, a learner with a Class 7 license is not permitted to drive a vehicle between the hour of:
9:00 AM and 5;00 Pm
Midnight and 5:00 AM
10:00 PM and 6:00 AM
Midnight and 7:00 AM
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
Proceed with caution
Unless otherwise posted, the school zone speed limits are in the effect on school days during the following hours:
8:30 AM to 1 hour after sunset
8:00 AM to 9:30 AM, 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM and 3:00 PM to4:30 PM
8:30 AM to 9:30 AM, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM and 3:30 PM to 4:00 PM
8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
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
Accerelste to close any gap in the traffic flow
Move into the left if it is safe to do so, or be prepared to adjust speed
Insist that the other vehicle yield the right-of-way
Which direction should a vehicle's front wheels be turned when parked 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 light activated, a driver must:
Sound the horn to alert any pedestrians and pass at a slow rate of speed
Stop behind the bus and wait until the alternating red lights stop flashing
Move to the left lane, reduce speed to 30 km/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 second ahead
This sign indicates:
T intersection
Traffic lane ends
Consealed intersection
Truck 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 checkk 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 headlight to warn oncoming vehicles
Stay to the right portion of the lane
Keep close to the centre line to prevent others from passing
Playground zones are in effect:
From 8:30 AM to 1 hour after sunset
From 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
During daylight hours and until 11:00 PM
Only when school lets out at noon and after 4:30 PM
This sign indicates:
"T" inetrsection
Winding road ahead
Merging traffic
Road narrows to the right
According to the Basic License Driver's 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?
10 metres
5 metres
3 metres
1.5 metres
Parking in a space reserved for a person 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 than 5 minutes
When the vehicle has a proper identifying placard or license plate
At what minimum distance must headlights be dimmed at night when approaching another vehicle from behind?
60 metres
300 metres
150 metres
100 mtres
When are dual turns permitted at an intersection?
Only when turning from a one-way road onto a one-way road
Only when indicated by pavement markings or traffic control sign
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 Graduated Driver Licensing program, a learner with a Class 7 operator's license is suspended when they accumulate:
15 demerits
12 demerits
8 demerits
7 demerits
Speed limit signs indicate:
the speed you should travel under all driving conditions
The minimum speed permitted on all highway
The maximum speed permitted when conditions are favourable
The maximum speed permitted axcept 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 sign
Has Yield signs but no Stop signs
This signn indicates:
Sharp left curve inn 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 proceeding
Watch for a gap in traffic on the highway they are entering, adjust to highway speed in the accerelation 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
Headlight 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 at a red traffic comtrol 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 stop and there is no traffic, pedestrian or sign that prohibits such a turn
No, right turns on ared traffic light are never permitted
This sign indicates:
Lane is reserved for the 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 impede passing safetly
May not pass the stopped vehicle. It is illegal
May pass stopped vehicle when eye contact is made with the pedestrian and the pedesrian stops
May pass the stopped vehicle when the pedestrian crossing signal has changed to "Don't Walk"
When a head restrain is raised to the proper position, the centre of the head restrain is:
Level with the top of the ears
Level with thr top of the shoulder
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 id posted, the driver of 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 at this is a warning that the alternating flashing red light will come on once the bus has stopped
Be prepaed to stop as this could be a warning taht 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 Driver's Handbook, "nighttime" id 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 7:00 PM and 7:00 AM
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 existing a parking lot onto a roadway:
Must stop only 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 minimum of 250 metres away
Reduce speed, cehck for trains, and then proceed across the tracks
Do not stop and do not change gears while crossing the tracks
Stop at least 5 metres 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 accelerate 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 existing
Accelerate before the curve, cover the brake pedal in the curve and accelerate after leaving thecurve
This sign indicates:
Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and traffic
Dangerous good 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 og the logs from the tail end of he 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 the high beam headlights before proceeding
If the vehicle's 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 teh 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 vehicle's front wheel must be within what maximum distance from the nearest curb?
100 cm
50 cm
25 cm
75 cm
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 apposite 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 20 km/h and be caution 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 a vehicles on the right
Stop before the intersection unless the stop cannot be made in safety
Increase speed to clear the intersection
A solid yellow line together with a broken yellow line marked on the centre 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 permitted
At 9:00 AM on a school day, what i sthe maximum speed permitted in a school zone in a rural area, unless otherwise posted?
50 km/h
20 km/h
40 km/h
30 km/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 30 km/h faster than the vehicle being passed
Should not pull out to pass until they are within 3 metre of the vehicle being passed
This sign indicates:
Off-road facilities
Hospital services
Hotel services
Primary highway route marker
What minimum distance from a fire hydrant must a vehicle be parked?
3 metres
4 metres
2 metres
5 metres
This sign indicates:
Construction sign, flsg 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 inn 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 teh right signal and drive in the parking lane
Under the graduated driver licensing program, a driver will receive 2 demerits:
For having more passengers than there are seat belts
For notwearing a seat belt securely fastened
For not wearing a seat belt
For not wearing a seat belt properly adjusted
