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WorksheetsDriver License exam 1
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 3600secs
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 ocassional glances to the front
Look over the left shoulder with ocassional glances to the front
Without shoulder checking, use the inside and outside rear-view mirrors to ensure the best view to the rear abd both sides of the vehicle
When approaching an intersection and facing a traffic control light that showing a green right-turn arrow and 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 licenced(non-learner, non-probationary) driver is suspended when they accumulate:
15 points
8 points
5 points
12 poitns
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 signalled by the truck's 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 truck's 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 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 right for cyclists, signal and proceed
Signal and reduce speed before the turn, look left, yield to vehicles and proceed
This sign indicates: Da
Route for vehicles over 4500 kg.
Route for slow moving vehicles
Reserved lane for buses
Dangerous goods route
A single solid white line between driving lanes in an urban area 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 permiited
Lane change is permitted
A “parking lane” as defined in the Basic Licence 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 centre 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 facilities 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 30 km/h
Use that lane only for the purpose of making left turns
Travel is not permitted in that 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 operator’s licence?
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 licence 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 the headlights on for too long a time
Under the Graduated Driver 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 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, Yield sign ahead
Warning, traffic is approaching
According to the law in Alberta, it is the driver’s responsibility to ensure that all passengers under what age are properly restrained in the vehicle?
18 year
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 centimetres 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 narrow, left
Two-way traffic
divided highway ends
Obstruction-keep left
This sign indicates:
Rumble strips
Construction zone
Bump
Pavement ends
Under the Graduated Driver 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 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 it is 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 as 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 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 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 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 lights
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 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 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 centre
The lane nearest the curb on the left side of the one-way road
The centre 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 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 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 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 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:
Lane ends, loss of right lane
Added lane (free flow)
Curve right
Dual turn lane ahead
Under the Graduated Driver Licensing program, a learner with a Class 7 licence is not permitted to drive a vehicle between the hours of:
9:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M.
Midnight and 5:00 A.M.
10:00 P.M. and 6:00 A.M.
Midnight and 7:00 A.M.
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 effect on school days during the following hours:
8:30 A.M. to 1 hour after sunset
8:00 A.M. to 9:30 A.M., 11:30 A.M. to 1:30 P.M. and 3:00 P.M. to 4:30 P.M.
8:30 A.M. to 9:30 A.M., 12:00 P.M. to 1:00 P.M. and 3:30 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.
8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.
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 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 lights 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 seconds ahead
This sign indicates:
T intersection
Traffic lane ends
Concealed intersection
Trucks entering highway ahead
