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WorksheetsDriving exam :)
Total questions: 101
Worksheet time: 8hrs 25mins
Basic speed limit outside a city, town or village at a primary highway
100 km/h
80 km/h
40 km/h
When backing a passenger to the left, a driver should;
Look in the rear view mirror and make steering adjustments as necessary
Look over the right shoulder with occasional glances to the fromt
Look over the left shoulder with occasional glances to the fromt
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
Alberta has a demerit point system where a fully licensed (non learner, non probationary) driver is suspended when they accumulate:
15 pts.
10 pts.
5 pts.
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
Which statement best describes the steps for turning right at a red 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 turn, look right for cyclists, signal and proceed
This sign indicates:
Route for slow moving vehicles
Reserved lane for buses
Dangerous goods route
A single solid white line be tween driving lanes in an urban area means:
It is a line separating traffic traveling in opposite directions
Traffic on the right is moving faster than traffic on the left
Lane changing is not 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 coreect
That portion of a primary highway between the edge of the roadway blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah
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
This sign indicates:
Off-road facilities ahead
Slippery when wet
Uneven pavement
A traffic lane control light with an illuminated red “X” means:
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
No, once it is given it remains in effect until the person reaches 18 years of age
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
The term “over-driving” your headlights at night means:
The driver cannot see clearly for 1,000 metres
The low beam headlights are not set properly
The driver is traveling at a speed which would not permit them to see an object in time to stop
Under the Graduated Driver Licensing program, a driver will receive 2 demerits:
For having more passengers than there are seatbelts
For not wearing a seat belt securely fastened
For not wearing a seatbelt
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 every speed
This sign indicates:
Traffic entering from the right
Winding road ahead
Curve 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
This sign indicates:
Do not enter
Slow moving traffic vehicles ahead
Warning, yield sign ahead
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 years old
16 years old
21 years old
When parallel parking, the vehicle’s wheels closest to the curve must be within what maximum distance?
50 cm from the curb
80 cm from the curb
30 cm 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 insurance company
This sign indicates:
Road narrows, left
Two way traffic
Obstruction, keep left
This sign indicates:
Rumble strips
Construction
Bump
Under the graduated driver licensing program, what is the minimum amount of time that person must serve as a probationary class 5 driver
1 year
18 months
2 years
A large “X” on the pavement indicates:
Construction ahead
The traffic lane is ending
Railway 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
$1,000
$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
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 km/h above the posted speed limit
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
A “slow-moving vehicle” sign must be displayed on the rear of any vehicle that normally travels at speeds less than:
50 km/h
40 km/h
75 km/h
A driver attempting to turn left at a steady green traffic light
Has the right of way over oncoming traffic
Must not cross the path of an approaching vehicle unless it is safe
Must stop before the pedestrian crosswalk line, then proceed
A “Weave Zone” is best describe as:
A place on a highway where the entrance and exit lanes are close together, and blah blah blah
An area on the highway that is used for emergency parking
A place where the highway has a series of curves that can require the driver to slow down
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 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, on primary highways only
No, it is never permitted
This sign indicates:
Pedestrian crosswalk ahead
School area
Playground zone
The speed limit in a construction zone must be obeyed:
Only during daylight hours
Only when construction workers are present
At all times
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 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
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
Apply brake pressure, ease off slightly just before the vehicle stops, then re-Apple 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
This sign indicates:
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
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
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 to the curb on the left side 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 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 centre lane
The left lane nearest the left curb
The lane closest to the right curb
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
An acceleration lane is:
A lane with broken line markings
A lane on hills, designated for faster 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)
Dual turn lane ahead
Under the Graduated Driver Licensing program, a leaner with a class 7 licence is not permitted to drive a vehicle between the hours of:
Midnight and 5:00 AM
10 PM and 6:00 AM
Midnight and 7:00 PM
What does a flashing yellow traffic light mean?
The traffic light will turn green
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 AM to 1 hour after sunset
8:00 AM to 9:30 AM, 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM, and 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
8:00 AM to 4:30 AM
This sign indicates:
Pedestrian crosswalk
School zone
Playground 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
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
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
Stop behind the bus, look carefully for pedestrians and, if clear, drive past the bus slowly
When traveling in urban areas, drivers should scan the road approximately:
25 to 30 seconds ahead
12 to 15 seconds ahead
1 to 6 seconds ahead
This sign indicates:
T intersection
Traffic lane ends
Trucks entering highway ahead
This sign indicates:
Winding road ahead
Slippery when wet
Weave zone ahead
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
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 yo the right portion of the lane
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
This sign indicates:
Winding road ahead
Merging traffic
Road narrows to the right
According to the basic licence 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
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 the vehicle has a proper identifying placard or licence plate
At what minimum distance must headlights be dimmed at night when approaching another vehicle from behind?
100 metres
150 metres
300 metres
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 signs
Any time there are at least 2 lanes on the road being entered
This sign indicates:
Passing permitted
No turns permitted
Two way traffic
Under the graduated driver licensing program, a leaner with a class 7 operator’s licence is suspended when they accumulate:
15 demerits
10 demerits
5 demerits
Speed limit signs indicate:
The speed you should travel under all driving conditions
The maximum speed on all highways
The maximum speed permitted when conditions are favorable
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
This sign indicates:
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 acceleration lane and blend in smoothly
Stop and yield the right of way to traffic already on the highway
In reduced visibility due to fog, smoke, or snow, use the:
Headlights on high beam
Headlights on low beam
Daytime running lights
This sign indicates:
The designated lane is closed
Railway crossing
Do not enter
Is a driver allowed to turn right at a red traffic control light?
Yes, of the driver reduces speed and there is no traffic or pedestrian in the intersection, and no sign that prohibits the turn
No, right turns on a red traffic light are never permitted
This sign indicates:
Lane is reserved for use by specified vehicles
One way traffic only
Car pool vehicles only
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 safely
Must not pass the stopped vehicle
May pass the stopped vehicle when eye contact is made with the pedestrian and the pedestrian stops
When a head restraint is raised to the proper position, the centre of the head restraint is:
Level with the top of the ears
Level with the top of the shoulders
Level with the neck
This sign indicates:
Caution: log trucks turning
Traffic control signal advance warning
Pedestrian crosswalk ahead
When a “PASSING LANE AHEAD” sign is posted, the driver of a slower moving vehicle should:
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
In the basic licence driver’s handbook, nighttime is defined as the period of time:
Beginning 1 hour before sunset and ending 1 hour after 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:
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 only if there is a stop sign
Must come into a complete stop
Is not required to stop
When approaching a railway crossing that has the flashing red light and bell activated:
Reduce speed, check for trains, then proceed across the tracks
Cross the tracks if the train is a minimum of 250 metres away
Stop atleast 5 metres from the nearest rail until the train has passed
The recommended method for traveling 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, brake in the curve, countersteer toward the outside of the lane and accelerate when exiting
This sign indicates:
Yield the right of way to pedestrians and traffic
Dangerous goods vehicle placard: flammable gas
Slow moving vehicle
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 passing a 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 a turn
This sign indicates:
Playground zone ahead
School bus stop ahead
School zone ahead
When encountering a funeral processions that is crossing an intersection:
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
This sign indicates:
A school zone
School crosswalk ahead
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
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 of the curb
This sign indicates:
Construction zone ahead
Dead end
Hazard marker
This sign indicates:
Divided highway ends
Divided highway begins
Obstruction - pass on the left
Draw a “Construction sign, people working ahead” sign
