Alberta Learner's Driving Rules1

Vocabulary flashcards reviewing basic Alberta driving rules, regulations, and safety practices from the learner's material.

Basic Speed Limit Outside Urban Areas

The basic speed limit outside a city, town, or village is 100 km/h.

Solid White Line (Urban Area)

A solid white line between driving lanes in an urban area means lane changing is not permitted.

Off-Paved Road Recovery

When a vehicle's right tires travel off the paved portion of the road, keep a firm grip on the steering wheel, ease off the gas pedal, and gradually return to the paved portion of the roadway.

Declaration Lane

A lane where vehicles reduce speed when exiting a highway.

Flashing Red Traffic Light

Drivers must come to a stop and proceed slowly when safe to do so.

Exiting a Parking Lot

Drivers must come to a complete stop when exiting from a parking lot.

Parking Near a Stop Sign

You can legally park 5 meters from a stop sign.

Uncontrolled Intersection

An intersection that has no traffic control signal or traffic signs.

Headlight Dimming Distance

You must dim your headlights to low beam at 150 meters when approaching a vehicle from behind at night.

Parking Uphill on a Two-Way Road

Your front wheels must be turned to the left.

Reversing in a Straight Line

Place your left hand at the top of the steering wheel and look over your right shoulder through the rear mirror.

U-Turns at Signal-Controlled Intersections

You are not permitted to make a U-turn at an intersection controlled by a traffic control signal in an urban area.

Steady Yellow Traffic Light

Stop before the intersection unless the stop cannot be made safely.

First Offence Impaired Driving Penalty

Drivers convicted on a first offence of driving while impaired will be suspended for 1 year.

Passing on a Two-Lane Highway

When passing vehicles traveling in the same direction on a 2-lane highway, you should pass on the left when safe.

Responding to Merging Vehicles

When driving on the right on a highway and another vehicle attempts to merge from an acceleration lane on the right, move into the left lane if safe or be prepared to adjust speed.

Alberta Seat Belt Law

The law in Alberta requires that you must always wear seat belts properly.

Urban Scanning Distance

In an urban area, you should scan the road 12-15 seconds ahead.