Alberta Learners Test

Unless otherwise posted , what is the basic speed limit outside a city , town or village on a primary highway ?

100 km/h

When backing a passenger vehicle to the left , a driver should :

Look over the left shoulder with occasional glances to the front

When approaching an intersection and facing a traffic control light that is showing a green right - turn arrow and a red light , a driver :

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 points

When passing a large truck on a two - way highway , a driver should :

Leave extra room before returning to their lane

Which statement best describes the steps for turning right at a red traffic light ?

Signal and make sure there is no sign prohibiting the turn, stop, look left and right, yield the right-of-way, then proceed

Dangerous goods route

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A single solid white line between driving lanes in an urban area means :

Lane changing is not permitted

A " parking lane " as defined in the Basic Licence Driver's Handbook is :

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

Shoulder checking means :

Glancing towards the blind spot in the direction the driver intends to move

Uneven pavement

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A traffic-lane control light with and illuminated "X" means:

A traffic-lane control light with and illuminated "X" means:

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 license?

yes, provided the person is still under the age of 18 and is not self-supporting or married

When approaching a Yield sign, you must:

Yield the right-of-way to traffic not facing the sign and all pedestrians in the intersection

The term "over-driving" your headlights at night means:

The driver is travelling at the speed which would not permit them to see an object in time to stop

Under the graduated licensing program, a driver will receive 2 demerits:

For having more passengers than there are seat belts

Using the two second rule to judge a safe following distance when driving:

Is accurate at any speed

Curve right

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A driver approaching a flashing red traffic light must:

Stop and proceed only when safe to do so

Warning, yield sign ahead

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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?

16 years

When parallel parking, the vehicle's wheels closest to the curb must be within what maximum distance?

50 centimeters from the curb

Who is responsible and legally obligated to report any medical conditions, change in health, or physical disability that may affect a driver's ability to drive:

The driver

Road narrows, left

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Bump

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Under the Graduated Driver Licensing program, what is the minimum amount of time that a person must serve as a probationary Class 5 driver?

2 years

A large "X" painted on the pavement indicates:

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:

$1000

When a driver is stopping behind another vehicle in traffic:

Allow sufficient space to move into another lane without reversing

If another vehicle is following too close, what should a driver do?

Slow down gradually and encourage the other vehicle to pass

When recovering from a skid, a driver should:

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:

40 km/h

A driver attempting to turn left at a steady green traffic light:

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

A road test will be refused by a driver examiner if:

The vehicle is not mechanically safe

Is a driver allowed to exceed the speed limit when passing another vehicle?

No, it is never permitted

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The speed limit in a construction zone must be obeyed:

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

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:

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 normal, smooth stop is:

Apply brake pressure, ease off slightly just before the vehicle stops, then reapply sufficient pressure to stop

In Alberta, the law requires that seat belts must be worn:

Properly at all times

Do not pass

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A driver entering a traffic circle:

Must yield to drivers in the traffic circle

A deceleration lane is:

A lane where vehicles reduce speed when exiting a highway

When turning left from a one-way road to another one-way road, what lane should the vehicle enter:

The lane nearest the curb on the left side 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

Unless otherwise permitted, what lane must the driver be in to turn from a one way road:

The left lane nearest the left curb

Which statement describes the steps required to reverse in a straight line?

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 speed change lane, includes trapped areas so a vehicle entering a roadway can increase its speed to a rate which it can merge safely without traffic

Lane ends, loss of right lane

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Under the Graduated Driver Licensing program, a learner with a Class 7 license is not permitted to drive a vehicle between the hours of:

Midnight and 5:00 am

What does a flashing yellow traffic light mean?

Proceed with caution

Unless otherwise posted, the school zone speed limits are in effect on school days, during the following hours:

8:00 am to 9:30 am, 11:30 am to 1:30 pm and 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm

pedestrian crosswalk

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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?

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?

To the left

When approaching the rear of a stopped school bus that has its alternately flashing red lights activated, a driver must:

Stop behind the bus and wait until the alternating lights stop flashing

When travelling in urban areas, drivers should scan the road approximately:

12 to 15 seconds

T intersection

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Winding road ahead

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Before leaving a parallel parking space on the right side of the road:

Shoulder check to the left

When approaching the top of a hill on a two-way lane highway:

Stay to the right position of the lane

Playground zones are in effect:

From 8:30 A.M. to 1 hour after sunset

Merging traffic

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According to the Basic License Driver's handbook, most skids are a result of:

Driver errors

How close can a driver legally park a vehicle to a Stop sign?

5 metres

Parking in a space reserved for people with disabilities is permitted:

When the vehicle has a proper identifying placard or license plate

At what minimum distance must head lights be dimmed at night when approaching vehicle from behind?

150 meters

When are dual turns permitted at an intersection?

Only when indicated by pavement markings or traffic control signs

Two-way traffic

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Under the Graduated Driver Licensing program , a learner with a Class 7 operator's license is suspended when they accumulate :

15 demerits

Speed limit signs indicate :

The maximum speed permitted when conditions are favorable

An " uncontrolled intersection " :

Has no traffic control signal lights or traffic signs

Double lane left turn

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When facing a Merge sign a driver should :

Watch for a gap in traffic on the highway they are entering, adjust to highway speed in the acceleration lane and blend in smoothly

In reduced visibility due to fog, smoke or snow, use the:

Headlights on low beam

Railway crossing

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Is a driver allowed to turn right at a red traffic control light?

Yes, if the driver reduces speed and there is no traffic or pedestrian in the intersection, and no sign that prohibits such a turn

Lane is reserved for use by the specified vehicles

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When a vehicle is stopped to allow a pedestrian to cross the road, other vehicles that are approaching from the rear:

Must not pass the stopped vehicle. It is illegal

When a head restraint is raised to the proper position, the centre of the head restraint is:

Level with the top of the ears

Traffic control signal advance warning

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When a "Passing lane Ahead" sign is posted, the driver of a slower moving vehicle should:

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

In the Basic License Driver's Handbook, "nighttime" is defined as the period of time:

Beginning 1 hour after sunset and ending 1 hour before the following sunrise

Straight through or right turn

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A vehicle exiting a parking lot onto a roadway:

Must come to a complete stop

When approaching a railway crossing that has the flashing red light and bell activated:

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

slow moving vehicle

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Why is it not safe to pass a loaded log-haul truck that is turning?

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

School bus stop ahead

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When encountering a funeral processions that is crossing an intersection:

Yield the right-of-way and do not break through the procession

If the vehicle's right tires travel off the paved portion of the roadway:

Accelerate slightly, then turn the steering wheel sharply to return to the paved portion of the roadway

School crosswalk ahead

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When completing an angle park, the vehicle's front wheel must be within what

maximum distance from the nearest curb?

50 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

Dead end

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