Alberta novice drivers training

WYLIWYG

Where you look is where you go

Visual lead time

the amount of time that you should be looking ahead for hazards

visual targeting

Looking for an escape route

Horizon method

A method of scanning for hazards

Circle check

A way to scan intersections

Action zone

Where you deal with the hazard

GDL class 7

-learners license
-must be 14 or older
-pass a vision screening and knowledge test
-have parental consent if you are under 18
-provide valid identification

GDL class 7 conditions

-must hold learners license for at least a year
-you must not drive alone
-not permitted to drive between midnight and 5am
-no more passengers than seatbelts

GDL class 5

-probationary driver
-hold your class 7 license for a year
-must be 16 or older
-pass a Alberta class 5 road test

GDL class 5 conditions

-must be a probationary driver for at least 2 years
-no more passengers than seatbelts
-license suspended at 8 demerit points
-zero alcohol level
-not able to re-class your license to 1,2,3 or 4 commercial license
-cannot accompany a learner

Full class 5

-you qualify to re-class your license
-number of demerit points allowed is increased
-zero alcohol tolerance is removed
-you can accompany a learner

Fully licensed class 5 steps

-must be suspension free for the last 12 months
-pass an advanced road test

Class 6

Motorcycle and moped

Class 4

Taxi, ambulance, and small bus of no more than 24 passengers

Class 3

Heavy vehicle with no more than 3 axels

Class 2

Large bus or Motor coach

Class 1

Tractor trailer

Road test pre-requirements

-buy a test permit from a registry agent
-make an appointment for a road test
-have a vehicle that qualifies for the license you are going for
-a vehicle that is mechanically safe
-wear corrective lenses if required

Taking the basic test

-expected to drive in a safe and reasonable manner
-no pets or passengers
-all road tests have a set time frame
-the examiner is not allowed to coach you during the test

Demerit system

-you start with zero points and gain points
-they stay on your record for two years from the offence date
-if you collect enough points you lose your license

How often to change oil

Every 5000Km (check your oil when you fill your gas or twice a month)

Check the power steering fluid

twice a year and only when the engine is cold

Check transmission fluid

Every month or whenever your transmission isn't shifting smoothly

Check engine coolant levels

When the engine is completely cool

Blind spots

Areas of the road that are blocked from your sight by your own vehicle or mirrors. (Areas the driver cannot see)

Exterior walk around

Start by walking to the rear of the vehicle, check the side for damage and tires for inflation, and the lug nuts for damage. Move to the back, check that the trunk is latched, tires are inflated and the plate is visible. At the front check that your lights and signal is visible.

Interior inspection

Look for and secure loose objects and make sure that there is nothing on the ledge of the rear window

Emergency brake

(n) a brake operated by hand, which is often used when parking a car

Exterior mirror

Adjust the mirror and remember that you need to see a slim line of your car

Signal arm

Pull up to turn right and press down to turn left

no left turn

official bike road

you may not drive straight through the intersection

arrow with a line through it

do not stop in this area

route to passenger railway station

route to airport

no parking

no pedestrians allowed

no passing sign

do not enter sign

No U-Turn

stop signs

-if there is no stop line stop at the crosswalk
-if there is no crosswalk stop at the edge of the sidewalk
-if there is no sidewalk stop at the edge of the intersection
-wait until it is clear before entering the intersection

information and direction signs

tell you about distances and destinations (usually regtangular with a green background and white letters)

warning or temporary condition signs

warn of dangers or unusal conditions (usually diamond shaped and have a yellow background with black letters or symbols)

slow moving vehicle

the vehicle is traveling 40 Km/h or less

speed limit on trans-canada routes

110 Km/h

speed limit on rural highways and country roads

80 Km/h

speed limit in an alley

15 Km/h

school zone

-reduce speed and watch for children
-may change to municipal bylaws
-you are not premited to pass, or attempt to pass a vehicle traveling in the same direction as you

playground zone

-be cautious, children may be close by
-not premitted to pass, or attempt to pass a vehicle traveling in the same direction as you

lane signs

intersection signs

By showing you in advance how the roads join each other, the signs let you know when the road you are traveling on does not continue straight through the intersection. The signs also warn you about possible problems with the movements of other vehicles. Approach all of these intersection types with extra caution by searching ahead and preparing to slow down, if necessary.

steady or solid red light

must come to a stop before crossing the stop line or crosswalk (right turn is premitted after coming to a full stop) (A left turn is premitted from a one way street to a one way street)

flashing red light

Stop-go when the way is clear

Steady Amber Light

red light is coming clear the intersection

flashing amber light

This light means you may proceed with caution after yielding to pedestrians and vehicles in the intersection. If used in conjunction with a Pedestrian sign you must reduce your speed to 30km/h

solid green light

go if safe to do so

flashing green light

proceed through, turn left or right

flashing green arrow

turn left or right as indicated by the arrow

reverse traffic flow

rush arrow strategy designed to ease conjestion

yellow line

Indicates two-way traffic

white line

one-way traffic

single solid line

lane change is not premitted

single broken line

Passing is permitted if it safe.

double solid line

no passing

Single broken yellow line

Stay to the right of the line. You may temporarily cross this line when you are passing a vehicle in front of you.

arrows

What type of pavement marking is used to show you which lane you must use for a turn?

Diamond markings on lane

Usually marked for carpools and buses

X marking

Approach to a railway crossing.

painted island

Pavement Marking: This pavement marking is not allowed to be used for traveling over or for passing.

crosswalk lines

are a pair of white lines or longitudinal lines that mark where a pedestrian will walk.

stop lines

The wide white lines painted across a traffic lane before you enter the intersection are known as

bicycle lane

A designated traffic lane for bicyclists, marked by a solid white line, typically breaking into a dotted line at the corner.

controlled intersection

An intersection where traffic is
regulated by traffic signs or signal lights.

uncontrolled intersections

has no signs or signals to regulate traffic (circle check and yield the right of way to the vehicle on the right)

T intersection

The roadway you are traveling on ends ahead. Signal before turning right or left.

traffic circles

Vehicles entering the traffic circle shall yield to vehicles already in the intersection

U turns are not premitted on

-a roadway between intersections
-where signs prohibit making a U turn
-at an intersection controlled by traffic control signs
- at an alley intersection

lane position

you must drive on the right hand side of the road and drivers should drive as closely as possible to the center line

Shared turn lane

allows vehicles from each direction to turn left using the same lane

passing lane

Lanes: The type of lane that allows someone to go infront of a slower vehicle by accelerating in this lane

multi-lane highway

slow moving traffic should travel in the traffic lane to the far right unless the left lane is required to make a left hand turn

passing is illegal when

-approaching vehicles are too close
-a solid line is on your side
-a sign indicates no passing
-you are in a school or playground zone
-another vehicle has stopped to allow a pedestrian to cross

being passed

-stay to right
-adjust speed to let vehicle move back into lane

merging

adjust speed so you have a gap in traffic (your entry into the flow of traffic should be at or near the speed of other traffic)

weave zone

Lanes: A zone of a highway where traffic is both entering and exiting

Curves and hills

before entering a curve slow down and stay in your lane and accelerate slightly after entering the curve to maintain speed (keep in the right lane as you approach the top of a hill and do nor pass)

school buses

Always stop when approaching a stopped bus. It is a felony to cause the death of a person while passing a stopped school bus that is loading or unloading school children.

emergency vehicles

Pull to the right side and stop
- Do not stop in intersection
- Do not drive or stop in a way that interferes with vehicles
- Stay at least 150m behind vehicle when following

Never back up faster than

A slow walking speed

Backing left or right

Right- look over right shoulder
Left-look over left shoulder
(The front of the vehicle will swing in the opposite direction that the back end is going)

How far from the curb should you be when parking

Within 50cm of the curb

Parking uphill with a curb

Turn front wheels left and make sure that your wheel touches the curb

Parking downhill with a curb

Turn front wheels right

Parking uphill without a curb

Turn wheels to the right

Parking downhill without a curb

Turn front wheels right

Preventable collision

one in which you failed to do everything that you reasonably could have done to prevent collision

defensive driving

Driving to prevent collisions in spite of the incorrect actions of others and adverse conditions

SAFER system of defensive driving

Space, attitude, foresight, eyesight, responsibility

Space

1 second for every 3m of length of your vehicle +2 seconds (drive with the intention of space)