Alberta Basic Licence Driver Assessment Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards based on the Alberta Basic Licence Driver Assessment, covering legal distances, demerit points, speed limits, and safety procedures.

Fire Hydrant Parking Distance

A vehicle must be parked at a minimum distance of $5\,\text{metres}$ from a fire hydrant.

Uncontrolled Intersection

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

Nighttime (Alberta Traffic Law)

The period beginning $1\,\text{hour}$ after sunset and ending $1\,\text{hour}$ before the following sunrise.

Threshold Braking

Applying an even braking force to the point just before the wheels lock, and easing off slightly if the wheels lock.

Over-driving Headlights

Travelling at a speed which does not permit the driver to see an object in time to stop using the vehicle's headlights.

2-second Rule

A method used to judge a safe following distance that is accurate at any speed.

Shoulder Checking

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

Parking Lane

The 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.

Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) Class 7 Suspension

A learner is suspended when they accumulate $8$ demerits.

Fully Licenced Driver Suspension

A non-learner, non-probationary driver is suspended when they accumulate $15$ points.

Basic Speed Limit (Rural Primary Highway)

Unless otherwise posted, the basic speed limit outside a city, town, or village on a primary highway is $80\,\text{km/h}$.

Rural School Zone Speed Limit

Unless otherwise posted, the maximum speed permitted in a school zone in a rural area is $50\,\text{km/h}$.

Angle Parking Curb Distance

When completing an angle park, the vehicle's front wheel must be within a maximum distance of $50\,\text{cm}$ from the nearest curb.

Parallel Parking Curb Distance

A vehicle's wheels closest to the curb must be within a maximum distance of $50\,\text{cm}$ from the curb.

Railway Crossing Stop Distance

When a train is passing, a driver must stop at least $5\,\text{metres}$ from the nearest rail.

Log-Haul Truck Danger Zone

The overhang of logs from the tail end of a loaded truck that could block all lanes on a highway during a turn.

Slow-moving Vehicle Sign

A sign that must be displayed on the rear of any vehicle that normally travels at speeds less than $40\,\text{km/h}$.

Playground Zone Hours

These zones are in effect from $8:30\,\text{A.M.}$ to $1\,\text{hour}$ after sunset.

Standard School Zone Hours

In effect on school days from $8:00\,\text{A.M.}$ to $9:30\,\text{A.M.}$, $11:30\,\text{A.M.}$ to $1:30\,\text{P.M.}$, and $3:00\,\text{P.M.}$ to $4:30\,\text{P.M.}$

GDL Class 7 Driving Time Restriction

A learner is not permitted to drive between the hours of Midnight and $5:00\,\text{A.M.}$

Probationary Class 5 Duration

A person must serve as a probationary Class 5 driver for a minimum of $2\,\text{years}$.

Collision Reporting Threshold

Drivers must report collisions to the police when combined damage to all vehicles or property exceeds $1000$.

Reversing 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.

Merge Sign Procedure

Watch for a gap in traffic, adjust to highway speed in the acceleration lane, and blend in smoothly.

Urban Road Scanning Lead Time

In urban areas, drivers should scan the road approximately $12$ to $15\,\text{seconds}$ ahead.

Stop Sign Parking Distance

A driver can legally park a vehicle no closer than $5\,\text{metres}$ to a Stop sign.

Headlight Dimming (Following)

Headlights must be dimmed at night at a minimum distance of $150\,\text{metres}$ when approaching another vehicle from behind.

Uphill Parking with a Curb

The vehicle's front wheels should be turned to the left.