Chapter 6-8: Emergency response vehicles and tow trucks

The Alberta driver’s knowledge test covers “Emergency Response Vehicles and Tow Trucks,” focusing on drivers’ responsibilities when encountering these vehicles on the road.

Alberta Driving Test - Chapter 6-8: Emergency response vehicles and tow trucks

1 / 10

Who typically responds to highway incidents?

Law enforcement, ambulance, fire, towing

Delivery trucks and mail carriers

Pedestrians

Roadside vendors

2 / 10

What should you do when you see flashing lights from emergency vehicles or roadside workers?

Pay close attention and proceed with caution

Ignore the lights and maintain your speed

Change lanes abruptly

Speed up to pass quickly

3 / 10

What should you be aware of about the vehicle ahead of you when approaching an emergency scene?

It will speed up to clear the area

It may stop or reduce speed unexpectedly to view the scene

It will park on the shoulder

It will signal you to overtake immediately

4 / 10

If you are not in the lane next to stopped emergency vehicles, what should you do?

Ignore the scene and keep your usual speed

Drive as close as possible to the stopped vehicles

Speed up to pass quickly

Remain watchful, reduce your speed, and leave plenty of space

5 / 10

What happens if you speed in areas near emergency vehicles with flashing lights?

The fine for speeding is doubled

You get a discount on your insurance

There is no penalty

You receive a verbal warning only

6 / 10

What is the required speed when passing emergency vehicles or tow trucks that are stopped with their lights flashing?

Maintain your current speed

Increase speed to clear the area quickly

Stop completely in all lanes

Reduce speed to 60 km/h or the posted speed, whichever is lower

7 / 10

Besides reducing speed, what else should motorists do near emergency scenes?

Watch for the movement of personnel around the scene

Flash their headlights continuously

Use their horn frequently

Change lanes repeatedly without signaling

8 / 10

Which of the following is NOT typically a reason for lane closures or narrow lanes?

Highway maintenance or construction

Roadside picnics

Disabled vehicles

Traffic accidents

9 / 10

To which lanes does the reduced speed law apply when passing stopped emergency vehicles?

The lane(s) immediately next to the stopped vehicles

Only the farthest lane from the stopped vehicles

Only lanes going in the opposite direction

All lanes on the highway regardless of position

10 / 10

What is one of the most serious problems associated with incidents involving emergency vehicles on highways?

Road damage

The risk of response personnel or equipment being struck by passing vehicles

Traffic congestion

Noise pollution

Your score is

This section tests knowledge of the law requiring motorists to slow down to 60 km/h (or less if the posted speed is lower) when passing stopped emergency vehicles or tow trucks with flashing lights. Drivers must also move to another lane if safe to do so. This precaution protects emergency personnel and tow truck operators from harm. Understanding these rules is essential for safe and lawful driving in Alberta and is a critical component of the knowledge test.