ALBERTA TRAFFIC RULES 02

Road and traffic rules are fundamental in Alberta. It is mandatory in Alberta for drivers to wear seatbelts at all times, and failure to do so can result in a fine.

Alberta Driving Test - Rules 2

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Threshold braking means...?

To brake hard and hold till the vehicle stops

You are trying to use all the braking force available without locking the wheels

Pumping the brakes several times

Pushing your braking to the edge of safety

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When you are following a motorcycle, allow extra space between your vehicle and the motorcycle because...?

Motorcycles have a larger blind spot

Motorcycles can stop in a very short distance

Motorcycles take a long distance to stop

Motorcycles do not have efficient brakes

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When you are preparing to make a right turn, you should shoulder check to...?

Make sure another vehicle is not ahead of you

Make sure another vehicle is not beside you

Make sure you are in the proper lane

Make sure another vehicle is not behind you

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If your vehicle comes equipped with an airbag system, Transport Canada recommends that you should position yourself at least...?

35 centimeters from the steering wheel

15 centimeters from the steering wheel

25 centimeters from the steering wheel

5 centimeters from the steering wheel

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Winter traction is affected by slippery conditions; in winter drivers should drive...?

The same as during summer conditions

Any of these

Slower

Faster

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What is the best way to ensure that there are no vehicles or cyclists in your blind spot?

Check the rear view mirror

Make a shoulder check

Sound the horn

Give the correct signals

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When exiting a highway, slow down...?

After entering the deceleration lane

Before activating your signal

Only if there is traffic behind

Before reaching the deceleration lane

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If your headlights fail you should...?

All of these

Turn on your hazard lights

Toggle the headlight switch

Slow down and pull off the road in a safe place

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Before entering your vehicle, walk around it to check for...?

Oncoming traffic

Pedestrians

All of these things

Children

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The holder of a Class 5 Operator's license may not operate...?

A moped

A two-axle Class 2 or 4-type vehicle without passengers

A two-axle single motor vehicle

A motorcycle

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You are required to report all collisions to the police if the overall damage to property exceeds...?

5000

500

2000

100

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To obtain a class 7 learner’s driver’s licence you must:

be 14 years of age or older

be 13 years of age or older

be 16 years of age or older

be 18 years of age or older

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What is meant by the term "space cushion"?

The space between the driver and the next traffic signal

The space between the driver and the rear seat passengers

The space all around your vehicle

The space between the driver and the airbag

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You must not follow within what distance of any emergency vehicle that has its siren or lights operating?

150 metres

350 metres

50 metres

250 metres

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Do not park your vehicle...?

within 10 metres of an access to a garage, private roadway or driveway

within 12 metres of an access to a garage, private roadway or driveway

within 1.5 metres of an access to a garage, private roadway or driveway

within 5 metres of an access to a garage, private roadway or driveway

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Every driver involved in a collision...?

May leave the scene

Must remain at the scene only if physical injuries have been sustained

Must remain at the scene only if at fault

Must remain at the scene

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If a vehicle is equipped with ABS and a driver needs to perform emergency braking, s/he should...?

Apply steady firm pressure to the brake pedal

Alternate between hard and light pressure on the brake pedal

Apply steady light pressure to the brake pedal

Pump the brake pedal until a complete stop is achieved

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You should not follow bicycle riders too closely because...?

Bicycle riders do not have brake lights to warn you when they are stopping

Bicycle stops slowly

Bicycle stops quickly

Bicycles do not have efficient brakes

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The law requires that the wheels of a parked vehicle are within what maximum distance from the curb?

30 cm

20 cm

40 cm

50 cm

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You must signal when...?

Doing any of these things

Changing lanes

Turning

Moving from the curb or parking lane

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A 'Bus' is defined as a motor vehicle that is designed to have a seating capacity of more than...?

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A braking skid occurs...?

When you apply your brakes too hard

When you drive too slowly

When you accelerate too hard causing the wheels to spin

When you make a turn too fast

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When you wish to take the next exit on a highway, the correct procedure is to...?

Signal, move into the exit lane, slow down

Slow down, signal, move into the exit lane

Slow down, move into the exit lane, and signal

Signal, slow down, move into the exit lane

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Be cautious of large vehicles backing because...?

Large vehicles have large blind spots

Large vehicles do not have rear mirrors

Large vehicles do not have side mirrors

Large vehicles do not have efficient brakes

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Solid white lines indicate that...?

Lane changing is not permitted

There is adequate sight distance available to permit passing

Passing is permitted in one direction

Lane changing is permitted

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Is a motor vehicle operator permitted to back a vehicle into an intersection or a crosswalk in an urban area (city, town or village)?

Yes

Only when there is no traffic

Yes provided proper signals are made

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Hydroplaning can cause your vehicle to skid. Hydroplaning is caused by...?

A flat tire

Overinflated tires

Ice on the roadway

Your tires riding on top of the water

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Glare can blind you in the daytime or at night. If glare makes it difficult to see the road you should...?

Do nothing

Continue to drive at the same speed

Drive faster

Slow down

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Every driver must carry third party liability insurance of no less than...?

100000

200000

10000

50000

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When a pedestrian has indicated their intention to cross the street...?

You must stop your vehicle before entering the crosswalk and allow the pedestrian to cross

Warn the pedestrian to stop and proceed with care

You should reduce speed and go straight through with care

You can proceed provided you sound your horn

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