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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Solid white lines indicate that...?

There is adequate sight distance available to permit passing

Lane changing is not permitted

Lane changing is permitted

Passing is permitted in one direction

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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...?

Continue to drive at the same speed

Slow down

Drive faster

Do nothing

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

be 16 years of age or older

be 14 years of age or older

be 18 years of age or older

be 13 years of age or older

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You must signal when...?

Changing lanes

Turning

Moving from the curb or parking lane

Doing any of these things

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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 you are in the proper lane

Make sure another vehicle is not beside you

Make sure another vehicle is not behind you

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

You can proceed provided you sound your horn

You should reduce speed and go straight through with care

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

Warn the pedestrian to stop and proceed with care

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Do not park your vehicle...?

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

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

within 5 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

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

All of these things

Pedestrians

Oncoming traffic

Children

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When exiting a highway, slow down...?

Before reaching the deceleration lane

Only if there is traffic behind

After entering the deceleration lane

Before activating your signal

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

10000

200000

50000

100000

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

30 cm

50 cm

40 cm

20 cm

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

100

5000

2000

500

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A braking skid occurs...?

When you apply your brakes too hard

When you drive too slowly

When you make a turn too fast

When you accelerate too hard causing the wheels to spin

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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

Give the correct signals

Sound the horn

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

Any of these

Slower

The same as during summer conditions

Faster

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Threshold braking means...?

Pumping the brakes several times

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

Pushing your braking to the edge of safety

To brake hard and hold till the vehicle stops

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

Your tires riding on top of the water

A flat tire

Ice on the roadway

Overinflated tires

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

Slow down, signal, move into the exit lane

Signal, slow down, move into the exit lane

Signal, move into the exit lane, slow down

Slow down, move into the exit lane, and signal

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

Motorcycles can stop in a very short distance

Motorcycles do not have efficient brakes

Motorcycles take a long distance to stop

Motorcycles have a larger blind spot

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Be cautious of large vehicles backing because...?

Large vehicles do not have rear mirrors

Large vehicles have large blind spots

Large vehicles do not have efficient brakes

Large vehicles do not have side mirrors

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

A two-axle single motor vehicle

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

A moped

A motorcycle

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What is meant by the term "space cushion"?

The space between the driver and the rear seat passengers

The space between the driver and the airbag

The space between the driver and the next traffic signal

The space all around your vehicle

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If your headlights fail you should...?

Turn on your hazard lights

Slow down and pull off the road in a safe place

Toggle the headlight switch

All of these

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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

Pump the brake pedal until a complete stop is achieved

Alternate between hard and light pressure on the brake pedal

Apply steady light pressure to the brake pedal

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

150 metres

50 metres

350 metres

250 metres

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

15 centimeters from the steering wheel

5 centimeters from the steering wheel

35 centimeters from the steering wheel

25 centimeters from the steering wheel

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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 provided proper signals are made

Yes

Only when there is no traffic

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

Bicycle stops quickly

Bicycles do not have efficient brakes

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

Bicycle stops slowly

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Taking the Alberta learners practice test can be a nerve-wracking experience for many people. Not only is there pressure to pass, but there is also the added stress of knowing that your performance on the test could impact your ability to obtain a driver’s license.
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