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

25 centimeters from the steering wheel

15 centimeters from the steering wheel

5 centimeters from the steering wheel

35 centimeters from the steering wheel

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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 accelerate too hard causing the wheels to spin

When you drive too slowly

When you make a turn too fast

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

Any of these

The same as during summer conditions

Faster

Slower

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

A motorcycle

A two-axle single motor vehicle

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

A moped

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

40 cm

30 cm

20 cm

50 cm

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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 between the driver and the airbag

The space all around your vehicle

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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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Be cautious of large vehicles backing because...?

Large vehicles do not have side mirrors

Large vehicles have large blind spots

Large vehicles do not have efficient brakes

Large vehicles do not have rear mirrors

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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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Every driver involved in a collision...?

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

Must remain at the scene

Must remain at the scene only if at fault

May leave the scene

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

10000

200000

100000

50000

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

Overinflated tires

Your tires riding on top of the water

Ice on the roadway

A flat tire

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

Alternate between hard and light pressure on the brake pedal

Pump the brake pedal until a complete stop is achieved

Apply steady firm pressure to the brake pedal

Apply steady light pressure to the brake pedal

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If your headlights fail you should...?

Turn on your hazard lights

Toggle the headlight switch

All of these

Slow down and pull off the road in a safe place

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

500

100

2000

5000

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

Make sure another vehicle is not beside you

Make sure another vehicle is not ahead of you

Make sure another vehicle is not behind you

Make sure you are in the proper lane

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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, move into the exit lane, and signal

Slow down, signal, move into the exit lane

Signal, slow down, move into the exit lane

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

Children

Oncoming traffic

Pedestrians

All of these things

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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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Solid white lines indicate that...?

Lane changing is permitted

There is adequate sight distance available to permit passing

Lane changing is not permitted

Passing is permitted in one direction

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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

Bicycles do not have efficient brakes

Bicycle stops quickly

Bicycle stops slowly

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

150 metres

250 metres

50 metres

350 metres

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

Motorcycles take a long distance to stop

Motorcycles can stop in a very short distance

Motorcycles have a larger blind spot

Motorcycles do not have efficient brakes

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Threshold braking means...?

To brake hard and hold till the vehicle stops

Pumping the brakes several times

Pushing your braking to the edge of safety

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

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You must signal when...?

Moving from the curb or parking lane

Doing any of these things

Turning

Changing lanes

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

be 13 years of age or older

be 18 years of age or older

be 16 years of age or older

be 14 years of age or older

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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.
That’s why it’s crucial to prepare thoroughly before taking the test. Practicing with our practice questions can help you gain a better understanding of the rules of the road and build your confidence as a driver. Our practice questions cover all areas of the Alberta driving test, including road signs, traffic laws, and safe driving practices.