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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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

Do nothing

Drive faster

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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 make a turn too fast

When you drive too slowly

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

A moped

A two-axle single motor vehicle

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

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 all around your vehicle

The space between the driver and the next traffic signal

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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

Slower

Faster

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

5 centimeters from the steering wheel

15 centimeters from the steering wheel

35 centimeters from the steering wheel

25 centimeters from the steering wheel

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

Bicycles do not have efficient brakes

Bicycle stops quickly

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

Bicycle stops slowly

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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 can proceed provided you sound your horn

You should reduce speed and go straight through with care

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

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

Slow down, signal, move into the exit lane

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Be cautious of large vehicles backing because...?

Large vehicles do not have efficient brakes

Large vehicles do not have rear mirrors

Large vehicles do not have side mirrors

Large vehicles have large blind spots

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

Motorcycles do not have efficient brakes

Motorcycles take a long distance to stop

Motorcycles can stop in a very short distance

Motorcycles have a larger blind spot

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

All of these things

Pedestrians

Children

Oncoming traffic

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

be 14 years of age or older

be 18 years of age or older

be 16 years of age or older

be 13 years of age or older

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

5000

100

500

2000

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Solid white lines indicate that...?

Passing is permitted in one direction

Lane changing is not permitted

Lane changing is permitted

There is adequate sight distance available to permit passing

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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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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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Every driver involved in a collision...?

Must remain at the scene only if at fault

Must remain at the scene

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

May leave the scene

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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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When exiting a highway, slow down...?

After entering the deceleration lane

Before activating your signal

Before reaching the deceleration lane

Only if there is traffic behind

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

10000

200000

100000

50000

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

Apply steady light 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 firm pressure to the brake pedal

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You must signal when...?

Turning

Changing lanes

Moving from the curb or parking lane

Doing any of these things

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Do not park your vehicle...?

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 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

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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)?

Only when there is no traffic

Yes provided proper signals are made

Yes

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

Overinflated tires

Ice on the roadway

Your tires riding on top of the water

A flat tire

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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

50 cm

20 cm

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

350 metres

150 metres

250 metres

50 metres

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

Make sure you are in the proper lane

Make sure another vehicle is not behind you

Make sure another vehicle is not ahead of you

Make sure another vehicle is not beside you

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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.