Chapter 9-4: Driver’s licence suspensions and disqualifications

The “Driver’s Licence Suspensions and Disqualifications” section of the Alberta driver’s knowledge test educates prospective drivers about situations that can lead to losing driving privileges.

Alberta Driving Test - Chapter 9-4: Driver’s licence suspensions and disqualifications

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Besides completing conditions, what else is required for reinstatement after an impaired-related suspension?

Buy additional insurance

Pay the reinstatement fee and take a road test

Only pay parking tickets

Take a vision test only

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For drivers convicted of impaired driving under the Criminal Code, the interlock participation stream that applies as part of reinstatement is:

Mandatory Interlock Ignition Program

Alberta Voluntary Interlock Program

Administrative Short-Term Interlock Program

IRS: FAIL Interlock Ignition Program

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Why is it important that your driver’s licence has your current address?

So you can renew online

So you can avoid traffic tickets

So you pay lower insurance rates

So the Notice of Suspension can reach you by mail

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What notice will be mailed to you after your driving privileges have been reinstated?

A vehicle recall notice

A written notice stating your driving privileges have been reinstated

A notice of new fines owing

A Notice of Suspension

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After your suspension period is over, where must you go to reinstate your driver’s licence?

A police station

An Alberta registry agent office

A court office

A driving school

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What must drivers in the Mandatory Interlock Ignition Program do to fully reinstate their driver’s licence?

Complete a written test only

Purchase a new vehicle

Fully serve their required term in the program

Only pay the reinstatement fee

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If your driver’s licence expires during your suspension, when can it be renewed?

Only after all conditions for reinstatement are met

Only after paying a late fee

Only when you get a new vehicle

Immediately, regardless of conditions

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How are drivers notified of a demerit point suspension?

By an email from their insurance company

By a Notice of Suspension letter mailed to the last address on their motor vehicle file

By verbal notice during a traffic stop

By text message from the court

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Do suspensions continue to apply if you leave the province?

No, they are cancelled when you leave

Only if you notify Alberta

Yes, they remain in effect until conditions are met

Only if you move permanently

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Aside from program completion, what must drivers in the Mandatory Interlock stream demonstrate?

A sustained ability to separate high-risk behaviours

Ability to drive a manual transmission

Ownership of a personal vehicle

Perfect knowledge test scores

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If you are caught driving while suspended, what happens to the vehicle you are driving?

It will be towed but not impounded

Nothing happens to the vehicle

It will be seized only if you own it

It will be seized and impounded for 30 days

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Which of the following may also be a required condition for reinstatement after an impaired-related offence?

Complete community service

Attend a weekend driver program

Purchase a new vehicle

Take a vision test only

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One purpose of Alberta’s Ignition Interlock Program is:

To monitor seat belt use

To track mileage for insurance

To reduce vehicle maintenance costs

To help individuals separate high-risk behaviours of driving while impaired

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What must you provide to the registry agent to get your licence issued again after suspension?

Proof that you have met your reinstatement requirements

A letter from your employer

A medical fitness note in all cases

Proof of vehicle ownership

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Provincial suspensions may be imposed for which of the following reasons?

Owning more than one vehicle

Poor driving record, failure to pay a legal judgment, medical reasons, or failure to comply with a Notice to Report

Changing your address too often

Buying insurance from another province

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What program may you have to participate in after an alcohol or drug related driving offence?

Alberta’s New Driver Program

Alberta’s Defensive Driving Program

Alberta’s Vehicle Safety Inspection Program

Alberta’s Ignition Interlock Program

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Driving while your licence is suspended or disqualified can result in:

Only a verbal warning

Jail time, fines, or both

No penalties if it is your first offence

Automatic licence reinstatement

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How are drivers notified that their driving privileges have been suspended or disqualified?

By a phone call from the police

By a text message

By registered letter sent to the last recorded address on their driver’s licence record

By an email from the court

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What information is included in the Notice of Suspension letter?

Only the fine amount

Length of suspension/disqualification and conditions for reinstatement

Only the date of the offence

Only the reason for the suspension

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Which participation stream is for drivers suspended under the IRS: FAIL program for criminal-level impaired driving with occurrence dates on or after December 1, 2020?

IRS: FAIL Interlock Ignition Program

Mandatory Interlock Ignition Program

Voluntary Interlock Safety Program

Alberta Administrative Licence Suspension Program Interlock

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For alcohol, drug, or alcohol and drug related driving charges, which of the following may be a required condition?

Mandatory jail time

Attendance at a one-day driver program

Free vehicle repair program

Automatic licence upgrade

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After meeting the conditions of a suspension or disqualification, what will Driver Fitness and Monitoring send you?

A letter stating the suspension/disqualification is removed and the date you may drive

A fine payment reminder

A new driver’s licence automatically

Only an email confirmation

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While you are serving a suspension, it is:

Legal to drive only to work

Illegal to possess your driver’s licence

Legal to drive outside Alberta

Legal to drive a rental vehicle

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How long does an alcohol- or drug-related suspension remain in effect?

Until you pay any traffic ticket

Until all conditions on the Notice of Suspension are met

Until you leave Alberta

Until your licence expires

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Who is responsible for towing and impound fees when a vehicle is seized due to driving while suspended?

The driver only

The police service

The registered owner of the vehicle

The insurance company

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Another purpose of the Ignition Interlock Program is to:

Prevent recidivism through education

Replace all road tests

Reduce fuel consumption

Eliminate the need for police checkstops

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How does the ignition interlock device promote public safety?

It tracks vehicle speed

It prevents drivers from starting the vehicle if their breath alcohol concentration is above a threshold

It automatically calls the police at start-up

It locks the doors while driving

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When do your driver’s licence suspension privileges take effect after conviction for an alcohol or drug related offence?

When you receive the Notice of Suspension

30 days after conviction

Only if you reoffend

At the time you are convicted

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Which participation stream is for drivers suspended under the Alberta Administrative Licence Suspension Program for criminal-level impaired driving with occurrence dates on or before November 30, 2020?

Mandatory Interlock Ignition Program

IRS: FAIL Interlock Ignition Program

Alberta Administrative Licence Suspension Program Interlock Ignition Program

Voluntary Administrative Interlock Program

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What must you do with your driver’s licence once a demerit point suspension takes effect?

Mail it to the police

Keep it until the suspension ends

Cut it up and discard it

Turn it over to any Alberta registry agent office on or before the effective date

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This section covers reasons for suspensions, such as accumulating too many demerit points, impaired driving, driving without insurance, or failing to pay fines. It also explains the consequences of disqualification, including the length of suspensions and the legal process for reinstating a license. Understanding this section helps drivers recognize the serious implications of violating traffic laws and encourages responsible behavior. Alberta aims to keep roads safer by emphasizing the importance of complying with all regulations.