Alberta Basic Driver's License Assessment
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Unless otherwise posted, what is the basic speed limit outside a city, town or village on a primary highway?

  • 90 km/h
  • 80 km/h
  • 100 km/h (correct)
  • 110 km/h
  • When backing a passenger vehicle to the left, a driver should:

  • Look over the right shoulder with occasional glances to the front
  • Look in the inside rear-view mirror and make steering adjustments as necessary
  • Look over the left shoulder with occasional glances to the front (correct)
  • Without shoulder checking, use the inside and outside rear-view mirrors to ensure the best view to the rear and both sides of the vehicle
  • When approaching an intersection and facing a traffic control light that is showing a green right-turn arrow and a red light, a driver:

  • May go straight through the intersection without stopping
  • Must stop and wait for a green light before turning in the direction of the arrow
  • May proceed when safe, without stopping, in the direction of the arrow (correct)
  • May turn left without stopping
  • Alberta has a demerit point system where a fully licensed driver is suspended when they accumulate:

    <p>12 points</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When passing a large truck on a two-way highway, a driver should:

    <p>Leave extra room before returning to their lane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes the steps for turning right at a red traffic light?

    <p>Signal and make sure there is no sign prohibiting the turn, stop, look left and right, yield the right-of-way, then proceed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A single solid white line between driving lanes in an urban area means:

    <p>Lane changing is not permitted</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A 'parking lane' as defined in the Basic Licence Driver's Handbook is:

    <p>All of these responses are correct</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Shoulder checking means:

    <p>Glancing towards the blind spot in the direction the driver intends to move</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A traffic-lane control light with an illuminated red 'X' means:

    <p>Travel is not permitted in that lane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Does a parent have the right to withdraw a previously given 'parental consent' for someone under 18 years of age with respect to an operator's licence?

    <p>Yes, provided the person is still under the age of 18 and is not self-supporting or married</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When approaching a Yield sign, you must:

    <p>Yield the right-of-way to traffic not facing the sign and all pedestrians in the intersection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'over-driving' your headlights at night mean?

    <p>The driver cannot see clearly for 1000 metres.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Alberta Basic Licence Drivers Assessment

    • Basic speed limit outside urban areas on a primary highway is 100 km/h unless otherwise posted.

    • When backing a passenger vehicle to the left, look over the left shoulder with occasional front glances for safe navigation.

    • At an intersection with a green right-turn arrow and a red light, a driver may proceed safely in the direction of the arrow without stopping.

    • A fully licensed driver in Alberta is suspended for accumulating 15 demerit points.

    • When passing a large truck on a two-way highway, return to your lane only when the truck is no longer visible in your rear-view mirrors.

    • Right turns at red traffic lights require signaling, checking for prohibitions, and yielding the right-of-way before proceeding.

    • A specific road sign may indicate a route for vehicles over 4500 kg or a route for slow-moving vehicles, among other meanings.

    • A single solid white line between lanes indicates lane changes are not permitted.

    • Defined as the lane closest to the curb where parking is allowed, a "parking lane" encompasses various aspects from parking meters to the edge of the roadway.

    • Shoulder checking means glancing into the blind spot in the direction of intended movement to ensure safety.

    • An illuminated red "X" on a traffic-lane control light signifies that travel is not permitted in that lane.

    • A parent can withdraw previously given "parental consent" for someone under 18 regarding an operator's license if the person is not self-supporting or married.

    • Approaching a Yield sign requires yielding the right-of-way to all pedestrians and vehicles not facing the sign.

    • "Over-driving" your headlights refers to traveling at a speed that exceeds the distance illuminated by your headlights at night.

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    Test your knowledge of the Alberta basic driver's license regulations. This quiz covers essential topics such as speed limits and proper driving techniques for passenger vehicles. Ensure you're well-prepared for the driver's assessment with these questions.

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