Alberta Basic Licence Drivers Assessment Quiz & Flashcards

Questions and Answers

Playground zones are in effect:

Only when school lets out at noon and after 4:30 P.M.

During daylight hours and until 11:00 P.M. (correct)

From 8:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M.

From 8:30 A.M. to 1 hour after sunset (correct)

This sign indicates:

T intersection (correct)

Road narrows to the right

Merging traffic

Winding road ahead

According to the Basic Licence Driver’s Handbook, most skids are the result of:

Icy roads

Bad brakes

Driver error (correct)

Bad tires

How close can a driver legally park a vehicle to a Stop sign?

5 metres Signup and view all the answers

Parking in a space reserved for persons with disabilities is permitted:

When the vehicle has a proper identifying placard or licence plate Signup and view all the answers

At what minimum distance must headlights be dimmed at night when approaching another vehicle from behind?

60 metres Signup and view all the answers

When are dual turns permitted at an intersection?

Only when indicated by pavement markings or traffic control signs Signup and view all the answers

This sign indicates:

Two-way traffic Signup and view all the answers

Under the Graduated Driver Licensing program, a learner with a Class 7 operator’s license is suspended when they accumulate:

12 demerits Signup and view all the answers

Speed limit signs indicate:

The maximum speed permitted when conditions are favourable Signup and view all the answers

An 'uncontrolled intersection':

Has no traffic control signal lights or traffic signs Signup and view all the answers

This sign indicates:

Sharp left curve in the road ahead Signup and view all the answers

When facing a Merge sign a driver should:

Watch for a gap in traffic on the highway they are entering, adjust to highway speed in the acceleration lane and blend in smoothly Signup and view all the answers

In reduced visibility due to fog, smoke, or snow, use the:

Headlights on low beam Signup and view all the answers

This sign indicates:

Railway crossing Signup and view all the answers

Is a driver allowed to turn right at a red traffic control light?

Yes, if the driver reduces speed and there is no traffic or pedestrian in the intersection, and no sign that prohibits such a turn Signup and view all the answers

This sign indicates:

Lane is reserved for use by the specified vehicles Signup and view all the answers

When a vehicle is stopped to allow a pedestrian to cross the road, other vehicles that are approaching from the rear:

Must not pass the stopped vehicle. It is illegal Signup and view all the answers

When a head restraint is raised to the proper position, the centre of the head restraint is:

Level with the top of the ears Signup and view all the answers

This sign indicates:

School zone ahead Signup and view all the answers

When a 'PASSING LANE AHEAD' sign is posted, the driver of a slower moving vehicle should:

Move into the right lane when safe Signup and view all the answers

When approaching the rear of a school bus that is displaying alternating flashing amber lights, a driver should:

Be prepared to stop as this is a warning that the alternating flashing red lights will come on once the bus has stopped Signup and view all the answers

In the Basic Licence Driver's Handbook, 'nighttime' is defined as the period of time:

Beginning at sunset and ending at the following sunrise Signup and view all the answers

This sign indicates:

Turn left or go straight through Signup and view all the answers

A vehicle exiting a parking lot onto a roadway:

Must come to a complete stop Signup and view all the answers

When approaching a railway crossing that has the flashing red light and bell activated:

Stop at least 5 metres from the nearest rail until the train has passed Signup and view all the answers

The recommended method for travelling through a curve on a highway is:

Reduce speed before the curve, stay in the lane and gently accelerate after entering the curve Signup and view all the answers

This sign indicates:

Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and traffic Signup and view all the answers

Why is it not safe to pass a loaded log-haul truck that is turning?

A danger zone exists as the overhang of the logs from the tail end of the truck could block all the lanes on a highway during the turn Signup and view all the answers

This sign indicates:

School zone ahead Signup and view all the answers

When encountering a funeral procession that is crossing an intersection:

Yield the right-of-way and do not break through the procession Signup and view all the answers

If the vehicle’s right tires travel off the paved portion of the roadway:

Keep a firm grip on the steering wheel, ease off the gas pedal, and then gradually return to the paved portion of the roadway Signup and view all the answers

The sign indicates:

A school zone Signup and view all the answers

When completing an angle park, the vehicle’s front wheel must be within what maximum distance from the nearest curb?

50 cm Signup and view all the answers

In an urban area, when a pedestrian is standing at a crosswalk with their arm raised at approximately right angles to their body and pointing to the opposite curb, what does this mean?

Drivers must stop and yield to the pedestrian Signup and view all the answers

This sign indicates:

Dead end Signup and view all the answers

This sign indicates:

Divided highway begins Signup and view all the answers

When approaching an intersection displaying a steady yellow traffic light:

Stop before the intersection unless the stop cannot be made in safety Signup and view all the answers

A solid yellow line together with a broken yellow line marked on the centre of a highway means:

If the broken line is on your side, passing is permitted Signup and view all the answers

At 9:00 A.M. on a school day, what is the maximum speed permitted in a school zone in a rural area, unless otherwise posted?

40 km/h Signup and view all the answers

On a two-lane highway, when passing other vehicles travelling in the same direction, a driver:

Should pass on the left when safe Signup and view all the answers

This sign indicates:

Hospital services Signup and view all the answers

What minimum distance from a fire hydrant must a vehicle be parked?

3 metres Signup and view all the answers

This sign indicates:

Construction sign, flag person ahead Signup and view all the answers

If a driver is being followed by a vehicle that is attempting to pass on a two-way road, the driver should:

Stay in the lane and move to the right portion of the lane Signup and view all the answers

Unless otherwise posted, what is the basic speed limit outside a city, town or village on a primary highway?

100 km/h Signup and view all the answers

When backing a passenger vehicle to the left, a driver should:

Look over the left shoulder with occasional glances to the front Signup and view all the answers

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 proceed when safe, without stopping, in the direction of the arrow Signup and view all the answers

Alberta has a demerit point system where a fully licensed driver is suspended when they accumulate:

12 points Signup and view all the answers

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

Leave extra room before returning to their lane Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

Lane changing is not permitted Signup and view all the answers

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

All of these responses are correct Signup and view all the answers

Shoulder checking means:

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

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

Travel is not permitted in that lane 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?

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

When approaching a Yield sign, you must:

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

The term 'over-driving' your headlights at night means:

The driver is travelling at a speed which would not permit them to see an object in time to stop Signup and view all the answers

Under the Graduated Driver Licensing program, a driver will receive 2 demerits:

For having more passengers than there are seat belts Signup and view all the answers

Using the 2-second rule to judge a safe following distance when driving:

Is accurate at any speed Signup and view all the answers

This sign indicates:

Winding road ahead Signup and view all the answers

A driver approaching a flashing red traffic light must:

Stop and proceed only when safe to do so Signup and view all the answers

This sign indicates:

Do not enter Signup and view all the answers

According to the law in Alberta, it is the driver’s responsibility to ensure that all passengers under what age are properly restrained in the vehicle?

18 years Signup and view all the answers

When parallel parking, the vehicle’s wheels closest to the curb must be within what maximum distance?

30 centimetres from the curb Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible and legally obligated to report any medical condition, change in health, or physical disability that may affect a driver’s ability to drive?

The driver Signup and view all the answers

This sign indicates:

Road narrows, left Signup and view all the answers

This sign indicates:

Bump Signup and view all the answers

Under the Graduated Driver Licensing program, what is the minimum amount of time that a person must serve as a probationary Class 5 driver?

1 year Signup and view all the answers

A large 'X' painted on the pavement indicates:

Railway crossing ahead Signup and view all the answers

A driver is required to report all collisions to the police when persons have been injured or killed, or when combined damage to all vehicles or property is more than:

$1000 Signup and view all the answers

When a driver is stopping behind another vehicle in traffic:

Maintain sufficient space as determined by the 2-second rule Signup and view all the answers

If another vehicle is following too closely, what should a driver do?

Slow down gradually and encourage the other vehicle to pass Signup and view all the answers

When recovering from a skid, a driver should:

Steer in the direction the driver wants the front of the vehicle to go Signup and view all the answers

A ‘slow-moving vehicle’ sign must be displayed on the rear of any vehicle that normally travels at speeds less than:

70 km/h Signup and view all the answers

A driver attempting to turn left at a steady green traffic light:

Must not cross the path of an approaching vehicle unless it is safe Signup and view all the answers

A ‘Weave Zone’ is best described as:

A place on a highway where the entrance and exit lanes are close together, and vehicles that are slowing to exit the highway must drive between vehicles that are accelerating to enter the highway Signup and view all the answers

A road test will be refused by a driver examiner if:

The vehicle is not mechanically safe Signup and view all the answers

Is a driver allowed to exceed the speed limit when passing another vehicle?

No, it is never permitted Signup and view all the answers

This sign indicates:

School area Signup and view all the answers

The speed limit in a construction zone must be obeyed:

At all times Signup and view all the answers

In a vehicle that does not have anti-lock brakes, threshold braking refers to:

Applying an even braking force to the point just before the wheels lock, and easing off slightly if the wheels lock Signup and view all the answers

When a driver’s vehicle is approached by an emergency vehicle sounding a siren, from any direction on a two-way road, the driver must:

Drive as close as possible to the right curb or edge of the road and stop Signup and view all the answers

The recommended braking procedure to bring a vehicle to a normal, smooth stop is:

Apply brake pressure, ease off slightly just before the vehicle stops, then re-apply sufficient pressure to stop Signup and view all the answers

In Alberta, the law requires that seat belts must be worn:

Properly at all times Signup and view all the answers

This sign indicates:

Do not enter Signup and view all the answers

A driver entering a traffic circle:

Must yield to vehicles in the traffic circle Signup and view all the answers

A deceleration lane is:

A lane where vehicles reduce speed when exiting a highway Signup and view all the answers

When turning left from a two-way road onto a one-way road, what lane should the vehicle enter?

The lane nearest the curb on the left side of the one-way road Signup and view all the answers

When two vehicles approach an uncontrolled 'T' intersection at right angles to each other at approximately the same time:

The vehicle on the left must yield the right-of-way Signup and view all the answers

Unless otherwise permitted, what lane must a driver be in to turn left from a one-way road?

The left lane nearest the left curb Signup and view all the answers

Which statement describes the steps required to reverse in a straight line?

Place the right hand at the top of the steering wheel, look over the left shoulder and use the outside left rear-view mirror Signup and view all the answers

An acceleration lane is:

A lane in a merge area for use by vehicles entering the highway Signup and view all the answers

This sign indicates:

Lane ends, loss of right lane Signup and view all the answers

Under the Graduated Driver Licensing program, a learner with a Class 7 licence is not permitted to drive a vehicle between the hours of:

10:00 P.M.and 6:00 A.M. Signup and view all the answers

What does a flashing yellow traffic light mean?

Proceed with caution Signup and view all the answers

Unless otherwise posted, the school zone speed limits are in effect on school days during the following hours:

8:00 A.M.to 9:30 A.M., 11:30 A.M.to 1:30 P.M.and 3:00 P.M.to 4:30 P.M. Signup and view all the answers

This sign indicates:

Playground zone Signup and view all the answers

When driving in the right lane on a highway, what should a driver do if another vehicle attempts to merge from an acceleration lane on the right?

Move into the left lane if it is safe to do so, or be prepared to adjust speed Signup and view all the answers

Which direction should a vehicle’s front wheels be turned when parked uphill on a two-way road with a curb?

To the left Signup and view all the answers

When approaching the rear of a stopped school bus that has its alternately flashing red lights activated, a driver must:

Stop behind the bus and wait until the alternating red lights stop flashing Signup and view all the answers

When travelling in urban areas, drivers should scan the road approximately:

12 to 15 seconds ahead Signup and view all the answers

This sign indicates:

T intersection Signup and view all the answers

This sign indicates:

Winding road ahead Signup and view all the answers

Before leaving a parallel parking space on the right side of a road:

Shoulder check to the right 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 posted otherwise.
When backing left, a driver should look over the left shoulder with occasional glances to the front to maintain awareness.
At an intersection with a green right-turn arrow and a red light, a driver may proceed in the direction of the arrow when safe.
A fully licensed driver in Alberta faces suspension when accumulating 15 demerits.
When passing large trucks on a two-way highway, extra room should be left before returning to the lane.
Right turns at a red light are permitted after signaling, ensuring no prohibiting signs, stopping, looking left and right, and yielding right-of-way.
A single solid white line in urban areas indicates that lane changing is not permitted.
A “parking lane” is the section between the roadway edge and the nearest solid white line, where parking is allowed.
Shoulder checking involves glancing towards a blind spot in the intended direction of movement.
A traffic-lane control light showing a red “X” means travel in that lane is prohibited.
Parents can withdraw parental consent for an operator’s licence if the child is under 18 and not self-supporting.
At a Yield sign, right-of-way must be yielded to other traffic and pedestrians in the intersection.
"Over-driving" your headlights means driving at a speed that makes it impossible to stop within the visible distance.
Under the Graduated Driver Licensing program, 2 demerits are given for not wearing a seat belt securely fastened.
The 2-second rule for safe following distance is accurate at any speed.
A sign indicating road narrows warns of a decreasing roadway width.
A driver approaching a flashing red light must stop and only proceed when safe.
According to Alberta law, drivers must ensure all passengers under 16 years are properly restrained.
Parallel parking requires the vehicle’s wheels closest to the curb to be within 15 centimetres.
Drivers must report any medical condition affecting their driving ability.
Different signs indicate varying hazards, such as obstacles, winding roads, and slow-moving vehicles.
The speed limit in construction zones must be obeyed at all times.
Threshold braking is defined as applying even pressure just before wheels lock and easing slightly if they do.
Upon the approach of an emergency vehicle, a driver must yield and stop if necessary.
Normal braking combines gradual increase in pressure and slight easing off just before stopping.
Seat belts must be worn properly at all times during vehicle operation.
Signage indicating playground zones is vital for child safety.
Drivers should yield to vehicles in traffic circles.
Deceleration lanes are present for reducing speed when exiting highways.
When turning left onto a one-way road, enter the lane closest to the curb on the left side.
At a “T” intersection, the vehicle on the left must yield the right-of-way.
Drivers must be in the left lane closest to the curb for turning left from a one-way road.
Reverse steering requires both hands on the wheel and mirror usage.
An acceleration lane aids vehicles entering a highway.
School zones are generally active on school days during specified hours.
Urban driving requires forward scanning of approximately 12 to 15 seconds ahead.
Proximity regulations include 5 meters from a stop sign when parked.
Disabled parking requires appropriate identification to be displayed.
Dim headlights at least 150 meters away when approaching another vehicle at night.
Dual turns are allowed when expressly indicated by traffic control signage.
Learners with a Class 7 license will face suspension after accumulating 8 demerits.
Speed limit signs are essential for safe driving practices.### Speed Regulations
Optimal travel speed varies based on road conditions.
Minimum speeds on all highways are enforced for safety.
Favorable conditions permit maximum speed limits.
Maximum speed limits are enforced except during overtaking maneuvers.

Uncontrolled Intersections

No traffic control devices or lights present.
May have yield signs but not stop signs.
Drivers must exercise caution and give right-of-way as necessary.

Road Signs Interpretation

Sharp left curve sign alerts drivers of upcoming road twists.
Signs can indicate various driving restrictions such as prohibiting left turns.
Merge signs prompt drivers to adjust speed and merge safely.
Visibility restrictions due to fog or snow necessitate low beam headlights.

Traffic Regulations

Right turns on red are allowed if there are no prohibitory signs, following a complete stop.
Vehicles should yield to pedestrians, particularly when a school bus is present.
Funeral processions require yielding; do not break through the procession.
Stopping distance from railway crossings is crucial; drivers must wait 5 meters until it is safe.

Vehicle Handling and Safety

Adjust speed and steer cautiously if tires leave the roadway.
Proper positioning of head restraints is essential for protection.
Messaging on signs helps navigate conditions like playground zones or pedestrian crossings.
The method for navigating curves involves reducing speed before the curve.

Parking and Stopping Rules

Vehicles must come to a complete stop when exiting a parking lot.
Parked vehicles should be no more than 50 cm from the nearest curb in angle park positions.
Do not stop behind a vehicle allowing pedestrians to cross, as passing is illegal.

Distinct Roadway Signals

Various signs indicate school zones, pedestrian crossings, or construction-specific warnings.
Knowing the meaning of solid and broken yellow lines is essential for safe passing.

School Zones

The maximum speed limit in rural school zones during school days is typically set at 50 km/h unless signs indicate otherwise.

Passing and Following Protocol

On two-lane highways, vehicles should pass on the left when safe to do so.
When being overtaken, stay within the lane and allow the passing vehicle to do so safely.

Fire Safety Regulations

Vehicles must park at least 3 meters away from fire hydrants to allow for emergency access.

General Knowledge for Drivers

Understanding various road signs enhances driver awareness and compliance with traffic laws.
Conditions for nighttime driving and regulations around intersections and crosswalks are crucial for safe road use.

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Test your knowledge of Alberta's basic driving rules. This quiz covers essential aspects such as speed limits outside urban areas and proper techniques for reversing a vehicle. Perfect for new drivers looking to familiarize themselves with local regulations.