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

  • 110 km/h
  • 90 km/h
  • 100 km/h (correct)
  • 80 km/h

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

  • Look over the left shoulder with occasional glances to the front (correct)
  • Look over the right shoulder with occasional glances to the front
  • Look in the inside rear-view mirror and make steering adjustments as necessary
  • 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 proceed when safe, without stopping, in the direction of the arrow (correct)
  • May turn left without stopping
  • Must stop and wait for a green light before turning in the direction of the arrow
  • May go straight through the intersection without stopping

    • Alberta has a demerit point system where a fully licenced (non-learner, non-probationary) driver is suspended when they accumulate:

    <p>15 points</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Return to their lane when the truck is no longer visible in any of their rear-view mirrors</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Signal and reduce speed before the turn, look left, yield to vehicles and proceed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    This sign indicates:

    <p>Dangerous goods route</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>That portion of a primary highway between the edge of the roadway to the right of the direction of traffic and the nearest solid white line, not being the centre line, marked on the roadway</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

    This sign indicates:

    <p>Uneven pavement</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>No, once it is given it remains in effect until the person reaches 18 years of age</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

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

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

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

    <p>For not wearing a seat belt securely fastened</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Is accurate at any speed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    This sign indicates:

    <p>Concealed intersection on the right</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A driver approaching a flashing red traffic light must:

    <p>Stop and proceed only when safe to do so</p> Signup and view all the answers

    This sign indicates:

    <p>Warning, traffic is approaching</p> 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?

    <p>16 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>50 centimetres from the curb</p> 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?

    <p>The driver</p> Signup and view all the answers

    This sign indicates:

    <p>Obstruction – keep left</p> Signup and view all the answers

    This sign indicates:

    <p>Bump</p> 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?

    <p>2 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A large "X" painted on the pavement indicates:

    <p>Railway crossing ahead</p> 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:

    <p>$1000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When a driver is stopping behind another vehicle in traffic:

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

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

    <p>Slow down gradually and encourage the other vehicle to pass</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When recovering from a skid, a driver should:

    <p>Steer in the direction the driver wants the front of the vehicle to go</p> 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:

    <p>40 km/h</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    A "Weave Zone" is best described as:

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

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

    <p>The vehicle is not mechanically safe</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>No, it is never permitted</p> Signup and view all the answers

    This sign indicates:

    <p>Playground zone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The speed limit in a construction zone must be obeyed:

    <p>At all times</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Applying an even braking force to the point just before the wheels lock, and easing off slightly if the wheels lock</p> 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:

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

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

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

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

    <p>Properly at all times</p> Signup and view all the answers

    This sign indicates:

    <p>Do not pass</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A driver entering a traffic circle:

    <p>Must yield to vehicles in the traffic circle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A deceleration lane is:

    <p>A lane where vehicles reduce speed when exiting a highway</p> 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?

    <p>The lane nearest the curb on the left side of the one-way road</p> 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:

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

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

    <p>The left lane nearest the left curb</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Place the left hand at the top of the steering wheel and look over the right shoulder through the rear window</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An acceleration lane is:

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

    Study Notes

    Alberta Basic Licence Drivers Assessment

    • Speed Limit: The basic speed limit outside a city, town or village on a primary highway is 90 km/h, unless otherwise posted.

    • Backing a Vehicle: When backing a passenger vehicle to the left, look over the left shoulder, with occasional glances to the front, and use the inside and outside rear-view mirrors to ensure a clear view of the rear and both sides of the vehicle.

    • Green Right-Turn Arrow: When approaching an intersection with a green right-turn arrow and a red light, a driver may proceed, when safe, without stopping, in the direction of the arrow.

    • Demerit Points: Accumulating 15 demerit points for a fully licensed driver (non learner, non probationary) will result in the suspension of their driving privileges.

    • Passing a Large Truck: When passing a large truck on a two-way highway, leave extra room before returning to your lane. Return to your lane when the truck is no longer visible in any rear-view mirrors, and once you have cleared the truck's front bumper.

    • Turns at a Red Light: Right turns at a red traffic light are permitted, provided the driver signals and ensures there are no signs prohibiting the turn, stops, and looks left and right, yields the right-of-way, and then proceeds.

    • White Line: A single solid white line between driving lanes in an urban area means lane changing is not permitted.

    • Parking Lane: A parking lane is defined as that part of the highway between the edge of the roadway to the right of the direction of traffic and the nearest solid white line (not the centre line).

    • Shoulder Checking: Shoulder checking means glancing towards the blind spot in the direction the driver intends to move.. This includes glancing into the right outside mirror.

    • Off-Road Facilities Sign: This sign indicates off-road facilities ahead.

    • Red "X" Traffic-Lane Control Light: A red "X" traffic-lane control light means travel is not permitted in that lane.

    • Parental Consent for Driving License: A parent has the right to withdraw a previously given "parental consent" for someone under 18 years of age with respect to an operator's license, provided the person is still under 18 and not self-supporting or married.

    • Yield Sign: When approaching a yield sign, yield the right-of-way to traffic not facing the sign and all pedestrians in the intersection, come to a stop and proceed when safe.

    • Over-Driving Headlights: "Over-driving" your headlights at night means you are driving too fast, preventing you from seeing an object in time to stop, rather than simply having your headlights on for too long.

    • Demerit Points for Seatbelts Drivers will receive 2 demerits under the Graduated Driver Licensing program for not wearing a seat belt securely fastened.

    • Threshold Braking In vehicles without anti-lock brakes, threshold braking involves applying even pressure to the brake pedal until the vehicle's wheels are about to lock.

    • Emergency Vehicles If a driver's vehicle is approached by an emergency vehicle, they must drive to the right curb, stop, and allow the emergency vehicle to pass.

    • Braking Procedure: The recommended braking procedure is to apply steady pressure to the brake pedal, ease off slightly just before stopping the vehicle, and re-apply sufficient pressure to stop.

    • Seatbelt Regulations: In Alberta, the law requires all passengers to wear seatbelts at all times.

    • Traffic Circle Etiquette: When entering a traffic circle, yield to traffic already in the traffic circle and use the courtesy rule, yielding to the vehicle that arrived first or earlier.

    • Deceleration Lane: A deceleration lane is a lane on a highway where vehicles reduce speed when exiting a highway, specifically the right lane of a four-lane highway used by slower vehicles.

    • T-Intersection: When two vehicles approach an uncontrolled "T" intersection at right angles, the vehicle on the left must yield to the vehicle on the right.

    • One-Way Road Turn: To turn left out of a one-way road, the driver must be in the left lane.

    • Reverse Procedure: To reverse in a straight line, keep both hands on the steering wheel and constantly use the inside rear-view mirror for guidance. Place the right hand at the top of the steering wheel, look over the left, and use the outside left rear-view mirror.

    • School Zone Speed: In a school zone, the posted speed limit applies at all times, regardless of whether the driver is visible or not visible.

    • Acceleration Lane: An acceleration lane is a lane designated for faster moving vehicles on highways and roads.

    • Parallel Parking: When parallel parking uphill on a two-way road, the vehicle's front wheels should be turned to the left.

    • School Bus Stopping: A driver approaching the rear of a stopped school bus displaying alternating flashing red lights must stop their vehicle until the lights stop flashing.

    • Nighttime Driving: Nighttime is defined as the period beginning 1 hour before sunset and ending 1 hour after sunrise.

    • Intersections (and Traffic Control Signals): Follow applicable traffic signs and lights carefully at all intersections.

    • Pedestrian Crosswalks: Stop before the pedestrian crosswalk line when approaching a pedestrian crosswalk.

    • Parking near Stop Signs: Do not park within 10 meters of a stop sign.

    • Fire Hydrant Parking: Do not park within 2 meters of a fire hydrant.

    • Additional Signs and Signals: Be aware of other additional traffic signs and signals that may pertain to your driving conditions and/or route.

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