Alberta Driving Regulations Quiz

Basic Speed Limit

• Outside city limits, on primary highways, the basic speed limit is 100 km/h unless otherwise posted.

Backing a Vehicle

• When backing a vehicle to the left, look over your left shoulder, checking the inside and outside rearview mirrors occasionally for a full view.

Approaching an Intersection (Green Arrow and Red Light)

• Proceed when safe in the direction of the arrow.

Alberta Demerit Points

• A fully licensed driver in Alberta is suspended when accumulating 8 demerit points.

Passing a Large Truck

• Leave ample space when passing a large truck on a two-way highway and return to your lane only once the truck is no longer visible in your mirrors.

Turning Right at a Red Light

• Signal, check for prohibitions, stop, look both ways (left and right), yield to other vehicles on the right-of-way, then proceed.

Signs and Routes

• Various signs indicate routes for different vehicle categories, and lane changing or restrictions.

White Lines in Urban Areas

• A solid white line between driving lanes in urban areas means lane changing is not permitted, indicating there is no lane change permitted.

Shoulder Checking

• Glancing toward the blind spot while also using interior and exterior mirrors is an example of shoulder checking.

Illuminated Red "X" on Traffic Lane Control Light

• Reduce speed to below 30 km/h and use the lane only to turn left.

Parental Consent

• Parental consent for a person under 18 concerning a driver's license remains in effect until they turn 18, unless it is verbally withdrawn and recorded properly.

Railway Crossing

• Do not enter if the sign indicates a railway crossing.

Downhill Parking

• Turn the front wheels away from the curb, set the parking brake, and keep a firm grip on the steering wheel while descending a hill, then proceed.

Passing on Two-Way Roads

• Stay in your lane and position yourself to the right if another vehicle is trying to pass you.

Braking Procedures

• Continuously apply pressure, ease off slightly before stopping, and reapply pressure.

Reversing in a Straight Line

• Place your left hand on the steering wheel's top, look over the right shoulder, via the rear-view mirror for guidance, and then operate the vehicle.

Weaver Zone

• A highway area with close entrance/exit lanes meant for slower vehicles to safely exit and faster vehicles to enter the highway.

Yield Sign Approach

• Yield the right-of-way to all pedestrians and vehicles in the intersection ahead, then proceed.

Flashing Yellow Lights

• Proceed with caution.

Flashing Red Traffic Lights

• Stop and wait for the light to stop flashing.

Passenger Safety

• Ensure all passengers under 18 years old are properly restrained in vehicles.

Test your knowledge on essential Alberta driving regulations, including speed limits, safe backing procedures, and navigating intersections. This quiz covers important rules regarding demerit points and safe driving practices around large vehicles. Make sure you're well-informed before hitting the road!