Alberta Driving Regulations Quiz

The basic speed limit outside a city, town, or village on a primary highway is 100 km/h unless otherwise posted.

When backing a passenger vehicle to the left, a driver should look over their left shoulder (with occasional glances to the front) to ensure they have clear visibility.

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

A fully licensed driver in Alberta is suspended when they accumulate 15 demerit points.

When passing a large truck on a two-way highway, a driver should leave extra room before returning to their lane to give the truck space and ensure they are visible in rear-view mirrors.

To turn right at a red traffic light, a driver must first come to a complete stop, ensure there is no sign prohibiting a right turn, look left and right, yield to pedestrians and other traffic, then proceed.

This sign indicates that the lane is reserved for buses.

A single solid white line between driving lanes means lane changing is not permitted.

A parking lane is the portion of a primary highway between the edge of the roadway and the nearest solid white line, where parking is permitted.

Shoulder checking means glancing towards the 'blind spot' in the direction the driver intends to move.

This sign indicates 'Uneven pavement' ahead.

A traffic-lane control light with an illuminated red 'X' means travel is not permitted in that lane.

A parent cannot withdraw previously given 'parental consent' for someone under 18 years of age with respect to an operator's license.

This sign indicates that the lane is closed ahead.

When parking downhill on a two-way road, a driver should turn the front wheels towards the curb or edge of the roadway and set the parking brake.

If being followed closely by a vehicle that is attempting to pass on a two-way road, a driver should stay in their lane and move to the right portion of the lane.

To bring a vehicle to a normal, smooth stop, apply brake pressure, ease off slightly just before the vehicle stops, then reapply sufficient pressure to stop.

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.

A 'Weaver Zone' is an area where entrance and exit lanes are close together on a highway, causing vehicles to slow down or speed up while sharing space.

Dual turns at an intersection are permitted only when indicated by pavement markings or traffic control signs.

When approaching a Yield sign, you must yield the right-of-way to traffic not facing the sign and all pedestrians in the intersection, stopping if necessary.

Over-driving your headlights means travelling at a speed that doesn't allow you to stop safely within the distance lit by your headlights.

A driver wearing a seat belt improperly will receive 2 demerits under the Graduated Driver Licensing program.

The 2-second rule for safe following distance is accurate at any speed.

This sign indicates a curve to the right ahead.

A driver approaching a flashing red traffic light must stop and proceed only when safe to do so.

This sign indicates a slow moving vehicle ahead.

In Alberta, it is the driver's responsibility to ensure all passengers under 18 years of age are properly restrained in the vehicle.

When parallel parking, the vehicle's wheels closest to the curb must be within 50 cm (20 inches) of the curb.

It's the driver's responsibility to report any medical condition, change in health, or physical disability that may affect their ability to drive.