Alberta Knowledge Test

• The default speed limit on a primary highway outside a city, town, or village is 100 km/h unless indicated otherwise
• When backing a passenger vehicle to the left, one should look over the left shoulder with occasional glances to the front
• When facing a green right-turn arrow and a red light at an intersection, a driver may proceed safely without stopping in the direction of the arrow
• A fully licensed (non-learner, non-probationary) driver in Alberta faces license suspension upon accumulating 15 demerit points
• When passing a large truck on a two-way highway, return to the lane when the truck is no longer visible in any of the rear-view mirrors

Turning at a Red Light

• Signal, ensure no prohibition sign is present, stop, look left and right, yield right-of-way, then proceed

Signage and Markings

• A green sign with a black diamond indicates a dangerous goods route
• A single solid white line between driving lanes in an urban area signifies that lane changes are not permitted
• A "parking lane" is the portion of a primary highway from the roadway's edge to the nearest solid white line, excluding the center line, marked on the roadway

Safe Driving Practices

• Shoulder checking involves glancing towards the blind spot in the direction intended for movement
• An illuminated red "X" on a traffic-lane control light means travel is not permitted in that lane

Parental Consent and Licensing

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

Approaching Yield Signs

• Approaching a Yield sign requires yielding the right-of-way to traffic not facing the sign and all pedestrians in the intersection

Headlight Usage

• "Over-driving" headlights at night means travelling at a speed that doesn't allow stopping in time to avoid an object within the headlight's range
• Under the Graduated Driver Licensing program, a driver gets 2 demerits for each passenger exceeding the number of seat belts

Safe Following Distance

• The 2-second rule is accurate at any speed for judging a safe following distance
• Approaching a flashing red traffic light requires stopping and proceeding only when safe

Legal Responsibilities

• Drivers in Alberta must ensure all passengers under 16 years old are properly restrained in the vehicle
• When parallel parking, the vehicle's wheels closest to the curb should be within 50 centimetres

Medical Reporting

• Drivers are legally obligated to report any medical condition, health change, or physical disability affecting their driving ability

Road Conditions and Hazards

• A sign showing a vehicle with an uneven road surface underneath warns of uneven pavement
• A large "X" painted on the pavement marks a railway crossing ahead

Collision Reporting

• Collisions must be reported to the police if injuries, deaths, or combined vehicle/property damage exceeds $1000

Driving Practices

• When stopping behind another vehicle, leave sufficient space to move into another lane without reversing
• If followed too closely, slow down gradually to encourage the other vehicle to pass
• To recover from a skid, steer in the direction desiring the vehicle to go

Vehicle Signage

• "Slow-moving vehicle" signs must be displayed on vehicles that normally travel below 40 km/h

Intersections

• A driver turning left at a steady green traffic light must not cross the path of an approaching vehicle unless safe
• A "Weave Zone" is a highway area where entrance and exit lanes are close, requiring exiting vehicles to navigate between accelerating entering vehicles

Road Test Refusal

• A road test is denied if the vehicle is mechanically unsafe.

Speed Limits

• Exceeding the speed limit is not permitted when passing another vehicle
• Construction zone speed limits must be obeyed at all times
• Threshold braking, for vehicles without anti-lock brakes, involves applying even brake force just before wheel lock, easing slightly

Emergency Vehicle Procedures

• Approached by an emergency vehicle with a siren on a two-way road requires driving as close to the right curb or edge of the road and stopping

Braking Techniques

• Smooth braking involves applying pressure, easing slightly before stopping, then reapplying pressure

Seatbelt Laws

• Alberta law mandates seat belt use at all times

Traffic Signs

• A sign with a red circle and a car inside indicates "Do not pass"
• A driver entering a traffic circle has to yield to vehicles in the traffic circle

Lanes and Turns

• A deceleration lane allows vehicles to safely reduce speed when exiting a highway
• To turn left from a two-way road onto a one-way road, enter the lane nearest the left curb on the one-way road

Uncontrolled Intersections

• At an uncontrolled "T" intersection with vehicles approaching at the same time, the vehicle on the left must yield right-of-way
• To turn left from a one-way road, unless otherwise directed, use the left lane nearest the left curb

Reversing Vehicle Operation

• To reverse in a straight line, place left hand at the top of the steering wheel and look over the right shoulder through the rear window

Graduated Driver Licensing

• Learners with a Class 7 licence cannot drive between midnight and 5:00 AM

Traffic Lights

• Flashing yellow traffic lights indicate to proceed with caution
• School zone speed limits are in effect on school days from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM, 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM, and 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM unless posted otherwise

Merging Vehicles

• Drivers in the right highway lane should move left or prepare to adjust speed if a vehicle tries to merge from an acceleration lane on the right
• Vehicles parked uphill on a two-way road with a curb, turn the front wheels to the left

School Bus Safety

• Approaching a stopped school bus from the rear with alternately flashing red lights requires stopping and waiting until the lights stop flashing

Scanning the Road

• Drivers in urban areas should scan the road approximately 12 to 15 seconds ahead

Parking Considerations

• Shoulder checking must be done to the left before leaving a parallel parking spot on the right side of the road
• Stay to the right lane when coming at the top of a hill on a two-lane highway

Playground Zones

• Playground zones are in effect from 8:30 AM to 1 hour after sunset

Drivers Handbook

• Driver error is the most common cause of skids
• Vehicles cannot be parked within 5 meters of a Stop sign

Headlight Dimming Proximity

• Headlights need to be dimmed at night when approaching another vehicle from behind at a minimum distance of 150 meters

Permits at Intersections

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

Class 7 Operator's License

• A learner with a Class 7 operator’s licence will face suspension after accumulating 8 demerits

Speed Limits Indicator

• Speed limit signs show the maximum speed permitted when conditions are favourable

Uncontrolled Intersections

• An "uncontrolled intersection" lacks traffic control signal lights or traffic signs

Signage: Turning & Curves

• A sign with a left arrow splitting into two, means it is a double lane left turn

Facing a Merge Sign

• When facing a Merge sign, watch for a gap, adjust to highway speed, and blend smoothly

Reduced visibility

• In reduced visibility, use headlights on low beam

Railway Crossing

• A driver must stop at least 5 metres from the nearest rail with flashing red lights

Safe Vehicle Operation

• Reduce speed going into curves
• Nighttime is defined as beginning 1 hour after sunset and ending 1 hour before the following sunrise
• A vehicle exiting a parking lot onto a roadway must come to a complete stop

Proper Headrest Position

• When a head restraint is raised to the proper position, the centre of the head restraint must be at the level of the top of the ears

Passing Lane Ahead

• When "PASSING LANE AHEAD" is posted, the driver of a slower moving vehicle must move into the right lane when safe

School Bus Flashing Lights

• Approaching a school bus with flashing alternating amber lights requires you as driver to be prepared to stop as they are a warning that red lights will come on once bus has stopped

Slow-Moving Vehicles

• Slow-moving vehicles should use certain placards to be easily spotted by other drivers

Funeral Processions

• Funeral processions has the right-of-way at intersection

Tires off Pavement

• Gradually return to the road if tires travel off pavement

Proximity from Curb

• The vehicle's front wheel must be within 50 cm maximum distance from nearest curb

Intersections

• Divided Highways starts where sign starts

Approaching yellow lights

• Stop if safe, at steady yellow lights

School Zone

• 30 km/h unless otherwise described

Two-Lane Highway

• On a two-lane highway, pass when safe

Hospital Services Sign

• Use a blue sign, with a white "H" on it

Vehicle Parking

• Vehicle to be parked on must be a minimum distance from a fire hydrant of 5 meters

Move to right

• If a vehicle is attempting to pass a driver should stay in the lane and move to the right portion of the lane