Alberta Traffic Rules Quiz

Traffic Signals and Signs

• A flashing red traffic light requires drivers to stop and proceed only when safe.
• Specific signs indicate various alerts such as "Do not enter," "Yield sign ahead," or "Traffic is approaching."
• Alberta law mandates all passengers under 16 years must be properly restrained.
• Distance for parallel parking must be within 30 centimeters from the curb.
• Responsibility for reporting any medical conditions affecting driving lies with the driver.
• Indicators like large “X” signs on pavement signal a railway crossing ahead.

Driving Regulations

• Under the Graduated Driver Licensing program, a probationary Class 5 driver must maintain the license for at least 12 months.
• Accumulation of 8 demerit points leads to the suspension of a Class 7 learner's license.
• Speed limit signs dictate maximum speeds under favorable conditions, not minimum speeds.
• Uncontrolled intersections lack traffic control signals or signs.
• Drivers must yield to pedestrians while stopped for crossings.

Road Safety and Visibility

• In reduced visibility conditions, use low beam headlights for better vision.
• It's permissible to turn right at a red light if no signs prohibit it and conditions are safe.
• Proper head restraint position is level with the ears for optimal safety.

Signage Understanding

• Various signs indicate hazards like school zones, pedestrian crossings, or warnings for log trucks.
• Drivers should adjust their speed and safely merge when encountering merging signs.
• Watch for signs indicating passing lanes and behave accordingly.

Emergency Situations and Defensive Driving

• During a funeral procession, yield the right-of-way without attempting to break through the procession.
• If tires fall off the roadway, ease off the gas and gradually steer back onto the pavement.

Parking Regulations

• A vehicle must be parked at least 5 meters from a fire hydrant.
• Distinct signs guide drivers regarding services such as hospitals or construction activities.

Behavioral Expectations on the Road

• When being passed on a two-way road, maintain lane position but allow for safe passage.
• Reaction to signs indicating traffic control measures requires understanding their implications for safe driving.

These notes encapsulate critical aspects of driving regulations, road signs, and safe practices essential for any driver in the respective regions referenced.

Test your knowledge of Alberta's traffic rules and regulations. This quiz covers important signals, signs, and the responsibilities of drivers at intersections. Ensure you understand how to navigate flashing lights and various warning signs correctly.