Driving Safety and Rules Quiz

When you are driving, it is important to have a safe and steady ______ after entering the curve.

You should not pass vehicles on curves on highways with one lane in each direction.

If you need to reduce your speed on a curve, you should do this ______ entering the curve.

What is the purpose of the emergency lane on a highway?

What is the term used when merging lanes at the same lane for highway exit and entrance?

When driving on curves, always stay centred in your lane using your steering wheel and looking well ahead and around the curve.

When approaching a school sign with a maximum speed sign posted you are entering a school zone.

When a school bus has flashing amber lights, you are to...

What is the most important safety tip when dealing with a snowplow?

Road conditions are always the same day or night and you don't need to adjust your driving habits for them.

What is particularly important to watch for when driving at night?

It is legal to use cruise control when driving in poor weather conditions.

When does black ice pose a particular danger for drivers?

You should always pass a large vehicle on a hill if you want to avoid the risk of getting hit by a large vehicle rolling forward.

You should never share a lane with a motorcycle rider because they may need the whole lane to operate safely.

A bicycle that is being ridden is not considered a vehicle.

When is it not advisable for pedestrians to cross a street?

It is not necessary for a driver approaching a crosswalk to stop when a pedestrian has entered the unmarked crosswalk.

Motorcycles are not regulated by the traffic laws of the road.

It is legal to drive a vehicle on two lanes of the highway unless road conditions make it impractical.

If you have a recreational vehicle (RV) or trailer, the pilot lights are not required to be turned off when you are refueling the vehicle.

What is the primary reason for the use of a block heater on a vehicle in winter?

When you are filling extra containers like gas containers for a lawn mower or snow blower, you should remove them from your vehicle and place them on the ground before filling.

What is the primary reason why drivers need to be aware of log hauling trucks?

It is illegal to be in possession of your driver's licence while serving a suspension.

SafeRoads Alberta handles reviews for challenges to the provincial administrative penalties and vehicle seizures.

The decision of the Registrar can be appealed by a driver or vehicle owner.

A trailer that weighs less than 900 kg (2,000 lbs) is not required to have brakes.

When towing a trailer, it is not necessary to maintain a safe following distance from other vehicles.

You should always accelerate and brake at the same speed when towing a trailor as if you were towing a car.

It is legal to turn a vehicle right on a red light at a dual right turn lane intersection.

When turning left off a two-lane highway, it's not necessary to check your shoulder for vehicles passing on your left.

A two-way left turn lane allows vehicles from both directions to turn left using the same lane without crossing the solid yellow line.

U-turns are a safe and legal maneuver at all intersections.

What is the primary reason why it is important to practice backing a trailor?

What is the recommended speed for a driver to drive when passing emergency vehicles or tow trucks that are stopped with their flashing lights?

Motorists must reduce speed to 60 km/h or the posted speed, whichever is lower, when passing an emergency vehicle or tow truck that is stopped with its lights flashing. But this law only applies to the lane(s) immediately next to the stopped vehicle(S).

A driver should always park in a safe location when encountering mechanical problems with a vehicle.

It is safe to park your vehicle on a bridge or in a tunnel under any circumstances, but it is best to avoid these locations.

It is against the law to turn a vehicle right on a red light at an intersection, even at a dual right turn lane.

It is legal for people under the age of 14 to operate a tractor or any self-propelled farm equipment on a highway.

When driving, it's illegal to allow anyone to ride on the outside of your vehicle. This includes the open box of a pick up truck.

When you are driving at night, you should overdrive your headlights to illuminate as much of the road as possible.

It is safe to drive a vehicle at night without your headlights on.