Primary Highway Speed Limit Quiz
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Unless otherwise posted, what is the basic speed limit outside a city, town or village on a primary highway?

  • 100 km/h (correct)
  • 90 km/h
  • 110 km/h
  • 80 km/h
  • When backing a passenger vehicle to the left, a driver should:

  • Look in the inside rear-view mirror and make steering adjustments as necessary
  • Look over the right shoulder with occasional glances to the front
  • Look over the left shoulder with occasional glances to the front (correct)
  • Without shoulder checking, use the inside and outside rear-view mirrors to ensure the best view to the rear and both sides of the vehicle
  • When approaching an intersection and facing a traffic control light that is showing a green right-turn arrow and a red light, a driver:

  • Must stop and wait for a green light before turning in the direction of the arrow
  • May go straight through the intersection without stopping
  • May proceed when safe, without stopping, in the direction of the arrow (correct)
  • May turn left without stopping
  • Alberta has a demerit point system where a fully licenced (non-learner, non-probationary) driver is suspended when they accumulate:

    <p>15 points</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When passing a large truck on a two-way highway, a driver should:

    <p>Leave extra room before returning to their lane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes the steps for turning right at a red traffic light?

    <p>Signal and make sure there is no sign prohibiting the turn, stop, look left and right, yield the right-of-way, then proceed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A single solid white line between driving lanes in an urban area mean

    <p>Lane changing is not permitted</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A "parking lane" as defined in the Basic Licence Driver's Handbook is:

    <p>That portion of a primary highway between the edge of the roadway to the right of the direction of traffic and the nearest solid white line, not being the centre line, marked on the roadway</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Shoulder checking means:

    <p>Glancing towards the blind spot in the direction the driver intends to move</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A traffic-lane control light with an illuminated red "X" means:

    <p>Travel is not permitted in that lane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Speed Limits

    • The basic speed limit outside a city, town, or village on a primary highway is not specified, unless otherwise posted.

    Backing a Vehicle

    • When backing a passenger vehicle to the left, a driver should take necessary precautions.

    Traffic Control Lights

    • When approaching an intersection and facing a traffic control light showing a green right-turn arrow and a red light, a driver must come to a complete stop and only turn right when it is safe to do so.

    Demerit Point System

    • In Alberta, a fully licenced driver is suspended when they accumulate a certain number of demerit points.

    Passing Large Trucks

    • When passing a large truck on a two-way highway, a driver should use caution and be aware of the truck's blind spots.

    Turning Right at a Red Traffic Light

    • To turn right at a red traffic light, bring the vehicle to a complete stop, check for pedestrians and other vehicles, and only turn right when it is safe to do so.

    Lane Markings

    • A single solid white line between driving lanes in an urban area means that lane changes are not permitted.

    Parking Lane

    • A "parking lane" is a designated area for parking vehicles.

    Shoulder Checking

    • Shoulder checking means checking the rear and side mirrors, as well as looking over the shoulder to ensure it is safe to change lanes.

    Traffic-Lane Control Lights

    • A traffic-lane control light with an illuminated red "X" means that traffic in that lane is not permitted to proceed.

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