Alberta_Learners_Practice_Questions Flashcards

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Option A

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

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100 km/h b. 90 km/h c. 110 km/h d. 80 km/h

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When backing a passenger vehicle to the left, a driver should:

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Look in the inside rear-view mirror and make steering adjustments as necessary

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When approaching an intersection and facing a traffic control light that is showing a green right-turn arrow and a red light, a driver:

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Must stop and wait for a green light before turning in the direction of the arrow

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

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Leave extra room before returning to their lane

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

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Right turns on a red traffic light are never permitted

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This sign indicates:

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Route for vehicles over 4500kg

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This sign indicates:

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Off-road facilities ahead

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Does a parent have the right to withdraw a previously given “parental consent” for someone under 18 years of age with respect to an operator’s license?

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Yes, providing the person is still under the age of 18 and is not self-supporting or married

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This signed indicates:

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Do not enter

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When parking downhill on a two-way road, a driver should:

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Turn the front wheels toward the curb or edge of the roadway and set the parking brake

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Which statement describes the steps required to reverse in a straight line?

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Place the left hand at the top of the steering wheel and look over the right shoulder through the rear window

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Only when turning from a one-way road onto a one-way road

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Any time there are at least 2 lanes on the road being entered

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When approaching a Yield sign, you must:

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Yield the right-of-way to traffic not facing the sign and all pedestrians in the intersection

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Under the Graduated Driver Licensing program, a driver will receive 2 demerits:

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For having more passengers than there are seat belts

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This sign indicates:

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Traffic entering from the right

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A driver approaching a flashing red traffic light must:

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Stop and wait for the flashing green light

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This sign indicates:

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Do not enter

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According to the law in Alberta, it is the driver’s responsibility to ensure that all passengers under what age are properly restrained in the vehicle?

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18 years b. 24 years c. 21 years d. 16 years

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When parallel parking, the vehicle’s wheels closest to the curb must be within what maximum distance?

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80 cm from the curb

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Who is responsible and legally obligated to report any medical condition, change in health, or physical disability that may affect a driver’s ability to drive?

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The driver’s employer

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When a vehicle is stopped to allow a pedestrian to cross the road, other vehicles that are approaching from the rear:

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May pass the stopped vehicle when the pedestrian crossing signal has changed to “Don’t Walk”

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Unless otherwise permitted, what lane must a driver be in to turn left from a one-way road?

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The centre lane

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When a driver is stopping behind another vehicle in traffic:

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Keep back approximately 1 metre from the rear bumper of the vehicle ahead

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This sign indicates:
Vehicles may turn left or go straight
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This sign indicates:
Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and traffic
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Why is it not safe to pass a loaded log-haul truck that is turning?
The driver of the truck needs to fully concentrate on the turn and does not need the added responsibility of a passing vehicle
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This sign indicates:
Winding road ahead
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This sign indicates:
Playground zone ahead
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When encountering a funeral procession that is crossing an intersection:
Sound the horn before proceeding
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When travelling in urban areas, drivers should scan the road approximately:
25 to 30 seconds ahead
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Is a driver allowed to exceed the speed limit when passing another vehicle?
Yes, on primary highways only
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Only when passing more than one vehicle at a time
If the vehicle’s right tires travel off the paved portion of the roadway:
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In the Basic License Driver’s Handbook, “nighttime” is defined as the period of time:
Beginning 1 hour before sunset and ending 1 hour after the following sunrise
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this sign indicates:
School zone
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When completing an angle park, the vehicle’s front wheel must be within what maximum distance from the nearest curb?
100 cm b. 50 cm c. 25 cm d. 75 cm
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At a stop sign, a driver must:
Stop in a position where the visibility is the greatest
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What does a flashing yellow traffic light mean?
Proceed with caution
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How close can a driver legally park a vehicle to a Stop sign?
1.5 metres b. 5 metres c. 10 metres d. 3 metres
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When following an emergency vehicle with its lights or siren activated, stay back a minimum distance of:
100 metres b. 75 metres c. 125 metres d. 150 metres
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A vehicle exiting a parking lot onto a roadway:
Must stop only if there is a Stop sign
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Is not required to stop
Must stop before crossing the sidewalk only if there are pedestrians present
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In an urban area, when a pedestrian is standing at a crosswalk with their arm raised at approximately right angles to their body and pointing to the opposite curb, what does this mean?
Drivers must stop and yield to the pedestrian
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At what minimum distance must headlights be dimmed at night when approaching another vehicle from behind?
60 metres b. 300 metres c. 150 metres d. 100 metres
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This sign indicates:
Through lane only
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Under the Graduated Driver Licensing program, a learner with a Class 7 operator’s license is suspended when they accumulate:
15 demerits b. 12 demerits c. 8 demerits d. 7 demerits
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When facing a Merge sign a driver should:
Stop at the entrance to the other highway and wait until a gap in traffic occurs before proceeding
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In reduced visibility due to fog, smoke or snow, use the:
Park lights
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This sign indicates:
Winding road ahead
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When two vehicles approach an uncontrolled “T” intersection at right angles to each other at approximately the same time:
The vehicle on the left must yield the right-of-way
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Is a driver allowed to turn right at a red traffic control light?
Yes, but only when a sign permits such a turn
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This sign indicates:
Lane is reserved for use by the specified vehicles
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One-way traffic only
Car pool vehicles only
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When a head restraint is raised to the proper position, the centre of the head restraint is:
Level with the top of the ear
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This sign indicates:
Road narrows, left
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This sign indicates:
Rumble strips
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Under the Graduated Driver Licensing program, what is the minimum amount of time that a person must serve as a probationary Class 5 driver?
6 months b. 18 months c. 2 years d. 1 year
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A driver is required to report all collisions to the police when persons have been injured or killed, or when combined damage to all vehicles or property is more than:
$750 b. $1000 c. $250 d. $500
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If another vehicle is following too close, what should a driver do?
Slow down gradually and encourage the other vehicle to pass
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Increase speed to 10 km/h above the posted speed limit
Activate the four-way flashers
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A driver attempting to turn left at a steady green traffic light:
Has the right-of-way over oncoming traffic
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this sign indicates:
Children playing in residential area
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When a passing a large truck on a two-way highway, a driver should:
Return to their lane when the truck is no longer visible in any of their rear-view mirrors
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In a vehicle that does not have anti-lock brakes, threshold braking refers to:
Applying an even braking force to the point just before the wheels lock, and easing off slightly if the wheels lock
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When a driver’s vehicle is approached by an emergency vehicle sounding a siren, from any direction on a two- way road, the driver must:
Continue at a reduced speed and allow sufficient space for the emergency vehicle to pass
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Only while carrying passengers
Properly at all times
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This sign indicates:
Heavy trucks only
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A driver entering a traffic circle:
Must yield to traffic on the right
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When turning left from a two-way road onto a one-way road, what lane should the vehicle enter?
The lane immediately to the right of centre
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Which direction should a vehicle’s front wheels be turned when parked uphill on a two-way road with a curb?
Parallel to the curb
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This sign indicates:
Pavement ends
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This sign indicates:
Divided highway ends
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When approaching an intersection displaying a steady yellow traffic light:
Proceed since the light is about to turn green
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Increase speed to clear the intersection
A solid yellow line together with the broken yellow line marked on the centre of a highway means:
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At 9:00AM on a school day, what is the maximum speed permitted in a school zone in a rural area, unless otherwise posted?
50 km/h b. 20 km/h c. 40 km/h d. 30 km/h
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On a two-lane highway, when passing other vehicles travelling in the same directions, a driver:
Should pass on the left when safe
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This sign indicates:
Off-road facilities
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What minimum distance from a fire hydrant must a vehicle be parked?
3 metres b. 4 metres c. 2 metres d. 5 metres
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This sign indicates
Construction sign, flag person ahead
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When driving in the right lane on a highway, what should a driver do if another vehicle attempts to merge from an acceleration lane on the right?
Move into the left lane, if it is safe to do so, or be prepared to adjust speed
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When approaching the rear of a school bus that is displaying alternating flashing amber lights, a driver should:
Be prepared to stop as this is a warning that the alternating flashing red lights will come on one the bus has stopped
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Unless otherwise posted, the school zone speed limits are in effect on school days during the following hours:
8:00am to 4:30pm
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Only when school lets out at noon and after 4:30pm
During daylight hours and until 11:00pm
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Unless otherwise permitted, what lane must a driver be in to turn left from a one-way road?
The lane to the right of centre
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This sign indicates:
Lane ends, loss of right lane
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Under the Graduated Driver Licensing program, a learner with a Class 7 license is not permitted to drive a vehicle between the hours of:
9:00am and 5:00pm
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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
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This sign indicates:
Playground zone
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When recovering from a skid, a driver should:
Accelerate and steer in the opposite direction of the skid
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When approaching the rear of a stopped school bus that has its alternately flashing red lights activated, a driver must:
Sound the horn to alert any pedestrians and pass at a slow rate of speed
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This sign indicates:
T intersection
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When approaching the top of a hill on a two-lane highway:
Exceeding the speed limit is permitted