DRivers Test

Question 1

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

Answer 1

100 km/h

Question 2

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

Answer 2

Look over the left shoulder with occasional glances to the front

Question 3

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

Answer 3

c. May proceed when safe, without stopping, in the direction of the arrow

Question 4

Alberta has a demerit point system where a fully licenced (non-learner, non-
probationary) driver is suspended when they accumulate:

Answer 4

a. 15 points

Question 5

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

Answer 5

Leave extra room before returning to their lane

Question 6

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

Answer 6

Signal and make sure there is no sign prohibiting the turn, stop, look left and right,
yield the right-of-way, then proceed

Question 7

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

Answer 7

Lane changing is not permitted

Question 8

A “parking lane” as defined in the Basic Licence Driver’s Handbook is:

Answer 8

. 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

Question 9

Shoulder checking means:

Answer 9

Glancing towards the blind spot in the direction the driver intends to move

Question 10

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

Answer 10

Travel is not permitted in that lane

Question 11

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 licence?

Answer 11

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

Question 12

When approaching a Yield sign, you must:

Answer 12

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

Question 12

The term “over-driving” your headlights at night means:

Answer 12

The driver is travelling at a speed which would not permit them to see an object in
time to stop

Question 13

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

Answer 13

For having more passengers than there are seat belts

Question 14

Using the 2-second rule to judge a safe following distance when driving:

Answer 14

Is accurate at any speed

Question 15

A driver approaching a flashing red traffic light must:

Answer 15

Stop and proceed only when safe to do so

Question 16

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?

Answer 16

16 years

Question 17

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

Answer 17

50 centimeters from the curb

Question 18

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?

Answer 18

The driver

Question 19

Under the Graduated Driver Licensing program, what is the minimum amount of time
that a person must serve as a probationary Class 5 driver?

Answer 19

2 years

Question 20

A large “X” painted on the pavement indicates:

Answer 20

Railway crossing ahead

Question 21

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:

Answer 21

$1000

Question 22

When a driver is stopping behind another vehicle in traffic:

Answer 22

Allow sufficient space to move into another lane without reversing

Question 23

If another vehicle is following too close, what should a driver do?

Answer 23

Slow down gradually and encourage the other vehicle to pass

Question 24

When recovering from a skid, a driver should:

Answer 24

Steer in the direction the driver wants the front of the vehicle to go

Question 25

A “slow-moving vehicle” sign must be displayed on the rear of any vehicle that normally travels at speeds less than:

Answer 25

40 km/h

Question 26

A driver attempting to turn left at a steady green traffic light:

Answer 26

Must not cross the path of an approaching vehicle unless it is safe

Question 27

A “Weave Zone” is best described as:

Answer 27

A place on a highway where the entrance and exit lanes are close together, and vehicles that are slowing to exit the highway must drive between vehicles that are accelerating to enter the highway

Question 28

A road test will be refused by a driver examiner if:

Answer 28

The vehicle is not mechanically safe

Question 29

Is a driver allowed to exceed the speed limit when passing another vehicle?

Answer 29

No, it is never permitted

Question 30

The speed limit in a construction zone must be obeyed:

Answer 30

At all times

Question 31

In a vehicle that does not have anti-lock brakes, threshold braking refers to:

Answer 31

Applying an even braking force to the point just before the wheels lock, and easing off slightly if the wheels lock

Question 32

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:

Answer 32

Drive as close as possible to the right curb or edge of the road and stop

Question 33

The recommended braking procedure to bring a vehicle to a normal, smooth stop is:

Answer 33

Apply brake pressure, ease off slightly just before the vehicle stops, then re-apply sufficient pressure to stop

Question 34

In Alberta, the law requires that seat belts must be worn:

Answer 34

Properly at all times

Question 35

A deceleration lane is:

Answer 35

A lane where vehicles reduce speed when exiting a highway

Question 36

A driver entering a traffic circle:

Answer 36

Must yield to vehicles in the traffic circle

Question 37

When turning left from a two-way road onto a one-way road, what lane should the vehicle enter?

Answer 37

the lane nearest the curb on the left side of the one-way road

Question 37

When two vehicles approach an uncontrolled “T” intersection at right angles to each other at approximately the same time:

Answer 37

The vehicle on the left must yield the right-of-way

Question 38

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

Answer 38

The left lane nearest the left curb

Question 39

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

Answer 39

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

Question 40

An acceleration lane is:

Answer 40

A lane with broken line markings

Question 41

Under the Graduated Driver Licensing program, a learner with a Class 7 licence is not permitted to drive a vehicle between the hours of:

Answer 41

Midnight and 5:00 A.M.

Question 42

What does a flashing yellow traffic light mean?

Answer 42

The traffic light will turn red

Question 43

Unless otherwise posted, the school zone speed limits are in effect on school days during the following hours:

Answer 43

8:00 A.M. to 9:30 A.M., 11:30 A.M. to 1:30 P.M. and 3:00 P.M. to 4:30 P.M.

Question 44

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?

Answer 44

Move into the left lane if it is safe to do so, or be prepared to adjust speed

Question 45

Which direction should a vehicle’s front wheels be turned when parked uphill on a two-way road with a curb?

Answer 45

To the left

Question 46

When approaching the rear of a stopped school bus that has its alternately flashing red lights activated, a driver must:

Answer 46

Stop behind the bus and wait until the alternating red lights stop flashing

Question 47

When travelling in urban areas, drivers should scan the road approximately:

Answer 47

12 to 15 seconds ahead

Question 48

Before leaving a parallel parking space on the right side of a road:

Answer 48

Shoulder check to the left

Question 49

When approaching the top of a hill on a two-lane highway:

Answer 49

Stay to the right portion of the lane

Question 50

Playground zones are in effect:

Answer 50

From 8:30 A.M. to 1 hour after sunset

Question 51

According to the Basic Licence Driver’s Handbook, most skids are the result of:

Answer 51

Driver error

Question 51

How close can a driver legally park a vehicle to a Stop sign?

Answer 51

5 Meters

Question 52

Parking in a space reserved for persons with disabilities is permitted:

Answer 52

When the vehicle has a proper identifying placard or licence plate

Question 53

At what minimum distance must headlights be dimmed at night when approaching another vehicle from behind?

Answer 53

150 meters

Question 54

When are dual turns permitted at an intersection?

Answer 54

Only when indicated by pavement markings or traffic control signs

Question 55

Under the Graduated Driver Licensing program, a learner with a Class 7 operator’s license is suspended when they accumulate:

Answer 55

15 demerits

Question 56

Speed limit signs indicate:

Answer 56

The maximum speed permitted when conditions are favourable

Question 57

An “uncontrolled intersection”:

Answer 57

Has no traffic control signal lights or traffic signs

Question 58

When facing a Merge sign a driver should:

Answer 58

Watch for a gap in traffic on the highway they are entering, adjust to highway speed in the acceleration lane and blend in smoothly

Question 59

In reduced visibility due to fog, smoke or snow, use the:

Answer 59

Headlights on low beam

Question 60

Is a driver allowed to turn right at a red traffic control light?

Answer 60

Yes, if the driver reduces speed and there is no traffic or pedestrian in the intersection, and no sign that prohibits such a turn

Question 61

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

Answer 61

Must not pass the stopped vehicle. It is illegal

Question 62

When a head restraint is raised to the proper position, the centre of the head restraint is:

Answer 62

Level with the top of the ears

Question 63

When a “PASSING LANE AHEAD” sign is posted, the driver of a slower moving vehicle should:

Answer 63

Move into the right lane when safe

Question 63

When approaching the rear of a school bus that is displaying alternating flashing amber lights, a driver should:

Answer 63

Be prepared to stop as this is a warning that the alternating flashing red lights will come on once the bus has stopped

Question 64

In the Basic Licence Driver’s Handbook, “nighttime” is defined as the period of time:

Answer 64

Beginning 1 hour after sunset and ending 1 hour before the following sunrise

Question 65

A vehicle exiting a parking lot onto a roadway:

Answer 65

Must come to a complete stop

Question 66

When approaching a railway crossing that has the flashing red light and bell activated:

Answer 66

Stop at least 5 metres from the nearest rail until the train has passed

Question 67

The recommended method for travelling through a curve on a highway is:

Answer 67

Reduce speed before the curve, stay in the lane and gently accelerate after entering the curve

Question 68

Why is it not safe to pass a loaded log-haul truck that is turning?

Answer 68

A danger zone exists as the overhang of the logs from the tail end of the truck could block all the lanes on a highway during the turn

Question 69

When encountering a funeral processions that is crossing an intersection:

Answer 69

Yield the right-of-way and do not break through the procession

Question 70

If the vehicle’s right tires travel off the paved portion of the roadway:

Answer 70

Accelerate slightly, then turn the steering wheel sharply to return to the paved portion of the roadway

Question 71

When completing an angle park, the vehicle’s front wheel must be within what maximum distance from the nearest curb?

Answer 71

50 cm

Question 72

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?

Answer 72

Drivers must stop and yield to the pedestrian

Question 73

When approaching an intersection displaying a steady yellow traffic light:

Answer 73

Stop before the intersection unless the stop cannot be made in safety

Question 74

A solid yellow line together with a broken yellow line marked on the centre of a highway means:

Answer 74

If the broken line is on your side, passing is permitted

Question 75

At 9:00 A.M. on a school day, what is the maximum speed permitted in a school zone in a rural area, unless otherwise posted?

Answer 75

30 km/h

Question 76

On a two-lane highway, when passing other vehicles travelling in the same direction, a driver:

Answer 76

Should pass on the left when safe

Question 77

What minimum distance from a fire hydrant must a vehicle be parked?

Answer 77

5 meters

Question 78

If a driver is being followed by a vehicle that is attempting to pass on a two-way road, the driver should:

Answer 78

Stay in the lane and move to the right portion of the lane