Test 1 Flashcards
(22 cards)
What is the basic speed limit outside a city, town or village on a primary highway?
100 km/h
This is the standard speed limit unless otherwise posted.
When backing a passenger vehicle to the left, what should a driver do?
Look over the left shoulder with occasional glances to the front
What can a driver do when facing a green right-turn arrow and a red light?
May proceed when safe, without stopping, in the direction of the arrow
At how many demerit points is a fully licensed driver suspended in Alberta?
15 points
What should a driver do when passing a large truck on a two-way highway?
Leave extra room before returning to their lane
What are the steps for turning right at a red traffic light?
Signal, ensure no prohibiting sign, stop, look left and right, yield right-of-way, then proceed
What does a sign indicating ‘Dangerous goods route’ signify?
It indicates a route designated for dangerous goods transport
What does a single solid white line between driving lanes in an urban area mean?
Lane changing is not permitted
How is a ‘parking lane’ defined in the Basic Licence Driver’s Handbook?
That portion of a primary highway between the edge of the roadway and the nearest solid white line
What does shoulder checking mean?
Glancing towards the blind spot in the direction the driver intends to move
What does a sign indicating ‘Uneven pavement’ signify?
It warns drivers of uneven road surface conditions
What does a traffic-lane control light with an illuminated red ‘X’ mean?
Travel is not permitted in that lane
Can a parent withdraw previously given ‘parental consent’ for an operator’s licence for someone under 18?
Yes, provided the person is still under 18 and is not self-supporting or married
What must a driver do when approaching a Yield sign?
Yield the right-of-way to traffic not facing the sign and all pedestrians in the intersection
What does the term ‘over-driving’ your headlights at night mean?
The driver is travelling at a speed which would not permit them to see an object in time to stop
Under the Graduated Driver Licensing program, how many demerits are received for having more passengers than seat belts?
2 demerits
Is using the 2-second rule to judge a safe following distance accurate at any speed?
Yes
What does a sign indicating ‘Curve right’ signify?
It warns drivers of a rightward curve ahead
What must a driver do when approaching a flashing red traffic light?
Stop and proceed only when safe to do so
What does a sign indicating ‘Warning. Yield sign ahead’ mean?
It alerts drivers to an upcoming yield sign
According to Alberta law, what is the driver’s responsibility regarding passengers under what age?
16 years
When parallel parking, what is the maximum distance the vehicle’s wheels closest to the curb must be from the curb?
50 cm
