Test 2 Flashcards
(22 cards)
What does the sign indicating ‘curve right’ mean?
Curve right
What must a driver approaching a flashing red traffic light do?
Stop and proceed only when safe to do so
In Alberta, what is the age under which a driver is responsible for ensuring passengers are properly restrained?
16 years
When parallel parking, the vehicle’s wheels closest to the curb must be within a maximum distance of _______.
50 centimetres from the curb
Who is legally obligated to report any medical condition affecting driving ability?
The driver
What does the sign indicating ‘road narrows, left’ mean?
Road narrows, left
What does the sign indicating ‘bump’ mean?
Bump
Under the Graduated Driver Licensing program, what is the minimum probationary period for a Class 5 driver?
2 years
What does a large ‘X’ painted on the pavement indicate?
Railway crossing ahead
When must a driver report all collisions to the police?
When persons have been injured or killed, or when combined damage is more than $1000
What should a driver do when stopping behind another vehicle in traffic?
Allow sufficient space to move into another lane without reversing
If another vehicle is following too closely, what should a driver do?
Slow down gradually and encourage the other vehicle to pass
When recovering from a skid, a driver should steer in the direction _______.
the driver wants the front of the vehicle to go
What is the speed threshold for a vehicle to display a ‘slow-moving vehicle’ sign?
Less than 40 km/h
What must a driver attempting to turn left at a steady green traffic light ensure?
Must not cross the path of an approaching vehicle unless it is safe
How is a ‘Weave Zone’ best described?
A place on a highway where entrance and exit lanes are close together
When will a driver examiner refuse a road test?
If the vehicle is not mechanically safe
Is a driver allowed to exceed the speed limit when passing another vehicle?
No, it is never permitted
What does the sign indicating ‘school area’ mean?
School area
When must the speed limit in a construction zone be obeyed?
At all times
In a vehicle without anti-lock brakes, threshold braking refers to _______.
Applying an even braking force to the point just before the wheels lock
What must a driver do when approached by an emergency vehicle sounding a siren?
