Friday 24 May 2013

Distances Summary

air bag 25cm
head restraint 3inches

curb parallel parking  50 cm
stop sign or crosswalk park metres away
fire hydrant park :5 meters
garage, private roadway or driveway park 1.5meters


stop sign  where there is no stop line, sidewalk or crosswalk stop 3meters
nearest rail stop 5meters to 15meters
school bus stop 20meters

emergency vehicle , 150meters
car following at night with low beam headlights on,within 60 meters 150 meters
oncoming vehicle with your low beamheadlights on 300meters


Thursday 23 May 2013

Signs



Construction work one kilometre ahead

Survey crew working on the road ahead

Traffic control person ahead. Drive slowly and watch for instructions

construction zone begins here. Drive carefully and be prepared for a lower speed limit

Temporary detour from normal traffic route

Watch for cyclists and be prepared to share the road with them

30 min parking allowed between the displayed times




Friday 17 May 2013

test


1. The shoulder of a highway (section between the white line and the edge of the roadway) is intended for: Emergency parking. 
2. Overdriving your headlights at night is dangerous because: You cannot stop within the distance that you can see.
3. Under icy road conditions, in general, most skids are caused by:   A. Driving too fast. 
4. To become a fully licenced (Class 5) driver you must:  A. Have been suspension free for the last year of the minimum two year probationary stage.  B. Pass an advanced road test.  
5. A driver is planning on making a turn at the upcoming intersection. The driver should be in the proper turning lane at least how many metres from the intersection?   15 metres 
6. When sharing the road with a motorcycle:   You should stay well behind it and pass just as you would with another car.  
7. The safe operating condition of a motor vehicle is the responsibility of:   The owner or operator.
8. When descending a steep hill in a vehicle, a good safe driving practice is to:Downshift and use the motor to assist in slowing down 
9. While driving on a two-way road, you hear an emergency vehicle siren. You must:   slow down, move to the right curb or edge of the roadway and stop until the emergency vehicle has passed.  
10. Hydroplaning can cause a loss of control of the vehicle. The term "hydroplaning" means:  A thin film of water between the tires and the road surface. 
11. What clues might indicate that you are approaching a stale green light?   the crosswalk signal has changed from a white figure to a flashing orange hand. 
12. Upon entering an intersection marked with a "yield" sign, you are required to: Yield the right of way to traffic not facing the sign and to all pedestrians within the intersection or crosswalk.  
13. In the definition of a stop sign, it states that:  A driver must come to a complete stop and not proceed until safe to do so
14. When passing a very large vehicle, you should: . Pass as quickly as you can as allowed by law. . Make sure you have enough space; you do not want to get stuck in that vehicle's blind spot.  
 15. When is it illegal to pass another vehicle?  A. When approaching vehicles are too close.  B. When a solid yellow line is on your side of the centre line.  C. When a sign indicates a no-passing zone.  
16. When a red "X" is indicated over a driving lane, a driver must: . Not enter or remain in that lane.  
17. If feeling tired while driving:   Stop for a rest.
18. You are on a one-way street and are intending to turn left at the next intersection. Which lane must you begin your turn from unless a sign permits otherwise?  The left lane nearest the curb.  
19. What should you NOT do if your vehicle breaks down due to mechanical problems on a busy highway?Attempt roadside repairs on your vehicle. 
20. At uncontrolled intersections you should always:   : Slow down and be prepared to stop. 
21. Motorcycle drivers often travel in the:  : Left portion of the lane.
22. If you are pulling a trailer, you must:  : Have complete working taillights, brake lights and turn signals.  
23. Which of the following is NOT a condition for probationary (Class 5) drivers in the Graduated Driver Licensing program?  Is not permitted to drive from midnight to 5 AM.  
24. Where should you position your hands on the steering wheel?    B. left hand at 9 o'clock and right hand at 3 o'clock.  
 25. A slow moving vehicle sign must be displayed on the rear of:   All vehicles driven on a highway not capable of maintaining a speed over 40 km/h. 
26. What you can't see in your rear and side-view mirrors is said to be in your . Blind Spot.  
 27. Drivers should not follow bicycle riders too closely because:  . Bicycle riders do not have brake lights to warn you when they are stopping.  
 28. When turning left watch for oncoming motorcycles because:  . They can be hard to see in heavy traffic at night or dusk.  
29. If a vehicle is equipped with ABS (Anti-lock braking system) and a driver needs to perform emergency braking, the driver should: . Apply steady hard pressure to the brake pedal.  
30. When driving at night, it is a good idea to. Glance to the right edge of the road to avoid glare from oncoming lights.  
31. To drive safely at night, one must:  Drive at a speed which permits stopping in the distance illuminated by the headlights. 
32. A white diamond marking in a lane indicates that: . The lane is reserved for specific vehicles.
33. When entering a playground zone in either an urban or rural area, while times are in effect, what is the maximum speed allowed (unless otherwise posted)?   30 km/h 
34. Other than cases of necessity, who is permitted to use the shoulder of a highway?   Pedestrians and bicycles
35. While driving on a two-way road, you hear an emergency vehicle siren. You must:  slow down, move to the right curb or edge of the roadway and stop until the emergency vehicle has passed.            
36. A school zone sign indicates the provincial time (unless otherwise posted) is:  between 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM, 11:30 AM and 1:30 PM, and 3:00 PM and 4:30 PM on school days. 
37. At uncontrolled intersections you should always:  A. Come to a complete stop, make sure it is safe and proceed with caution.
38. When parallel parking, you must be within how many centimetres of the curb? A. 50 cm 
39. Fatigue can be caused by:  A. Emotional stress.   B. Physical activity.  C. Lack of sleep or rest.

40 If a pedestrian has entered a marked or unmarked crosswalk, a motorist must stop their vehicle before entering the crosswalk and yield the right-of-way to the pedestrian
41. Is it permitted to encroach on the shoulder of a highway in order to perform a legal pass on the right?No, it is illegal and dangerous. 
42. Motorists must slow to what speed when passing emergency vehicles or tow trucks that are stopped with their lights flashing?   60 km/h 
43. When towing a trailer on a public road, what is illegal to transport in the trailer?. Passengers 
44. Unless otherwise posted, what is the speed limit for a primary highway located outside an urban area?100 km/h 
45. If you have a vehicle equipped with anti-lock brakes and you need to perform emergency braking, you should: Apply steady hard pressure to the brake pedal. 
46. If your car breaks down on the freeway, you should: Signal, pull over to the far right, stay near your vehicle in a safe place and raise the hood.
47. When two vehicles approach a four-way stop sign intersection at right angles to each other and at the same time:  The vehicle on the right side should have the courtesy to proceed first. 
48. To avoid a collision with an animal:  A. Look ahead. Scan the side of the road for animals.  B. Be extra careful at dusk and dawn since it is harder to see animals.  C. Look for sudden, unusual spots of light on or near the road at night.
49. When passing a cyclist on the roadway, you shouldGo around them like you would any other vehicle. 
50. What is the minimum amount of time it will take to complete the Graduated Driver Licensing program? 3 years   
51. If a vehicle ahead of you is stopped at a crosswalk on a multi-lane road you should:  Stop before passing this vehicle and make sure there are no pedestrians in the crosswalk. 
52. True . It is against the law to drive when your vehicle�s windows or windshield is obstructed by mud, frost, steam or anything else that may make the driving of the vehicle hazardous or dangerous.
53. True or False. Unless prohibited by a sign, you can make a right turn on a red light after you come to a full stop. A. True. 
54. It is illegal to park:A. On a sidewalk.  B. On a bridge or in a tunnel.  C. In a bicycle lane. 
55. It is against the law to follow an emergency vehicle more closely than:  150 metres. 
56. In the definition of a stop sign, it states that:  C. A driver must come to a complete stop and not proceed until safe to do so. 
57. A flashing red light means:  Stop, and proceed only when it is safe to do so. 
58. What legal documents are all drivers required to have with them while they are driving? Driver's licence, proof of insurance and vehicle registration. 
59. How far back are you required to stop from railroad tracks?  5 metres from the nearest rail. 
60. To help prevent collision with an animal you should:  A. Scan the sides of the roadway ahead for animals.  B. Watch for animal crossing signs.  C. Be extra cautious at dusk and dawn.
61. A driver who refuses to take a breathalyzer test will be:  Subject to the same penalties as if his or her blood-alcohol content were greater than 80 milligrams of alcohol in 100 millimeters of blood.   
62. For the purposes of driving, what hours are considered to be nighttime?   Between one hour after sunset and one hour before sunrise the next morning.
63. A U-turn is not permitted: A. On a curve.  B. Near or at the crest of a hill.  C. Where a sign prohibits a U-turn.
64. True or False. It is recommended that you do not use a cell phone while driving.
65. During which times are you required by law to use your headlights?Between one hour after sunset and one hour before sunrise.  Whenever you cannot see 150 metres ahead. D.
66. When exiting from a highway, slow down: . After entering the deceleration lane. 
67. True or False. If your front tire goes flat, your vehicle will pull strongly to the side that does not have the flat tire. 
68. When approaching a stop sign where there is no stop line, sidewalk or crosswalk you should:  Stop within 3 meters of the intersecting roadway.
69. When driving with good road and traffic conditions, you should maintain a gap between your car and the vehicle ahead of at least: 2 seconds.
70.you can make a right turn on a red light after you come to a full stop.
71.the following will result in two demerits to those with a Learner's Licence (Class 7)?A. Driving at night between midnight and 5 AM.B. Driving more passengers than seatbelts.  C. Driving with a supervisor who is not fully qualified or driving without a supervisor.
72.stay well behind large trucks and buses, and out of their blind zones because:  A. You may not be visible to the driver if you follow too closely. B. You will not be able to see very well if you follow too closely.  C. You could get crushed between one of these vehicles and the curb if they are turning at an intersection.35. 3 years is the minimum amount of time it will take to complete the Graduated Driver Licensing program?  
73. Solid white lines indicate that:  Lane changing is not permitted
74. If you pull out just slightly into another lane to pass a cyclist you are: actually changing lanes and should check your mirror, shoulder check and then signal.
75.Overdriving your headlights at night is dangerous because: . You cannot stop within the distance that you can see.
76. A U-turn is not permitted: A. On a curve. B. Near or at the crest of a hill. C. Where a sign prohibits a U-turn.
77.On wet roads you should be prepared to deal with:  A. Hydroplaning. B. Loss of traction. C. Poor visibility.
78.you are required to park5 metres away from a stop sign or crosswalk 


Child restraints for motor vehicle law in AlbertaAny child who is under the age of six and whose weight does not exceed 18kgs must be properly restrained in a chid safety seat.
Recommended distance between the driver's head and the restraint in order to reduce whiplash injuries is less than 10cm(<4")


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maximum speed limit for other non- primary higways outside an urban areas is 80km/h.
***************************************************************A downward-pointing green arrow permits the driver to:Drive in that Lane.




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***************************************************************Drivers with suspended licences and who have a code 12 on their Notice of Suspension must attend A Pre-treatment program.***************************************************************An amber light indicates Safe clearing of anintersection.***************************************************************safest stopping distance from the nearest rail, at a stop sign near a railway crossingis No closer than 5meters and further than 15meters.***************************************************************Under Graduated Diver Licencing system, when an accumulation of 8 or more demerit points occurs within a two-year period, yourlicence is automatically suspended for: One month***************************************************************The Ministry of Transportation may require your presence for an interview and driving re-examination if you reach:9 demerit points***************************************************************If you are charged with 15 demerit points, license suspension occurs:Automatically, and for 30 days from receipt of 15th demerit point***************************************************************How many demerit points will be recorded against your license for failing to stop for a school bus? 6points***************************************************************Anyone found guilty of driving with a blood alcohol level over .08/80 mg who has a prior alcohol offence in the last 10 years, is disqualified from holding an operator's licence for:36 months from the date of the finding of the guilt***************************************************************You are involved in an accident and damages exceed $1000. You must report the accident to the nearest provincial/local police:At once***************************************************************What is the minimum personal injury or damages $ value for which you are required to report an accident to the police?. $1000***************************************************************A flashing blue light mounted on a motor vehicle indicates  snow removal***************************************************************Distance you must maintain when parking close to a fire hydrant is:3 meters***************************************************************You should use your low-beam headlights when you are within 300meters from any oncoming vehicle. ***************************************************************Often in poor weather conditions drivers are required to use high beam lights. However drivers must switch back to low beam lights:When following another vehicle and within 60 meters or When you are within 150 meters of an oncoming vehicle*************************************************************** impaired drinking and driving rules Testing between the 0.05 - 0.08 BAC range is a warn range and results in three day roadside suspensionTesting above the 0.08 BAC range is results in an impaired driving conviction and a 90 day roadside suspension***************************************************************Apart from when you are intending to turn left or pass another vehicle you should:Keep well to the right?
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Most automobile skids are result of:Driving too fast
White lines:separate traffic travelling in the same directionSolid white lane on a roadway means:Lane changing is not permittedWhen there is a solid white line to the left of your vehicle, it means:That you may not make a left lane change.Yellow lines:separate traffic travelling in opposite directionsA solid yellow line is on your side of the centre line outside of urban areas:no overtakingBroken yellow lines indicate:there is adequate sight distance available to permit passingA broken line at the left of your lane means:you may pass if the way is clear
How close the fire hydrant may you legally park?5mIf there is no stop line or marked crosswalk at the intersection, you must stop within 3 metres of the intersecting roadway.A school bus with red signal lights flashing is stopped. What does the law require you to do?Stop 20 meters from the school bus
How many demerit points will be recorded against your license for failing to remain at the scene of an accident?7 PointsHow many demerit points will be recorded against your license for failing to stop for a school bus?6 Points
How far back are you required to stop from railroad tracks?5 metres from the nearest rail.Do not park your vehicle:within 1.5 metres of an access to a garage, private roadway or drivewayYou must not follow any emergency vehicle that has its siren or lights operating within:150 metres
A 'Bus' is defined as a motor vehicle that is designed to have a seating capacity of more than:10The law requires that the wheels of the parked vehicle are within what maximum distance from the curb?50 cmIf your vehicle equipped with an air bag system, Transport Canada recommends that you should position yourself back at least:25 centimeters from the steering wheelWhen you see a yellow flashing pedestrian activated traffic light, slow down to:30 km/h
How much minimum insurance required for third party liability?$200,000
A braking skid occurs:When you apply your brakes too hardIf a vehicle is equipped with ABS and a driver needs to perform emergency braking, the driver should:apply steady hard pressure to the brake pedalThe minimum learning or licensing age for a class 1 operators license is:18 years

The holder of a Class 4 operators licence may operate:all motor vehicles under classes 1, 2, 3 and 6 for learning only+a bus that has a seating capacity of not more than 24, excluding the operator+an ambulance or taxiTo become a probationary driver (Class 5) you must:A. Be 16 years of age or older.B. Pass the standard Alberta road test.C. Have held a Learner's Licence (Class 7) for at least one year.The holder of a Class 5 operators licence shall not operate:a motorcycleThe holder of a Class 5 operator's licence may operate:a two-axle single motor vehicleYou are required to report all collisions to the police where the overall damage exceeds:$2,000The holder of a Class 7 operators licence may operate:a moped +a motorcycle (for learning) if the holder of the licence is 16 years of age or older + a vehicle or combination of vehicles that the holder of a Class 5 operators licence may operate as a learner
Anyone found guilty of driving with a blood alcohol level over .08/80 mg for the first time will be disqualified from driving and their licence will be suspended for:12 month/s from the date of the finding of the guiltAnyone found guilty of driving with a blood alcohol level over .08/80 mg who has two or more prior alcohol offences in the last 10 years, is disqualified from holding an operator's licence for:60 month/s from the date of the finding of the guiltAnyone found guilty of driving with a blood alcohol level over .08/80 mg who has a prior alcohol offence in the last 10 years, is disqualified from holding an operator's licence for:36 months from the date of the finding of the guiltUnder Graduated Diver Licencing system, when an accumulation of 8 or more demerit points occurs within a two-year period, your licence is automatically suspended for:One month
If a death or injury occurs as a result of an impaired offence, the minimum licence suspension will be even for a first offender:60 Months
In a traffic circle:The vehicle on the right must yield to the vehicle on the left
A person who applies for, or renew a class 1, 2 or 4 operator's licence must also submit a complete medical report. This is required:every year after age 65 +every five years to age 45 +every two years from age 45 to 65
Slow moving vehicle on road travelling less than 40 km/hrSpeed limit changes ahead

Driver's Licence
Basic Qualifications

  • Class 1 (Professional - Any vehicle)
  • Class 4 (Professional - Taxi, Ambulance)
  • Class 5 (2-axle - Cars, Light Trucks, Motor Homes or Mopeds)
  • Class 7 (Learners - 2-axel & Motorcycle & Moped)