Drivers test questions Flashcards
1
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- U-turns are not permitted in urban areas in all of the following situations EXCEPT:
a) On a roadway between intersections
b) At an intersection controlled by a traffic-control signal
c) Where a sign indicates that U-turns are permitted
d) At an alley intersection\
A
- U-turns are not permitted in urban areas in all the following situations EXCEPT:
a) Where a sign indicates that U-turns are permitted
2
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- When you are driving behind another vehicle, you should maintain:
a. A maximum of an eight-second following distance.
b. A maximum of a four-second following distance.
c. A minimum of a two-second following distance.
d. A minimum of a six-second following distance.
A
- When you are driving behind another vehicle, you should maintain:
a) A minimum of a two-second following distance.
3
Q
If you get a flat tire while driving, you should
a. hold the steering wheel with a firm grip and keep the vehicle on a straight course.
b. not apply the brakes.
c. put your foot on the gas pedal to increase speed.
d. turn off your hazard warning lights
A
- If you get a flat tire while driving, you should
a. hold the steering wheel with a firm grip and keep the vehicle on a straight course.
4
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- When leaving a traffic circle, you should
a) proceed without signaling.
b) signal right.
c) signal left.
A
- When leaving a traffic circle, you should
a) signal right
5
Q
- When leaving the highway, you should use ____________ to slow down.
a) a deceleration lane
b) an acceleration lane
c) an express lane
d) a weave zone
A
- When leaving the highway, you should use ____________ to slow down.
a) a deceleration lane
6
Q
- When you see a red “X” above your lane, you should
a) watch for hazards.
b) change lanes.
c) slow down for pedestrians.
d) stay in that lane
A
- When you see a red “X” above your lane, you should.
a) change lanes
7
Q
- Total stopping distance of a passing vehicle can be calculated as:
a) The average of perception distance and braking distance.
b) The difference between the perception distance, reaction distance and braking distance of the vehicle.
c) The sum of perception distance, reaction distance and the braking distance of the vehicle.
d) The ratio between reaction distance and braking distance.
A
- Total stopping distance of a passing vehicle can be calculated as:
a) The sum of perception distance, reaction distance and the braking distance of the vehicle
8
Q
- Under the Alberta Traffic Safety Act, if a death or injury occurs as a result of an impaired offence by a motor vehicle driver, the license will be suspended for
a. three years.
b. one year.
c. five years.
d. three months
A
- Under the Alberta Traffic Safety Act, if a death or injury occurs as a result of an impaired offence by a motor vehicle driver, the license will be suspended for
a. five years.
9
Q
- what does the following sign indicate?
a) Do not enter this road.
b) Only light motor vehicles are allowed.
c) There is a narrow pass way ahead.
d) Use of this road is prohibited
A
what does the following sign indicate?
a) Do not enter this road.
10
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what does this sign mean?
a. Detour ahead
b. Traffic lights ahead
c. Drive slowly
d. Construction zone ahead
A
- what does this sign mean?
a. Traffic lights ahead
11
Q
- What is the purpose of route marker signs on roads?
a. They display the combination of roads.
b. They indicate numbers, names or designations of roads.
c. They indicate the distance to a destination.
d. They indicate the availability of road service
A
- What is the purpose of route marker signs on roads?
a. They indicate numbers, names or designations of roads
12
Q
- What does the following figure mean?
a. Hospital zone
b. Watch for pedestrians
c. Playground
d. School zone
A
What does the following figure mean?
a. Watch for pedestrians
13
Q
- The parking lane of a highway is intended for:
a. Passing vehicles
b. Emergency parking
c. Pedestrians
d. Bicyclists
A
- The parking lane of a highway is intended for:
a. Emergency parking
14
Q
- The maximum speed limit for a school bus (with or without passengers) under ideal conditions is:
a. 65km/h
b. 90km/h
c. 120km/h
d. 80km/h
A
- The maximum speed limit for a school bus (with or without passengers) under ideal conditions is:
a. 90km/h
15
Q
- The holder of a Class 6 operator’s license may operate which of the following vehicles?
a. A heavy goods truck
b. A bus
c. An ambulance
d. A motorcycle
A
- The holder of a Class 6 operator’s license may operate which of the following vehicles?
a. A motorcycle
16
Q
- If someone is passing you on a two-lane highway, you should
a. move quickly to the left side of your lane.
b. move slowly to the left side of your lane.
c. move slightly to the right of your lane.
d. stop immediately
A
- If someone is passing you on a two-lane highway, you should
a. move slightly to the right of your lane.
17
Q
- The speed limit for both urban and rural school zones is _____, unless otherwise posted.
a. 40 km/h
b. 30 km/h
c. 50 km/h
d. 20 km/h
A
- The speed limit for both urban and rural school zones is _____, unless otherwise posted.
a. 30 km/h
18
Q
- ______ parking is most often used in parking lots.
a. Parallel parking
b. Angle parking
c. Hill parking
d. None of the above
A
- ______ parking is most often used in parking lots.
a. Angle parking
19
Q
- When driving on multi-lane highways, slower traffic should use
a. the middle lane.
b. any lane.
c. the left lane.
d. the far right lane
A
- When driving on multi-lane highways, slower traffic should use
a. the far right lane.
20
Q
- When turning right from a two-way road into another, what should you do?
a. Turn into the left lane
b. Swing wide to the left before turning
c. Stay centred in your turning lane
d. All of the above
A
- When turning right from a two-way road into another, what should you do?
a. Stay centred in your turning lane
21
Q
- What does “skidding” mean?
a. The vehicle speed is uncontrollable.
b. The driver has lost control of the vehicle.
c. The vehicle vibrates from top to bottom.
d. The vehicle starts slowing down
A
- What does “skidding” mean?
a. The driver has lost control of the vehicle
22
Q
What does the following sign indicate?
a. Rest area ahead
b. Divider ahead; keep right
c. By-pass road ahead; take a detour
d. One-way road ahead
A
What does the following sign indicate?
a. Divider ahead; keep right
23
Q
- When you purchase an Alberta-registered vehicle you must make sure that:
a. Section 23 of the registration is complete and signed by the previous owner.
b. Section 2 of the registration is complete and signed by the previous owner.
c. Section 3 of the registration is complete and signed by the previous owner.
d. Section 131(1) of the registration is complete and signed by the previous owner.
A
- When you purchase an Alberta-registered vehicle you must make sure that:
a. Section 2 of the registration is complete and signed by the previous owner
24
Q
- What does this sign mean?
a. Do not park on either side of the sign
b. No parking at night
c. Park in the direction of the arrows
d. No parking permit is necessary in this area
A
What does this sign mean?
a. Do not park on either side of the sign
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25. A GDL driver's allowable alcohol concentration is
a. 0.00%.
b. 0.01%.
c. 0.08%.
d. 0.05%
25. A GDL driver's allowable alcohol concentration is
| a. 0.00%.
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26. When you see a train sounding a signal and approaching within 500 meters, you must
a. take a detour.
b. proceed with a maximum speed to cross the track.
c. stop and wait for the train to pass.
d. keep going.
26. When you see a train sounding a signal and approaching within 500 meters, you must
a. stop and wait for the train to pass.
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27. The Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) program will improve road safety by:
a. Creating an uncontrolled, high-risk environment for all new drivers.
b. Providing minimal support in an uncontrolled environment for all new drivers.
c. Creating a lower risk, controlled environment for all new drivers
d. Creating a complex environment full of difficult tasks for all new drivers.
27. The Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) program will improve road safety by:
a. Creating a lower risk, controlled environment for all new drivers
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28. Properly positioned head restraints can greatly reduce:
a. The risk of whiplash injuries in rear-end collisions.
b. The body temperature while driving.
c. Collisions on railway crossings.
d. The speed while driving
28. Properly positioned head restraints can greatly reduce:
| a. The risk of whiplash injuries in rear-end collisions
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29. If your breath test shows alcohol concentration level between 0.05 and 0.08%, which of the following consequences will you be subject to for your first offence?
a. You will be fined.
b. Your vehicle will be towed.
c. Your licence will be suspended for 3 days.
d. All of the above
29. If your breath test shows alcohol concentration level between 0.05 and 0.08%, which of the following consequences will you be subject to for your first offence?.
a. All of the above
