Learner's Permit Flashcards
What legal documents are all drivers required to have with them while they are driving?
A. Driver’s licence and proof of insurance.
B. Driver’s licence and vehicle registration.
C. Driver’s licence, proof of insurance and vehicle registration.
D. Driver’s licence.
C. Driver’s licence, proof of insurance and vehicle registration.
When you arrive at a traffic circle, you should:
A. Slow down as you approach the circle.
B. Yield to traffic already in the circle.
C. Yield to pedestrians.
D. All of the above.
D. All of the above.
If you are pulling a trailer, you must:
A. Have a passenger with you to help navigate.
B. Have complete working taillights, brake lights and turn signals.
C. Travel 10 km/h below the speed limit.
D. Not drive between midnight and 5 a.m.
B. Have complete working taillights, brake lights and turn signals.
Which of the following is NOT a condition of a Learner’s Licence (Class 7)?
A. Have a zero alcohol level.
B. Must hold a learner’s licence for at least two years.
C. Must be accompanied by a fully licenced (non-probationary) driver who is 18 years of age or older and is seated next to the driver.
D. Is not permitted to drive from midnight to 5 AM.
B. Must hold a learner’s licence for at least two years.
When merging into traffic, a driver should:
A. Accelerate to the speed of the traffic.
B. Keep checking the gap and any following vehicles.
C. Signal properly.
D. All of the above.
D. All of the above.
As a driver you should: A. Carefully watch the car behind you. B. Constantly check the sides of the road and all of your mirrors, as well as the road ahead. C. Carefully watch the car ahead of you. D. Rarely look in your mirrors.
B. Constantly check the sides of the road and all of your mirrors, as well as the road ahead.
To 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.
D. All of the above.
D. All of the above.
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)? A. 10 km/h B. 20 km/h C. 40 km/h D. 30 km/h
D. 30 km/h
During which times are you required by law to use your headlights?
A. All the time.
B. Between one hour after sunset and one hour before sunrise.
C. Whenever you cannot see 150 metres ahead.
D. B and C are correct.
D. B and C are correct.
What is the BEST way to check for other vehicles in your blind spot? A. Shoulder check. B. Check rear-view and side mirrors. C. Scan ahead for blind spots. D. None of the above.
A. Shoulder check.
You must report a crash to the police in what circumstances?
A. When there is damage to public property.
B. If the estimated damage is over $2000
C. If someone has been hurt or killed.
D. All of the above.
D. All of the above.
It is important to 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.
D. All of the above.
D. All of the above.
If you must stop in the intersection prior to completing a left turn, stay to the right of the centre line and keep your front wheels pointed: A. Left. B. Right. C. Straight ahead. D. None of the above.
C. Straight ahead.
If you pull out just slightly into another lane to pass a cyclist you are:
A. doing something illegal; you must change lanes completely.
B. doing something necessary; there is plenty of room in one lane for a car to pass a cyclist.
C. actually changing lanes and should check your mirror, shoulder check and then signal.
D. a hazard to other drivers.
C. actually changing lanes and should check your mirror, shoulder check and then signal.
Some things to watch for on the sides of the road are:
A. people in wheelchairs traveling toward an intersection.
B. children playing with a ball.
C. people who are visually impaired who may have a cane or a guide dog.
D. all of the above.
D. all of the above.
How far away from a stop sign or crosswalk are you required to park? A. 10 metres B. 6 metres C. 5 metres D. 3 metres
C. 5 metres
To drive safely at night, one must:
A. Wear yellow tinted glasses to reduce glare.
B. Wear dark glasses to cut down on incidents of “High Beam Blindness”.
C. Never drive faster than 50 km/h.
D. Drive at a speed which permits stopping in the distance illuminated by the headlights.
D. Drive at a speed which permits stopping in the distance illuminated by the headlights.
When do emergency vehicles with flashing lights and sirens have the right of way?
A. In intersections.
B. While driving on the right side of the road.
C. In all circumstances.
D. While on your side of a divided median.
C. In all circumstances.
Is it permitted to drive over the speed limit in order to complete a passing maneuver?
A. No, never.
B. Yes, in order to pass safely.
C. Yes, if you pass several vehicles.
D. No, unless another vehicle signals from the rear that you are blocking the passing lane.
A. No, never.
Drivers should not follow bicycle riders too closely because:
A. Bicycle riders do not have brake lights to warn you when they are stopping.
B. Bicycle riders do not have to follow the rules of the road.
C. All of the above.
D. None of the above.
A. Bicycle riders do not have brake lights to warn you when they are stopping.
When traveling in the winter, it is a good idea to:
A. Carry a shovel, sand or salt, and warning flares.
B. Use snow tires.
C. Make sure that snow and frost are removed from all your windows before you start driving.
D. All of the above.
D. All of the above.
True or False. If your front tire goes flat, your vehicle will pull strongly to the side that does not have the flat tire.
A. True.
B. False.
B. False.
Using the two-second rule to judge a safe following distance when driving:
A. Is more accurate on rural highways than in urban centres.
B. Is not accurate at speeds lower than 30 km/h.
C. Is not accurate at speeds greater than 100 km/h.
D. Will work at any speed.
D. Will work at any speed.
Motorists must slow to what speed when passing emergency vehicles or tow trucks that are stopped with their lights flashing? A. 50 km/h B. 60 km/h C. 70 km/h D. 80 km/h
B. 60 km/h
Upon entering an intersection marked with a “yield” sign, you are required to:
A. Yield the right of way to traffic not facing the sign and to all pedestrians within the intersection or crosswalk.
B. Stop, then enter the intersection quickly.
C. Yield only to vehicles on the right.
D. Maintain your current speed and expect others to move out of your way.
A. Yield the right of way to traffic not facing the sign and to all pedestrians within the intersection or crosswalk.
Unless otherwise posted, what is the speed limit for a primary highway located outside an urban area? A. 110 km/h B. 80 km/h C. 100 km/h D. 90 km/h
C. 100 km/h
What should you NOT do if your vehicle breaks down due to mechanical problems on a busy highway?
A. Turn your hazards on.
B. Raise your hood.
C. Attempt roadside repairs on your vehicle.
D. Have all occupants leave the vehicle and wait at a safe location.
C. Attempt roadside repairs on your vehicle.
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.
B. False.
A. True.
A school zone sign indicates the provincial time (unless otherwise posted) is:
A. all the time.
B. during daylight hours.
C. 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.
D. between 8 AM and 5 PM Monday to Friday.
C. 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.
If a vehicle ahead of you is stopped at a crosswalk on a multi-lane road you should:
A. Pass the vehicle on the right only.
B. Pass the vehicle on the left only.
C. Stop before passing this vehicle and make sure there are no pedestrians in the crosswalk.
D. Honk to encourage the vehicle’s driver to get going.
C. Stop before passing this vehicle and make sure there are no pedestrians in the crosswalk.
Uncontrolled intersections are ones that:
A. Have no traffic signs and no traffic signal lights.
B. Have only a stop sign.
C. Have only a yield sign.
D. Prohibit pedestrians from crossing.
A. Have no traffic signs and no traffic signal lights.
How far back are you required to stop from railroad tracks? A. 6 metres from the nearest rail. B. 5 metres from the nearest rail. C. 10 metres from the nearest rail. D. 3 metres from the nearest rail.
B. 5 metres from the nearest rail.
Which of the following factors would be most important in choosing a safe speed for driving in fog? A. How far you can see. B. How good your car's brakes are. C. The amount of traffic on the road. D. Whether it is day or night.
A. How far you can see.
What is the minimum amount of time it will take to complete the Graduated Driver Licensing program? A. 1 year B. 2 years C. 3 years D. 4 years
C. 3 years