Learners Flashcards

1
Q

What are the key skills you must develop?

A

Attitude, Awareness, Knowledge and Skill.

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Recent statistics on road safety in Alberta show that in ____ there were 133,124 collisions reported. In this year, ___ people were killed in those collisions and 12,465 were _______.

A

2016, 273, injured

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Driver education courses are available for the operation of…

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passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, and motorcycles.

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4
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what does GDL stand for?

A

Graduated Driver Licensing

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What is the GDL program?

A

This program ensures new drivers get the support, skills and experience they need to handle the complex task of driving. GDL improves road safety by creating a safe and controlled environment for all new drivers.

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As a GDL driver you will hold either;

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Stage One: Class 7 (Learner’s Driver’s Licence)
or
Stage Two: Class 5-GDL (Probationary License)

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To obtain a class 7 learner’s driver’s license you must;

A

Be 14 years of age or older

Pass a vision screening

Pass a knowledge test on the rules of the road

have parental consent if you are under 18 years of age

have valid identification

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(LEARNERS CONDITIONS)

You must hold a leaners driver’s license (class 7) for how long?

A

at least one year.

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9
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(LEARNERS CONDITIONS)
You must be accompanied by who?

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a fully licensed (non-GDL probationary) driver who is 18 years of age or older and is seated next to you.

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(LEARNERS CONDITIONS)
You are not permitted(able) to drive from..

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midnight to 5 a.m

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(LEARNERS CONDITIONS)
You are not permitted(able) to have more passengers than..

A

seat belts

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(LEARNERS CONDITIONS)
You will be suspended if you accumulate..

A

eight or more demerit points

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(LEARNERS CONDITIONS)
You must have ____ level of _______ and ____ when driving (or riding a __________.)

A

ZERO, Alcohol, Drug, Motorcycle

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14
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To become a probationary driver you must;

A

hold your class 7 driver’s license for A YEAR (this time will be extended if you receive a suspension of your driving privileges)

be 16 years of age or older

pass the basic Alberta class 5 road test

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(PROBATIONARY CONDITIONS)
You must be a probationary driver for a minimum of..

A

Two years

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(PROBATIONARY CONDITIONS)
you must have no more __________ than seat belts

A

passengers

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(PROBATIONARY CONDITIONS)
You will be suspended if you accumulate..

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8 or more demerit points.

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(PROBATIONARY CONDITIONS)
You must have ____ _______ level when driving.

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ZERO alcohol

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(PROBATIONARY CONDITIONS)
You are not able to re-class your license to a…

A

commercial driver’s license (classes 1, 2, 3, or 4).

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(PROBATIONARY CONDITIONS)
You cannot…

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serve as an accompanying driver to a learner

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21
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To become a fully licensed driver you must;

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have been suspension free for the last twelve months of the probationary stage.

pass the advanced road test

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22
Q

it will take a minimum of _ years to complete both the learners and probationary stages of the program.

A

3 / THREE

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23
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Exiting the GDL program is NOT mandatory. However, if you do exit from the GDL you will;

A

move from class 5-GDL to a full class 5 driver’s license

qualify to re-class to a class 1, 2, 3, or 4 driver’s license

increase the number of demerits are are allowed

remove the zero alcohol and drug tolerance condition

be able to be a accompanying driver to a learner

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(TO EXIT GDL YOU MUST)
Be in the probationary stage for a minimum of _ years

A

2 / TWO

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(TO EXIT GDL YOU MUST)
Be suspension free for the last __ ______ of the two-year probationary stage

A

12 months

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26
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(TO EXIT GDL YOU MUST)
pass the…

A

advanced road test

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27
Q

Class 5?

A

the most commonly held driver’s licence
allows drivers to operate cars and other light vehicles

28
Q

Pass the basic road test allows GDL drivers to move from…

A

a class 7 (Learner) to a class 5-GDL driver’s licence.

29
Q

During the probationary stage you will have a minimum of two years to…

A

further develop the skills necessary to take the ADVANCED road test and EXIT the GDL program

30
Q

The vehicle for your road test must be in acceptable working condition and must have the following;

A
  • a valid licence plate and insurance
  • headlights, brake lights and signal lights
  • horn
  • speedometer
  • brakes/park brake
  • unobstructed windshield/wipers
  • tires are in good condition
  • driver and passenger doors
  • vehicle seats/seat belts
  • exhaust system/muffler
  • mirrors
  • enough fuel
31
Q

The advanced road test?

A

This test determines whether a probationary driver has gained the necessary advanced driving skills and experience under challenging conditions to become a fully licensed driver.

You will need to pass this test to exit the Graduated Licensing Program and be a full class 5 (non-GDL) driver.

32
Q

Common reasons for not passing road tests

A

Exceeding the minimum number of points for error

failing to stop COMPLETELY before proceeding through an intersection controlled by a stop sign, or before turning right on a red light

failing to yield the right of way at an intersection or during a lane change

obstructing traffic by driving too slowly or stopping unnecessarily

climbing over the curb while parking, or being unable to park legally in three attempts

failing to slow or observe adequately at uncontrolled intersections (you must be prepared to yield to drivers to your right).

33
Q

(Types of Vehicles)
Class 7 (GDL)

A

a vehicle or vehicle-trailer combination that the holder of class 5 driver’s license may operate

a motorcycle (must be 16 years of age or older when learning with a supervisor who holds a class 6 non-GDL licence)

a moped

34
Q

(Types of Vehicles)
Class 5 - GDL

A

a vehicle or vehicle-trailer combination that the holder of class 5 driver’s licence may operate

35
Q

(Types of Vehicles)
Class 5 - NON-GDL

A

a vehicle or vehicle-trailer combination that the holder of a class 5 driver’s licence may operate

36
Q

Vehicles that may be operated with a class 5 driver’s licence;

A

a vehicle with only two-axles

a recreational vehicle with not more than three axles

a moped

all motor vehicles included under classes 1, 2, 3 and 4 for learning. The learner must be at least 18 years of age and have a supervisor with a valid driver’s licence for the type of vehicle

a motorcycle (for learning with a supervisor who holds a class 6 non-GDL licence)

37
Q

Class 5 driver’s licence shall not operate;

A

a motorcycle (unless for learning)

a vehicle with a seating capacity of more than 15 while that vehicle is transporting any person other than driver

a vehicle transporting passengers for hire

a vehicle equipped with air brakes, unless the supervisor has an air brake endorsement

38
Q

Class 4?

A

when a vehicle owner or operator, or the operator’s employer, is being paid for the service that the vehicle is being used to provide

39
Q

a class 4 driver’s licence is NOT required when..

A

the vehicle owner or operator, or operator’s employer drives a private passenger vehicle for the transportation of passengers on an incidental or occasional basis and receives compensation

40
Q

Air brake endorsement (Q) ?

A

An air brake endorsement is required for drivers of vehicles with

an air-only braking system, or
a combination of air and hydraulic braking system

41
Q

Non-Alberta license for tourists and visitors

a person visiting Alberta who is authorized to drive a motor vehicle of a particular class or type under valid licence or permit issued outside Alberta is not required to hold a current and valid driver’s licence if…

A

the person drives the same type of class of motor vehicle while visiting Alberta

42
Q

New Alberta residents (from other places in Canada)
People who have recently moved to Alberta may use their valid driver’s licence from outside of Alberta for the first..

A

90 days of their residency

applicants for class 1, 2 or 4 licences mist provide a medical report and pass a vision screening

43
Q

New Alberta residents (from the united states)

licence holders from the United States, other than those in the class _, _ and _ must complete all requirements

A

5, 6, and 7

44
Q

Countries with Reciprocal Licensing Agreement

a valid licence from a country that has a Reciprocal Licensing Agreement with Alberta can be exchanged for a..

A

Class 5 licence when the applicant presents a valid licence of equivalent class

45
Q

Countries with Reciprocal Licensing Agreement

all other licence classes require…

A

testing and vision screening. The applicants must disclose all medical conditions and physical disabilities that may affect their ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.
All applicants must produce immigration and residency documentation along with acceptable identification.

46
Q

Countries without reciprocal licensing agreements

A person coming from Alberta from outside of Canada may apply to have their previous driving history credited to their Alberta driving record. A successful application with grant exemption from the Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) program and…

A

allow for Class 5 road testing without being required to hold a Class 7 driver’s licence for one year.

47
Q

A person 75 years of age is older, who applies for a driver’s licence, or is renewing their existing driver’s licence must provide..

A

a medical examination for Motor Vehicle Operators form and have their vision assessed.

48
Q

(Driver’s Licence condition codes)
Adequate Lenses

A

A

49
Q

(Driver’s Licence condition codes)
Special Conditions

A

B

50
Q

(Driver’s Licence condition codes)
Periodic Medical

A

C

51
Q

(Driver’s Licence condition codes)
Periodic Vision Report

A

D

52
Q

(Driver’s Licence condition codes)
Periodic Driver Examination

A

E

53
Q

(Driver’s Licence condition codes)
Valid Temporary Licence

A

F

54
Q

(Driver’s Licence condition codes)
Daylight Driving Only

A

H

55
Q

(Driver’s Licence condition codes)
Outside Mirrors

A

J

56
Q

(Driver’s Licence condition codes)
Automatic Transmission

A

K

57
Q

(Driver’s Licence condition codes)
Hand Controls

A

L

58
Q

(Driver’s Licence condition codes)
Under Alberta Transportation Review

A

M

59
Q

(Driver’s Licence condition codes)
Excludes Class 2 and 4

A

N

60
Q

(Driver’s Licence condition codes)
Testing to be conducted by Provincial Examiner only

A

P

61
Q

(Driver’s Licence condition codes)
Special Medical

A

T

62
Q

(Driver’s Licence condition codes) [endorsements]
Air Brakes

A

Q

63
Q

(Driver’s Licence condition codes) [endorsements]
School Bus

A

S

64
Q

(Driver’s Licence condition codes) [endorsements]
Extended Length Vehicle Combinations

A

V

65
Q

(Driver’s Licence condition codes) [endorsements]
Completed Driver Education Course

A

U