Q.#1 Flashcards

1
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Uncontrolled intersections are ones that…..?

A

Have no signs or streetlights.

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2
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Be cautious of large vehicles backing because…?

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If you are too close behind, the driver may not be able to see you in the rear view mirrors.

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3
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If your pedal sticks and you cannot pull it up with your shoe you should….?

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shift your car into neutral, apply the brakes, and safely pull off the road.

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4
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Why is it important to leave plenty of room when you pass a motorcycle?

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Because the motorcycles do not offer the same safety features and protection that cars do.

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5
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When approaching a stop sign, you must….?

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Stop and then proceed when safe to do so.

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6
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Solid white lines indicate that……?

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Lane changing is not permitted.

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7
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You must beam your high beam lights within ________ of oncoming vehicles.

A

300m

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8
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What is the general maximum speed within an urban area? (Unless otherwise posted)

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50 km/h

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9
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Other than cases of necessity, who is permitted to use the shoulder of a highway?

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Pedestrians and bicycles.

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10
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What do Broken line markings indicate?

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mean that crossing the broken line to pass or change lanes is permitted.

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11
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What do Yellow line markings indicate?

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mean that vehicles on each side of the yellow line must travel in opposite directions. A yellow line should
always be on the driver’s left side.

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12
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What would be an example of an Solid line marking?

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solid white lines on the road

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13
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What do x markings indicate?

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X markings on rural highways indicate the approach to a railway crossing.

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14
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To become a probationary driver (Class 5) you must be…?

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be 16 or older, and should have passed the standard Alberta road test.

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15
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Why is it important to lock your doors before you proceed to drive?

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because Locking the doors also reduces the possibility of the doors opening if you are involved in a collision.

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16
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What does Skidding mean?

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Skidding means losing control of your vehicle. It occurs if you steer too sharply or drive too quickly on slippery surfaces or under poor road conditions.

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17
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You must signal when you are….?

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moving away from curb or parking lane, changing lanes, turning, etc or all of the above.

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18
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When changing lanes, you should…..?

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Check your mirrors, check your blind zone, signal and proceed when safe to do so.

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19
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When you are faced with a red traffic signal, and your intention is to go straight through the intersection, what must you do first?

A

Stop and proceed only when the signal turns green and the intersection is clear

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20
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Before pulling off from where your vehicle is parked, you should…?

A

Always signal and check for traffic, pulling out only when it is safe to do so

21
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At an uncontrolled intersection (without traffic signs or traffic lights), you should…?

A

Yield the right-of-way to any vehicle on your right

22
Q

Which of the following hand-and-arm signals is correct for slowing or stopping?

A

Arm out and down

23
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When entering a freeway you should…?

A

Signal and increase your speed to merge smoothly with traffic

24
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If your pedal sticks and you cannot pull it up with your shoe you should:

A

Shift into neutral, pull over and stop.

25
Q

Alberta has a demerit point system where a fully licensed (non-learner, non-probationary) driver is suspended when they accumulate:

A

15 points

26
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When approaching a Yield sign, you must:

A

Yield the right-of-way to traffic not facing the sign and all pedestrians in the intersection

27
Q

what does the term over-driving your headlights at night mean?

A

driver is travelling at a speed which would not permit them to see an object in time to stop

28
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When a car is stuck on a hill what direction do the wheels turn?

A

Wheels turn left

29
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How close can a driver legally park a vehicle to a fire hydrant?

A

5 meters

30
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A “slow-moving vehicle” sign must be displayed on the rear of any vehicle that normally travels at speeds less than:

A

40 km/h

31
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How many seconds should drivers scan the road?

A

12 to 15 seconds

32
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What km/h should you yield to when you encounter a pedestrian?

A

30 km/h

33
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Where should your hands be level with the steering wheel?

A

Hand on car, level with ear

34
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what is a weave zone?

A

Where the entrance and exit to a highway are close together(area where the cars cross)

35
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A traffic-lane control light with an illuminated red “X” means:

A

Travel is not permitted in that lane

36
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The law requires that the wheels of the parked vehicles are within what distance from the curb?

A

50cm

37
Q

When exiting a highway, slow down after entering the?

A

deceleration lane

38
Q

When following a log-hauling truck, you should be aware that logs may stick out how far beyond the bed of the truck?

A

9m

39
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How much meters can you wait before driving over train tracks?

A

5 meters

40
Q

When are u turns not permitted?

A

U turns are not permitted at intersections with traffic control signal

41
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A school zone sign indicating a speed limit of 30 km/h means:
a) You must slow down to indicated speed during hazardous conditions
b) you must slow down to indicated speed between 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday
c) You must slow down to the indicated speed at all times
d) You must slow down to indicated speed between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on school days

A

d) You must slow down to indicated speed between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on school days

42
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When approaching an intersection, how many meters do you stop?

A

stop within 3 metres (10 feet) of the intersecting roadway.

43
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When approaching an intersection, you should:

A

Scan the roadway - looking left, centre, right, then glance left again

44
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When backing a passenger vehicle to the left, a driver should:

A

Look over the left shoulder with occasional glances to the front

45
Q

When approaching an intersection and facing a traffic control light that is showing a green right-turn arrow and a red light, a driver:

A

may enter the intersection and proceed without stopping only in the direction indicated by the arrow.

46
Q

Alberta has a demerit point system where a fully licenced (non-learner, non-probationary) driver is suspended when they accumulate:

A

15 points

47
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Shoulder checking means:

A

Glancing towards the blind spot in the direction the driver intends to move

48
Q

Speed limit signs indicate:

A

The maximum speed permitted when conditions are favourable

49
Q

Which vehicles may be equipped with a combination of flashing red and white lights?

A

Ambulances and Fire Trucks