Alberta Driver's Liscence

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This is SOME of the information that may appear on the Alberta Driver's License test for the Class 7 GDL license (Leaner's License). Make sure that you read the Basic Driver's Handbook at http://www.transportation.alberta.ca/Content/docType45/Production/basicdrivershandbook08.pdf , mainly chapters 2 to 9, in addition to doing this quiz. There is a lot of information in that book that does not lend itself to being in a text only quiz (such as information on some Signs and driving techniques). Be also sure to do the sample tests at http://www.saferoads.com/ (on the right hand side of the screen), they really do help.

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left: Pavement Marking: Yellow Signals should always be on the _____
3 years: Law Breaking: High Blood alcohol level (> .08/80 mg %) or refusing to give a breath sample, and has a record in the past 10 years, carries a penalty of ____ suspension
90: School Bus: The speed limit for school bus if the posted limit is not lower
5 m: Parking: The distance that you must park from a fire hydrant
do not: Parking: You (do/do not) have right of way when backing out of a parking space
are not: Turning: U-turns (are/are not) permitted at an intersection controlled with traffic signals.
hand over hand: This is the method of steering used when turning a corner.
2: Demerits: When ___ years pass after a conviction (that is, after you pay your fine) your demerits for that offense are removed
2: Demerits: Improper Turns or U-Turns
2: Demerits: GLD - Violating Curfew (Midnight - 5am)
increase: Nighttime / Poor Driving Conditions: During poor driving conditions you should (increase/decrease) your distance between vehicles
stop line: Pavement Marking: This pavement marking indicates where a vehicle must stop at either an intersection or a railway crossing
nearest nearest: Turning: When doing a left turn from a two-way to a one-way, you should be in the lane (nearest/furthest) from the center line to the lane (nearest/furthest) from the left hand curb
braking time: Stopping: The time it physically takes for a vehicle to come to a stop
top left: Red is always at the (top/bottom) or (left/right) on the traffic control signal
3: Demerits: Failing to report an accident
can not: Lanes: You (can/can not) pass another vehicle in a school zone when restricted speed limits are in effect
Construction: Sign: Orange Diamond
5 years: Law Breaking: Death or Bodily Injury whilst impaired carries a penalty of ____ suspension
can: You (can/cannot) make a right hand turn at a red light after making a full stop (unless (allowed/prohibited) by a sign)
6: Demerits: Careless Driving
1 year: Law Breaking: High Blood alcohol level (> .08/80 mg %) or refusing to give a breath sample carries a penalty of ____ suspension
2: Demerits: GLD - Supervisor not fully qualiified
level with the top of your ears: Safety: If you have an adjustable head restraint it must be adjusted so that it is ______ (sentence)
Stop: Sign: Red Octagon
10 m: Parking: The distance that no vehicle can remain at a standstill for longer than 1 minute at the intersection between two primary highways
opposite: Reversing: When backing, the front end of the vehicle will go in the (same/opposite) direction as the back end of the vehicle
Regulatory Message: Sign: White Square
4: Demerits: Following too Closely
total stopping distance: Stopping: The sum of distance it takes for someone to stop their car
One Way: Sign: Black Rectangle
6: Demerits: Racing
50 cm: Parking: Distance a parked car must be from a curb (including units)
can not: Railroad Crossing: You (can/can not) make a U-turn at the presence of railroad tracks.
accelerate: Lanes: You should (accelerate/decelerate) after entering a curve to maintain a safe speed
3: Demerits: Failing to stop at a Stop Sign
alternating flashing amber lights: School Bus: This signifies that a school bus is coming to a stop and that you must be ready to stop
5 m: Parking: The distance that you must park from a crosswalk
lane control signals: Signals that are used to indicate and control the direction of traffic movements on individual lanes of a road.
2: Demerits: Exceeding speed limit by between 1 and 15 km/h
left: Faster moving vehicles should be in the ____ lane
can not: You (can/can not) pass a log truck that is turning.
should: Traffic Circle: Traffic entering the circle (should/should not) yield to traffic already within the circle
turbulence: What large vehicles can create and may affect your ability to control your car; dangerous in a crosswind
right: Reversing: When backing to the right look over your (left/right) shoulder
2: Demerits: Failing to Obey Instructions of Traffic Control Device
gear positions 3 2 1: Automatic Transmission: These settings pevent the transmission from shifting to a higher gear and are used in uphill driving or special circumstances
5: Demerits: Failing to stop for a police officer
can not: You (can / can not) enter a parking space on the left side of a two-way roadway
diamond: Pavement Marking: This type of marking indicates that a lane is reserved for a special vehicle
permitted: A left turn onto a one-way street is (permitted/not permitted) at a traffic control signal
power: Skid: The type of skid that occurs when you accelerate too hard
can: Parking: You (can/can not) park your car next to the curb in a T intersection
right: Parking: If parking on the RIGHT side of the road, downhill, on a road without a curb, you turn your wheels to the (left/right) when parking.
6: Demerits: Failing to stop for a school bus
reaction time: Stopping: The time period where a driver is able to shift his foot from the accelerator to brake pedal
can not: You (can/can not) share a lane with a motorcycle.
yellow: Pavement Marking: This color of marking separates traffic moving in opposite directions
threshold braking technique: Stopping: The technique that is used when a quick stop is required and pressure is applied just above the point where the brakes would lock
40: Speed that slow moving vehicles are design to be at (max)
painted island: Pavement Marking: This pavement marking is not allowed to be used for traveling over or for passing.
are not: Bicycles (are/are not) considered vehicles when the rider is completely dismounted and pushing their bike alongside
150 m: Nighttime / Poor Driving Conditions: If you cannot see clearly at this distance then you must turn your headlights on.
Warning: Sign: Yellow Diamond
30: Speed Limit: School Zone (Between 8-930, 1130-130, 300-430)
space cushion: This is the area between you and other drivers between the front, back and sides of the vehicle.
Red X: Lane Control Signal: Must not enter the lane designated by this signal
can not: Lanes: You (can/can not) exceed the speed limit when passing another vehicle
Hazard Sign Right: Sign: Rectangle with stripes facing upper right
want: Skid: During a skid, always drive in the direction that you (want/opposite of what you want) to recover.
3: Demerits: Exceeding speed limit by between 15 and 30 km/h
solid white: Pavement Marking: Line marking that indicates changing is not permitted.
Direction: Sign: Green Rectangle
150 m: Emergency Vehicle: This is the minimum distance for being behind an emergency vehicle with activated sirens
solid yellow: Pavement Marking: This line marking indicates that passing is not permitted. Can be single or double.
right: Slower moving vehicles should be in the ____ lane
$1000: You are required to report a collision to the police whose damage total exceeds this monetary value
Green Arrow: Lane Control Signal: Drivers are permitted to drive down lanes designated by this signal
snowplow ahead: Flashing amber and red means _________.
may: School Bus: If you are on the opposite side of a median and a school bus has alternating flashing red lights on, you (may/may not) proceed
150 m: Nighttime / Poor Driving Conditions: The distance where you should use the low-beam headlights when you are behind someone
right turn: Hand Signal: Arm Bent Upwards
flashing amber light: This light means you may proceed with caution after yielding to pedestrians and vehicles in the intersection. If used in conjunction with a Pedestrian sign you must reduce your speed to 30km/h
nearest nearest: Turning: When doing a left turn from a two-way to a two-way, make the turn so that you are (nearest/furthest) away from the center line from the lane you are coming from and then (nearest/furthest) from the center line on the lane that you are going into
do not: When traveling offroad, (do/do not) try to get back on the road immediately.
3: Demerits: Failing to stop at a Red Light at an intersection
increase: When you are behind a large vehicle you should (increase/decrease/maintain) your driving distance
are: Bicycles (are/are not) considered vehicles, including when the rider is dismounted at an intersection
right left: Intersections: In a Traffic Circle, the vehicle on the (left/right) must yield to the vehicle on the (left/right)
white: Reversing: These are the color of the lights of a reversing vehicle
off: Keep your foot (on/off) the brake pedal when you start to skid.
alternating flashing red lights: School Bus: These signify that a school bus is has come to a stop and that you MUST stop before you reach the school bus and go only when the signal has ceased
crosswalk: Pavement Marking: This pavement marking indicates the location of a designated pedestrian crossing area.
solid and broken yellow: Pavement Marking: This line marking means that passing is permitted only on the side of the marking that is broken. If the marking is solid on the side that you are driving on then you may not pass
yield: Vehicles turning left or right must (yield/not yield) the right of way to other pedestrians lawfully within the intersection
should not: Nighttime / Poor Driving Conditions: You (should/should not) use cruise control when the driving conditions are poor.
broken white: Pavement Marking: This line marking means that passing is permitted
only: Vehicles facing a steady green arrow may enter the intersection to proceed ___ in the direction indicated by the arrow.
30: Speed Limit: Rural Playground Zone
danger zone: The space that the extra logs which occupy the back of a log truck is known as this.
Permissive Message: Sign: White Square with Green Circle
2: Demerits: GLD - More Passengers than Seatbelts
left: Parking: If parking on the RIGHT side of the road, uphill, on a road with a curb, you turn your wheels to the (left/right) and allow your car to roll back until the right front tire is touching the curb
2: Demerits: Improper Backing
3: Demerits: Stunting
2 s: The minimum following distance between vehicles is ___ for normal conditions.
3: Demerits: Impeding Passing or Improper Passing
15 1 month: Demerits: When you accumulate more than ___ points in two years your license is suspended for ____.
are not: You (are/are not) permitted to pass another vehicle traveling the same direction in a school zone or rural playground zone. Time: 830 to 1 hour after sunset
are not: Turning: U-turns (are/are not) permitted in the roadway within intersections.
15 3: Demerits: If a defensive driving course has been completed and you have less than __ points, it may remove ___ points per 2 years
X: Pavement Marking: This type of marking indicates the approach of a railway crossing
500 m: Railroad Crossing: This is the distance of a train from a railroad crossing at which a driver must stop before the train tracks
100: Speed Limit: Primary Highway, non-Urban Area
are not: Reversing: In an urban area you (are/are not) permitted to back into an intersection or crosswalk
4: Demerits: Exceeding speed limit by between 30 and 50km/h
left right: Traffic Circle: The driver on the ____ must activate the ____ signal and use caution when leaving the circle and crossing through the outside lane
Lane Use Designation: Sign: Black Square
neutral: Automatic Transmission: this setting puts the transmission out of gear
should: Nighttime / Poor Driving Conditions: You (should/should not) keep your headlights on at all times.
1 3 months: Demerits: When you accumulate more than ___ suspension in two years, your license is suspended for ______.
Hazard Sign Left: Sign: Rectangle with stripes facing upper left
can not: You (can/can not) proceed through a red light if you are in a funeral procession and you are the lead vehicle
80: Speed Limit: Non-primary highway, non-urban area
Road Facilities: Sign: Brown or Blue Square
School Zone: Sign: Green Pentagon
60: The maximum speed when passing parked emergency vehicles
5 15: Railroad Crossing: The "X" sign with a Stop Sign underneath it means that you must come to a complete stop within _ to _ meters from the rail
4: Demerits: Failing to yield right of way to a pedestrian in a crosswalk
slow: Hand Signal: Arm Bent Downwards
7: Demerits: Leaving the scene of an accident
Prohibitive Message: Sign: White Square with Red Circle and Slash
1.5 m: Parking: The distance that you must have between your vehicle and a private garage / roadway
weave zone: Lanes: A zone of a highway where traffic is both entering and exiting
3: Demerits: Driving the wrong way on a one-way highway
3: Demerits: Driving Left of Center
right: Parking: If parking on the RIGHT side of the road, uphill, on a road without a curb, you turn your wheels to the (left/right)
50: Speed Limit: Highway in an urban area
7: Demerits: When your suspension has been served, your license is returned with ___ points.
perception time: Stopping: The time period where a driver recognizes that there is danger
can not: Intersections: You (can / can not) pass a vehicle that has stopped at an intersection for a pedestrian.
permitted: A right turn is (permitted/not permitted) after a full stop at a traffic control signal
5 years: Law Breaking: High Blood alcohol level (> .08/80 mg %) or refusing to give a breath sample, and has two+ records in the past 10 years, carries a penalty of ____ suspension
after: Lanes: Start accelerating\decelerating (before/after) you enter the acceleration/deceleration lane.
may: Vehicles facing a flashing green arrow (may/may not) turn in the direction of the arrow without stopping. Must yield the right of way to all vehicles/pedestrians in the intersection
drive: Automatic Transmission: The setting that is used for normal driving
left: Reversing: When backing to the left look over your (left/right) shoulder
white: Pavement Marking: This color of line separates traffic moving in the same direction
cornering: Skid: The type of skid that occurs when you corner too fast
go straight ahead: Lanes: In a curve, your car will want to (curve/go straight ahead).
passing lane: Lanes: The type of lane that allows someone to go infront of a slower vehicle by accelerating in this lane
can: You (can/can not) proceed through a red light if you are in a funeral procession and you are not the lead vehicle
4: Demerits: Exceeding speed limit by an unreasonable rate
two way left turn lane: Turning: This type of lane lets drivers coming from both sides of traffic make left turns within it
park: Automatic Transmission: this setting locks the transmission
after before: Nighttime / Poor Driving Conditions: Night-time is considered the time 1 hour (before/after) sunset and one hour (before/after) sunrise
30: When you see a yellow flashing pedestrian streetlight, slow down to this speed
nearest nearest: Turning: When doing a left turn from a one-way to a one-way, start from the lane (nearest/furthest) from the curb to the lane (nearest/furthest) from the curb)
can not: You (can/can not) straddle two lanes on a highway*.
right: Intersections: At an uncontrolled intersection, yield the right-of-way to the vehicle on your (left/right)
2: Demerits: Traffic Lane Violation
broken yellow: Pavement Marking: This type of marking allows passing only if the way ahead on the other side of the marking is clear and the pass can be completed safely
6: Demerits: Exceeding speed limit by 50km/h +
braking: Skid: Type of skid that occurs when pressure is applied to the brakes too hard
60 m: Parking: The viewing distance that must be maintained on a highway outside an urban area for parking on a primary highway (if it is allowed)
right: When entering a right hand curve, steer towards the ____ side of the road.
left turn: Hand Signal: Arm Outstretched
nearest nearest: Turning: When doing a left turn from a one-way to a two-way, start in the lane (nearest / furthest) away from the curb and into the lane (nearest/ furthest) away from the center line
20 m: School Bus: How far away you must stop before a bus that has alternating flashing red lights. This occurs on BOTH sides of a divided highway
1.5 m: If the load of a car extends beyond this length then you must affix a red flag (during daylight hours) or a red light (during nighttime hours)
5 m: Parking: The distance that you must have between your vehicle and a Stop or Yield sign when parked
15 m: Intersections: You should be in the proper turning lane at least ____ from the intersection
right: Parking: If parking on the RIGHT side of the road, downhill, on a road with a curb, you turn your wheels to the (left/right) when parking.
overdrive: Automatic Transmission: The setting that is used for higher speeds and saving fuel
flashing red light: Vehicles coming to this kind of light must stop before proceeding through the intersection and proceed only when safe.

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