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Yellow line markings on a road separate traffic that is:
- travelling in the same direction
- travelling in the opposite direction
- required to turn
- required to exit
Under the Alberta licence demerit point system, when a driver accumulates 8 or more demerit points, but less than 15 points:
- the driver must appear before the Alberta Driver Control Board
- a notice of point standing is mailed to the driver
- the driver must complete another road test before driving again
- the driver’s licence is suspended for one month
In an urban area, you must signal your intention to turn at least:
- 10 metres before turning
- 30 metres before turning
- 50 metres before turning
- 100 metres before turning
When driving at night and you are approaching on oncoming vehicle, you must dim your headlights at least:
- 100 metres from the oncoming vehicle
- 150 metres from the oncoming vehicle
- 250 metres from the oncoming vehicle
- 300 metres from the oncoming vehicle
Which of the following statements is NOT a true statement?
- the effects on driving are the same whether a person drinks a standard bottle of beer or a one and one-quarter ounce of liquor
- alcohol, when taken in combination with some other prescription drugs, can result in a greater impairment level than when only alcohol is consumed
- you can sober up faster if you drink lots of black coffee and take a cold shower
- you can be charged with driving while impaired even if your blood alcohol level is less than .08
Traffic control lights at an intersection can be either vertical or horizontal. The correct color sequence from top to bottom for vertical traffic lights is:
- green, red, yellow
- green, yellow, red
- red, yellow, green
- yellow, green, red
Driving with your headlights on during daylight hours:
- is a safe idea to make your vehicle more visible to others
- will kill your battery
- overworks your vehicle’s fuel system
- is illegal in Alberta
You are driving on a highway and you see a large “X” painted on the pavement in your driving lane. This warns you that:
- there is a railway crossing ahead
- your traffic lane is about to end and you must prepare to change lanes
- there is a pedestrian crossing zone ahead
- wildlife may cross the road ahead
A yellow diamond shaped sign means:
- a regulatory message
- a permissive message
- a lane use message
- a warning message
Which of the following collisions MUST be reported to the police?
- a vehicle drives off the road striking a large rock. No one injured and damages total $650.00
- a vehicle strikes a bicycle and rider. The bicycle rider was wearing a helmet and was uninjured. The bike was damaged and will cost $750.00 to replace. The vehicle was not damaged
- three vehicles collide causing damage to each vehicle in the amount of $500.00
- a large gravel truck “rear ends” a vehicle causing $950.00 damage. There are no injuries and no damage to the gravel truck
Under the Alberta demerit point system, how many points are assessed against a driver’s record for failing to stop as directed b a traffic control device?
- 7 points
- 1 points
- 5 points
- 3 points
You are 20 metres from an intersection in an urban area. The traffic control light turns to yellow. You should:
- slow down your vehicle, check for traffic and proceed if the way is clear
- proceed at your present rate of speed
- slow down and stop
- accelerate to cross the intersection before the light turns to red
You are driving on a highway in winter conditions. The radio announcer has reported that the highway has patches of “black ice”. Drifted snow is packed on the travel lanes and the blowing snow is reducing your visibility. Under these conditions, the minimum safe following distance should be?
- 2 seconds behind the vehicle ahead
- 3 seconds behind the vehicle ahead
- 4 seconds behind the vehicle ahead
- 10 seconds behind the vehicle ahead
When driving in the left lane on a three lane one-way street, you hear a siren and notice in your rear view mirror the flashing red light of an approaching emergency vehicle. You must:
- move over into the right lane and stop
- pull over to the left curb and stop
- continue to drive at the legal speed limit so as not to block traffic
- continue to drive but slow down until the emergency vehicle has passed
In an urban area, are you permitted to back a vehicle into or across an intersection or crosswalk?
- No
- Yes
- Only to turn around and with a guide assisting you
- In residential areas only
On multi-lane highways, slower moving vehicles should:
- stop regularly to permit faster vehicles to get by
- use the right lane for travel
- use the left lane, regardless of speed being travelled
- drive in either the left or right lanes
You are travelling on a four lane undivided highway. In the opposing lane of traffic, you see a stopped school bus with its alternating flashing red lights activated. You must:
- stop about 20 metres before reaching the school bus and wait for the lights to stop flashing
- stop before reaching the bus, check for pedestrians, and if clear, proceed cautiously
- slow to 50km/h and be alert for pedestrians who may be crossing the roadway
- sound your horn to warn anyone who may be crossing the highway and proceed at the normal highway speed
Hydroplaning can cause a loss of control of your vehicle. The term “hydroplaning” means:
- brake fluid leaks onto your tire
- the tire pressure is too high
- water between the tires and the road surface
- the tire pressure is too low
You are driving on a highway and notice a solid yellow line on your left. This means that:
- you may pass another vehicle if done safely
- the traffic is divided and travelling in opposite directions
- you are on the wrong side of the road and must return back to the proper side of the highway as quickly and safely as possible
- you are on a one-way road
You are driving on a highway and are intending to exit. The correct procedure is to:
- slow down, signal, move into the exit lane
- signal, slow down, move into the exit lane
- signal, move into the exit lane, slow down
- slow down, move into the exit lane, signal
On some limited access highways there are areas where highway entrance points and exit points are close together. These areas are referred to as:
- entrance and exit zones
- weave zones
- deceleration and acceleration zones
- merge zones
You are driving on a highway and are approaching a curve. You should:
- maintain a constant speed as you approach the curve and slow down after entering the curve
- accelerate as you approach the curve and brake if necessary when driving through the curve
- slow down before entering the curve and accelerate slightly after entering
- drive on the shoulder of the highway to gain extra space
At an uncontrolled intersection, when two vehicles approach at approximately the same time at right angles to each other, which vehicle must yield the right of way?
- the vehicle on the right
- the vehicle on the left
- the slower moving vehicle
- the faster moving vehicles
When approaching the crest of a hill on a two lane highway, a driver should:
- ensure the vehicle’s headlights are on for easier visibility
- shift to a lower gear just prior to the crest
- push on the accelerator to ensure that the vehicle does not slow down uphill
- stay to the right side of the road
You are stopped at an intersection waiting for traffic to clear so that you may make a left turn. The front wheels of your vehicle should be:
- pointed straight ahead
- turned slightly to the left
- fully turned to the left so there will be no delay in turning when safe
- left of the center line
The speed limit on a primary highway, unless otherwise posted, is:
- 110 km/h
- 100 km/h
- 90 km/h
- 80 km/h
School zone speed limits within a city, town or village are in effect on school days only, between the hours of?
- 8:00 – 9:30 AM / 11:30 – 1:30 PM / 3:00 – 4:30 PM
- 8:30 – 9:30 AM / 11:00 – 1:00 PM / 3:00 – 4:00 PM
- 7:30 – 9:00 AM / 10:30 – 12:30 PM / 2:00 – 4:00 PM
- 9:00 AM / 5:00 PM
According to the Alberta licence demerit point system, a person’s driver’s licence is suspended within a 2-year period if they accumulate?
- 10 points
- 4 points
- 8 points
- 15 points
White line markings on a road are used to separate traffic that is:
- travelling in the same direction
- travelling in opposite directions
- required to turn
- required to exit
The speed limit within a city, town or village, unless otherwise posted is:
- 30 km/h
- 45 km/h
- 50 km/h
- 60 km/h
Under normal driving conditions, when following another vehicle, a driver should maintain a safe following distance of:
- approximately one vehicle length for every 30 km/h of speed
- 6 seconds
- 2 seconds
- one half (1/2) of a city block
In an urban area, playground zone speed limits are in between 8:30 AM and one hour after sunset:
- weekends only
- Monday through Friday only
- Weekends and statutory holidays only
- every day of the week
In a rural area, you must signal your intention to turn at least:
- 25 metres before turning
- 50 metres before turning
- 75 metres before turning
- 100 metres before turning
The responsible driver always practices defensive driving skills and techniques. In an urban area, a driver should constantly scan the road and surroundings ahead by looking:
- 3 vehicle lengths ahead
- 12 to 15 seconds ahead
- 4 city blocks ahead
- 10 vehicle lengths ahead
When parking a vehicle parallel to the curb, the driver must ensure that the vehicle wheels are within what maximum distance from the curb?
- 10 centimetres
- 30 centimetres
- 50 centimetres
- 100 centimetres
When driving in a traffic circle, you must yield the right of way to traffic:
- on your left side
- on your right side
- that first sounds a horn
- that is attempting to enter the circle
When following another vehicle at night, you must use your low beam headlights:
- at least 100 metres behind the other vehicle
- at least 150 metres behind the other vehicle
- at least 300 metres behind the other vehicle
- it is not necessary to dim headlights when following another vehicle
You are driving on a three-lane roadway. Facing you overhead are three sets of lights. The light over the left lane shows a red ‘X’. The light over the centre lane also shows a red ‘X’. The light over the right lane shows a green arrow. Which lane(s) are you permitted to drive in?
- the left lane only
- the left and centre lanes
- the right lane only
- the centre and right lanes
The best way to avoid fatigue while driving on long trips is to:
- drink lots of coffee
- stop and rest briefly, at least once every two hours
- turn up the volume on the vehicle’s sound system
- drive over the speed limit to reach your destination sooner
Drivers who are convicted on a first offence of driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs:
- will be suspended for one year
- will be suspended for 3 months
- may obtain a restricted licence for 90 days
- may not apply for another licence for a three-year period
A white square shaped sign, displaying a symbol or a letter with a green circle around it means:
- a permissive message
- a non permissive message
- a pedestrian crossing sign
- a warning that the pavement is ending
You are driving on a four-lane divided highway. Ahead of you is a stopped school bus with its alternating flashing red lights on. You must:
- move to the left lane, slow to 50 km/h and pass in safety
- stop approximately 20 metres behind the bus, look carefully for pedestrians, and if clear, pass in safety
- blow your horn to alter any pedestrians and pass at a slow rate of speed
- stop approximately 20 metres behind the bus, in either travel lane, and wait until the alternating red lights stop flashing
When a driver extends their left arm straight out from the vehicle, it indicates:
- a driver’s intention to stop
- a driver’s intention to turn right
- a driver’s intention to turn left
- a point of interest across the street
Which of the following collisions do NOT have to be reported to the police?
- a single vehicle collision where the driver drove off the road causing damage to the vehicle’s undercarriage in the amount of $950.00 and the driver received bruised ribs and a bump on the forehead
- a three vehicle collision where damage to each vehicle amounted to $300.00
- a single vehicle collision where the vehicle car mounted a median knocking down a ‘keep right’ sign. There were no injuries or damage to the vehicle, but it will cost $200.00 to put the sign back up
- a vehicle/pedestrian collision where there were no damages, but the pedestrian suffered a skinned knee and complained of a stiff shoulder
You are approaching an intersection with a red traffic control light facing you. A police officer is standing in the intersection and is signalling you to proceed through. You must:
- stop and wait for the light to turn green
- proceed through in a cautious manner as directed
- wait for a flashing green arrow to indicate it is okay to drive through
- signal and turn right so that you do not have to go straight
You are approaching a yield sign. You intend to drive straight through the intersection. You must:
- stop
- slow down and yield the right of way to traffic not facing the sign
- maintain your speed as you have the right of way
- yield right of way only to vehicles on your right
You are driving the posted speed limit on a tow-lane highway. The vehicle behind you is following too closely. You should:
- speed up to increase the distance between you and the vehicle behind
- apply your brakes to force the other driver to fall back
- put on your headlights to make the other driver believe you are braking
- slow down, stay in your lane and encourage the other driver to pass
At a four way stop, two vehicles arrive at the same time at right angles to each other. After both vehicles have made a complete stop, which vehicle should proceed first?
- the vehicle on the right should proceed first
- the vehicle on the left should proceed first
- the first vehicle to flash its headlights
- the first vehicle to sounds its horn
To help prevent “whiplash” injuries during rear end collisions, most vehicles are equipped with:
- air bags which release on collision impact
- head restraints which may require adjustment
- softer interiors to better cushion the body from injury
- bucket seats to fit and secure the body better within the vehicle
When driving in a heavy fog during daylight hours, you can only see a distance of 50 metres. You should reduce your speed and:
- turn on your vehicle’s “park lights” to improve visibility
- turn on your high beam headlights so that the light will better penetrate the fog
- drive without your headlights to eliminate glare
- turn on your low beam headlights so that you will be more visible and have minimum glare

ANSWERS :

Car Test Answers
1.	b	26.	b
2.	b	27.	a
3.	b	28.	d
4.	d	29.	a
5.	c	30.	c
6.	c	31.	c
7.	a	32.	d
8.	a	33.	d
9.	d	34.	b
10.	c	35.	c
11.	d	36.	a
12.	c	37.	b
13.	c	38.	c
14.	b	39.	b
15.	a	40.	a
16.	b	41.	a
17.	a	42.	d
18.	c	43.	c
19.	b	44.	b
20.	c	45.	b
21.	b	46.	b
22.	c	47.	d
23.	b	48.	a
24.	d	49.	b
25.	a	50.	d