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Alberta Practice Test 1 Questions

1. What does this sign mean?

Sign shown for question 1
  1. No roundabout ahead
  2. U-turn is not allowed
  3. Go straight
  4. Do not enter

2. When approaching an intersection where the green light is flashing?

Sign shown for question 2
  1. Come to a full stop and proceed
  2. Permitted to go through,turn left or turn right without stopping
  3. Do not yield to pedestrians
  4. No turn permitted

3. What should you do when approaching a school bus with its red lights flashing?

  1. Stop only when approaching from the rear of the bus
  2. Slow down and prepare to stop
  3. Increase speed to pass quickly
  4. Stop only if children are visible on the road

4. What does this sign mean?

Sign shown for question 4
  1. Parking area for trucks
  2. Yield to trucks
  3. Trucks are allowed
  4. Only trucks are allowed

5. What should a driver do before making a right turn at a red light?

  1. Stop completely before the stop line or crosswalk
  2. Check for other traffic
  3. Both a and b
  4. None of the above

6. What is the recommended distance to keep between your vehicle and the rear of the vehicle parked to your right when perpendicular parking?

  1. 1 meter
  2. 1.5 meters
  3. 2 meters
  4. 3 meters

7. What does this sign mean?

Sign shown for question 7
  1. Roundabout ahead
  2. Railway crossing ahead
  3. Regulation sign ahead
  4. Recycling area ahead

8. What does this sign mean?

Sign shown for question 8
  1. Left or right turn allowed
  2. Go straight or turn right
  3. Straight only
  4. One-way street

9. What are some tips to reduce the risk of fatigue while driving?

  1. Drive after drinking alcohol or taking drugs
  2. Keep your vehicle at a high temperature
  3. Avoid taking breaks
  4. Be well rested and stop for a rest if feeling tired

10. What does this sign mean?

Sign shown for question 10
  1. Intersection ahead
  2. Yield sign
  3. Construction zone ahead
  4. Slow moving vehicle

11. What do white line markings indicate?

  1. Lane changing is permitted
  2. Parking is permitted
  3. Vehicles on each side of the line must travel in opposite directions
  4. Vehicles on each side of the line are travelling in the same direction

12. What is the weight limit for children to use an approved booster seat?

  1. 10-18 kilograms
  2. 16-22 pounds
  3. More than 18 kilograms or 40 pounds
  4. None of the above

13. What does this sign mean?

Sign shown for question 13
  1. Hospital ahead
  2. T intersection ahead
  3. Traffic circle
  4. Dead end

14. Two solid yellow lines on the road mean

Sign shown for question 14
  1. Passing is allowed within a rural area
  2. Passing is allowed in either direction
  3. Passing is allowed within an urban area
  4. Passing is not allowed

15. Where should you stop your vehicle on a two-way roadway when a police vehicle pulls you over?

  1. In the middle of the road
  2. In a safe location at the left edge of the road
  3. In a safe location at the right edge of the road
  4. Anywhere you please

16. Which of the following is NOT a recommended step in the event of a cornering skid?

  1. Take your foot off the gas pedal.
  2. Do not use your brakes.
  3. Look and steer in the direction you want the front of the vehicle to go.
  4. Turn the steering wheel in the opposite direction of the skid.

17. If the gate at a railway crossing is down or in the process of being raised or lowered, you should:

  1. Drive around the gates
  2. Stop and wait for the gate to fully raise or lower
  3. Sound your horn
  4. Cross the tracks before the gate fully raises or lowers

18. Why is it important to leave extra space when stopping behind another vehicle in traffic?

  1. To make it easier for the vehicle behind to pass
  2. To slow down the traffic behind you
  3. To avoid hitting the vehicle ahead in case you are hit from behind
  4. To reduce wind resistance for improved fuel efficiency

19. What should a driver turn on if visibility becomes too poor to continue driving safely in smoke or fog?

  1. Turn on the high beams
  2. Turn on the hazard lights
  3. Turn on the low beams
  4. Turn on the radio

20. Best practice for checking vehicles in your blind spot:

  1. Using the shoulder check
  2. By slowing down
  3. By asking the passengers in the car
  4. All of these

21. What does this hand signal mean?

Sign shown for question 21
  1. Intention to turn left
  2. Intention to turn right
  3. Intention to slowing or stopping
  4. Intention to make U-turn

22. You should avoid using cruise control

  1. When the weather and road conditions are poor.
  2. When driving on a highway.
  3. When driving at night.
  4. When driving in a city.

23. What does this sign mean?

Sign shown for question 23
  1. Sharp turn left
  2. Road curves left
  3. Winding road
  4. Road turns left/right

24. What does this sign mean?

Sign shown for question 24
  1. Single lane roundabout
  2. Roundabout dual lane
  3. Do not enter
  4. Left curve ahead

25. What is the purpose of lane reversal signals?

  1. To control the direction of traffic on specific lanes
  2. To change the speed limit
  3. To indicate construction ahead
  4. To indicate a detour

26. What does this sign mean?

Sign shown for question 26
  1. Road narrows both sides ahead
  2. Slippery road ahead
  3. One-way ahead
  4. Right lane ends ahead

27. What is the recommended visual lead time when driving in rural areas to allow for sufficient time to react to potential hazards ahead?

  1. 5 to 10 seconds
  2. 10 to 15 seconds
  3. 15 to 20 seconds
  4. 20 to 25 seconds

28. What does this sign mean?

Sign shown for question 28
  1. Playground zone
  2. People working ahead
  3. School crosswalk - Watch for pedestrians
  4. Children is crossing - stop

29. Why is it dangerous to use a cellular phone or other electronic devices while driving?

  1. Because it can cause interference with the vehicle’s electronics.
  2. Because it can take your attention away from the demanding task of driving.
  3. Because it can cause damage to the vehicle’s battery.
  4. Because it can cause damage to the cellular phone or other electronic device

30. What does this sign mean?

Sign shown for question 30
  1. Speed drivers should maintain
  2. Maximum speed limit under all conditions
  3. Maximum speed limit ends ahead
  4. Maximum speed permitted when conditions are ideal