Practice Test 8

How much time does it take for a car to stop when traveling down a hill?

A car will stop quicker.
A car will stop immediately.
It will take more time for a car to stop.
It depends on who is driving the car.

What should you keep in mind if you have to notify the police or emergency medical services about a collision?

Just tell them the location and nothing else.
Just tell them about the number of people who are injured.
Both A and B
Be as accurate as you can, especially about the condition of any injured people and the location of the collision.

What sort of steering adjustments should you make when your car is skidding?

Make large steering adjustments and point the tires toward the centre of your lane.
Make large steering adjustments and point the tires toward the right side of your lane.
Avoid large steering adjustments and point the tires toward the centre of your lane.
Avoid large steering adjustments and point the tires toward the right side of your lane.

Why should you turn your front wheels to the right when parking downhill on the right side of a street?

So the vehicle rolls into traffic if it moves
So the vehicle rolls off the road and not into traffic if it moves
To prevent collision with the vehicle behind
None of the above

How do the right-of-way rules work?

One person must yield while the other is allowed to proceed.
Everyone must come to a complete stop before proceeding.
Motorcycle riders must always yield to car drivers.
Everyone must yield the right-of-way to others.

Which of the following can affect your stopping time and distance?

Road and weather conditions
Your vehicle’s speed
The condition of your vehicle’s brakes and tires
All of the above

If a death or injury occurs due to impaired driving, how long will the licence be suspended for?

2 years
3 years
4 years
5 years

Through which rearview mirror can the driver of Vehicle A see Vehicle B approaching from behind?

The interior rearview mirror
The left-side exterior mirror
The right-side exterior mirror
Both the interior and exterior mirrors

What does this sign indicate?

The road is permanently closed for 8 kilometers.
Drivers must exit the highway immediately.
There is an alternate route for the next 8 kilometers due to roadwork or obstruction.
The speed limit is reduced to 8 km/h.

What does this sign indicate?

Drivers must not enter or remain in the lane that has the sign.
Drivers must travel in the lane that has the sign.
Drivers must come to a complete stop when facing it.
Drivers must make a U-turn when facing it.

What does this sign indicate?

There is a T-intersection ahead.
There is a Y-intersection ahead.
There is a circular intersection ahead.
None of the above

What following distance should drivers of large vehicles like motorhomes maintain?

2-second distance
3-second distance
4-second distance
5-second distance

What can affect your vision while driving, both during the day and at night?

Glare from the sun
Reflections
Lights of other vehicles
All of the above

When should you apply the brake in case the car has a flat tire?

As soon as you find out the tire is flat.
As soon as you can.
Both A and B.
When you have your vehicle under control and your speed is controlled.

What does this traffic light indicate?

Drivers can only proceed straight through the intersection.
Drivers must come to a complete stop and only proceed when safe.
Drivers must prepare to stop or clear the intersection if already in it.
Drivers can only turn in the direction indicated by the arrow after stopping at the intersection.

What should you do to prevent your parked vehicle from rolling down a hill?

Set your vehicle’s park brake.
Set your transmission in park or a lower gear.
Park at an angle from the curb.
Both A and B

What is the minimum safe following distance behind the vehicle in front of you?

2-second distance
3-second distance
4-second distance
5-second distance

If there are blind spots, how should a person change lanes safely?

They should get out of the car and check both sides before changing lanes.
They can just take a guess and change lanes whenever they want.
Perform a shoulder check and check in the mirror before changing lanes.
They should not change lanes.

What things should you avoid when merging?

Conducting a shoulder check
Reducing your speed abruptly or stopping
Using turn signals when merging
None of the above

In an automatic transmission vehicle, which gear should be used for normal forward driving?

Neutral
Park
Reverse
Drive

What must a person aged 75 or older provide when applying for or renewing a driver’s licence in Alberta?

A Medical Examination for Motor Vehicle Operators form
A vision assessment at an Alberta Registry Agent office
Purchase of health and vehicle insurance
Both A and B

What should your bicycle definitely have?

Well-functioning brakes
A bell or horn
A tail light
Both A and B

If the driver is under a lifetime suspension period, which car can they operate?

Any commercial vehicle
Every vehicle
A vehicle equipped with an interlock device
None of the above.

Why is it important to leave extra space behind a large vehicle when stopped on a hill?

The large vehicle may roll forward when the driver releases the brakes.
The large vehicle may roll backward when the driver releases the brakes.
The large vehicle might not stop at the red light.
The large vehicle does not need to stop at a red light.

What happens if you are not the registered owner of the vehicle you are driving after your suspension?

The vehicle will be impounded for 30 days regardless of who is the registered owner.
The vehicle will be impounded for 30 days only if you are the owner.
The vehicle will be impounded for 40 days regardless of who is the registered owner.
None of the above.

What does this sign mean?

There is a sharp right turn ahead.
There is a sharp left turn ahead.
There is a slight right curve ahead.
There is a slight left curve ahead.

What does this traffic light indicate?

Drivers can enter the intersection but are restricted from moving in the mentioned direction.
Drivers must come to a complete stop before proceeding in the mentioned direction.
Drivers can enter the intersection and may proceed in the mentioned direction.
None of the above

If a vehicle is following too closely and does not overtake you, what should you do?

Stop and let them pass.
Create a wider space cushion between you and them.
Increase your speed to create distance.
All of the above.

Your trailer must have:

Working taillights
Brake lights
Turn signals
All of the above

What does a sign with a fluorescent yellow-green background indicate?

It indicates a construction zone or work area.
It provides information such as distances to destinations.
It indicates a school zone, school area, or school crosswalk.
It warns drivers about potential hazards or changes in road conditions.

How should you move your vehicle into a perpendicular parking space to your right?

Move slowly parallel to the curb until your front bumper is even with the left side of the vehicle parked to the right of your parking space, then turn sharply to the right, straighten your wheels at about the midpoint of the space, and stop when your vehicle reaches the curb.
Move slowly parallel to the curb until your rear bumper is even with the right side of the vehicle parked to the right of your parking space, then turn sharply to the right and come to a complete stop before reaching the curb.
Move slowly parallel to the curb until your front bumper is even with the right side of the vehicle parked to the right of your parking space, then turn slightly to the right and stop when your vehicle is halfway in the space.
None of the above.

What should you check when shopping for a new vehicle to assess its energy efficiency?

The energy label
The Ener label
Both A and B
The EnerGuide label

How can you achieve maximum fuel economy in a vehicle with a manual transmission?

Shift through the lower gears smoothly and quickly.
Accelerate aggressively before shifting to a higher gear.
Stay in lower gears for longer periods.
None of the above

For how long do convictions and licence suspensions remain on the driving record of fully-licenced drivers?

5 years
7 years
10 years
13 years

How should you operate the accelerator in your vehicle?

Gradually press it and then hold it at the proper position for the selected speed.
Press it fully right away for a strong start and keep it pressed to maintain speed.
Press it fully at first, then gradually release it to move the vehicle.
None of the above

What is the minimum age required to operate a tractor or self-propelled farm equipment on a highway?

14 years
16 years
18 years
20 years

What does this sign mean?

There is a danger ahead.
There is a dead-end ahead.
There is an intersection ahead.
This road ahead is closed.

What should you do if you miss your intended exit or cannot exit safely from the circular intersection using the left lane?

Stay in your lane and travel around the circle again to take the exit.
Come to a complete stop within the intersection.
Slow down and make a wide U-turn to take the exit.
Take the next available exit.

When must you signal your intention before turning or changing lanes?

Only when there is another vehicle nearby.
At least 30 meters before making the turn or lane change.
Right before you make the turn or lane change.
When you are on a highway.

Where should you bring your vehicle to a stop on a road with a marked stop line?

Before the stop line
On the stop line
Ahead of the stop line
None of the above

Do not park your vehicle within ________________ metres of a stop or yield sign

20 metres
15 metres
10 metres
5 metres

What does this sign mean?

It shows the route to a nearby hospital.
There's an accessible parking space ahead.
It indicates that the facilities are accessible by wheelchair.
It indicates the lane is specifically for ambulances.

How should you position your vehicle before moving into a parallel parking space next to a parked vehicle?

Align your rear bumper with the rear bumper of the parked vehicle, leaving about one metre of space.
Align your rear bumper with the front bumper of the parked vehicle, leaving about one metre of space.
Align your front bumper with the rear bumper of the parked vehicle, leaving about two metres of space.
Align your front bumper with the front bumper of the parked vehicle, leaving about two metres of space.

In the situation below, who has the right-of-way?

Vehicle A
Vehicle B
Vehicle C
All of them

For what weight are forward-facing child safety seats designed?

10 to 12 kgs
10 to 14 kgs
12 to 14 kgs
10 to 18 kgs

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Practice Test 8

How much time does it take for a car to stop when traveling down a hill?

What should you keep in mind if you have to notify the police or emergency medical services about a collision?

What sort of steering adjustments should you make when your car is skidding?

Why should you turn your front wheels to the right when parking downhill on the right side of a street?

How do the right-of-way rules work?

Which of the following can affect your stopping time and distance?

If a death or injury occurs due to impaired driving, how long will the licence be suspended for?

Through which rearview mirror can the driver of Vehicle A see Vehicle B approaching from behind?

What does this sign indicate?

What does this sign indicate?

What does this sign indicate?

What following distance should drivers of large vehicles like motorhomes maintain?

What can affect your vision while driving, both during the day and at night?

When should you apply the brake in case the car has a flat tire?

What does this traffic light indicate?

What should you do to prevent your parked vehicle from rolling down a hill?

What is the minimum safe following distance behind the vehicle in front of you?

If there are blind spots, how should a person change lanes safely?

What things should you avoid when merging?

In an automatic transmission vehicle, which gear should be used for normal forward driving?

What must a person aged 75 or older provide when applying for or renewing a driver’s licence in Alberta?

What should your bicycle definitely have?

If the driver is under a lifetime suspension period, which car can they operate?

Why is it important to leave extra space behind a large vehicle when stopped on a hill?

What happens if you are not the registered owner of the vehicle you are driving after your suspension?

What does this sign mean?

What does this traffic light indicate?

If a vehicle is following too closely and does not overtake you, what should you do?

Your trailer must have:

What does a sign with a fluorescent yellow-green background indicate?

How should you move your vehicle into a perpendicular parking space to your right?

What should you check when shopping for a new vehicle to assess its energy efficiency?

How can you achieve maximum fuel economy in a vehicle with a manual transmission?

For how long do convictions and licence suspensions remain on the driving record of fully-licenced drivers?

How should you operate the accelerator in your vehicle?

What is the minimum age required to operate a tractor or self-propelled farm equipment on a highway?

What does this sign mean?

What should you do if you miss your intended exit or cannot exit safely from the circular intersection using the left lane?

When must you signal your intention before turning or changing lanes?

Where should you bring your vehicle to a stop on a road with a marked stop line?

Do not park your vehicle within ________________ metres of a stop or yield sign

What does this sign mean?

How should you position your vehicle before moving into a parallel parking space next to a parked vehicle?

In the situation below, who has the right-of-way?

For what weight are forward-facing child safety seats designed?

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