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Driving Within the Law

What happens if the driver already has a criminal conviction under their name?

It does not affect the penalties.
It will result in additional penalties.
It will double your penalties.
None of the above.

What happens if a driver chooses not to participate in the Ignition Interlock Program?

The driver will remain suspended and cannot legally drive.
The driver will remain suspended but can legally drive.
The driver will not be suspended and can legally drive.
None of the above.

How can you effectively scan the road ahead and behind while driving?

By using the side mirrors to scan the road ahead.
By keeping your eyes moving to scan the road ahead and behind.
By keeping an eye on the radio.
All of the above.

What is the minimum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) that triggers the Immediate Roadside Sanction (IRS): WARN program?

20 mg of alcohol in 100 mL of blood
30 mg of alcohol in 100 mL of blood
50 mg of alcohol in 100 mL of blood
80 mg of alcohol in 100 mL of blood

Under the Immediate Roadside Sanction (IRS): FAIL what is the penalty for the second occurrence?

90 days where the suspended driver is unable to drive under any circumstances, and a further 26-month driver’s licence suspension.
90 days where the suspended driver is unable to drive under any circumstances, and a further 30-month driver’s licence suspension.
90 days where the suspended driver is unable to drive under any circumstances, and a further 36-month driver’s licence suspension.
90 days where the suspended driver is unable to drive under any circumstances, and a further 40-month driver’s licence suspension.

What happens if a driver fails or refuses to comply with the Criminal Code?

The Immediate Roadside Sanction (IRS): FAIL will apply.
Immediate Roadside Sanction (IRS) ZERO: Commercial will apply.
Immediate Roadside Sanction (IRS): WARN will apply.
All of these will apply.

Which of the following is considered an impaired driving offence?

Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (or both)
Refusing to provide a breath or blood sample
Driving while suspended or disqualified for impaired driving
All of the above

What are the contraventions for suspension/disqualification under the Immediate Roadside Sanctions Zero Novice Program?

An immediate 30-day driver’s licence suspension
A seven-day vehicle seizure
$200 fine plus victim fine surcharge of 20 percent
All of the above

Under the Immediate Roadside Sanctions (Zero: Novice) program in Alberta, what happens if a GDL driver is found with any alcohol in their system (i.e., not at 0.0% BAC)?

They pay a small fine
They receive an immediate 30-day licence suspension
They have to redo all driving tests
They receive no penalty if it’s the first offence

Which offence can result in 5 demerit points?

Failing to stop at a railway crossing
Failing to stop for a peace officer
Failing to stop for a funeral procession
Both A and B

If you accumulate ____ demerit points within a period of _, you will receive a letter notifying you of your demerit point standing.

6 to 14 demerit points within a period of 3 years
8 to 14 demerit points within a period of 3 years
6 to 14 demerit points within a period of 2 years
8 to 14 demerit points within a period of 2 years

Under what circumstances can GDL drivers receive 2 demerit points in Alberta?

Driving during curfew
Having more passengers than seat belts
Having an unqualified supervisor (accompanying driver)
All of the above

When do a GDL driver's privileges get suspended?

When they accumulate 8 or more demerit points within a 2-year period.
When they accumulate 9 or more demerit points within a 2-year period.
When they accumulate 8 or more demerit points within a 3-year period.
When they accumulate 9 or more demerit points within a 3-year period.

When does the Immediate Roadside Sanction IRS FAIL program apply?

When the driver had a blood drug concentration that is equal to or exceeds any blood drug concentration for the drug that is prescribed by regulation under the Criminal Code (America).
When the driver had a blood drug concentration that is equal to or exceeds any blood drug concentration for the drug that is prescribed by regulation under the Criminal Code (Canada).
When the driver had a blood drug concentration that is equal to or exceeds any blood drug concentration for the drug that is prescribed by regulation under the Criminal Code (South Africa)
All of the above.

What is the duration of the second driver's licence privileges suspension for GDL drivers in Alberta?

Automatic three-month suspension
Automatic four-month suspension
Automatic five-month suspension
Automatic six-month suspension

To whom does the Roadside Sanction 24-hour program apply?

All drivers
Drivers whose ability to operate a motor vehicle has been impaired by a physical or medical condition, or by drugs or alcohol
Underage drivers only whose ability to operate a motor vehicle has been impaired by a physical or medical condition, or by drugs or alcohol
It does not apply to anyone

Drivers in the Class 7 Learner stage of the GDL program are prohibited from driving between midnight and 5 a.m. What is the penalty for violating this curfew?

No penalty
2 demerit points
4 demerit points
Immediate license suspension

Is it safe to drive after consuming alcohol or drugs?

Yes, it is safe.
It depends on how much you have consumed.
No, it is not safe.
They do not impact your driving abilities.

If your address changes in Alberta, what must you do?

Ignore it; the address will automatically update
Wait until your next licence renewal
Notify an Alberta Registry Agent office promptly
Only inform your local post office

After the time of suspension is served, how many demerit points are added to the driving record of fully-licenced drivers?

Can you be in possession of your driver’s licence when you are serving a suspension?

Yes, you can.
No, it is illegal.
Yes, but only if the suspension is less than 1 year
None of the above

What should you do if you feel tired while driving?

Speed up to reach your destination faster.
Stop for a rest and walk around the vehicle.
Wait till you reach home to rest.
None of the above.

After how many years from conviction are the demerit points removed from your driver’s record?

Which offences can result in 3 demerit points?

Speeding (exceeding the limit by 16 to 30 km/h)
Stunting
Failing to stop for police
Both A and B

How long do demerit points remain on a driver’s record after the reinstatement date?

2 years
3 years
4 years
5 years

How does fatigue affect a driver’s ability to operate a vehicle safely?

It causes them to feel less sleepy.
It decreases their reaction time.
It increases their reaction time.
It does nothing.

What will happen if you are guilty under the Criminal Code of Canada of driving while impaired and have a prior offence in the last 10 years?

You will be disqualified from holding a driver’s licence for five years from the date of the conviction.
You will be disqualified from holding a driver’s licence for four years from the date of the conviction.
You will be disqualified from holding a driver’s licence for three years from the date of the conviction.
You will be disqualified from holding a driver’s licence for two years from the date of the conviction.

If a GDL driver gets their license suspended for the third time within one year, what must they do?

Pay a large fine.
Lose their license immediately.
Attend a review with the Registrar of Motor Vehicles.
Retake all driver’s tests.

Which statement best describes the Ignition Interlock Program?

It monitors drivers’ speed and issues automatic fines.
It disables a vehicle’s starter if the oil level is too low.
It measures breath alcohol concentration and locks the ignition above a set threshold.
It tracks vehicle location and reports speeding violations to the authorities.

If you accumulate _______________ demerit points within a two-year period, your driver’s licence privileges will be automatically suspended.

15 or more demerit points
14 or more demerit points
13 or more demerit points
12 or more demerit points

For which drivers does the Immediate Roadside Sanction (IRS) ZERO: Commercial program apply?

Zero tolerance for alcohol and/or drugs for novice drivers with a Class 7 learner’s licence or Class 5 GDL licence
Zero tolerance for alcohol and/or drugs for commercial drivers operating a commercial vehicle in a commercial capacity
Zero tolerance for everyone
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

After you have provided proof of meeting all requirements, who will be able to issue you a driver’s licence?

The Alberta Registry Agent
The Alberta Judicial Council
The Canada Judicial Council
The High Court

What is the penalty for the second occurrence under the Immediate Roadside Sanction (IRS): WARN program?

15-day immediate driver’s licence suspension
7-day vehicle seizure
Requirement to complete the Crossroads course and $600 fine plus a victim fine surcharge of 20 percent
All of the above

What is the duration of the third driver's licence privileges suspension for GDL drivers?

Automatic three-month suspension
Automatic four-month suspension
Automatic five-month suspension
Automatic six-month suspension

How many demerit points remain on a graduated driver's licence (GDL) driver’s record after their licence privileges have been reinstated?

If you exceed the speed limit by a maximum of 15 km/h in Alberta, how many demerit points will you receive?

What is the penalty for the first occurrence of a suspension under the Immediate Roadside Sanction (IRS) ZERO: Commercial program?

3-day immediate driver’s licence suspension and $300 fine plus victim fine surcharge of 20 percent.
4-day immediate driver’s licence suspension and $400 fine plus victim fine surcharge of 40 percent.
5-day immediate driver’s licence suspension and $500 fine plus victim fine surcharge of 50 percent.
3-day immediate driver’s licence suspension and $300 fine plus victim fine surcharge of 80 percent.

What is the penalty for the third occurrence under the Immediate Roadside Sanction (IRS): WARN program?

30-day immediate driver’s licence suspension, 7-day vehicle seizure, requirement to complete the IMPACT Program, and $1,000 fine plus victim fine surcharge of 20 percent.
40-day immediate driver’s licence suspension, 7-day vehicle seizure, requirement to complete the IMPACT Program, and $1,200 fine plus victim fine surcharge of 20 percent.
30-day immediate driver’s licence suspension, 4-day vehicle seizure, requirement to complete the IMPACT Program, and $1,200 fine plus victim fine surcharge of 20 percent.
30-day immediate driver’s licence suspension, 7-day vehicle seizure, requirement to complete the IMPACT Program, and $1,200 fine plus victim fine surcharge of 20 percent.

How long do demerit points stay on a GDL driver's record in Alberta?

5 years
4 years
3 years
2 years

When are you convicted of an offence?

When you don’t pay the fine assessed on your ticket.
When you don’t appear in court and are still found not guilty.
Both A and B.
When you pay the fine assessed on your ticket voluntarily.

What penalties can a driver face if caught driving under the influence of alcohol?

Time in jail and heavy fines
Loss of the driver’s licence privileges
2 demerit points
Both A and B

What are some penalties that impaired drivers will immediately receive at the roadside?

Escalating driver’s licence suspension
Escalating fines, vehicle seizures, and mandatory education programs
IIP (Ignition Interlock Program)
All of the above

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.

Under what conditions will you be disqualified from holding a driver’s licence for five years from the date of conviction?

If you are found guilty under the Criminal Code of Canada of driving while impaired, and you have two or more prior offences in the last 15 years.
If you are found guilty under the Criminal Code of Canada of driving while impaired, and you have five or more prior offences in the last 10 years.
If you are found guilty under the Criminal Code of Canada of driving while impaired, and you have two or more prior offences in the last 12 years.
If you are found guilty under the Criminal Code of Canada of driving while impaired, and you have two or more prior offences in the last 10 years.

Under which offences do you get 3 demerit points?

Driving to the left of the yellow line and driving in the wrong direction on a one-way highway.
Failing to stop for a red light at an intersection or impeding a passing vehicle.
Improper passing or failing to stop at an intersection.
All 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

What is the Ignition Interlock Program designed for?

To help individuals separate high-risk behaviours of driving while impaired.
It can be used as an educational tool to prevent recidivism.
It can be used to prevent high-risk drivers.
All of the above.

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.

What happens if a driver does not complete the Planning Ahead course?

Their license is automatically reinstated after 30 days.
They face a new administrative suspension that continues until they finish the remedial education course.
They only receive a written warning and can continue to drive.
They must pay a fine but can keep driving without further suspension.

What is the penalty for not completing the Planning Ahead course?

30-day vehicle seizure, $1,000 fine, plus victim fine surcharge of 20 percent.
40-day vehicle seizure, $1,000 fine, plus victim fine surcharge of 20 percent.
50-day vehicle seizure, $1,000 fine, plus victim fine surcharge of 20 percent.
60-day vehicle seizure, $1,000 fine, plus victim fine surcharge of 20 percent.

What is the duration of the first driver's licence privileges suspension for GDL drivers?

Automatic two-month suspension
Automatic one-month suspension
Automatic one-year suspension
Manual two-month suspension

Where can you surrender your driving licence after a suspension?

At any Alberta Registry Agent office
At any Canada Registry Agent office
At the Alberta Registry Agent office near your home
You can surrender it anywhere.

What effects can some prescription and non-prescription medications have on a person?

They can cause drowsiness or dizziness.
They can cause fatigue.
They can cause nervousness.
They do not have any impact.

What happens if a person has a third occurrence under the Immediate Roadside Sanction (IRS) ZERO: Commercial program?

All their driving rights are taken and never given back.
30-day immediate driver’s licence suspension and $1,200 fine plus victim fine surcharge of 20 percent.
45-day immediate driver’s licence suspension and $1,200 fine plus victim fine surcharge of 20 percent.
30-day immediate driver’s licence suspension and $1,200 fine plus victim fine surcharge of 40 percent.

How many demerit points will you receive for a traffic lane violation?

Which offences can result in 6 demerit points?

Failing to stop for a school bus, careless driving, and not stopping at the scene of a crime.
Careless driving, failing to stop for a law enforcement officer, overpassing, and evading a collision.
Careless driving, failing to stop for a school bus, racing, and speeding (exceeding the limit by at least 51 km/h).
All of the above.

Under what blood alcohol concentration level will a person be charged under the Immediate Roadside Sanction (IRS) FAIL program?

If the blood concentration level exceeds 80 milligrams of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood.
If the blood concentration level exceeds 80 milligrams of alcohol in 90 millilitres of blood.
If the blood concentration level exceeds 70 milligrams of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood.
If the blood concentration level exceeds 60 milligrams of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood.

What happens if you drive while your driver’s licence is suspended?

You receive only a warning from the police.
Your vehicle (even if not yours) is impounded for 30 days.
You face no additional penalty if someone else owns the vehicle.
You pay a small administrative fee and can continue driving.

How do alcohol, drugs, medication, or stress affect a person’s ability to drive?

They impair judgment and the ability to operate a vehicle responsibly and safely.
They have no effect whatsoever.
They may make you feel bad about driving alone.
All of the above.

How many demerit points do you get if you fail to report a collision?

Under the Immediate Roadside Sanction (IRS) 24-hour program, what happens when a driver is found to be impaired by alcohol or drugs?

They must pay a large fine.
They receive an immediate 24-hour licence disqualification.
They lose their licence for at least 6 months.
They must attend a mandatory driving course.

When can a person apply for reinstatement of the driver’s licence after a lifelong suspension?

After 5 years
After 7 years
After 8 years
After 10 years

Which course completion is required if you get a second occurrence under the Immediate Roadside Sanction (IRS): WARN program?

The Crossroads Course or the Planning After course
The Crossover Course or the Planning Ahead course
The Crossroads Course or the Planning Ahead Course
All of the above

What is the penalty for the first occurrence under the Immediate Roadside Sanction (IRS): WARN program?

3-day immediate driver’s licence suspension, 3-day vehicle seizure, and $300 fine plus victim fine surcharge of 20 percent.
4-day immediate driver’s licence suspension, 3-day vehicle seizure, and $300 fine plus victim fine surcharge of 20 percent.
5-day immediate driver’s licence suspension, 3-day vehicle seizure, and $300 fine plus victim fine surcharge of 20 percent.
6-day immediate driver’s licence suspension, 3-day vehicle seizure, and $300 fine plus victim fine surcharge of 20 percent.

When can you be disqualified from driving and have your licence suspended for a year?

When you are found guilty under the Criminal Code of Canada.
When you are found guilty under the various subsections of Section 310 of the Criminal Code of Canada.
When you are found guilty under the various subsections of Section 320 of the Criminal Code of Canada.
Both A and C.

How many demerit points do GDL drivers receive if they are caught driving during curfew in Alberta?

What are the two distinct parts of a two-stage, fixed-term suspension?

A 60-day no-driving period followed by a 6-month suspension
A 90-day no-driving period followed by a 12-month suspension
A 30-day no-driving period followed by a 9-month suspension
A 45-day no-driving period followed by a 1-year suspension

If you believe that demerit points were incorrectly assigned to your driving record in Alberta, what should you do?

Ignore the record and wait for the points to expire
Submit a written request to the Driver Fitness and Monitoring department
Pay a higher fee to have the points removed
Contact a driving school to dispute the points

Under which offence(s) could you receive 2 demerit points in Alberta?

Failing to obey instructions of traffic control devices
Improper backing or backing into an intersection
Improper turns and U-turns
All of the above

GDL (Graduated Driver’s Licence) drivers, after accumulating ______ demerit points within two years, will receive a letter notifying them of their demerit point standing.

2 demerit points
4 demerit points
6 demerit points
8 demerit points

For which category of drivers is there a zero-tolerance policy under the Immediate Roadside Sanctions?

For any alcohol and/or drugs for novice drivers in the Class 6 learner’s licence or Class 4 GDL licence category
For any alcohol and/or drugs for novice drivers in the Class 8 learner’s licence or Class 6 GDL licence category
For any alcohol and/or drugs for novice drivers in the Class 7 learner’s licence or Class 5 GDL licence category
For any alcohol and/or drugs for novice drivers in any category

What factors can impair your judgment and ability to operate a vehicle responsibly and safely?

Alcohol and drugs
Certain medications, stress, and fatigue
Lack of sleep
All of the above

What can the driver do in the 12-month suspension period under the Immediate Roadside Sanction (IRS): FAIL?

Alberta’s IRS: FAIL Ignition Interlock Program
Alberta’s IRS: WARN Ignition Interlock Program
Alberta’s PRS: FAIL Ignition Interlock Program
None of the above

If you are caught driving while your licence is suspended or disqualified, what penalties might you face?

No penalty at all
Only a warning from the police
Possible jail time, fines, or both
Loss of your vehicle for 24 hours

Which offences can result in 4 demerit points?

Failing to yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian in a crosswalk
Following too closely
Speeding (exceeding the limit by 31 to 50 km/h)
All of the above

Under which occurrence in the Immediate Roadside Sanction (IRS) ZERO: Commercial program does a commercial driver operating a commercial vehicle get a 15-day immediate driver’s licence suspension and a $600 fine?

Under the first occurrence
Under the second occurrence
Under the third occurrence
Under the fourth occurrence

Under the Immediate Roadside Sanction (IRS): FAIL what is the penalty under the third occurrence?

90 days where the suspended driver is unable to drive under any circumstances and a lifetime driver’s licence suspension.
45 days where the suspended driver is unable to drive under any circumstances and a lifetime driver’s licence suspension.
30 days where the suspended driver is unable to drive under any circumstances and a lifetime driver’s licence suspension.
None of the above.

Which of the following triggers the IRS FAIL program?

Driving with an expired license
A law enforcement officer reasonably believing that a driver has operated a vehicle while impaired by alcohol, drugs, or both
Driving without valid registration documents
Failing to obey a stop sign

As a fully-licenced or GDL driver, if you fail to remain at the scene of a collision, how many demerit points will you face?

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