1. You are at an intersection with a solid green light, intending to turn left. An oncoming vehicle is approaching, travelling straight. What is the correct action?
- A. Yield to the oncoming vehicle and wait for a safe gap before turning. ✓
- B. Proceed with your turn immediately as you have a green light.
- C. Turn quickly before the oncoming vehicle reaches the intersection.
- D. The oncoming vehicle must yield to you because you are turning.
When turning left, you must yield the right-of-way to all oncoming traffic and pedestrians before completing your turn, even with a green light.
2. When you see this sign at the entrance to a street, what does it mean?
- A. You are not permitted to enter this street. ✓
- B. The street ahead is a dead end.
- C. This is a one-way street, proceed with caution.
- D. Stopping is not permitted on this street.
This is a 'Do Not Enter' sign. It is a regulatory sign that means vehicular traffic is prohibited from entering a restricted roadway. Drivers must not proceed past this sign, as it typically marks the exit of a one-way street or an off-ramp. Source: Alberta Driver’s Guide to Operation, Safety and Licensing.
3. A driver notices their vehicle is using significantly more fuel than usual, but their driving habits have not changed. Which vehicle maintenance issue is a likely cause?
- A. The windshield washer fluid is low.
- B. The tires are under-inflated. ✓
- C. The air conditioning was recently serviced.
- D. The car was washed recently.
Proper vehicle maintenance is crucial for fuel efficiency. Under-inflated tires increase rolling resistance and can significantly reduce your vehicle's fuel economy.
4. Find all the errors.
- A. 1, 2, 4, 5
- B. 2, 4, 5 ✓
- C. 2, 4
- D. 2, 3, 5
Vehicle 2 is not maintaining a reasonable, safe distance from the vehicle ahead of it. Vehicle 4 is changing lanes at an unsafe distance from the vehicle in the left lane. Vehicle 5 is not maintaining a reasonable, safe distance from the vehicle ahead of it. Vehicle 1 and 3 are driving safely. They are maintaining a reasonable, safe distance from the vehicle ahead of it.
5. A driver is caught speeding in a marked construction zone on an Alberta highway. Construction workers are actively working on the roadside. What is the specific consequence for the speeding fine?
- A. The fine is the standard amount for the speed.
- B. The fine is doubled. ✓
- C. The fine is reduced if it is a first offense.
- D. The driver receives a warning instead of a fine.
In Alberta, speeding fines are doubled in construction zones when workers are present to enhance their safety.