Alberta Learner's Practice Test - 19

#1. What is the shortest space you should keep between your seat and the driver's airbag?

50 cm (20 inches)

10 cm (4 inches)

40 cm (16 inches)

25 cm (10 inches)

#2. Which of the following is NOT likely to cause a skid?

Poor driving skills

Turning a corner too fast

slamming the brakes

Driving at appropriate speeds for the road conditions

#3. If there is no stop line or marked crosswalk at an intersection, how far must you stop from the intersecting roadway?

3 metres

5 metres

1 metre

2 metres

#4. When is it permissible to turn right at a red light?

Never

After coming to a full stop

Only on one-way streets

By driving straight through

#5. You should _________ if you see an emergency vehicle approaching with its siren and flashing lights activated.

signal, pull over and stop.

stop in your lane.

turn on your hazard lights.

increase your speed to outdistance the emergency vehicle.

#6. It is illegal to exceed the posted speed limit ________.

except in remote or unpopulated areas

at all times

except when passing

except when you are keeping up with traffic

#7. When a driver is talking on a cell phone, they visually miss _______ of what is going on around them.

10 percent

25 percent

50 percent

20 percent

#8. What is the best way to handle a curve?

Maintain a constant speed throughout the curve.

Decelerate before the curve and accelerate after you have driven past the curve.

Decelerate before the curve and then accelerate when rounding the curve

Accelerate before the curve and then decelerate when rounding the curve.

#9. When approaching a stop sign without a stop line or a clearly defined crosswalk, you should

proceed slowly and with caution

Come to a complete stop right before the intersection.

stop only if you see other traffic or pedestrians on your path.

stop 3 metres back from the intersection and inch up slowly.

#10. A single solid yellow line indicates _______.

only passing from the left side of the line is permitted.

it is not permitted to pass.

passing is permitted, but you should exercise extreme caution.

passing is only allowed for certain types of vehicles.

#11. When entering a playground zone, what is the maximum speed allowed, unless specifically indicated during hours when regulations apply?

10 km/h

20 km/h

50 km/h

30 km/h

#12. You are driving on a multi-lane road. What is the safest lane position for normal driving?

The lane with the lightest traffic

A. Shoulder of the road

Left lane

Right lane

#13. In which of the following situations should you leave more than the recommended two seconds of following distance between you and the car ahead of you?

All of the above

When you are in inclement weather conditions.

When you are behind a larger vehicle that blocks more of your view.

When you are traveling at higher speeds

#14. What does a solid white lane on a highway mean?

It is not permissible to change lanes.

Passing is only allowed during daylight hours

You may pass if the way is clear

You may pass at any time

#15. You need to turn right and the traffic light is red. You should _________.

proceed without stopping

come to a complete stop and then turn when your way is clear

come to a complete stop, honk your horn and then turn

stop and wait for the light to turn green

#16. What is the correct hand signal to indicate a left turn?

Hand and arm extended outward

Hand and arm extended backward

Hand and arm extended downward

Hand and arm extended upward

#17. In which of the following situation(s) is it illegal to make a U-turn?

On a curve

Near the crest of a hill with limited visibility

At an intersection with traffic lights

In all of the above situations

#18. Which of the following statements about passing other vehicles is FALSE?

You may not use the shoulder to pass.

You may pass a vehicle on the left only if there is a broken line next to your lane.

You may exceed the speed limit to pass another vehicle.

You may pass a vehicle on the right if it is making or about to make a left turn.

#19. While backing up, make sure that _________.

both hands are firmly placed on the steering wheel

you check your rear-view mirror.

you turn on your hazard lights

you look through your rear window

#20. What percentage of driving information is given to drivers via their eyes, according to expert estimates?

40 percent

80 percent

60 percent

70 percent

#21. In general, vertical rectangular traffic signs _______.

show driving regulations

warn about road conditions

warn of hazards ahead.

show route numbers.

#22. You must _______ at an unmarked crosswalk.

give pedestrians the right of way

continue at the same speed

increase your speed and cross before the pedestrians.

stop and ask the pedestrians to cross quickly.

#23. Headlights must be used _________.

from dawn to dusk.

overnight.

during the day.

from 30 minutes after sunset until 30 minutes before sunrise.

#24. Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit OUTSIDE of cities and towns is ______.

70 km/h

50 km/h

60 km/h

80 km/h

#25. Which direction should you move your front wheels when parking downhill on a street with a curb?

Toward the curb

Parallel to the curb

Away from the curb

In any direction

#26. What is the correct hand signal to indicate a right turn?

Hand and arm extended downward

Hand and arm extended backward

Hand and arm extended outward

Hand and arm extended upward

#27. If your vehicle is equipped with air bags, you should NOT place your hands on the steering wheel at _____ .

any of the following positions

9 o’clock and 3 o’clock

8 o’clock and 4 o’clock

10 o’clock and 2 o’clock

#28. Which direction should you turn your front wheels when parking uphill on a two-way roadway without a curb?

To the right

In any direction

Straight

To the left

#29. What is considered an emergency vehicle?

A fire truck

A police car

An ambulance