Alberta Basic Licence Driver's License Exam
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What are the conditions of the Learner's licence (Class 7)?
1. Hold a learner's licence for one year.
2. Be accompanied by a fully licenced driver who is at least 18 yrs. old and seated next to learner.
3. No driving between midnight and 5 am.
4. No more passengers than seat belts.
5. Licence suspended at 8 demerit points.
6. Zero alcohol level.
What are the conditions of a stage two probationary licence (Class 5)?
1. Held for minimum two years.
2. No more passengers than seat belts.
3. Licence suspended at 8 demerit points.
4. Zero alcohol level.
5. No upgrading to commercial licence.
6. Cannot accompany a learner.
Non-probationary (Class 5) fully licenced driver must?
1. Remain suspension free for the last year.
2. Pass an advanced road test.
Do parents or guardians have to give permission for a Class 7 or Class 5 licence if you are under 18?
Yes, and they can withdraw the consent at any time.
Parental consent is not required if you can prove you are married or self-supporting.
Unless otherwise posted, what is the maximum speed limit for a primary highway located outside an
urban area?
100 km/h.
Unless otherwise posted, what is the maximum speed limit for a non-primary highway outside an
urban area?
80 Km/h
Unless otherwise posted, what is the maximum speed limit for a highway that is located within an
urban area?
50 km/h.
How fast are vehicles travelling when they have a sign indicating slow moving vehicles?
Less than 40 km/h.
What is the speed for both rural and urban school zones and during what times (unless otherwise
posted)?
30 km/h from:
8 am to 9:30 am
11:30 am to 1:30 pm
, 3 pm to 4:30 pm.
What are the playground zone rules?
Maximum 30 km/h from 8:30 am to one hour after sunset.
You may not pass a car going the same direction during these times.
Are you allowed to turn right on a red light?
Yes, (unless otherwise permitted or directed) but only after coming to a full stop.
Can you turn left onto a one way from a one way street?
Yes, but only after coming to a full stop unless prohibited by a sign.
What is an indication that a light is about to turn from green to yellow?
The presence of a pedestrian signal light changing from "walk" to "don't walk".
What does a steady green arrow mean?
Proceed only in the direction indicated by the arrow.
What does a flashing red light mean?
Stop completely and then proceed when safe to do so- treat like a stop sign.
What does a flashing amber light mean?
Proceed with caution after yeilding to pedestrians and other vehicles within the intersection.
If together with a school or playground zone sign, reduce speed to no more than 30 km/h.
What does a flashing green light mean?
Proceed straight through, turn left, or turn right- opposing traffic faces a red light.
What does an X mean when it is over a driving lane?
The lane will be used by oncoming traffic so you must not enter or remain in the lane.
What does a yellow line mean?
Separates traffic travelling in the opposite direction.
What does a white line mean?
Separates traffic travelling in the same direction or the shoulder portion of the roadway.
Broken yellow or white lines mean?
Lane changing is permitted.
Solid lines mean?
Passing is not permitted if it is on your side of the roadway.
Questions With Answers (Verified And
Answers)
What are the conditions of the Learner's licence (Class 7)?
1. Hold a learner's licence for one year.
2. Be accompanied by a fully licenced driver who is at least 18 yrs. old and seated next to learner.
3. No driving between midnight and 5 am.
4. No more passengers than seat belts.
5. Licence suspended at 8 demerit points.
6. Zero alcohol level.
What are the conditions of a stage two probationary licence (Class 5)?
1. Held for minimum two years.
2. No more passengers than seat belts.
3. Licence suspended at 8 demerit points.
4. Zero alcohol level.
5. No upgrading to commercial licence.
6. Cannot accompany a learner.
Non-probationary (Class 5) fully licenced driver must?
1. Remain suspension free for the last year.
2. Pass an advanced road test.
Do parents or guardians have to give permission for a Class 7 or Class 5 licence if you are under 18?
Yes, and they can withdraw the consent at any time.
Parental consent is not required if you can prove you are married or self-supporting.
Unless otherwise posted, what is the maximum speed limit for a primary highway located outside an
urban area?
100 km/h.
Unless otherwise posted, what is the maximum speed limit for a non-primary highway outside an
urban area?
80 Km/h
Unless otherwise posted, what is the maximum speed limit for a highway that is located within an
urban area?
50 km/h.
How fast are vehicles travelling when they have a sign indicating slow moving vehicles?
Less than 40 km/h.
What is the speed for both rural and urban school zones and during what times (unless otherwise
posted)?
30 km/h from:
8 am to 9:30 am
11:30 am to 1:30 pm
, 3 pm to 4:30 pm.
What are the playground zone rules?
Maximum 30 km/h from 8:30 am to one hour after sunset.
You may not pass a car going the same direction during these times.
Are you allowed to turn right on a red light?
Yes, (unless otherwise permitted or directed) but only after coming to a full stop.
Can you turn left onto a one way from a one way street?
Yes, but only after coming to a full stop unless prohibited by a sign.
What is an indication that a light is about to turn from green to yellow?
The presence of a pedestrian signal light changing from "walk" to "don't walk".
What does a steady green arrow mean?
Proceed only in the direction indicated by the arrow.
What does a flashing red light mean?
Stop completely and then proceed when safe to do so- treat like a stop sign.
What does a flashing amber light mean?
Proceed with caution after yeilding to pedestrians and other vehicles within the intersection.
If together with a school or playground zone sign, reduce speed to no more than 30 km/h.
What does a flashing green light mean?
Proceed straight through, turn left, or turn right- opposing traffic faces a red light.
What does an X mean when it is over a driving lane?
The lane will be used by oncoming traffic so you must not enter or remain in the lane.
What does a yellow line mean?
Separates traffic travelling in the opposite direction.
What does a white line mean?
Separates traffic travelling in the same direction or the shoulder portion of the roadway.
Broken yellow or white lines mean?
Lane changing is permitted.
Solid lines mean?
Passing is not permitted if it is on your side of the roadway.
