Alberta novice drivers training
Taking the basic test - CORRECT ANSWER--expected to drive in a safe and reasonable
manner
-no pets or passengers
-all road tests have a set time frame
-the examiner is not allowed to coach you during the test
Demerit system - CORRECT ANSWER--you start with zero points and gain points
-they stay on your record for two years from the offence date
-if you collect enough points you lose your license
How often to change oil - CORRECT ANSWER--Every 5000Km (check your oil when you
fill your gas or twice a month)
Check the power steering fluid - CORRECT ANSWER--twice a year and only when the
engine is cold
Check transmission fluid - CORRECT ANSWER--Every month or whenever your
transmission isn't shifting smoothly
Check engine coolant levels - CORRECT ANSWER--When the engine is completely cool
Blind spots - CORRECT ANSWER--Areas of the road that are blocked from your sight
by your own vehicle or mirrors. (Areas the driver cannot see)
Exterior walk around - CORRECT ANSWER--Start by walking to the rear of the vehicle,
check the side for damage and tires for inflation, and the lug nuts for damage. Move to
the back, check that the trunk is latched, tires are inflated and the plate is visible. At the
front check that your lights and signal is visible.
Interior inspection - CORRECT ANSWER--Look for and secure loose objects and make
sure that there is nothing on the ledge of the rear window
, Emergency brake - CORRECT ANSWER--(n) a brake operated by hand, which is often
used when parking a car
Exterior mirror - CORRECT ANSWER--Adjust the mirror and remember that you need to
see a slim line of your car
Signal arm - CORRECT ANSWER--Pull up to turn right and press down to turn left
no left turn - CORRECT ANSWER--
official bike road - CORRECT ANSWER--
you may not drive straight through the intersection - CORRECT ANSWER--arrow with a
line through it
stop signs - CORRECT ANSWER---if there is no stop line stop at the crosswalk
-if there is no crosswalk stop at the edge of the sidewalk
-if there is no sidewalk stop at the edge of the intersection
-wait until it is clear before entering the intersection
information and direction signs - CORRECT ANSWER--tell you about distances and
destinations (usually regtangular with a green background and white letters)
warning or temporary condition signs - CORRECT ANSWER--warn of dangers or unusal
conditions (usually diamond shaped and have a yellow background with black letters or
symbols)
slow moving vehicle - CORRECT ANSWER--the vehicle is traveling 40 Km/h or less
speed limit on trans-canada routes - CORRECT ANSWER--110 Km/h
speed limit on rural highways and country roads - CORRECT ANSWER--80 Km/h
speed limit in an alley - CORRECT ANSWER--15 Km/h
Taking the basic test - CORRECT ANSWER--expected to drive in a safe and reasonable
manner
-no pets or passengers
-all road tests have a set time frame
-the examiner is not allowed to coach you during the test
Demerit system - CORRECT ANSWER--you start with zero points and gain points
-they stay on your record for two years from the offence date
-if you collect enough points you lose your license
How often to change oil - CORRECT ANSWER--Every 5000Km (check your oil when you
fill your gas or twice a month)
Check the power steering fluid - CORRECT ANSWER--twice a year and only when the
engine is cold
Check transmission fluid - CORRECT ANSWER--Every month or whenever your
transmission isn't shifting smoothly
Check engine coolant levels - CORRECT ANSWER--When the engine is completely cool
Blind spots - CORRECT ANSWER--Areas of the road that are blocked from your sight
by your own vehicle or mirrors. (Areas the driver cannot see)
Exterior walk around - CORRECT ANSWER--Start by walking to the rear of the vehicle,
check the side for damage and tires for inflation, and the lug nuts for damage. Move to
the back, check that the trunk is latched, tires are inflated and the plate is visible. At the
front check that your lights and signal is visible.
Interior inspection - CORRECT ANSWER--Look for and secure loose objects and make
sure that there is nothing on the ledge of the rear window
, Emergency brake - CORRECT ANSWER--(n) a brake operated by hand, which is often
used when parking a car
Exterior mirror - CORRECT ANSWER--Adjust the mirror and remember that you need to
see a slim line of your car
Signal arm - CORRECT ANSWER--Pull up to turn right and press down to turn left
no left turn - CORRECT ANSWER--
official bike road - CORRECT ANSWER--
you may not drive straight through the intersection - CORRECT ANSWER--arrow with a
line through it
stop signs - CORRECT ANSWER---if there is no stop line stop at the crosswalk
-if there is no crosswalk stop at the edge of the sidewalk
-if there is no sidewalk stop at the edge of the intersection
-wait until it is clear before entering the intersection
information and direction signs - CORRECT ANSWER--tell you about distances and
destinations (usually regtangular with a green background and white letters)
warning or temporary condition signs - CORRECT ANSWER--warn of dangers or unusal
conditions (usually diamond shaped and have a yellow background with black letters or
symbols)
slow moving vehicle - CORRECT ANSWER--the vehicle is traveling 40 Km/h or less
speed limit on trans-canada routes - CORRECT ANSWER--110 Km/h
speed limit on rural highways and country roads - CORRECT ANSWER--80 Km/h
speed limit in an alley - CORRECT ANSWER--15 Km/h
