AB Learners Quiz #2

What does this road sign mean?

• Left turns are not permitted

• Do not proceed forward

• U-turns are permitted

• U-turns are not permitted

Answer explanation

A red slash inside a red circle means "no." This sign prohibits U-turns in this area.

ABS in vehicles assists drivers in performing

• emergency left turns

• flat tire repairs

• emergency stops

• emergency right turns

Answer explanation

If your vehicle is equipped with an antilock braking system (ABS), you can brake hard without locking the wheels and risking a skid.

Before entering your vehicle, walk around it to check for

• Children

• Adult pedestrians

• pets

• all of the above

Answer explanation

Before entering your vehicle, walk around it to check for children, pedestrians, animals, and anything else in your vehicle’s path. [Pre-Drive Basics; 3. The Basics of Driving; Driver's Guide to Operation, Safety and Licensing]

A driver who is 75 years of age or older must do which of the following to renew a licence?

• Submit a medical report and undergo a vision screening

• Submit proof of age and undergo a vision screening

• Submit a certificate of marriage

• Submit an earnings report

Answer explanation

To apply for a licence or renew an existing licence, a person 75 years of age or older must provide a medical report completed and signed by a physician or nurse practitioner. He or she must also pass a vision screening.

Under Alberta law, cyclists under 18 years of age must wear

• an approved safety helmet

• approved protective clothing

• approved eye protection

• all of the above

Answer explanation

Alberta law requires cyclists under 18 years of age and their passengers under 18 years of age to wear approved bicycle safety helmets.

A Class 5 license holder may NOT drive ________ except under supervision.

• a moped

• a car towing a trailer

• a vehicle with air bags

• a vehicle with air brakes

Answer explanation

A Class 5 licence holder may not operate a vehicle equipped with air brakes unless he or she is learning to drive a vehicle with air brakes (such as a truck or bus) under appropriate supervision.

What should you do if you see a flag person while driving?

• Take a detour to the left

• increase your speed

• slow down or stop if required

• speed up and pass quickly if required

Answer explanation

Obey the flag person's instructions. Stop or slow down if required.

When travelling on multi-lane highways, slower traffic should use

• the middle lane

• any lane

• the far right lane

• the left lane

Answer explanation

On a multi-lane highway, slower vehicles should use the lane farthest to the right (unless they are turning left). This keeps the left lane available for drivers that are passing.

If you are planning to travel past the first exit on a two-lane roundabout or traffic circle, you should enter

• the right lane

• the left lane

• either lane

• the faster lane

Answer explanation

the faster lane.

If you plan to take the first exit from a circular intersection, enter the right lane. If you plan to drive straight through, turn left or turn around, you should use the left lane.

On a multi-lane highway, slower traffic should travel in

• the leftmost traffic lane

• the middle traffic lane

• the emergency lane

• the rightmost traffic lane

Answer explanation

On a multi-lane highway, slower vehicles should use the rightmost lane unless they need the left lane to turn left. This leaves the leftmost lane available for passing. [Passing; 5. Highways and Freeways; Driver's Guide to Operation, Safety and Licensing]