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Cheat Sheet

School Zone Speed Limit: 30 km/h: The maximum speed limit in a school zone to ensure the safety of children.
Four-Way Stop Right of Way: First to Stop: The vehicle that stops first at a four-way stop has the right of way.
Following Distance: 2 Seconds: Maintain a minimum following distance of 2 seconds in ideal driving conditions to ensure safe stopping distance.
Headlight Usage: Sunset to Sunrise and Reduced Visibility: Use headlights from sunset to sunrise and when visibility is less than 150 meters.
Overtaking and Returning to Lane: See Both Headlights: It is safe to return to your lane after overtaking when you can see both headlights of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror.
Yield Sign: Slow Down and Be Prepared to Stop: Yield signs require you to slow down and prepare to stop if necessary to allow other traffic to proceed.
Flashing Red Light: Stop and Yield: A flashing red light means you must stop and yield to traffic before proceeding.
Skid Recovery: Steer in the Direction You Want to Go: If your vehicle starts to skid, steer in the direction you want the front of the vehicle to go.
Legal BAC Limit: 0.08%: The legal blood alcohol concentration limit for fully licensed drivers in Alberta.
Parallel Parking Distance: Within 30 cm: When parallel parking, your vehicle should be within 30 cm of the curb.
Solid Yellow Line: No Passing: A solid yellow line on your side of the road means passing is not allowed.
Signaling for Turns: At Least 30 Meters Before: Signal at least 30 meters before making a turn to inform other drivers of your intentions.
White Diamond Symbol: Reserved Lane: Indicates a lane reserved for specific vehicles such as buses or bicycles.
Illegal Passing Situations: Curves, Hills, Intersections: It is illegal to pass on curves, hills, and intersections due to reduced visibility and increased danger.
Emergency Vehicle: Pull Over and Stop: When an emergency vehicle with flashing lights approaches, pull over to the right and stop to allow it to pass.
Rural Undivided Highway Speed Limit: 100 km/h: The maximum speed limit on rural undivided highways in Alberta.
Railway Crossing with Flashing Lights: Stop 5 Meters Away: Stop at least 5 meters from the nearest rail when approaching a railway crossing with flashing red lights.
Backing Up: Check Behind: Ensure it is safe to back up by checking behind your vehicle before doing so.
Minor Collision Protocol: Exchange Information: If involved in a minor collision with no injuries, exchange information with the other driver.
Broken Yellow Line: Passing Allowed Either Direction: A broken yellow line means passing is allowed in either direction when safe.
Driving in Fog: Use Low Beams: Use low beam headlights in foggy conditions to improve visibility and reduce glare.
Green Arrow with Red Light: Turn After Yielding: A green arrow with a red light means you can turn in the direction of the arrow after yielding to pedestrians and other traffic.
Approaching Vehicle in Your Lane: Slow Down and Move Right: Slow down and move to the right if an approaching vehicle is in your lane.
Right Turn Hand Signal: Left Arm Bent Up at Elbow: Use your left arm bent up at the elbow to signal a right turn.
Reserved Lane Use: Permitted Vehicles Only: Drive in a reserved lane only if your vehicle is permitted, such as a bus or bicycle.
Parking Downhill with Curb: Turn Wheels Toward Curb: When parking downhill with a curb, turn your front wheels toward the curb.
Pedestrian with White Cane: Yield Right of Way: Yield the right of way to pedestrians using a white cane, indicating they are visually impaired.
Shoulder Check Purpose: Check Blind Spots: Perform a shoulder check to ensure no vehicles are in your blind spots before changing lanes or turning.
Red X Above Lane: Lane Closed: A red X above a lane means the lane is closed and you should not drive in it.
Yield to Re-entering Bus: Yield Sign Extended: Yield to a bus re-entering traffic from a bus stop when it has its yield sign extended.

Alberta Driving Practice Test 1: 30 Multiple-Choice Questions

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