AMA Alberta Learners UPDATED Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
When an emergency vehicle with flashing lights and sirens is coming towards you, when
should you yield the right of way? - CORRECT ANSWER- in all circumstances
Driving faster than what you see (overdriving your headlights) at night is dangerous because:
- CORRECT ANSWER- You cannot stop within the distance that you can see.
How far away from a stop sign or crosswalk do you need to park? - CORRECT ANSWER- 5
meters
What you can't see in your rear and side-view mirrors is called your: - CORRECT ANSWER-
Blind spot
A white diamond marking in a lane means that: - CORRECT ANSWER- The lane is reserved
for specific vehicles.
The shoulder of a highway (section between the white line and the edge of the roadway) is
for: - CORRECT ANSWER- Emergency stopping
When you pull away from the curb, you should: - CORRECT ANSWER- Mirror check,
shoulder check, signal and then pull out when it's safe.
In Alberta, school zones (unless otherwise posted) are: - CORRECT ANSWER- Between
8:00 AM and 9:30 AM, 11:30 AM and 1:30 PM, and 3:00 PM and 4:30 PM on school days.
True or False - Some prescription and non-prescription (over the counter) medications can
have an impairing effect on your vehicle handling ability. - CORRECT ANSWER- True
If you pull out just slightly into another lane to pass a cyclist, you are: - CORRECT
ANSWER- Actually changing lanes and should check your mirror, shoulder check and then
signal.
, Before you pass a vehicle on a two-lane highway, you should: - CORRECT ANSWER- Pass
only when you're allowed, and the way ahead is clear.
Awkward! You get to an intersection with a four-way stop sign at the exact same time as a
vehicle to your right or left. Who should go first? - CORRECT ANSWER- The vehicle on the
right side should go first.
On a multi-lane highway, which lane should you drive in if you're moving slow: - CORRECT
ANSWER- The far-right lane.
If you find yourself stranded off the highway and your vehicle is in a safe place, you should
usually: - CORRECT ANSWER- Run the engine just enough to stay warm. Open a window a
small amount to assist circulation. Stay with your vehicle.
If you see a crash, you can help by: - CORRECT ANSWER- Making sure your vehicle is
parked away from the crash. Calling for emergency services if necessary. Staying with
injured people until help arrives.
When you enter a playground zone while times are in effect, what's the maximum speed
allowed (unless otherwise posted? - CORRECT ANSWER- 30 km/hour
You should shoulder check to the right when making a right turn to: - CORRECT ANSWER-
Make sure cyclists and pedestrians aren't beside you.
As a driver you should: - CORRECT ANSWER- Continually check the sides of the road and
all of your mirrors, as well as the road ahead.
If you have to stop in the intersection before making a left turn, stay to the right of the center
line and keep your front wheels pointed: - CORRECT ANSWER- Straight ahead
If your vehicle is having mechanical problems and you need to stop, you should remember to:
- CORRECT ANSWER- Change lanes safely and park in a safe location, if possible. Raise
your hood.
Questions and CORRECT Answers
When an emergency vehicle with flashing lights and sirens is coming towards you, when
should you yield the right of way? - CORRECT ANSWER- in all circumstances
Driving faster than what you see (overdriving your headlights) at night is dangerous because:
- CORRECT ANSWER- You cannot stop within the distance that you can see.
How far away from a stop sign or crosswalk do you need to park? - CORRECT ANSWER- 5
meters
What you can't see in your rear and side-view mirrors is called your: - CORRECT ANSWER-
Blind spot
A white diamond marking in a lane means that: - CORRECT ANSWER- The lane is reserved
for specific vehicles.
The shoulder of a highway (section between the white line and the edge of the roadway) is
for: - CORRECT ANSWER- Emergency stopping
When you pull away from the curb, you should: - CORRECT ANSWER- Mirror check,
shoulder check, signal and then pull out when it's safe.
In Alberta, school zones (unless otherwise posted) are: - CORRECT ANSWER- Between
8:00 AM and 9:30 AM, 11:30 AM and 1:30 PM, and 3:00 PM and 4:30 PM on school days.
True or False - Some prescription and non-prescription (over the counter) medications can
have an impairing effect on your vehicle handling ability. - CORRECT ANSWER- True
If you pull out just slightly into another lane to pass a cyclist, you are: - CORRECT
ANSWER- Actually changing lanes and should check your mirror, shoulder check and then
signal.
, Before you pass a vehicle on a two-lane highway, you should: - CORRECT ANSWER- Pass
only when you're allowed, and the way ahead is clear.
Awkward! You get to an intersection with a four-way stop sign at the exact same time as a
vehicle to your right or left. Who should go first? - CORRECT ANSWER- The vehicle on the
right side should go first.
On a multi-lane highway, which lane should you drive in if you're moving slow: - CORRECT
ANSWER- The far-right lane.
If you find yourself stranded off the highway and your vehicle is in a safe place, you should
usually: - CORRECT ANSWER- Run the engine just enough to stay warm. Open a window a
small amount to assist circulation. Stay with your vehicle.
If you see a crash, you can help by: - CORRECT ANSWER- Making sure your vehicle is
parked away from the crash. Calling for emergency services if necessary. Staying with
injured people until help arrives.
When you enter a playground zone while times are in effect, what's the maximum speed
allowed (unless otherwise posted? - CORRECT ANSWER- 30 km/hour
You should shoulder check to the right when making a right turn to: - CORRECT ANSWER-
Make sure cyclists and pedestrians aren't beside you.
As a driver you should: - CORRECT ANSWER- Continually check the sides of the road and
all of your mirrors, as well as the road ahead.
If you have to stop in the intersection before making a left turn, stay to the right of the center
line and keep your front wheels pointed: - CORRECT ANSWER- Straight ahead
If your vehicle is having mechanical problems and you need to stop, you should remember to:
- CORRECT ANSWER- Change lanes safely and park in a safe location, if possible. Raise
your hood.
