Alberta Learner's License Prep Kit – Q’s And A’s
1 What are the conditions of the learner's licence? - answers 1) Hold a learner's
licence for one year
2) Be accompanied by a fully licensed driver who is at least 18 years old and seated
next to the learner
3) No driving between midnight and 5 am
4) No more passengers than seatbelt
5) Licence suspended at 8 demerit points
6) Zero alcohol level
What are the conditions of a stage two probationary licence (Class 5)? - answers 1)
Held for minimum of two years
2) No more passengers than seatbelt
3) Licence suspended at 8 demerit points
4) Zero alcohol level
5) No upgrading to commercial licence
6) Cannot accompany a learner
What is required to become a non-probationary (Class 5) fully licensed driver? -
answers 1) Remain suspension free for the last year of the two year probationary
period
2) Pass the advanced road test
Do parents or guardians have to give permission for a Class 7 or Class 5 licence if
you are under 18? - answers Yes, and they can withdraw their 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 on a provincial highway
located outside an urban area? (city or town) - answers 100 km/h
Unless otherwise posted, what is the maximum speed limit on a roadway outside an
urban area OR on a provincial highway located inside the corporate limit of a city? -
answers 80 km/h
Unless otherwise posted, what is the maximum speed limit on a roadway that is
located within an urban area? - answers 50 km/h
How fast are vehicles traveling when they have a sign indicating slow moving
vehicles? - answers Less than 40 km/h
During what hours are school zone speed limits in effect? - answers School days
from:
8am-9:30am
11:30am-1:30pm
3pm-4:30pm
You must not exceed the posted speed limit during these times.
What are the rules for playground zones? - answers Maximum 30 km/h from 8:30am
to one hour after sunset. You may not pass a car going the same direction during
these times.
, Alberta Learner's License Prep Kit – Q’s And A’s
Are you allowed to turn right on a red light? - answers Yes (unless a sign prohibits
the turn), but only after coming to a complete stop and yielding to other traffic.
Can you turn left on a red light when turning from a one-way onto a one-way -
answers Yes (unless otherwise directed), but only after coming to a full stop and
yielding to other traffic.
What is an indication that a light is about to turn from green to yellow? - answers The
presence of a pedestrian signal light chasing from "walk" to "don't walk."
What does a steady green arrow mean? - answers Proceed only in the direction
indicated by the arrow.
What does a flashing red light mean? - answers Stop completely and then proceed
when safe to do so. Treat like a stop sign.
What does a flashing yellow light mean? - answers Proceed with caution after
yielding to pedestrians and other vehicles within the intersection.
What does a flashing green light mean? - answers Drivers are allowed to go through
without stopping unless required to yield to oncoming traffic when turning left, or to
pedestrians in the crosswalk when turning right or left.
What does an X mean when it is over a driving lane? - answers The lane will be
used by oncoming traffic so you must not enter or remain in the lane.
What does a yellow line mean? - answers It separates traffic traveling in opposite
directions.
What does a white line mean? - answers It separates traffic traveling in the same
direction.
What are bicycle lanes? - answers - Painted in the curb lane of the road with a
bicycle-shaped design and street signage
- They may also appear beside a row of parking spots
- Do not drive in these lanes except when you need to turn or when entering/exiting a
parking spot
What do broken yellow or white lines mean? - answers Lane changing is permitted.
What do solid lines mean? - answers Passing or lane changing is not permitted if the
solid line is on your side of the roadway.
What is a two-way left turn lane? - answers A lane in the centre of the road that is
reserved for the left turning traffic travelling in either direction.
What does a diamond marking on the road mean? - answers The lane is reserved
for specific vehicles (taxis, buses, bicycles)
1 What are the conditions of the learner's licence? - answers 1) Hold a learner's
licence for one year
2) Be accompanied by a fully licensed driver who is at least 18 years old and seated
next to the learner
3) No driving between midnight and 5 am
4) No more passengers than seatbelt
5) Licence suspended at 8 demerit points
6) Zero alcohol level
What are the conditions of a stage two probationary licence (Class 5)? - answers 1)
Held for minimum of two years
2) No more passengers than seatbelt
3) Licence suspended at 8 demerit points
4) Zero alcohol level
5) No upgrading to commercial licence
6) Cannot accompany a learner
What is required to become a non-probationary (Class 5) fully licensed driver? -
answers 1) Remain suspension free for the last year of the two year probationary
period
2) Pass the advanced road test
Do parents or guardians have to give permission for a Class 7 or Class 5 licence if
you are under 18? - answers Yes, and they can withdraw their 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 on a provincial highway
located outside an urban area? (city or town) - answers 100 km/h
Unless otherwise posted, what is the maximum speed limit on a roadway outside an
urban area OR on a provincial highway located inside the corporate limit of a city? -
answers 80 km/h
Unless otherwise posted, what is the maximum speed limit on a roadway that is
located within an urban area? - answers 50 km/h
How fast are vehicles traveling when they have a sign indicating slow moving
vehicles? - answers Less than 40 km/h
During what hours are school zone speed limits in effect? - answers School days
from:
8am-9:30am
11:30am-1:30pm
3pm-4:30pm
You must not exceed the posted speed limit during these times.
What are the rules for playground zones? - answers Maximum 30 km/h from 8:30am
to one hour after sunset. You may not pass a car going the same direction during
these times.
, Alberta Learner's License Prep Kit – Q’s And A’s
Are you allowed to turn right on a red light? - answers Yes (unless a sign prohibits
the turn), but only after coming to a complete stop and yielding to other traffic.
Can you turn left on a red light when turning from a one-way onto a one-way -
answers Yes (unless otherwise directed), but only after coming to a full stop and
yielding to other traffic.
What is an indication that a light is about to turn from green to yellow? - answers The
presence of a pedestrian signal light chasing from "walk" to "don't walk."
What does a steady green arrow mean? - answers Proceed only in the direction
indicated by the arrow.
What does a flashing red light mean? - answers Stop completely and then proceed
when safe to do so. Treat like a stop sign.
What does a flashing yellow light mean? - answers Proceed with caution after
yielding to pedestrians and other vehicles within the intersection.
What does a flashing green light mean? - answers Drivers are allowed to go through
without stopping unless required to yield to oncoming traffic when turning left, or to
pedestrians in the crosswalk when turning right or left.
What does an X mean when it is over a driving lane? - answers The lane will be
used by oncoming traffic so you must not enter or remain in the lane.
What does a yellow line mean? - answers It separates traffic traveling in opposite
directions.
What does a white line mean? - answers It separates traffic traveling in the same
direction.
What are bicycle lanes? - answers - Painted in the curb lane of the road with a
bicycle-shaped design and street signage
- They may also appear beside a row of parking spots
- Do not drive in these lanes except when you need to turn or when entering/exiting a
parking spot
What do broken yellow or white lines mean? - answers Lane changing is permitted.
What do solid lines mean? - answers Passing or lane changing is not permitted if the
solid line is on your side of the roadway.
What is a two-way left turn lane? - answers A lane in the centre of the road that is
reserved for the left turning traffic travelling in either direction.
What does a diamond marking on the road mean? - answers The lane is reserved
for specific vehicles (taxis, buses, bicycles)
