ALBERTA NOVICE FINAL EXAM – QUESTIONS & COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

ALBERTA NOVICE FINAL EXAM – QUESTIONS & COMPLETE SOLUTIONS GDL class 7 - answer -learners license -must be 14 or older -pass a vision screening and knowledge test -have parental consent if you are under 18 -provide valid identification GDL class 7 conditions - answer -must hold learners license for at least a year -you must not drive alone -not permitted to drive between midnight and 5am -no more passengers than seatbelts GDL class 5 - answer -probationary driver -hold your class 7 license for a year -must be 16 or older -pass a Alberta class 5 road test GDL class 5 conditions - answer -must be a probationary driver for at least 2 years -no more passengers than seatbelts -license suspended at 8 demerit points -zero alcohol level -not able to re-class your license to 1,2,3 or 4 commercial license -cannot accompany a learner Full class 5 - answer -you qualify to re-class your license -number of demerit points allowed is increased -zero alcohol tolerance is removed -you can accompany a learner Fully licensed class 5 steps - answer -must be suspension free for the last 12 months -pass an advanced road test Class 6 - answer Motorcycle and moped Class 4 - answer Taxi, ambulance, and small bus of no more than 24 passengers Class 3 - answer Heavy vehicle with no more than 3 axels Class 2 - answer Large bus or Motor coach Class 1 - answer Tractor trailer Road test pre-requirements - answer -buy a test permit from a registry agent -make an appointment for a road test -have a vehicle that qualifies for the license you are going for -a vehicle that is mechanically safe -wear corrective lenses if required Taking the basic test - 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 - 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 - answer Every 5000Km (check your oil when you fill your gas or twice a month) Check the power steering fluid - answer twice a year and only when the engine is cold Check transmission fluid - answer Every month or whenever your transmission isn't shifting smoothly Check engine coolant levels - answer When the engine is completely cool Blind spots - 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 - 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 - answer Look for and secure loose objects and make sure that there is nothing on the ledge of the rear window Emergency brake - answer (n) a brake operated by hand, which is often used when parking a car Exterior mirror - answer Adjust the mirror and remember that you need to see a slim line of your car Signal arm - answer Pull up to turn right and press down to turn left no left turn - answer official bike road - answer you may not drive straight through the intersection - answer arrow with a line through it do not stop in this area - answer route to passenger railway station - answer route to airport - answer no parking - answer no pedestrians allowed - answer no passing sign - answer do not enter sign - answer No U-Turn - answer stop signs - 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 - answer tell you about distances and destinations (usually regtangular with a green background and white letters) warning or temporary condition signs - answer warn of dangers or unusal conditions (usually diamond shaped and have a yellow background with black letters or symbols) slow moving vehicle - answer the vehicle is traveling 40 Km/h or less speed limit on trans-canada routes - answer 110 Km/h speed limit on rural highways and country roads - answer 80 Km/h speed limit in an alley - answer 15 Km/h school zone - answer -reduce speed and watch for children -may change to municipal bylaws -you are not premited to pass, or attempt to pass a vehicle traveling in the same direction as you playground zone - answer -be cautious, children may be close by -not premitted to pass, or attempt to pass a vehicle traveling in the same direction as you lane signs - answer intersection signs - answer By showing you in advance how the roads join each other, the signs let you know when the road you are traveling on does not continue straight through the intersection. The signs also warn you about possible problems