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Regs What is the minimum following distance recommended when driving behind a large truck or bus in Alberta?
A. Two seconds
B. Three seconds
C. Four seconds ✓
D. Six seconds
Correct — C. Large vehicles like trucks and buses have significant blind spots and require more stopping distance. Drivers should maintain at least a four-second following distance behind large vehicles to allow adequate reaction time and to stay out of the truck's blind spot directly behind it.
Ops In Alberta, what does a white diamond shape painted on a lane indicate?
A. A turning lane only
B. A high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane ✓
C. A bicycle lane
D. A bus-only lane
Correct — B. A white diamond painted on the road surface designates a high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane. These lanes are reserved for vehicles carrying a minimum number of occupants, as posted, to encourage carpooling and reduce traffic congestion.
Safety How far from an intersection must you not park your vehicle in Alberta?
A. 3 metres
B. 5 metres ✓
C. 7.5 metres
D. 10 metres
Correct — B. In Alberta, drivers must not park within 5 metres of an intersection. Parking too close to an intersection reduces visibility for both drivers and pedestrians, increasing the risk of collisions.
Emergency What does a flashing yellow traffic light mean to a driver approaching an intersection?
A. Stop and wait for the light to change
B. Slow down and proceed with caution ✓
C. The intersection is closed
D. Speed through before it turns red
Correct — B. A flashing yellow light means you should slow down and proceed through the intersection with caution. You do not need to stop as you would at a flashing red, but you must be alert for cross traffic and pedestrians.
Regs In Alberta, what is the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) level at which a GDL (learner or probationary) driver must have zero tolerance?
A. 0.05%
B. 0.08%
C. 0.02%
D. 0.00% ✓
Correct — D. GDL drivers (Class 7 and Class 5 probationary) in Alberta must maintain a zero blood alcohol concentration while driving. Any detectable amount of alcohol is prohibited for these drivers, stricter than the 0.08% limit for fully licensed drivers.
Ops When parking on a downhill slope with a curb, which direction should you turn your front wheels?
A. Away from the curb
B. Toward the curb ✓
C. Straight ahead
D. Either direction is acceptable
Correct — B. When parking downhill with a curb, you should turn your front wheels toward the curb. If the vehicle rolls forward, the tire will contact the curb and prevent the car from rolling into traffic.
Safety What does a green arrow traffic signal pointing left indicate?
A. You may turn left only if traffic is clear
B. You may turn left with a protected signal — oncoming traffic is stopped ✓
C. You must turn left immediately
D. You may proceed straight only
Correct — B. A green left-arrow signal means you have a protected left turn — oncoming traffic has a red light and is stopped. You may complete the left turn during this signal without needing to yield to oncoming vehicles.
Emergency What is the purpose of a two-way left-turn lane in the centre of a road?
A. For vehicles to pass slower traffic
B. A shared lane for vehicles from both directions to make left turns ✓
C. An emergency vehicle travel lane
D. A bicycle-only lane
Correct — B. A centre two-way left-turn lane, marked with yellow lines and left-turn arrows, is shared by vehicles traveling in both directions who are preparing to make a left turn. It should not be used for through travel or passing.
About the Alberta Driver Learners Prep test
Built around Driving Theory, this Alberta Driver Learners Prep question bank mirrors the real exam format instead of guessing at trick questions. Work through the free sample, read every explanation, then move on to full timed mock exams once you're ready.
You will be tested on
- Road signs, signals and markings
- Right-of-way and intersection rules
- Speed, stopping distances and safe following
- Hazard perception and defensive driving
How TheoryPractice helps you pass
- Real exam-style questions with instant, detailed explanations
- Full timed mock exams that mirror the real test format
- Flashcards & quiz modes from the same question bank
- Progress tracking so you know exactly when you're ready
Topics in this question bank
Road signs, signals and markings
Right-of-way and intersection rules
Speed, stopping distances and safe following
Hazard perception and defensive driving
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