Alberta Learner Class 7 Driving Test Part 1 2024 | Audio | Canadian Driver Knowledge Tests

Summary

This script is a comprehensive guide to traffic rules and road safety, covering topics like passing guidelines, speed limits in various areas, fuel consumption at high speeds, stopping distances, demerit points for violations, right-of-way at intersections, and parking etiquette. It also addresses pedestrian signals, hand and arm signals for drivers, emergency situations, and the importance of seat belts. The script is a valuable resource for understanding and adhering to traffic laws, ensuring safe driving practices.

Takeaways

• 🚦 A broken line on the left of your lane indicates that you may pass if the way is clear.
• 🚗 The maximum speed limit on a provincial highway inside a city's corporate limit is 80 km/h.
• 🛣️ On roadways outside urban areas, the maximum speed limit is 80 km/h unless otherwise posted.
• 🏙️ In urban areas, the maximum speed limit is 50 km/h unless otherwise posted.
• 💨 Traveling at high speeds increases fuel consumption; for every 10 km/h above 90 km/h, fuel consumption increases by 10%.
• 🛑 You should drive at a speed that allows you to stop within a safe distance, not necessarily a fixed number of meters.
• 🚌 Failing to stop for a school bus results in 6 demerit points on your license.
• 🚦 At a four-way stop sign intersection, the vehicle approaching from the right has the right of way.
• 🚦 At a steady red traffic light, you may turn left from a one-way street to another one-way street after a complete stop unless prohibited.
• 🛑 A yield sign requires you to slow down, stop if necessary, and proceed only when the way is clear.
• 🚗 When parking facing downhill, you should turn your front wheels towards the curb or right shoulder.

Q & A

What does a broken line at the left of your lane indicate?

You may pass if the way is clear.

What is the maximum speed limit on a provincial highway located inside a corporate limit of a city?

80 km/h.

What is the maximum speed limit on a roadway located outside an urban area?

80 km/h.

What is the maximum speed limit on a roadway within an urban area?

50 km/h.

How much more fuel will you burn for every 10 km/h above 90 km/h when traveling at high speeds?

10% more fuel.

What is the recommended stopping distance when driving in all conditions?

Stop within a safe distance.

How many demerit points will you receive for failing to stop for a school bus on your license?

6 points.

At a four-way stop sign intersection, which vehicle should be given the courtesy of proceeding first when two vehicles approach at the same time?

The vehicle approaching from the right.

What action is required when encountering a yield sign?

You must slow down, stop if necessary, and proceed only when the way is clear.

When parking facing downhill, which action should you take regarding your vehicle's front wheels?

Turn your front wheels towards the curb or right shoulder.

How close may you legally park to a fire hydrant?

5 meters.

What is the maximum speed limit in cities, towns, and village areas where there are no posted speed limits?

50 km/h.

What should a pedestrian do when facing a flashing or steady hand symbol?

Not start to cross but finish crossing the street if they have already started.

What does it indicate if a pedestrian is using a white cane?

The pedestrian is visually impaired.

What is the correct hand and arm signal for slowing down or stopping?

Arm out and down.

What must you do when a school bus with red signal lights flashing is stopped?

Remain stopped until the alternating flashing red lights are turned off and the stop sign on the driver's side is no longer extended.

When is it illegal to pass another vehicle?

When a sign indicates a no passing zone, when a solid yellow line is on your side of the center line, or when another vehicle is stopped to allow a pedestrian to cross at a marked or unmarked crosswalk.

What should you do if your vehicle is having mechanical problems that require you to stop?

Change lane safely and park in a safe location if possible.

What does the minimum safe following distance in traffic entail?

A 2-second gap to the vehicle ahead.

At an uncontrolled intersection without traffic signs or traffic lights, to whom should you yield the right of way?

Any vehicle on your right.

What should you use when driving in heavy fog?

Low beam headlights.

What is the key to emergency braking?

Stop the vehicle as quickly as possible without locking the wheels.

How does wearing a seat belt in a collision affect your safety?

It decreases your chance of being injured or killed.