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

Canadian Driver Knowledge Test

1 Dec 202314:32

Summary

TLDRThis 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.

Outlines

00:00

🚦 Traffic Rules and Speed Limits

This paragraph covers various traffic rules and speed limits. It starts with a question about passing on a broken line, indicating that one may pass if the way is clear. It then discusses maximum speed limits on provincial highways within city limits, roadways outside urban areas, and within urban areas, with answers being 80 km/h, 80 km/h, and 50 km/h respectively. The paragraph also addresses the increased fuel consumption at high speeds, suggesting a 10% increase for every 10 km/h above 90 km/h. It includes questions on safe stopping distances, demerit points for traffic violations, and the correct behavior at four-way stop signs and steady red traffic lights. Additionally, it touches on yield signs and parking guidelines.

05:02

🚸 Pedestrian Safety and Traffic Etiquette

The second paragraph focuses on pedestrian safety and traffic etiquette. It discusses the legal parking distance from a fire hydrant, which is 5 meters. It also covers the default maximum speed limit in cities, towns, and villages without posted limits, which is 50 km/h. The paragraph includes questions about pedestrian signals, the significance of a white cane, and the correct hand and arm signals for slowing down or stopping. It also addresses the actions required when approaching a school bus with flashing red lights and the legality of passing under various circumstances. The paragraph concludes with guidelines on stopping within a certain distance at intersections without stop lines or marked crosswalks.

10:04

🚔 Police Directives and Safe Driving Practices

The final paragraph emphasizes the authority of police officers' directions over traffic signs and the importance of maintaining a safe following distance, recommending at least a 2-second gap from the vehicle ahead. It addresses the proper behavior at uncontrolled intersections, advocating for yielding to vehicles on the right. The paragraph also covers the use of low beam headlights in heavy fog and the correct approach at four-way stop sign intersections, prioritizing vehicles approaching from the right. It highlights the key to emergency braking, which is to stop the vehicle quickly without locking the wheels. The paragraph concludes with the benefits of wearing a seat belt during a collision, which is to decrease the chance of being injured or killed, and the meaning of a yield sign, which requires slowing down and stopping if necessary, proceeding only when the way is clear.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡Speed Limit

Speed limit refers to the maximum legal speed at which a vehicle may travel on a road. In the video, various speed limits are discussed for different scenarios such as inside a city (50 km/h), outside an urban area (80 km/h), and on provincial highways (80 km/h). Understanding speed limits is crucial for safe driving and obeying traffic laws.

💡Passing

Passing refers to the action of overtaking another vehicle on the road. The script mentions that one may pass if the way is clear, indicating that it is only legal to do so when it is safe to do so without endangering other road users. This concept is important for maintaining traffic flow and safety.

💡Daylight Hours

Daylight hours imply the period during the day when there is natural light from the sun. The script suggests that certain actions, like passing, may be restricted to daylight hours, emphasizing the importance of visibility for safe driving practices.

💡Fuel Consumption

Fuel consumption is the amount of fuel used by a vehicle over a certain distance or time. The video script mentions that traveling at high speeds, specifically above 90 km/h, increases fuel consumption by 10%. This is important for understanding the economic and environmental impact of driving habits.

💡Safe Distance

Safe distance is the recommended space between vehicles to allow for adequate reaction time in case of sudden stops or changes in traffic conditions. The script advises stopping within a safe distance, highlighting the need for drivers to adjust their following distance based on road and weather conditions.

💡Demerit Points

Demerit points are penalties assigned to a driver's license for traffic violations. In the video, failing to stop for a school bus results in 6 demerit points. These points can lead to increased insurance premiums or license suspension, emphasizing the severity of certain driving infractions.

💡Right of Way

Right of way is the legal priority given to vehicles or pedestrians to proceed in a traffic situation. The script discusses various scenarios where right of way is determined, such as at four-way stop signs or when approaching intersections, which is essential for preventing accidents and ensuring orderly traffic flow.

💡Yield Sign

A yield sign is a traffic control device that requires a driver to slow down and prepare to stop if necessary, allowing vehicles or pedestrians in other lanes or directions to proceed first. The script explains that at a yield sign, one must slow down and stop if necessary, only proceeding when the way is clear.

💡Parking

Parking refers to the act of stopping a vehicle and leaving it stationary for a period of time. The video script addresses proper parking techniques, such as turning front wheels towards the curb when parking downhill, which is important for preventing the vehicle from rolling away and ensuring safety.

💡Emergency Braking

Emergency braking is the sudden and forceful application of a vehicle's brakes to stop quickly in an emergency situation. The script advises stopping the vehicle as quickly as possible without locking the wheels, which is crucial for maintaining control and avoiding skids during emergency stops.

💡Seat Belt

A seat belt is a safety device designed to secure the occupants of a vehicle against harmful movement during a collision. The video emphasizes that wearing a seat belt decreases the chance of being injured or killed in a collision, highlighting its importance in passenger safety.

Highlights

A broken line at the left of your lane means you may pass if the way is clear.

The maximum speed limit on a provincial Highway inside a city is 80 km/h.

On a roadway outside an urban area, the maximum speed limit is 80 km/h.

The maximum speed limit within an urban area is 50 km/h.

For every 10 km/h above 90 kmph, fuel consumption increases by 10%.

Drive at a speed that allows you to stop within a safe distance.

Failing to stop for a school bus results in 6 demerit points on your license.

At a four-way stop sign intersection, the vehicle on your right has the right of way.

Turning left from a one-way Street to a one-way Street is allowed 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 downhill, turn your front wheels towards the curb or right shoulder.

You may legally park 5 meters away from a fire hydrant.

In areas without posted speed limits, the maximum speed in cities is 50 km/h.

A flashing or steady hand symbol means pedestrians should not start to cross but finish if already started.

A white cane indicates that the pedestrian is visually impaired.

The correct hand signal for slowing down or stopping is an arm out and down.

When a school bus has red signal lights flashing, you must remain stopped until the lights are off and the stop sign is retracted.

It is illegal to pass another vehicle in various situations, including no passing zone signs, solid yellow lines, and when vehicles are stopped for pedestrians.

At an intersection without a stop line or marked crosswalk, you must stop within 3 meters.

Most skids result from driver error, including braking too firmly, accelerating too quickly, or turning the steering wheel too sharply.

If your vehicle has mechanical problems, change lanes safely and park in a safe location if possible.

Directions given by a police officer override all traffic signs and signals, including lane changing restrictions.

The minimum safe following distance in traffic is a 2-second gap to the vehicle ahead.

At an uncontrolled intersection, yield the right of way to any vehicle on your right.

In heavy fog, use low beam headlights to improve visibility and avoid dazzling other drivers.

The key to emergency braking is to stop the vehicle as quickly as possible without locking the wheels.

Wearing a seat belt in a collision decreases your chance of being injured or killed.