Are you a good driver? If you had to write a driver exam or take a road test today, would you pass? Or does the mere thought of being retested generate performance anxiety? Below are some the hardest questions that new drivers face.
1. You must dim your high beam lights within _ metres of oncoming vehicles.
a. 150 metres
b. 300 metres
c. 100 metres
d. 200 metres
2. At uncontrolled intersections you should always:
a. Come to a complete stop, make sure it is safe and proceed with caution.
b. Slow down and be prepared to stop.
c. Stop well before the intersection and inch out slowly; only proceed when no cars are approaching.
d. Speed right through.
3. Motorists must slow to what speed when passing emergency vehicles or tow trucks that are stopped with their lights flashing?
a. 60 km/h
b. 50 km/h
c. 80 km/h
d. 70 km/h
4. Motorcycle drivers often travel in the:
a. Left portion of the lane.
b. Centre portion of the lane.
c. Right portion of the lane.
d. None of the above.
5. How many seconds ahead of your car should you attempt to maintain a visual search?
a. 12-15 seconds
b. 4 seconds
c. 8 seconds
d. 16 seconds
6. When parking uphill on the right side of the street with a curb, steer so that the front wheels:
a. Are turned to the left.
b. Are turned to the right.
c. Remain straight ahead.
d. None of the above.
7. If you must stop in the intersection prior to completing a left turn, stay to the right of the centre line and keep your front wheels pointed:
a. Straight ahead.
b. Left.
c. Right.
d. None of the above.
8. When exiting from a highway, slow down:
a. After entering the deceleration lane.
b. Before reaching the deceleration lane.
c. Before activating your signal.
d. Only if there is traffic behind.
9. A flashing red light means:
a. Stop, and proceed only when it is safe to do so.
b. Slow down to check for oncoming traffic and proceed when it is safe.
c. Stop, and wait for the light to turn green.
d. The flashing red light simply indicates an uncontrolled intersection.
10. Is it permitted to drive over the speed limit in order to complete a passing maneuver?
a. No, never.
b. Yes, in order to pass safely.
c. No, unless another vehicle signals from the rear that you are blocking the passing lane.
d. Yes, if you pass several vehicles.
Answers: 1.b; 2.b; 3.a; 4.a; 5.a; 6.a; 7.a; 8.a; 9.a; 10.a;
For more questions, try your hand at the Alberta Learner’s Licence Practice Exam.
