Highway Driving Flashcards
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In Alberta, what is the primary purpose of an acceleration lane (on-ramp)?
Answer: To allow you to build speed to match highway traffic before merging
The acceleration lane gives drivers space to increase their speed to match the flow of highway traffic before merging. This allows for smooth, safe entry onto the highway.
On a multi-lane highway in Alberta, which lane should you normally use for through driving?
Answer: The right lane or centre lane — the left lane is for passing
On multi-lane highways in Alberta, the right lane is the normal driving lane. The left lane should be used primarily for passing. After passing, move back to the right lane.
What should you do before exiting a highway using a deceleration lane (off-ramp) in Alberta?
Answer: Signal your exit, move into the deceleration lane, then slow down
Signal your intention to exit, move into the deceleration lane while maintaining highway speed, then reduce your speed within the deceleration lane — not on the highway itself.
When merging onto a highway in Alberta and there is no gap in traffic, what should you do?
Answer: Adjust your speed — slow down or speed up — to find a safe gap
If there is no immediate gap, adjust your speed by slowing down or speeding up to find a safe opening. Use the full length of the acceleration lane. As a last resort, stop at the end if no gap is available.
On Alberta highways, what is the recommended following distance at highway speeds?
Answer: At least three to four seconds behind the vehicle ahead
At highway speeds, a following distance of at least three to four seconds is recommended to give you adequate time to react and stop. In poor conditions, increase this to five or more seconds.
What should you do if you miss your exit on an Alberta highway?
Answer: Continue to the next exit and re-route from there
If you miss your exit, never stop, reverse, or make a U-turn on a highway. Continue to the next exit and safely re-route. These dangerous maneuvers put you and others at risk.