Speed Limits and Zones Alberta Flashcards
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What should you do when you see a 'MAXIMUM 50' sign as you enter an Alberta town?
Answer: Begin slowing down before the sign so you are at 50 km/h by the time you reach it
You should be travelling at 50 km/h by the time you reach the speed limit sign. Begin slowing down before the sign, as the limit is in effect from that point onward.
In Alberta, what is the speed limit on a highway passing through a First Nations reserve when no limit is posted?
Answer: 50 km/h if within a settled area, or the prevailing highway limit
When passing through a settled area on a First Nations reserve, the default 50 km/h urban speed limit applies. Outside settled areas, the prevailing highway speed applies unless otherwise posted.
If you are driving 120 km/h in a 110 km/h zone in Alberta, what are you risking?
Answer: A speeding ticket and demerit points
Any speed over the posted limit is a violation in Alberta. There is no legal tolerance. Driving 120 km/h in a 110 km/h zone can result in a speeding ticket and demerit points.
What is the typical speed limit near a hospital zone in Alberta?
Answer: 50 km/h or lower as posted
Hospital zones in Alberta typically have a speed limit of 50 km/h or lower as posted. Some municipalities may set lower limits to protect patients and pedestrians near hospital entrances.
In Alberta, what speed should you travel when visibility is severely reduced by fog?
Answer: A speed that allows you to stop within the distance you can see
In fog, you should drive at a speed that allows you to stop within the distance you can clearly see ahead. This is a fundamental safe-driving principle in Alberta.
What is the speed limit for vehicles towing a trailer on Alberta highways?
Answer: The same as the posted highway speed limit unless otherwise specified
Vehicles towing trailers in Alberta must follow the posted speed limit unless specific signs indicate a lower limit for towing vehicles. However, drivers should reduce speed if the trailer affects vehicle handling.