Impaired and Distracted Driving Rules Flashcards
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What identifying display must a Class 7 (learner's) driver have on their vehicle in Alberta?
Answer: A red 'L' plate on the rear of the vehicle
Class 7 learner drivers in Alberta must display a red 'L' plate on the rear of the vehicle to alert other drivers.
How long must you hold an Alberta Class 7 learner's licence before you can take the Class 5-GDL road test?
Answer: At least 1 year
Alberta requires learner drivers to hold their Class 7 licence for a minimum of one year before becoming eligible for the Class 5-GDL road test.
What is the nighttime driving restriction for a Class 7 learner driver in Alberta?
Answer: Driving is prohibited between midnight and 5 AM unless accompanied by a supervisor
Class 7 learner drivers are prohibited from driving between midnight and 5 AM unless a qualified supervisor accompanies them.
Who qualifies as a supervising driver for a Class 7 learner in Alberta?
Answer: Any fully licensed driver who is at least 18 years old and seated in the front passenger seat
A supervisor must be fully licensed (not GDL), at least 18 years old, and seated beside the learner in the front passenger seat.
How many demerit points will trigger a licence review or suspension for a GDL driver in Alberta?
Answer: 8 points
GDL drivers face licence suspension proceedings when they accumulate 8 or more demerit points, a lower threshold than fully licensed drivers.
What happens to a GDL driver's progression timeline if they receive a serious traffic conviction?
Answer: The GDL stage is automatically extended by an additional year
A serious traffic conviction while in the GDL program resets the holding period, extending the time required before advancing to the next licence stage.