Alberta Motor Association AMA Learner's License Basic 2

Question 1

When approaching a school bus with flashing red lights stopped on a two-lane road, what must you do?

Accepted Answer

Stop at least 20 metres away and wait until the red lights stop flashing

Answer

In Alberta, you must stop at least 20 metres from a school bus displaying flashing red lights and wait until they stop flashing.

Question 2

What does a flashing green traffic light at an intersection indicate?

Accepted Answer

You have the right-of-way to turn left

Answer

A flashing green light in Alberta signals a protected left turn, giving that driver the right-of-way.

Question 3

If your vehicle begins to skid on an icy road, what is the correct action?

Accepted Answer

Steer in the direction you want to go and ease off the gas

Answer

To recover from a skid, steer in the direction you want the front of the car to go and gently reduce throttle.

Question 4

What is the minimum following distance recommended in ideal conditions at highway speeds?

Accepted Answer

3 seconds

Answer

Alberta recommends at least a 3-second following distance under ideal conditions, with more distance in poor weather.

Question 5

When must you use your headlights in Alberta?

Accepted Answer

Whenever visibility is reduced below 150 metres or from one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise

Answer

Alberta law requires headlights from half an hour after sunset to half an hour before sunrise, and any time visibility is less than 150 metres.

Alberta Motor Association - AMA Learner's Practice Exam Practice Test