Alberta Motor Association Impaired and Distracted Driving Rules

Question 1

What is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for a fully licensed driver in Alberta?

Accepted Answer

0.08 (80 mg per 100 mL)

Answer

Alberta's Criminal Code BAC limit for fully licensed drivers is 0.08 — driving at or above this level is a criminal offence.

Question 2

What BAC level triggers Alberta's Warning Range Suspension?

Accepted Answer

0.05

Answer

A BAC of 0.05 to 0.079 triggers an immediate roadside warning range suspension in Alberta, even though it is below the criminal limit.

Question 3

What is the blood alcohol limit for drivers under Alberta's Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) program?

Accepted Answer

Zero — 0.00

Answer

GDL drivers — those with a Class 7 learner's or Class 5 GDL licence — must have a zero blood alcohol level while driving.

Question 4

Is it legal to hold and use a cell phone while driving in Alberta?

Accepted Answer

No — handheld use of electronic devices is prohibited while operating a vehicle

Answer

Alberta's distracted driving law prohibits holding or using a handheld electronic device while operating a vehicle, including when stopped at a red light.

Question 5

What is considered distracted driving?

Accepted Answer

Any activity that diverts attention from driving, including eating, grooming, or using devices

Answer

Distracted driving is any activity that takes your attention away from driving, not limited to phones — it includes eating, applying makeup, or looking at maps.

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

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

Alberta Motor Association Impaired and Distracted Driving Rules