Alberta Motor Association Intersections and Right-of-Way Rules 2

Question 1

Can you turn right on a red light in Alberta?

Accepted Answer

Yes — after coming to a complete stop and yielding to all traffic and pedestrians

Answer

In Alberta, you may turn right on a red light after making a complete stop and yielding to all traffic and pedestrians unless a sign prohibits it.

Question 2

At an uncontrolled intersection with no signs or signals, who has the right of way?

Accepted Answer

The vehicle on the right has the right of way

Answer

At an uncontrolled intersection, yield to vehicles approaching from your right.

Question 3

When merging onto a highway from an on-ramp, who must yield?

Accepted Answer

The merging vehicle must yield to traffic already on the highway

Answer

The vehicle entering the highway from an on-ramp must adjust speed and yield to vehicles already travelling on the highway.

Question 4

What must you do before making a left turn at an intersection?

Accepted Answer

Signal, check mirrors and blind spots, and yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians

Answer

Before turning left you must signal your intention, check mirrors and blind spots, and yield to all oncoming traffic and pedestrians.

Question 5

A school bus ahead of you has stopped with its red lights flashing and stop arm extended on a road without a median — what must you do?

Accepted Answer

Stop and wait until the lights stop flashing and the arm retracts

Answer

On a road without a dividing median, all vehicles in both directions must stop when a school bus has its red lights flashing.

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