Alberta Motor Association Speed Limits and Space Management 2

Question 1

What must you do when approaching a school bus that has stopped with flashing red lights and an extended stop arm?

Accepted Answer

Stop and remain stopped until the lights stop flashing

Answer

Slow to 30 km/h and pass carefully

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Proceed if no children are visible

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Honk to alert children before passing

Question 2

How far must you stop from a school bus with its stop arm extended?

Accepted Answer

At least 20 metres

Answer

At least 5 metres

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At least 10 metres

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At least 30 metres

Question 3

In adverse weather conditions, how should you adjust your following distance?

Accepted Answer

Double it to at least 4 seconds

Answer

Keep the same 2-second rule

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Triple it to at least 6 seconds

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Following distance does not matter in bad weather

Question 4

What does the 'basic speed rule' mean in Alberta?

Accepted Answer

Drive at a speed that is safe for current road and weather conditions, regardless of the posted limit

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Always drive exactly at the posted speed limit

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The speed limit on basic roads is 50 km/h

Answer

Basic roads have no speed limit

Question 5

What is the speed limit on gravel roads in Alberta unless otherwise posted?

Accepted Answer

80 km/h

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50 km/h

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60 km/h

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100 km/h

Question 6

At what minimum speed should you use your vehicle's headlights in low visibility conditions?

Accepted Answer

Headlights are required whenever visibility is reduced below 150 metres

Answer

Only when the speed exceeds 80 km/h

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Only after dark regardless of visibility

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Only in designated areas