Alberta Motor Association AMA Learner's License Basic 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In Alberta, what blood alcohol concentration (BAC) level results in an immediate licence suspension for a fully licensed driver?
- 0.04
- 0.05
- 0.08 (Correct answer)
- 0.10
Correct answer: 0.08
A BAC of 0.08 or higher results in a criminal charge and immediate roadside suspension in Alberta.
Question 2: What does a diamond-shaped orange sign with black text indicate?
- A permanent speed limit change
- A construction or maintenance zone warning (Correct answer)
- An informational detour route
- A no-passing zone
Correct answer: A construction or maintenance zone warning
Orange diamond signs are used exclusively in construction and maintenance zones to warn drivers of work-area hazards.
Question 3: When turning left from a one-way street onto another one-way street, from which lane should you turn?
- The rightmost lane
- The centre lane
- The leftmost lane (Correct answer)
- Any available lane
Correct answer: The leftmost lane
When turning left on one-way streets, begin from the leftmost lane and complete the turn into the leftmost lane of the new street.
Question 4: How far from a fire hydrant must you park in Alberta?
- 1 metre
- 3 metres
- 5 metres (Correct answer)
- 10 metres
Correct answer: 5 metres
Alberta's Traffic Safety Act prohibits parking within 5 metres of a fire hydrant.
Question 5: What should you do if an emergency vehicle with sirens and lights is approaching from behind while you are driving?
- Speed up to clear the intersection ahead
- Pull over to the right side and stop (Correct answer)
- Slow down and stay in your lane
- Turn left into the nearest side street
Correct answer: Pull over to the right side and stop
You must pull to the right side of the road and stop to allow emergency vehicles to pass.
Question 6: What is the purpose of a deceleration lane (also called an exit ramp lane)?
- To allow faster vehicles to pass slower ones
- To allow drivers to slow down after leaving the main highway (Correct answer)
- To merge onto the highway at speed
- To provide space for emergency vehicle access
Correct answer: To allow drivers to slow down after leaving the main highway
A deceleration lane lets you reduce speed safely after leaving the main highway without disrupting traffic behind you.
Question 7: In Alberta, a Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) learner must be accompanied by a supervisor who has held a valid Class 5 licence for at least how many years?
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 years (Correct answer)
- 5 years
Correct answer: 3 years
Alberta's GDL rules require the accompanying supervisor to have held a Class 5 licence for a minimum of 3 years.
Alberta Motor Association AMA Learner's License Basic 3
In Alberta, what blood alcohol concentration (BAC) level results in an immediate licence suspension for a fully licensed driver?