Alberta Motor Association AMA Learner's License Basic 4 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does a solid white line between lanes on a highway indicate?
- Lane changes are encouraged to improve traffic flow
- Lane changes are discouraged but not prohibited (Correct answer)
- Lane changes are strictly prohibited
- The right side of the road is ending
Correct answer: Lane changes are discouraged but not prohibited
A solid white line discourages lane changes but does not legally prohibit them the way solid yellow lines restrict passing.
Question 2: What is the correct procedure when a traffic signal is not working at an intersection?
- The driver on the major road has automatic right-of-way
- Treat the intersection as if it has a stop sign on all approaches (Correct answer)
- Proceed slowly without stopping if no vehicles are present
- Yield only to vehicles on your right
Correct answer: Treat the intersection as if it has a stop sign on all approaches
A non-functioning traffic signal is treated like a four-way stop — all drivers must stop and yield in turn.
Question 3: Under Alberta's GDL program, what restriction applies to a learner driver regarding passengers?
- No passengers are allowed at any time
- Passengers are limited to immediate family members only
- A qualified supervisor must be in the front passenger seat at all times (Correct answer)
- Only one passenger may ride in addition to the supervisor
Correct answer: A qualified supervisor must be in the front passenger seat at all times
A GDL learner must always have a qualified supervisor seated in the front passenger seat when operating a vehicle.
Question 4: What is the recommended action when driving through a large puddle or standing water on the road?
- Speed up to plane over the water surface
- Steer around it if possible; if not, drive through slowly and test brakes afterward (Correct answer)
- Drive through quickly to minimize time on wet surface
- Stop and wait for the water to drain before proceeding
Correct answer: Steer around it if possible; if not, drive through slowly and test brakes afterward
Drive through slowly to avoid hydroplaning, then lightly apply brakes to dry the rotors once you are clear.
Question 5: In Alberta, what is the speed limit in a school zone during posted hours unless otherwise indicated?
- 20 km/h
- 30 km/h (Correct answer)
- 40 km/h
- 50 km/h
Correct answer: 30 km/h
The standard school zone speed limit in Alberta is 30 km/h during the hours posted on the school zone sign.
Question 6: When is it legal to pass on the right side of another vehicle in Alberta?
- Whenever the vehicle ahead is travelling below the speed limit
- When driving on a multi-lane road where the lane to the right is clear (Correct answer)
- At any time as long as you do not leave the paved surface
- Only when directed by a traffic officer
Correct answer: When driving on a multi-lane road where the lane to the right is clear
Passing on the right is allowed on multi-lane roads where there is a clear, unobstructed lane to the right of the vehicle being passed.
Question 7: What does a pennant-shaped yellow sign indicate?
- Railway crossing ahead
- No passing zone (Correct answer)
- School zone ahead
- Divided highway begins
Correct answer: No passing zone
The pennant-shaped (triangular, pointing right) yellow sign marks the beginning of a no-passing zone.
Alberta Motor Association AMA Learner's License Basic 4
What does a solid white line between lanes on a highway indicate?