Alberta Motor Association Parking, Turning, and Lane Changes 2

Question 1

When turning left at an intersection, where should your vehicle be positioned before the turn?

Accepted Answer

As close to the centre line as possible

Answer

Before a left turn, position your vehicle as close to the centre line (or in the dedicated left-turn lane) as safely possible.

Question 2

In Alberta, you may turn right at a red light after:

Accepted Answer

Coming to a complete stop and yielding to all traffic and pedestrians

Answer

A full stop is mandatory before a right turn on red; you must then yield to all cross-traffic and pedestrians before proceeding.

Question 3

At minimum, how far in advance must you signal before making a turn in Alberta?

Accepted Answer

30 metres

Answer

Alberta's Traffic Safety Act requires a signal at least 30 metres before the point of the turn.

Question 4

When making a left turn from a two-way street, you should turn into:

Accepted Answer

The lane nearest to the centre line of the new road

Answer

A left turn ends in the lane nearest the centre line of the road you are entering, which corresponds to the lane you departed from.

Question 5

U-turns are generally prohibited in Alberta when:

Accepted Answer

They would interrupt or endanger other traffic

Answer

A U-turn is illegal whenever it creates a hazard or unreasonably interrupts the flow of traffic, regardless of posted signs.

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