Alberta Motor Association Parking, Turning, and Lane Changes 3

Question 1

Before changing lanes, a driver should:

Accepted Answer

Signal, check mirrors, and check the blind spot

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Check mirrors only, then signal and move

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Signal and move immediately without delay

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Check only the blind spot with no mirror check needed

Question 2

A broken white line between lanes of traffic travelling in the same direction means:

Accepted Answer

You may change lanes when it is safe to do so

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Lane changes are prohibited

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You must stay in your current lane until the road ends

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Passing is only allowed on the right

Question 3

When merging onto a high-speed highway from an on-ramp, you should:

Accepted Answer

Match the speed of highway traffic and merge smoothly

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Stop at the end of the ramp and wait for a gap

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Force your way in as quickly as possible

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Stay below 80 km/h until fully merged

Question 4

Is it legal to change lanes while travelling through an intersection in Alberta?

Accepted Answer

No, lane changes within intersections are prohibited

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Yes, if done quickly

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Yes, if you signal first

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Only if the intersection has no pedestrian crossings

Question 5

Passing another vehicle on the right is permitted in Alberta when:

Accepted Answer

The road has two or more lanes for traffic in your direction and the left lane is blocked

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The vehicle ahead is travelling below the speed limit

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You are in a hurry and no pedestrians are present

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The other driver waves you past

Question 6

High-Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes in Alberta are reserved for vehicles carrying:

Accepted Answer

Two or more occupants, unless otherwise posted

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Only commercial trucks

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Emergency vehicles only

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Vehicles with a special HOV permit

Question 7

If you need to cross several lanes to reach your exit, what is the safest approach?

Accepted Answer

Change one lane at a time, checking safety before each move

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Signal and move across all lanes at once quickly

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Wait until the last moment to avoid blocking traffic

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Use the shoulder to bypass the lanes