Class 7 Highway Driving 2

Question 1

In Alberta, what is the rule for passing on a highway with a solid yellow centre line on your side?

Accepted Answer

You must not pass — a solid yellow line on your side means no passing

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You may pass if you can see clearly ahead

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You may pass only if there are no oncoming vehicles

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You may pass slow-moving vehicles only

Question 2

What should you do when being passed by another vehicle on an Alberta highway?

Accepted Answer

Maintain your speed or slow down slightly to let them pass safely

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Speed up so they cannot pass you

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Move to the shoulder to give them more room

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Flash your headlights to discourage passing

Question 3

On Alberta highways, when is it safe to pass another vehicle?

Accepted Answer

When you have a clear, unobstructed view of the road ahead and a broken centre line on your side

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On a curve where you can see the top of the hill

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Anytime you can drive faster than the vehicle ahead

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When the vehicle ahead signals you to pass

Question 4

What is 'highway hypnosis' and how should you prevent it while driving in Alberta?

Accepted Answer

A drowsy, trance-like state from monotonous driving — prevent it by taking breaks and staying alert

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A medical condition requiring medication — there is no prevention

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An optical illusion caused by highway signs — prevent it by not reading signs

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A fear of highway driving — overcome it through practice

Question 5

In Alberta, what should you do if a large truck is following you too closely on the highway?

Accepted Answer

Move to the right and let them pass when safe

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Brake hard to force them to slow down

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Speed up significantly to increase the gap

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Pull over to the shoulder immediately

Question 6

When driving on a highway in Alberta, what does a 'TRUCKS MUST USE RIGHT LANE' sign mean?

Accepted Answer

Large trucks must drive in the right lane except when passing

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Trucks are prohibited from this highway

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All vehicles must stay in the right lane

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Trucks must exit at the next off-ramp