ALBERTA MOTOR ASSOCIATION Cheat Sheet 2026

The 30 highest-yield ALBERTA MOTOR ASSOCIATION facts, distilled from real exam questions. Print it, save it as a PDF, or study it here — free, no sign-up.

1. What is the speed limit in a school zone in Alberta when children are present? → 30 km/h
2. What should you do when headlights from an oncoming vehicle are blinding you? → Look toward the right edge of the road and use it as a guide
3. Passing another vehicle on the right is permitted in Alberta when: → The road has two or more lanes for traffic in your direction and the left lane is blocked
4. What is the recommended action when driving through a large puddle or standing water on the road? → Steer around it if possible; if not, drive through slowly and test brakes afterward
5. What's the meaning of a broken line? → You are allowed to pass.
6. What is the minimum following distance recommended in ideal conditions at highway speeds? → 3 seconds
7. Under Alberta's GDL program, what restriction applies to a learner driver regarding passengers? → A qualified supervisor must be in the front passenger seat at all times
8. On which type of road may you legally park on the left-hand side facing traffic? → A one-way street
9. What is the purpose of anti-lock brakes (ABS)? → To prevent wheel lockup during hard braking, allowing the driver to steer while stopping
10. When is it legal to pass on the right side of another vehicle in Alberta? → When driving on a multi-lane road where the lane to the right is clear
11. Who has the right of way inside a roundabout? → Vehicles already circulating inside the roundabout
12. What does a flashing yellow traffic light mean? → Proceed with caution
13. What do blue signs typically indicate? → Motorist services such as gas, food, or lodging
14. What does a YIELD sign require you to do? → Slow down and give the right of way to other traffic
15. Is it legal to change lanes while travelling through an intersection in Alberta? → No, lane changes within intersections are prohibited
16. When being tailgated by another driver, what is the safest response? → Gradually increase your following distance from the car ahead
17. In adverse weather conditions, how should you adjust your following distance? → Double it to at least 4 seconds
18. What BAC level triggers Alberta's Warning Range Suspension? → 0.05
19. If you are involved in a collision where another vehicle is unattended and you cannot locate the owner, what must you do? → Leave a note with your name and contact information and report the collision to police
20. What issue can arise from underinflated tires? → It can increase tire wear faster.
21. When must you drive below the posted speed limit? → Whenever road, weather, or traffic conditions make the posted limit unsafe
22. At minimum, how far in advance must you signal before making a turn in Alberta? → 30 metres
23. What should you do if you get angry or upset before driving? → Before you drive, try to calm down.
24. What does a broken yellow line on your side of the road indicate? → When it's clear for you to pass, you can.
25. What does a double solid yellow centre line mean? → No passing is allowed from either direction
26. What does a white rectangular sign typically convey? → Regulatory information such as speed limits and turn restrictions
27. What does a T-intersection sign warn drivers about? → The road you are on ends ahead at a cross street
28. In Alberta, you may turn right at a red light after: → Coming to a complete stop and yielding to all traffic and pedestrians
29. What is the purpose of a deceleration lane (also called an exit ramp lane)? → To allow drivers to slow down after leaving the main highway
30. At a four-way stop, who has the right of way? → The vehicle that arrived at the intersection first