Alberta Motor Association Speed Limits and Space Management 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the default speed limit in Alberta urban areas unless otherwise posted?
- 30 km/h
- 50 km/h (Correct answer)
- 60 km/h
- 80 km/h
Correct answer: 50 km/h
Alberta's default speed limit within urban areas is 50 km/h unless a different limit is posted.
Question 2: What is the speed limit in a school zone in Alberta when children are present?
- 20 km/h
- 30 km/h (Correct answer)
- 40 km/h
- 50 km/h
Correct answer: 30 km/h
Speed is reduced to 30 km/h in school zones during the posted hours to protect children.
Question 3: What is the maximum posted speed limit on most Alberta highways?
- 90 km/h
- 100 km/h
- 110 km/h (Correct answer)
- 120 km/h
Correct answer: 110 km/h
Most Alberta provincial highways have a maximum speed limit of 110 km/h.
Question 4: What is the 2-second following rule?
- Leave 2 car lengths between you and the vehicle ahead
- After the car ahead passes a fixed point, you should pass the same point no sooner than 2 seconds later (Correct answer)
- Check your mirrors every 2 seconds
- Maintain 2 seconds of eye contact at intersections
Correct answer: After the car ahead passes a fixed point, you should pass the same point no sooner than 2 seconds later
The 2-second rule ensures a safe following distance by timing the gap between your vehicle and the one ahead using a fixed reference point.
Question 5: What is the speed limit in playground zones in Alberta?
- 20 km/h
- 30 km/h (Correct answer)
- 40 km/h
- 50 km/h
Correct answer: 30 km/h
Playground zones have a 30 km/h speed limit from dawn to dusk to protect children at play.
Question 6: When must you drive below the posted speed limit?
- Only during heavy snowfall
- Only in school zones
- Whenever road, weather, or traffic conditions make the posted limit unsafe (Correct answer)
- Only at night
Correct answer: Whenever road, weather, or traffic conditions make the posted limit unsafe
The basic speed rule requires you to drive at a safe speed for the actual conditions, even if that is below the posted limit.
Alberta Motor Association Speed Limits and Space Management 1
What is the default speed limit in Alberta urban areas unless otherwise posted?