Alberta Motor Association AMA Learner's License Basic 5 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What should a driver do when approaching a railway crossing with flashing lights and a lowered gate?
- Stop, and proceed only if no train is visible
- Stop at least 5 metres from the gate and wait until it fully rises (Correct answer)
- Slow to 10 km/h and cross only if the train has passed
- Stop at the crossing line and yield if necessary
Correct answer: Stop at least 5 metres from the gate and wait until it fully rises
You must stop at least 5 metres from a railway gate and wait until the gate is fully raised before proceeding.
Question 2: When changing lanes on a highway, in what order should you perform your checks?
- Signal, mirror check, blind-spot check, move (Correct answer)
- Blind-spot check, signal, mirror check, move
- Mirror check, move, then signal to inform others
- Signal, move, then check mirrors and blind spot
Correct answer: Signal, mirror check, blind-spot check, move
The correct sequence is signal first, check mirrors, check blind spot, then change lanes.
Question 3: What is the meaning of a solid yellow centre line on your side of the road?
- Passing is permitted when safe
- Passing is prohibited from your side (Correct answer)
- The road narrows ahead
- Construction work is in progress
Correct answer: Passing is prohibited from your side
A solid yellow line on your side means you must not pass or cross the centre line from your direction of travel.
Question 4: Under Alberta's distracted driving law, which of the following is permitted while driving?
- Holding a phone to read a map
- Using a hands-free mounted GPS device (Correct answer)
- Texting at a red light
- Video calling with the phone resting on the seat
Correct answer: Using a hands-free mounted GPS device
Hands-free devices that are mounted and do not require manual operation are permitted under Alberta's distracted driving law.
Question 5: When parking on a hill facing downhill, which way should you turn your front wheels if there is a curb?
- Straight ahead
- Away from the curb (to the left)
- Toward the curb (to the right) (Correct answer)
- It does not matter as long as the parking brake is set
Correct answer: Toward the curb (to the right)
Facing downhill with a curb, turn wheels toward the curb so the vehicle rolls into it if the brake fails.
Question 6: In Alberta, what is the maximum speed limit on most provincial highways unless otherwise posted?
- 90 km/h
- 100 km/h (Correct answer)
- 110 km/h
- 120 km/h
Correct answer: 100 km/h
The default maximum speed on Alberta provincial highways is 100 km/h unless a different limit is posted.
Question 7: What must a GDL learner driver in Alberta have a zero reading of while driving?
- Caffeine level
- Blood alcohol concentration (Correct answer)
- Passenger count above licensed capacity
- Speed above the posted limit
Correct answer: Blood alcohol concentration
GDL learner drivers in Alberta must maintain a blood alcohol concentration of exactly zero — any alcohol is prohibited.
Alberta Motor Association AMA Learner's License Basic 5
What should a driver do when approaching a railway crossing with flashing lights and a lowered gate?