Alberta Motor Association Parking, Turning, and Lane Changes 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In Alberta, how far from a fire hydrant are you prohibited from parking?
- 3 metres
- 5 metres (Correct answer)
- 7 metres
- 10 metres
Correct answer: 5 metres
Alberta law prohibits parking within 5 metres of a fire hydrant to ensure emergency access.
Question 2: When parallel parking, your vehicle must be no more than how far from the curb?
- 30 cm
- 50 cm (Correct answer)
- 75 cm
- 1 metre
Correct answer: 50 cm
Alberta regulations require parallel-parked vehicles to be within 50 cm (about 20 inches) of the curb.
Question 3: In Alberta, how far from an intersection are you not allowed to park?
- 3 metres
- 5 metres (Correct answer)
- 10 metres
- 15 metres
Correct answer: 5 metres
Parking within 5 metres of an intersection is prohibited to maintain sight lines and traffic flow.
Question 4: What does a yellow-painted curb typically indicate?
- Parking allowed for 15 minutes
- No parking or stopping (Correct answer)
- Commercial loading zone only
- Parking for persons with disabilities
Correct answer: No parking or stopping
A yellow curb marks a no-parking and no-stopping zone, often near schools, fire stations, or intersections.
Question 5: On which type of road may you legally park on the left-hand side facing traffic?
- Any residential street
- A two-lane highway
- A one-way street (Correct answer)
- A divided highway
Correct answer: A one-way street
On a one-way street, parking on the left side is permitted because traffic flows in only one direction.
Question 6: How far from a marked pedestrian crosswalk are you prohibited from parking in Alberta?
- 3 metres
- 5 metres (Correct answer)
- 7.5 metres
- 10 metres
Correct answer: 5 metres
Parking within 5 metres of a crosswalk is illegal to keep sight lines clear for both drivers and pedestrians.
Question 7: Double parking — stopping your vehicle alongside a car already parked at the curb — is:
- Allowed for up to 5 minutes
- Allowed only in commercial zones
- Always prohibited on public roads (Correct answer)
- Allowed if your hazard lights are on
Correct answer: Always prohibited on public roads
Double parking blocks a travel lane and is illegal on public roads in Alberta regardless of how briefly you stop.
Alberta Motor Association Parking, Turning, and Lane Changes 1
In Alberta, how far from a fire hydrant are you prohibited from parking?