Speed Limits and Space Management Flashcards
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What is the default speed limit in Alberta urban areas unless otherwise posted?
Answer: 50 km/h
Alberta's default speed limit within urban areas is 50 km/h unless a different limit is posted.
What is the speed limit in a school zone in Alberta when children are present?
Answer: 30 km/h
Speed is reduced to 30 km/h in school zones during the posted hours to protect children.
What is the maximum posted speed limit on most Alberta highways?
Answer: 110 km/h
Most Alberta provincial highways have a maximum speed limit of 110 km/h.
What is the 2-second following rule?
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.
What is the speed limit in playground zones in Alberta?
Answer: 30 km/h
Playground zones have a 30 km/h speed limit from dawn to dusk to protect children at play.
When must you drive below the posted speed limit?
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.