AMA Learner's License Basic Flashcards
7 cards from real ALBERTA MOTOR ASSOCIATION practice questions. Tap to flip, then mark Knew It or Still Learning — missed cards come back until you master them.
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When approaching a school bus with flashing red lights stopped on a two-lane road, what must you do?
Answer: Stop at least 20 metres away and wait until the red lights stop flashing
In Alberta, you must stop at least 20 metres from a school bus displaying flashing red lights and wait until they stop flashing.
What does a flashing green traffic light at an intersection indicate?
Answer: You have the right-of-way to turn left
A flashing green light in Alberta signals a protected left turn, giving that driver the right-of-way.
If your vehicle begins to skid on an icy road, what is the correct action?
Answer: Steer in the direction you want to go and ease off the gas
To recover from a skid, steer in the direction you want the front of the car to go and gently reduce throttle.
What is the minimum following distance recommended in ideal conditions at highway speeds?
Answer: 3 seconds
Alberta recommends at least a 3-second following distance under ideal conditions, with more distance in poor weather.
When must you use your headlights in Alberta?
Answer: Whenever visibility is reduced below 150 metres or from one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise
Alberta law requires headlights from half an hour after sunset to half an hour before sunrise, and any time visibility is less than 150 metres.
At a yield sign, when is it safe to proceed without stopping?
Answer: When you can enter the intersection without causing a hazard to oncoming traffic
A yield sign means slow down and give way; you only need to stop if traffic or pedestrians make it unsafe to proceed.
What does a white rectangular sign with black text typically indicate?
Answer: A regulatory requirement you must obey
White rectangular signs with black text are regulatory signs indicating laws or rules you must follow.