Alberta Motor Association Intersections and Right-of-Way Rules 2

Question 1

Can you turn right on a red light in Alberta?

Accepted Answer

Yes — after coming to a complete stop and yielding to all traffic and pedestrians

Answer

No — right turns on red are prohibited

Answer

Yes — without stopping if the way is clear

Answer

Only if a sign specifically permits it

Question 2

At an uncontrolled intersection with no signs or signals, who has the right of way?

Accepted Answer

The vehicle on the right has the right of way

Answer

The vehicle travelling on the wider road

Answer

The first vehicle to arrive

Answer

The vehicle going straight always

Question 3

When merging onto a highway from an on-ramp, who must yield?

Accepted Answer

The merging vehicle must yield to traffic already on the highway

Answer

Highway traffic must slow and let the merging vehicle in

Answer

Both must slow to 60 km/h and merge together

Answer

The vehicle on the right always yields

Question 4

What must you do before making a left turn at an intersection?

Accepted Answer

Signal, check mirrors and blind spots, and yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians

Answer

Flash your headlights to warn oncoming traffic

Answer

Stop completely regardless of oncoming traffic

Answer

Move to the centre of the intersection and wait for a gap without signaling

Question 5

A school bus ahead of you has stopped with its red lights flashing and stop arm extended on a road without a median — what must you do?

Accepted Answer

Stop and wait until the lights stop flashing and the arm retracts

Answer

Pass slowly and carefully at 30 km/h

Answer

Only vehicles behind the bus must stop

Answer

Use the other lane to pass if it is clear

Question 6

What must you do at a flashing red traffic signal?

Accepted Answer

Come to a complete stop and proceed only when it is safe

Answer

Proceed without stopping if the way is clear

Answer

Treat it as a yield sign

Answer

Wait until the light changes to green