Alberta Motor Association Intersections and Right-of-Way Rules 3

Question 1

If a traffic signal is not functioning at an intersection, how should you treat it?

Accepted Answer

Treat it as a four-way stop

Answer

The intersection becomes uncontrolled — proceed at normal speed

Answer

Treat it as a yield sign for all directions

Answer

The road with the most lanes has right of way

Question 2

What is a controlled intersection?

Accepted Answer

Any intersection with traffic signs, signals, or pavement markings that assign right of way

Answer

An intersection staffed by a police officer only

Answer

An intersection on a one-way street

Answer

An intersection with a roundabout

Question 3

Before changing lanes on a multi-lane road, what must you do?

Accepted Answer

Signal, check both mirrors, and check the blind spot in the direction of the lane change

Answer

Just check your rearview mirror

Answer

Signal only if other vehicles are nearby

Answer

Speed up slightly to create a gap before moving over

Question 4

When making a right turn from the correct position, which lane should you turn into?

Accepted Answer

The nearest (rightmost) lane of the road you are entering

Answer

Any available lane in the direction of travel

Answer

The leftmost available lane

Answer

The centre lane

Question 5

When must you yield to a pedestrian even if you have a green light?

Accepted Answer

When a pedestrian is crossing the street you are turning onto

Answer

Never — a green light gives you unconditional right of way

Answer

When the pedestrian is on the sidewalk behind the curb

Answer

Only when a crosswalk light is also active

Question 6

What should you do when making a U-turn?

Accepted Answer

Yield to all oncoming traffic and pedestrians before completing the turn

Answer

Yield only to vehicles coming from the left

Answer

Proceed quickly to minimize time in the oncoming lane

Answer

U-turns are prohibited everywhere in Alberta