Alberta – Responsible Driving Practice Test

Welcome to your Alberta Responsible Driving

Who bears responsibility for passengers under the age of 16?

The driver

The mother

The father

The siblings

Where can you find courses that provide instruction on proactive driving techniques to prevent collisions?

Online

Licensed driver training schools

Authorized agencies

Both B and C

What are the regulations regarding seat belt usage in Alberta?

Only the driver is supposed to wear a seat belt.

Both the driver and the person in the passenger’s seat must wear seat belts.

All the elders need to wear seat belts.

All the people in the vehicle need to wear seat belts or approved child safety seats attached to a belt or an anchor system.

What actions should a vehicle driver take if the load extends 1.5 meters or protrudes beyond the rear of the vehicle?

At night, a red flag should be attached to the end of the extension or load.

During the daytime, a big poster should be placed to the end of the extension or load.

Both A and B.

During daylight hours, a red flag should be attached to the end of the extension or load.

How frequently should you check your rearview mirror?

8 – 12 seconds

8 – 10 seconds

8 – 16 seconds

8 – 20 seconds

Is it permissible to drive your vehicle occupying two lanes on a highway?

No, under normal circumstances, it is illegal to do so.

Yes, you can do it if there is no oncoming traffic.

Yes, you can do it on a day you are in a hurry and not on normal days.

Yes, it depends on the driver.

What is the critical aspect you should never assume when driving on the roads?

That the other drivers know how to drive a car.

That the other drivers are going to give you way

That the other drivers are going to overtake you at every point.

That the other drivers are going to drive carefully or respond correctly at all times.

How much fuel does a vehicle typically consume for every 10 minutes of idling?

About one-third of a liter of fuel

About two-thirds of a litre of fuel

About a litre of fuel

None of the above.

What does proactive driving entail?

Watching your surroundings.

Thinking about whether hazards are developing.

Taking actions to reduce risks.

All of the above.

10.

Who is subject to fines for failure to wear a seatbelt while in the vehicle?

About 5% more fuel

About 7% more fuel

About 10% more fuel

None of the above.

11.

What are the dangers of smoking, lighting matches, or using a lighter while refueling your vehicle?

Gasoline vapours mix with air, which contains oxygen.

If you add an ignition source such as cigarettes or matches, a fire or explosion can occur.

Nothing happens.

Both A and B.

12.

Under all circumstances, what should the speed at which you are driving enable you to do?

Stop within a safe distance

Stop within 90 m

Stop within 60 m

Stop within 150 m

13.

In what ways can a poorly tuned engine impact fuel consumption?

A poorly tuned engine can decrease fuel consumption by up to 50 per cent.

A poorly tuned engine can increase fuel consumption by up to 30 per cent.

A poorly tuned engine can increase fuel consumption by up to 40 per cent.

A poorly tuned engine can increase fuel consumption by up to 50 per cent.

14.

Are there any exceptions to the 2-second rule for following the vehicle in front of you?

The drivers of smaller vehicles are exempted from this rule.

The drivers of large vehicles like SUVs are exempted from this rule.

The drivers of large vehicles like motor homes are exempted from this rule.

Aged drivers are exempted from this rule.

15.

What are the risks associated with entering and exiting the vehicle while refueling?

Static electricity can be generated as you move around or get in and out of your vehicle.

When you return to the pump and touch the nozzle handle, static electricity could be released.

This could ignite the gasoline vapours and cause a fire or explosion.

All of the above.

16.

What actions should you refrain from if you aim to conserve fuel?

Drive fast

Avoid slow acceleration

Avoid quick acceleration

None of the above.

17.

What types of distractions are considered under the Traffic Safety Act?

Using a hand-held cell phone, texting or emailing, using electronic devices such as laptops, computers, and video games.

Using cameras, video entertainment displays and programming portable audio players, and entering information on GPS units.

Reading printed materials in the vehicle, writing, printing or sketching, and personal grooming.

All of the above.

18.

What are the regulations concerning riding in a trailer while it's being towed?

It is allowed to have a seasoned driver riding in a trailer when it is being towed.

It is against the law to allow only an underage person ride in the trailer when it is being towed.

It is against the law to let any person ride in a trailer when it is being towed.

Anyone can ride in a trailer when it is being towed.

19.

What methods can you employ to warm the engine oil and facilitate easier cold starts for your engine?

Use a block heater

Use a big heater

Use a big fan

Use a block fan

20.

How does rapid acceleration and frequent speed changes affect fuel consumption?

A 10% increase

A 20% increase

A 30% increase

A 40% increase

21.

According to Natural Resources Canada, how much idling time on a cold winter day is enough?

One minute

Two minutes

Three minutes

Four minutes

22.

What action should you take if the inside rearview mirror is obstructed for any reason?

You keep driving the car and use the other rearview mirrors.

Nothing should block your inside rearview mirror.

You must attach an outside rearview mirror on each side of the vehicle.

You are not allowed to drive if this happens.

23.

How much fuel does ten seconds of idling typically consume?

It can consume the same amount of fuel as driving fast.

It can consume the same amount of fuel as turning off your engine and re-starting it.

It can consume more fuel than turning off your engine and re-starting it.

It can consume less fuel than turning off your engine and re-starting it.

24.

Who may face fines if children under 16 are not adequately secured in the vehicle?

The parents

The guardians

The driver

The siblings

25.

Which children require proper securing in a child safety seat?

Only children under the age of 5 and under 25 kgs.

Only children under the age of 6 and under 20 kgs.

Only children under the age of 6 and under 30 kgs.

Only children under the age of 6 and under 18 kgs.

26.

What is the recommended following distance for drivers of large vehicles such as motorhomes?

2-second distance

3-second distance

4-second distance

5-second distance

27.

What impact does driving with under-inflated tires have on fuel consumption?

Under-inflated tires increase fuel consumption by about ten per cent.

Under-inflated tires increase fuel consumption by about five per cent.

They can increase tire wear and reduce traction.

Both B and C.

28.

Who is subject to fines for failure to wear a seatbelt while in the vehicle?

Passengers 16 years of age and older not properly secured in the vehicle can be fined.

Passengers 10 years of age and older not properly secured in the vehicle can be fined.

Passengers 11 years of age and older not properly secured in the vehicle can be fined.

Passengers 12 years of age and older not properly secured in the vehicle can be fined.

29.

What methods can be used to alert other vehicles during nighttime when a vehicle is transporting an extension or load exceeding 1.5 meters?

A red flag should be attached to the end of the extension or load.

A blue flag should be attached to the end of the extension or load.

A blue light must be attached to the end of the extension or load.

A red light must be attached to the end of the extension or load.

30.

What techniques can you employ to achieve optimal fuel efficiency in a vehicle equipped with a manual transmission?

You can shift through the lower gears smoothly and quickly.

You can shift through the higher gears very fast.

You can shift through the lower gears one after the other.

None of the above.

31.

What are the reasons for avoiding leaving the block heater on overnight?

If you leave it on overnight, it might blast.

If you leave it on overnight, your car will use up more fuel.

Both A and B.

If you leave it on overnight, your energy savings will disappear in higher electricity costs.

32.

What are the reasons for maintaining vigilance and focusing on the road ahead?

To know how the weather is.

To stay away from where there is traffic.

Both A and B.

To watch out for any possible problems.

33.

What are the regulations regarding seat belt usage in Alberta?

Only the driver is supposed to wear a seat belt.

Both the driver and the person in the passenger’s seat must wear seat belts.

All the elders need to wear seat belts.

All the people in the vehicle need to wear seat belts or approved child safety seats attached to a belt or an anchor system.

34.

What factors can contribute to an increase in fuel consumption?

Travelling at slower speeds

Travelling at higher speeds

Increasing your speed continuously

Decreasing your speed continuously

35.

Is it permissible for individuals to ride on the exterior of your vehicle, such as in a pickup truck, when there is no available space inside?

Yes, it is allowed.

Yes, it is allowed and preferred.

No, it is not allowed if there is traffic.

No, it is not allowed at all.

36.

What does the term "proactive driving" refer to?

Proactive driving is driving to anticipate possible hazards and taking action to reduce, minimize, or avoid danger before it can occur.

Proactive driving is driving to increase possible hazards and taking action to reduce, minimize, or avoid danger before it can occur.

Proactive driving is driving to anticipate possible hazards and taking action to increase danger before it can occur.

None of the above.

37.

How far ahead should you maintain your focus when driving in urban areas?

12 – 13 seconds

12 – 15 seconds

12 – 16 seconds

12 – 17 seconds

38.

What role does the seat belt serve in the event of a vehicle collision?

Make no difference

Make it harder for you to be recovered from the vehicle

Decrease your chance of being injured or killed

Increase your chance of being injured or killed

39.

Who should you notify in the event of a fuel spill from your vehicle?

Let your parents know.

Let the people in your car know.

Let the station attendant know.

Tell everyone you can.

40.

While driving, where should your primary focus be directed?

Most of your attention should be on your car only.

Most of your attention should be on the vehicle in front of you.

Most of your attention should be on the vehicle behind you.

Most of your attention should be given to looking forward and scanning for hazards that are developing ahead of you.

41.

What weight range are forward-facing child safety seats designed to accommodate?

10 to 12 kgs

10 to 14 kgs

12 to 14 kgs

10 to 18 kgs

42.

During which time frames should vehicle operations be conducted cautiously to avoid disturbing residents?

10 a.m. – 7 p.m.

10 p.m. – 7 a.m.

11 p.m. – 6 a.m.

11 p.m. – 7 a.m.

43.

At what age is it prohibited for a person to operate a tractor or self-propelled farm equipment on a highway?

14 years

16 years

18 years

20 years

44.

How many demerit points does distracted driving carry according to the Traffic Safety Act?

45.

What precautions should you take when operating a recreational vehicle or towing a trailer?

Turn off any pilot lights as they can be a source of ignition.

Turn off the vehicle.

You can get it fuelled while the engine is on.

None of the above.

46.

What steps should you take if you need to make or receive a call while driving?

Call while driving.

Stop in a safe and legal place and make the call.

Reach your destination and then make the call.

There are no strict rules regarding driving and texting.

47.

What methods can you employ to maintain a fuel-efficient steady speed while driving on the highway?

By maintaining the speed limit

Through cruise control

Both A and B.

None of the above.

48.

Which children require proper securing in a child safety seat?

Only children under the age of 5 and under 25 kgs.

Only children under the age of 6 and under 20 kgs.

Only children under the age of 6 and under 30 kgs.

Only children under the age of 6 and under 18 kgs.

49.

How should you navigate a sharp turn?

Drive in the left-most lane.

Drive in the right-most lane

Stay on your side of the yellow line.

All of the above.

50.

By how much can a block heater enhance a vehicle's overall fuel efficiency?

By 10%

By 20%

By 30%

By 40%

51.

What information does the EnerGuide Label display?

This identifies the vehicle fuel usage in terms of litres used for each 100 kilometres driven (litres/100 km).

It shows the estimated annual fuel cost.

Both A and B.

None of the above.

52.

Who would be held responsible if individuals are found riding on the exterior of your vehicle?

The people will be charged.

The owner of the vehicle will be charged.

The person driving the vehicle will be charged.

The person who gave the idea will be charged.

53.

What are the two essential components used to properly secure a child safety seat in the car?

The child safety seat’s tether strap and vehicle’s tether anchor must be used.

The child safety seat’s tether strap and the seat belt should be used.

Both A and B.

None of the above.

54.

What strategies can you employ to prevent abrupt and hazardous lane changes?

By staying in the fast-lane

By staying in the lane that you were driving in.

By making sure you are in the proper lane well in advance of your exit or turning location.

None of the above.

55.

By what percentage can air conditioners used in stop-and-go traffic increase fuel consumption?

1-2%

5-10%

10-25%

25-10%

56.

What are the risks associated with using a cellular phone while refueling?

You might not see if the fuel is up to the mark or not.

Sometimes, phones that light up while ringing may have enough energy to provide a spark and ignite the gasoline vapours.

The phone might cause a distraction.

None of the above.

57.

What role does the seat belt serve in the event of a vehicle collision?

Make no difference

Make it harder for you to be recovered from the vehicle

Decrease your chance of being injured or killed

Increase your chance of being injured or killed

58.

What distance ahead should you maintain your focus when driving in rural areas?

12 – 15 seconds

15 – 20 seconds

20 – 25 seconds

25 – 30 seconds

59.

What are the reasons behind the prohibition of using a cellular phone to make or receive calls or text messages while driving?

You can’t give proper time to the sender.

If you are unable to drive with one hand, using Bluetooth is a good idea.

It can be a distraction that can take your attention away from the demanding task of driving.

You can’t concentrate on the call properly.

60.

What is the appropriate method for accelerating your speed?

Quickly

Gradually

It depends on the traffic.

It depends on the driver.

61.

Until what age or weight is it recommended for a child to remain in a rear-facing infant or convertible seat?

Till the child is 1 year and above 10 kgs.

Till the child is 2 years and above 4 kgs.

Till the child has reached the recommended weight to switch to a forward facing safety seat.

A child should switch seats when you want to.

62.

What is the approximate increase in fuel consumption due to air conditioning usage at highway speeds?

2-3%

3-4%

4-5%

5-6%

63.

What action should you take if a vehicle is following too closely behind you but does not attempt to overtake?

Stop and let them pass.

Create a wider space cushion between you and the vehicle ahead.

Go fast and keep increasing the speed.

All of the above.

64.

What impact can a clogged air filter have on fuel efficiency?

A clogged air filter can reduce fuel efficiency by 10 per cent.

A clogged air filter can reduce fuel efficiency by 20 per cent.

A clogged air filter can reduce fuel efficiency by 30 per cent.

A clogged air filter can reduce fuel efficiency by 40 per cent.

65.

Is it permissible to use hands-free cellular phones while driving?

Yes

Depends on the traffic.

It is your choice.

66.

Who should you avoid towing with your vehicle?

A person on skis

A person riding a toboggan

A person riding a bicycle or motorcycle

All of the above.

67.

Where should children weighing above 18 kgs be seated in the vehicle?

State approved booster seat

Child safety seat

Infant safety seat

All of the above.

68.

What factors should you consider when browsing for a new vehicle?

You should look for the energy label.

You should look for the Ener label.

Both A and B.

You should look for the EnerGuide label.

69.

Who bears responsibility for passengers under the age of 16?

The driver

The mother

The father

The siblings

70.

What does the term "space cushion" mean in driving parlance?

The space all around your vehicle

The space between the driver and the rear seat passengers

The space between the driver and the airbag

The space between the driver and the next traffic signal

71.

At what age are children required to be placed in a rear-facing infant or convertible seat?

All children 2 years and above.

All children 1 year and above.

All children from birth must ride in a rear facing infant or convertible seat.

None of the above.

72.

In what situations can you be deemed responsible for careless driving?

If you drive on a roadway without care and attention.

If you drive on a roadway without reasonable consideration of others using the road.

If you drive on a roadway keeping in mind the traffic rules and regulations.

Both A and B.

73.

Is it advisable to turn off your vehicle's ignition before refueling?

Yes

No, it is not necessary.

It is up to the driver.

None of the above.

74.

How do you signal your intentions to drivers behind you?

Use your hands to signal to the driver behind you.

Use your signal lights to let other drivers know what you intend to do.

Use your brake lights to indicate what you intend to do.

None of the above.

75.

What is the recommended following distance from the vehicle in front?

2-second distance

3-second distance

4-second distance

5-second distance

76.

What is the recommended following distance in adverse weather and road conditions?

It should be more than two seconds.

It should be less than two seconds.

You should not be driving in bad weather conditions.

None of the above.

Time’s up

Boost your driving knowledge with the Responsible Driving practice quiz for Alberta learners. This test focuses on essential safe-driving behaviours including attitude, awareness, judgment, risk reduction, distracted driving, impaired driving, seatbelt safety, and other habits required to become a safe and responsible driver.

This quiz is part of the complete Alberta Learners Practice Test series. After finishing this section, continue preparing with Driver Licensing, Highways & Freeways, and Towing a Trailer to cover more key topics from the Alberta Driver’s Guide.

All questions are created from the most up-to-date Alberta Driver’s Guide. For complete official information, you can review the Government of Alberta’s online handbook.

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