Sharing the Road — Alberta Driver's Licence Practice Test

This Alberta Driver's Licence Sharing the Road practice set has 73 practice questions based on the official exam materials, each with an instant explanation. You need 83% on the real Alberta Driver's Licence knowledge test to pass.

Sample questions

Three questions from the Sharing the Road bank with the correct answer and an explanation. The practice quiz above draws 30 questions at random from the same bank.

1. Why should you be especially cautious when driving around pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcycle riders?

   • They have less protection than other vehicle operators — Correct answer
   • They always have the right-of-way over all traffic
   • They are required to travel faster than cars
   • They cannot be ticketed for traffic offences

   Explanation: These vulnerable road users have less protection than the operators of other types of vehicles, so a collision is far more likely to injure them.

   Handbook: Sharing the Road — Vulnerable Road Users

2. What must you do when you see a yellow flashing pedestrian-activated traffic light?

   • Slow to 30 km/h and yield to pedestrians wanting to cross — Correct answer
   • Maintain your speed because the light is only a warning
   • Speed up to clear the area quickly
   • Stop completely and wait for a green light

   Explanation: At a yellow flashing pedestrian-activated light you must slow to 30 km/h and yield to pedestrians wanting to cross the street.

   Handbook: Sharing the Road — Pedestrian Safety

3. In an urban area, a pedestrian raises an arm at a right angle and points to the opposite curb. What does this mean and what must you do?

   • The pedestrian intends to cross — stop safely before the crosswalk and let them cross — Correct answer
   • The pedestrian is signalling you to pass first
   • The pedestrian is waving at someone, so ignore it
   • The pedestrian is directing traffic and has authority over signs

   Explanation: This gesture indicates the pedestrian's intention to cross; you must stop safely before the crosswalk and allow them to cross.

   Handbook: Sharing the Road — Pedestrian Safety