The Basics of Driving — Alberta Driver's Licence Practice Test

This Alberta Driver's Licence The Basics of Driving practice set has 85 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 The Basics of Driving bank with the correct answer and an explanation. The practice quiz above draws 30 questions at random from the same bank.

1. What should you do before entering your vehicle?

   • Walk around it to check for children, pedestrians, and anything in its path — Correct answer
   • Honk the horn twice to warn anyone nearby
   • Start the engine and let it idle for five minutes
   • Adjust your mirrors from outside the vehicle

   Explanation: Walking around your vehicle first lets you check for children, pedestrians, and anything in its path before you move.

   Handbook: The Basics of Driving — Pre-drive basics

2. As part of your walk-around check, what should you inspect on and under the vehicle?

   • Tire inflation, and fluid leaks around and under the vehicle — Correct answer
   • Only the colour of the paint
   • The radio and air conditioning settings
   • The amount of clutter in the trunk

   Explanation: Check the tires for proper inflation and look around and under the vehicle for fluid leaks or other problems that may affect safe operation.

   Handbook: The Basics of Driving — Pre-drive basics

3. When walking around a vehicle parked along a roadway, which direction should you walk?

   • In a direction that lets you see traffic coming toward you — Correct answer
   • In the same direction traffic is travelling, with your back to it
   • Whichever direction is quickest, regardless of traffic
   • Always counter-clockwise around the vehicle

   Explanation: Walk in a direction that lets you see traffic coming toward you in the lane next to you.

   Handbook: The Basics of Driving — Pre-drive basics