Study Guide


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1 How do alcohol, drugs, medication, or stress affect a person’s ability to drive?

2 What factors can impair your judgment and ability to operate a vehicle responsibly and safely?

3 How does fatigue affect a driver’s ability to operate a vehicle safely?

4 How can you effectively scan the road ahead and behind while driving?

5 What should you do if you feel tired while driving?

6 Is it safe to drive after consuming alcohol or drugs?

7 What penalties can a driver face if caught driving under the influence of alcohol?

8 What effects can some prescription and non-prescription medications have on a person?

9 When are you convicted of an offence?

10 For how long do convictions and licence suspensions remain on the driving record of fully-licenced drivers?

11 If you accumulate ____________________ demerit points within a period of _________________, you will receive a letter notifying you of your demerit point standing.

12 If you accumulate _______________ demerit points within a two-year period, your driver’s licence privileges will be automatically suspended.

13 After the time of suspension is served, how many demerit points are added to the driving record of fully-licenced drivers?

14 How long do demerit points remain on a driver’s record after the reinstatement date?

15 GDL (Graduated Driver's Licence) drivers, after accumulating ___________________ demerit points within two years, will receive a letter notifying them of their demerit point standing.

16 When do a GDL driver's privileges get suspended?

17 How many demerit points remain on a graduated driver's licence (GDL) driver’s record after their licence privileges have been reinstated?

18 How long do demerit points stay on a GDL driver's record in Alberta?

19 As a fully-licenced or GDL driver, if you fail to remain at the scene of a collision, how many demerit points will you face?

20 Which offences can result in 6 demerit points?

21 Which offence can result in 5 demerit points?

22 Which offences can result in 4 demerit points?

23 Which offences can result in 3 demerit points?

24 How many demerit points do you get if you fail to report a collision?

25 Under which offences do you get 3 demerit points?

26 If you exceed the speed limit by a maximum of 15 km/h in Alberta, how many demerit points will you receive?

27 How many demerit points will you receive for a traffic lane violation?

28 Under which offence(s) could you receive 2 demerit points in Alberta?

29 Drivers in the Class 7 Learner stage of the GDL program are prohibited from driving between midnight and 5 a.m. What is the penalty for violating this curfew?

30 How many demerit points do GDL drivers receive if they are caught driving during curfew in Alberta?

31 Under what circumstances can GDL drivers receive 2 demerit points in Alberta?

32 What is the duration of the first driver's licence privileges suspension for GDL drivers?

33 What is the duration of the second driver's licence privileges suspension for GDL drivers in Alberta?

34 What is the duration of the third driver's licence privileges suspension for GDL drivers?

35 If a GDL driver gets their license suspended for the third time within one year, what must they do?

36 Where can you surrender your driving licence after a suspension?

37 If you believe that demerit points were incorrectly assigned to your driving record in Alberta, what should you do?

38 After how many years from conviction are the demerit points removed from your driver’s record?

39 Which of the following is considered an impaired driving offence?

40 When can you be disqualified from driving and have your licence suspended for a year?

41 What will happen if you are guilty under the Criminal Code of Canada of driving while impaired and have a prior offence in the last 10 years?

42 Under what conditions will you be disqualified from holding a driver’s licence for five years from the date of conviction?

43 If a death or injury occurs due to impaired driving, how long will the licence be suspended for?

44 What are some penalties that impaired drivers will immediately receive at the roadside?

45 To whom does the Roadside Sanction 24-hour program apply?

46 Under the Immediate Roadside Sanction (IRS) 24-hour program, what happens when a driver is found to be impaired by alcohol or drugs?

47 For which category of drivers is there a zero-tolerance policy under the Immediate Roadside Sanctions?

48 What are the contraventions for suspension/disqualification under the Immediate Roadside Sanctions Zero Novice Program?

49 Under the Immediate Roadside Sanctions (Zero: Novice) program in Alberta, what happens if a GDL driver is found with any alcohol in their system (i.e., not at 0.0% BAC)?

50 For which drivers does the Immediate Roadside Sanction (IRS) ZERO: Commercial program apply?

51 What is the penalty for the first occurrence of a suspension under the Immediate Roadside Sanction (IRS) ZERO: Commercial program?

52 Under which occurrence in the Immediate Roadside Sanction (IRS) ZERO: Commercial program does a commercial driver operating a commercial vehicle get a 15-day immediate driver’s licence suspension and a $600 fine?

53 What happens if a person has a third occurrence under the Immediate Roadside Sanction (IRS) ZERO: Commercial program?

54 What is the minimum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) that triggers the Immediate Roadside Sanction (IRS): WARN program?

55 What is the penalty for the first occurrence under the Immediate Roadside Sanction (IRS): WARN program?

56 What is the penalty for the second occurrence under the Immediate Roadside Sanction (IRS): WARN program?

57 Which course completion is required if you get a second occurrence under the Immediate Roadside Sanction (IRS): WARN program?

58 What is the penalty for the third occurrence under the Immediate Roadside Sanction (IRS): WARN program?

59 Which of the following triggers the IRS FAIL program?

60 Under what blood alcohol concentration level will a person be charged under the Immediate Roadside Sanction (IRS) FAIL program?

61 When does the Immediate Roadside Sanction IRS FAIL program apply?

62 What happens if a driver fails or refuses to comply with the Criminal Code?

63 What happens if the driver already has a criminal conviction under their name?

64 What are the two distinct parts of a two-stage, fixed-term suspension?

65 What can the driver do in the 12-month suspension period under the Immediate Roadside Sanction (IRS): FAIL?

66 What happens if a driver chooses not to participate in the Ignition Interlock Program?

67 What happens if a driver does not complete the Planning Ahead course?

68 What is the penalty for not completing the Planning Ahead course?

69 Under the Immediate Roadside Sanction (IRS): FAIL what is the penalty for the second occurrence?

70 Under the Immediate Roadside Sanction (IRS): FAIL what is the penalty under the third occurrence?

71 If the driver is under a lifetime suspension period, which car can they operate?

72 When can a person apply for reinstatement of the driver’s licence after a lifelong suspension?

73 If you are caught driving while your licence is suspended or disqualified, what penalties might you face?

74 What happens if you drive while your driver’s licence is suspended?

75 What happens if you are not the registered owner of the vehicle you are driving after your suspension?

76 After you have provided proof of meeting all requirements, who will be able to issue you a driver’s licence?

77 What is the Ignition Interlock Program designed for?

78 Which statement best describes the Ignition Interlock Program?

79 If your address changes in Alberta, what must you do?

80 Can you be in possession of your driver’s licence when you are serving a suspension?