Study Guide


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1 What are the seat belt rules in Alberta?

2 Who can be fined for not wearing a seatbelt in the vehicle?

3 Who is responsible for making sure passengers under 16 are properly secured in a vehicle?

4 Who will be fined if children under 16 are not properly secured in a vehicle?

5 At what age must children be properly secured in a child safety seat?

6 From what age must children ride in a rear-facing infant or convertible seat?

7 Until what age or weight should a child sit in a rear-facing infant or convertible seat?

8 For what weight are forward-facing child safety seats designed?

9 Which two things must be used to secure the child safety seat to the car? Responsible Driving - Which two things must be used to secure the child safety seat to the car?
10 Where should children above 18 kgs sit in the vehicle? Responsible Driving - Where should children above 18 kgs sit in the vehicle?
11 What function will the seat belt serve in case of a vehicle collision?

12 What should you check when shopping for a new vehicle to assess its energy efficiency?

13 What information does the EnerGuide label provide?

14 What factor can lead to an increase in fuel consumption?

15 How much more fuel does a vehicle consume for every 10 km/h increase above 90 km/h?

16 What should you avoid if you want to save fuel?

17 How should you increase your speed?

18 How much can rapid acceleration and frequent changes in speed increase fuel consumption?

19 How can you ensure a fuel-efficient steady speed on the highway?

20 How much fuel can ten seconds of idling consume?

21 How much fuel can a vehicle consume for every 10 minutes of idling?

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

23 How can you warm the engine oil to make cold starts easier on your engine?

24 How much can you improve your vehicle’s overall fuel efficiency by using a block heater?

25 Why should you avoid leaving the block heater on overnight?

26 How can a poorly tuned engine affect fuel consumption?

27 How does a clogged air filter affect fuel efficiency?

28 How much can under-inflated tires affect fuel consumption?

29 How can you achieve maximum fuel economy in a vehicle with a manual transmission?

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

31 How much does air conditioning increase fuel consumption at highway speeds?

32 Why should you not smoke, light matches, or use a lighter when fueling your vehicle?

33 Why should you not use a cellular phone while fueling your vehicle?

34 Should you turn off your vehicle ignition before fueling?

35 What precaution should you take when fueling a recreational vehicle (RV) or trailer?

36 Who should you inform if your vehicle has a fuel spill at a gas station?

37 Why should children not be allowed to handle the fuel nozzle?

38 Why should you avoid getting in and out of your vehicle while fueling?

39 Who should you not tow with your vehicle?

40 What is the law regarding riding in a trailer while it is being towed?

41 What is the minimum age required to operate a tractor or self-propelled farm equipment on a highway?

42 What should you do if the inside rearview mirror is blocked?

43 What should a vehicle driver do if the vehicle’s load extends 1.5 meters or goes beyond the rear of the vehicle?

44 How long should the flag attached to the extension or load of a vehicle be if the load extends more than 1.5 meters?

45 How should other vehicles be warned at night about a vehicle carrying a load extending more than 1.5 meters?

46 During what hours should you operate vehicles with caution to avoid disturbing residents?

47 Under what circumstances can you be found guilty of careless driving?

48 Is it possible to operate your vehicle using two lanes on a highway?

49 Is it allowed for people to ride on the outside of your vehicle, such as in a pick-up truck, if there is no space inside?

50 Who will be charged if there are people riding on the outside of your vehicle?

51 What is meant by proactive driving?

52 What is the one thing you should never assume while driving on the roads?

53 Where should you direct most of your attention when driving?

54 In urban areas, how far ahead should you be looking while driving?

55 In rural areas, how far ahead should you be looking while driving?

56 How often should you glance at your rearview mirror?

57 What does proactive driving include?

58 What should you do if someone is following you too closely?

59 If a vehicle is following too closely and does not overtake you, what should you do?

60 How can you avoid making quick and dangerous lane changes?

61 What should you do if you miss your exit or turn at an intersection?

62 How do you inform the people behind you of what you are going to do?

63 Why should you watch the road ahead and stay alert while driving?

64 What is the right way to make a sharp turn?

65 Where can you find courses that teach proactive driving to help avoid collisions?

66 What is the minimum safe following distance behind the vehicle in front of you?

67 In bad weather and on road conditions, what should the ideal following distance be?

68 Is there any exception to the 2-second rule for following the vehicle in front of you?

69 What following distance should drivers of large vehicles like motorhomes maintain?

70 Why is it prohibited to use a cellular phone while driving to make or receive a call or text message?

71 Are hands-free cellular phones okay to use?

72 What should you do if you want to make or receive a call while you are driving?

73 According to the Traffic Safety Act, how many demerit points do you get for distracted driving?

74 What are some forms of distractions under the Traffic Safety Act?

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

76 What does the phrase "space cushion" refer to?