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<strong>DRIVER’S</strong> <strong>GUIDE</strong> to Operation, Safety and Licensing CARS & LIGHT TRUCKS
Introduction When you are in the driver’s seat, a whole new world opens to you. For drivers of all ages, getting a driver’s licence can be a rite of passage, providing opportunities for employment, mobility and independence. Driving involves responsibility and risk. The following are the key skills you must develop to prepare yourself for this responsibility. ATTITUDE: Develop an attitude of safe and responsible driving every time you drive. AWARENESS: Be aware of what is happening around you as you drive, and always make responsible decisions about hazards and problems. KNOWLEDGE: Learn and understand traffic laws and rules of the road. SKILL: Enrol in driver education programs to learn more about operating a motor vehicle safely. It takes education, training and practice to develop this awareness, knowledge and skill. Your attitude shows in the decisions you make about being a responsible driver. Be prepared to be courteous with other road users. Always drive proactively. Along with all the benefits that motor vehicles provide, there are also costs. Beyond the direct costs of building and maintaining our roadways, there are environmental and human costs. Recent statistics on road safety in Alberta show that in 2008 there were 158,055 collisions reported. In this year, 410 people were killed in those collisions and 22,015 were injured. Most collisions can be prevented. The Office of Traffic Safety recommend that you obtain training and education from a licensed driving school to enhance your knowledge and skill. Driver education courses are available for the operation of passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, and motorcycles. If you require information about schools that provide driver education, or information about the testing process to obtain a driver’s licence: • refer to your local directory • visit www.transportation.alberta.ca (under Drivers and Vehicles) • contact a Driver Programs Administrator in Edmonton 780–427– 8901 or Calgary 403–297–6679. You can reach Alberta Government offices toll-free from anywhere in the province by first calling 310–0000 2 A Driver’s Guide to Operation, Safety and Licensing
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Page 7 and 8: 3 The Basics of Driving 42 Pre-driv
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Page 11 and 12: Graduated driver licensing Regardle
Page 13 and 14: Vision requirements A vision assess
Page 15 and 16: Class 5 - GDL The minimum licensing
Page 17 and 18: For information on the identificati
Page 19 and 20: Medical requirements It is your res
Page 21 and 22: Renewing your Alberta driver’s li
Page 23 and 24: Traffic control signals Traffic con
Page 25 and 26: proceed in that direction. A pedest
Page 27 and 28: Provides information such as distan
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Page 33 and 34: The speed limit for both urban and
Page 35 and 36: CROSSINGS AHEAD: T intersection T i
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Page 41 and 42: This lane is reserved for cyclists.
Page 43 and 44: Pre-drive basics Walk around your v
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Page 47 and 48: wheel, place your left hand at abou
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Hill parking The following informat
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Right-of-way Where roadways meet an
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AUse caution and judgment at all in
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When you intend to use at any other
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Be sure you yield the right-of-way
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Turning lanes Some lanes are design
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Lane selection and position in your
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Before passing another vehicle on a
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SIGNAL AND MOVE CAREFULLY INTO HIGH
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Hills Hills also require special at
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Emergency braking There are times w
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A • Try to avoid braking. If you
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• Use your low-beam headlights if
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• shovel • heat source, candle,
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• Stop until the emergency vehicl
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Proactive driving Proactive driving
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driving. This applies to hands-free
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Fuel efficiency and helping our env
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• People under the age of 14 cann
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Vulnerable road users Pedestrians,
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When turning left, watch for oncomi
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• If you pass a school bus that h
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PAVEMENT MARKINGS: Pavement marking
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Off-highway vehicles When driving,
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Driver fitness Are you fit to drive
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DEMERIT POINT PENALTIES FOR FULLY-L
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you will be disqualified from holdi
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3rd Subsequent offence within 10 ye
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Reinstating your driver’s licence
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Registration and licence plate You
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Position of the towing vehicle’s
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