DRIVER’S GUIDE

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Solid white lines indicate that lane changing is not permitted. DIAMOND MARKINGS: Diamond markings indicate that a lane is reserved for specific vehicles. There may also be signs that will indicate time or vehicle restrictions. Broken white lines indicate that lane changing is permitted. Symbols Shared-use lanes Symbols may be used on the pavement to supplement standard signs or by themselves to warn drivers, or to regulate or guide traffic. These markings include: ARROWS: Arrows indicate the vehicle movements permitted in a lane. On a two way left turn lane, the centre lane of the road is shared and reserved for left turning traffic travelling in either direction. Reserved bicycle lane ahead Bicycle lanes are painted in the curb lane of the road with bicycle-shaped stencils and street signage. Bicycle lanes can also be positioned beside a row of parking spots. Vehicles are not allowed to drive in the bicycle lanes, except when needing to turn or enter/exit a parking spot. The bicycle lane paint line is usually dashed near corners to indicate that it is permitted to enter the bicycle lane to turn right. Be very careful and watch for bicycles when entering the bicycle lane when turning. Bicycle lane markings CHAPTER TWO TRAFFIC CONTROL 39
This lane is reserved for cyclists. It is separated from traffic and parking by solid white lines and is marked with an image of a bicycle and diamond. The image of a bicycle capped by a pair of arrows guides cyclists and reminds drivers to expect cyclists in the same travel lane. Other roadway markings CROSSWALKS: Crosswalk lines mark pedestrian crosswalks. Crosswalks also exist at intersections even when they are unmarked, unless a sign indicates no crossing. Stop lines indicate where vehicles must stop at intersections or railway crossings. X MARKINGS: X markings on rural highways indicate the approach to a railway crossing. An advanced warning sign will also indicate the approach to a railway crossing. Stop line Crosswalk lines Drivers should not stop in a ‘no stopping zone’ because they may interfere with other vehicles that are turning from one roadway to another. This is usually where large vehicles need extra room to turn. PAINTED ISLAND: Painted islands indicate that this area is not to be used for travel by any road users. Motorists can cross painted islands for the purpose of entering or leaving a driveway, alleyway or private drive. No stopping zone Do not park or stop in this area. 40 A Driver’s Guide to Operation, Safety and Licensing
Page 1 and 2: COMMERCIAL DRIVER’S DRIVER’S GU
Page 3 and 4: Introduction When you are in the dr
Page 5 and 6: The information in these guides exp
Page 7 and 8: 3 The Basics of Driving 42 Pre-driv
Page 9 and 10: 8 A Driver’s Guide to Operation,
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
Page 29 and 30: Designated lane signs The message o
Page 31 and 32: NO PEDESTRIANS: NO MOTORIZED SNOW V
Page 33 and 34: The speed limit for both urban and
Page 35 and 36: CROSSINGS AHEAD: T intersection T i
Page 37 and 38: Information and guide signs Informa
Page 39: Pavement markings Markings on the r
Page 43 and 44: Pre-drive basics Walk around your v
Page 45 and 46: Automatic transmissions have a lock
Page 47 and 48: wheel, place your left hand at abou
Page 49 and 50: Many factors affect your stopping t
Page 51 and 52: When you are leaving a parallel par
Page 53 and 54: Hill parking The following informat
Page 57 and 58: Right-of-way Where roadways meet an
Page 59 and 60: AUse caution and judgment at all in
Page 61 and 62: When you intend to use at any other
Page 63 and 64: Be sure you yield the right-of-way
Page 65 and 66: Turning lanes Some lanes are design
Page 69 and 70: Lane selection and position in your
Page 71 and 72: Before passing another vehicle on a
Page 73 and 74: SIGNAL AND MOVE CAREFULLY INTO HIGH
Page 75 and 76: Hills Hills also require special at
Page 77 and 78: Emergency braking There are times w
Page 79 and 80: A • Try to avoid braking. If you
Page 81 and 82: • Use your low-beam headlights if
Page 83 and 84: • shovel • heat source, candle,
Page 85 and 86: • Stop until the emergency vehicl
Page 89 and 90: 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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