What you need to understand
At an uncontrolled intersection, drivers arriving at approximately the same time use the right-side rule. At every intersection, a green light or priority rule still requires the driver to avoid blocking the intersection or causing a collision.
Key points to remember
- The driver on the left normally yields to the driver on the right.
- Enter only when there is room to clear.
- Continue scanning even when you have priority.
Check your understanding
Practice questions
1. A learner does not pass the knowledge test in the morning and wants to try again that afternoon. What does the guide allow?
- A second attempt the same day at no charge
- Another attempt only after seven days
- One attempt per day, with the required fee paid for each attempt
- Unlimited attempts while the registry office remains open
Show answer and explanation
Correct answer: One attempt per day, with the required fee paid for each attempt
The Alberta knowledge test may be attempted once per day, and the required fee applies to each attempt.
2. Smoke begins coming from under the hood while you are driving. What should you do?
- Keep driving until the next service station
- Move to a safe location, stop, get everyone out, and call emergency services
- Open the hood immediately while the vehicle is moving
- Pour water through the windshield vents
Show answer and explanation
Correct answer: Move to a safe location, stop, get everyone out, and call emergency services
Smoke may signal a vehicle fire. Stop in a safe place, move occupants away from danger, and call emergency services instead of continuing to drive.
Exam-day strategy
Right-of-way determines yielding order; it does not remove the duty to prevent a collision.
Read every word, especially qualifiers such as must, only, before, and NOT. Eliminate choices that contradict the official rule, then select the safest complete answer.