- Following a moving emergency vehicle that's actively responding: keep at least 150 m behind it
- When in the closest lane to a stopped roadside vehicle with flashing lights, move over safely. If you cannot, slow to 60 km/h or the posted limit, whichever is lower. This includes maintenance vehicles; speeding fines are doubled.
- For an actively responding emergency vehicle, pull as far right (or to the side on a one-way) as you can and stop, then check for other emergency vehicles following; some municipalities use flashing green lights for volunteer firefighters responding
- For a roadside breakdown, place reflective warning triangles about 10–20 m apart behind the vehicle
- Cyclists under 18 must wear a helmet; riding at night requires at least one headlamp (max 2), one red tail lamp, and at least one red reflector
- Never share a lane with a motorcycle — a rider needs the whole lane
- Don't squeeze up the right side of a large vehicle that's turning right — it may need to swing into your lane; rule of thumb for blind spots: if you can't see the driver in a large vehicle's mirror, they can't see you either
- Never pass a log-hauling truck that's turning (overhang can reach 9 m); snowplows pull over roughly every 5–8 km; a funeral procession may run stop signs/red lights continuously while following closely, and other traffic must not cut into it. A funeral procession may proceed only when safe, closely following the preceding vehicle, with headlights on.
Knowledge points and examples
Passing, turning, dooring, lane use, and observation around cyclists
According to the Alberta driver's guide, how should you pass a cyclist?
The provincial guide says to change lanes when passing a cyclist as you would for another vehicle. Allow ample space and pass only when safe; local bylaws may add distance requirements.
Cyclists have the right to:
Cyclists are considered vehicles and have the right to use the full lane when necessary.
Motorcycle visibility, signals, following space, and intersection risk
When you are driving next to a motorcycle rider, what does the Alberta guide say about sharing your lane with them?
Alberta's guide instructs drivers to never share a lane with a motorcycle rider, because a motorcycle rider needs the whole lane to travel safely.
A motorcycle rider ahead of you is travelling in the left portion of their lane. What does this most likely mean?
Motorcycle riders often travel in the left portion of their lane to be more visible to other road users. This does not mean they intend to turn left.
Truck blind spots and turns, wind effects, and slow or oversized vehicles
When passing a large truck on a two-way highway, a driver should:
Large trucks have significant blind spots. Leave extra room before returning to your lane after passing.
Why is it unsafe to pass a loaded log-haul truck that is turning?
The overhang of logs can swing out and block all lanes during a turn.
Yielding, following, stopping, and moving over around emergency or roadside vehicles
How far must you stay behind an emergency vehicle with flashing lights?
Stay at least 150 metres behind an emergency vehicle that has its lights and sirens on.
When an emergency vehicle is approaching from behind while you're in an intersection:
Don't stop in the intersection — clear it first, then pull over to the right.
Pedestrian, crosswalk, child, disability, and mobility-device safety
When a vehicle stops for a pedestrian, vehicles approaching from behind:
It is illegal to pass a vehicle that has stopped for a pedestrian.
A pedestrian at a crosswalk with arm raised pointing to opposite curb means:
Drivers must stop and yield when a pedestrian raises their arm pointing to the opposite curb.
Safe interaction with ridden, drawn, or roadside animals
What should you do when you see wildlife on or near the road?
Reduce speed and look for other animals. If an animal suddenly enters your path, brake firmly and choose an evasive path only when it can be taken safely.
If an animal suddenly enters your path, what is the safest general response?
Brake firmly. If a safe evasive route exists, steer toward it; avoid creating a more serious collision with oncoming traffic or roadside hazards.
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