Prepare your vehicle and journey

Check your vehicle, plan for conditions and understand road-test readiness.

Knowledge points and examples

Pre-trip checks, legal equipment condition, inspections, and road-test vehicle readiness

A road test will be refused if:

A road test will be refused if the vehicle is not mechanically safe.

What should you always do before entering your vehicle?

Do a walk-around check for obstacles, children, or anything that could be in your path before driving.

Practise this topic · Licensing and driver responsibilities

Long-trip inspections, winter supplies, fuel planning, and readiness

Which set of items should be inspected before a long trip?

Before a long trip, check tires, oil, coolant, lights, mirrors, wipers, and fuel.

When driving in winter, you should keep your gas tank at least:

Keep at least half a tank in winter to prevent fuel line freezing and ensure you have fuel for emergencies.

Practise this topic · Adverse conditions, emergencies and collisions

Sources and updates

Adapted from the AB Driver’s Guide study project, with illustrations and checks. The French translation is a study aid. Refer to Alberta’s official guide and current topic pages for the rules; local signs can set different requirements.

Integration and linked-source review: