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Scoring and automatic failQuestion 17 of 78

Why can you fail the road test if you drive too slowly?

  1. You obstruct traffic.
  2. You waste fuel.
  3. You make the examiner late.
  4. You block your own mirrors.
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Correct answer: You obstruct traffic.

Driving too slowly, or stopping when you do not need to, obstructs traffic. This is an automatic fail.

Source: Driver’s Guide: Cars and Light Trucks (Government of Alberta, Spring 2026), Some common reasons for not passing the road test, page 15

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026