Chapter 5b: Managing Risk in Traffic

The “Managing Risk in Traffic” chapter of the Alberta motorcycle license practice test is vital for aspiring motorcyclists aiming to ride safely.

Alberta Motorcycle Test - Chapter 5b: Managing Risk in Traffic

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When approaching an intersection, what should a motorcycle rider always be prepared to do?

Turn on high beam headlights

Ride in the middle of the intersection

Accelerate quickly through

Reduce speed and brake

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What is the rule when passing stopped emergency vehicles or tow trucks with lights flashing?

Reduce speed to 60 km/h or the posted speed, whichever is lower

Speed up to pass quickly

Stop completely in your lane

Maintain normal speed and move closer

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Before returning to your lane after passing, what should you ensure you can see?

The front of the passed vehicle in your right rear-view mirror

The entire vehicle in your left mirror

The driver’s face in their side mirror

The rear bumper of the vehicle behind you

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To reduce your risk of collision, how should you choose your lane and lane position?

Ride in the safest lane and lane position possible to be visible

Always ride in the centre of every lane

Always ride in the right lane only

Ride as close to other vehicles as possible

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Before moving into the oncoming lane to pass, what must you do regarding traffic behind you?

Signal right

Ignore vehicles behind you

Check your mirrors for traffic to the rear

Brake hard to slow them down

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What is the main purpose of maintaining a proper space cushion around your motorcycle at intersections?

To save fuel

To allow other vehicles to pass you

To make room for parked cars

So you can see and be seen

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When a vehicle is passing you on a two-lane highway, what should you do?

Move into the oncoming lane

Maintain a constant speed and lane position

Speed up to prevent the pass

Stop on the shoulder

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After seeing the front of the passed vehicle in your mirror, what should you do before moving back into your lane?

Shoulder check over your right shoulder

Brake sharply

Shoulder check over your left shoulder

Immediately swerve right

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What should you do if an oncoming driver is indicating a left turn as you approach an intersection?

Reduce speed and move to the centre or right portion of your lane

Increase speed to pass before they turn

Stop immediately in your lane

Move to the far left portion of your lane

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What is the recommended following space cushion when riding behind another vehicle?

Less than one second

At least two to three seconds

Five to six seconds at all times

Exactly one second

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If a vehicle is indicating that it will enter the intersection from the right, where should you position your motorcycle?

On the shoulder of the road

In the centre of your lane

In the left portion of your lane

In the right portion of your lane

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What is the minimum following distance you should maintain before you begin a pass?

Two seconds

Four seconds

Half a second

One second

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On a two-lane highway, where should you position yourself in your lane before starting a pass?

Right portion of your lane

Centre of your lane

Left portion of your lane

On the centre line

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Why are intersections considered high-risk areas for collisions?

They have left, right, and straight-through traffic

Traffic lights always fail there

Motorcycles are banned from intersections

They always have poor visibility

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What must you never assume when approaching vehicles at intersections?

That the light will stay green

That the other driver has seen you

That your brakes will fail

That pedestrians will wait

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When identifying potential hazards as you ride, what should you be prepared to do?

Stop only if the hazard is directly in front of you

Sound your horn continuously

Ignore them and maintain speed

Reduce speed or change lanes to avoid or reduce risk

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On which side of the motorcycle should you stay while walking it out of an intersection?

Left side

Behind it

In front of it

Right side

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How can you increase the likelihood of being seen in addition to using your turn signals?

Turn your lights off

Wear dark clothing

Ride without mirrors

Use hand signals

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Passing other vehicles should be done:

Whenever traffic is slow

Only when necessary, legal, and safe

As often as possible to reduce travel time

Only on the right side

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When is it NOT appropriate to pass a vehicle travelling in the same direction?

On a straight, clear highway

When you can see far ahead

When it is travelling at the speed limit

When it has stopped for a pedestrian

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What is one way to communicate your intentions to other drivers and riders?

Weave within your lane

Use your turn signals and brake light

Flash your high beams constantly

Rev your engine loudly

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If your motorcycle stalls in an intersection and cannot be started, what should you do?

Leave it where it stopped and walk away

Push it to the nearest lane of moving traffic

Walk the motorcycle out of the intersection when safe

Stay on it and wait for help

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If a passing vehicle needs to return quickly to your lane to avoid oncoming traffic, how should you respond?

Increase your speed

Move to the left portion of the oncoming lane

Turn on your hazard lights and stop

Reduce your speed and move to the right

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How must you NOT pass other vehicles?

By using the shoulder of the road

By shoulder checking

By checking mirrors first

By signalling your intention

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Just before moving left to pass, what extra check should you perform?

Shoulder check to the left

Look down at your instruments

Shoulder check to the right

Look only in the right mirror

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Which of the following is a location where you must not pass?

On a divided highway

Near or at the top of a hill

In a clearly marked passing zone

On a straight section with good visibility

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Even if you are not in the lane next to stopped emergency vehicles, what should you do?

Be watchful and cautious, reducing speed and leaving lots of space

Maintain speed and ignore the scene

Turn off your lights

Move into the lane closest to the emergency vehicles

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If vehicles are indicating entering the intersection from both sides, which lane position is recommended?

On the centre line between lanes

Left portion of your lane

Right portion of your lane

Centre portion of your lane

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How far ahead should you scan your path of travel in urban areas?

At least 5 seconds

Exactly 3 seconds

At least 12 seconds

At least 30 seconds

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As you approach an intersection, how should you scan for hazards?

Look only in your mirrors

Scan left, centre, and right several times

Look only straight ahead

Look only to the left

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This chapter focuses on developing crucial skills for identifying and managing potential road hazards. It teaches riders to maintain safe following distances, adapt to varying traffic conditions, and anticipate other drivers’ actions. Emphasizing the importance of situational awareness and defensive riding, it equips motorcyclists with the tools to reduce risks effectively. By mastering these strategies, riders can enhance their confidence and safety, ensuring a responsible riding experience on Alberta’s diverse and busy roads.