Chapter 7a: Handling Riding Emergencies

The chapter “Handling Riding Emergencies” in the Alberta motorcycle practice test is essential for riders to prepare for unexpected situations on the road.

Alberta Motorcycle Test - Chapter 7a: Handling Riding Emergencies

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If your rear brake locks on a normal paved surface, what should you do?

Immediately release the rear brake

Keep it locked

Shift into a lower gear and accelerate

Pump the rear brake repeatedly

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After you have ridden over a hard object, what should you do when safe?

Turn off your lights

Move off the road, stop, and check tires and rims for damage

Immediately accelerate to highway speed

Stand on one peg to test balance

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What is the first step if your throttle gets stuck open?

Turn the handlebars quickly

Apply the front brake hard

Shift into a higher gear

Squeeze the clutch lever and use the engine kill switch

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What is “threshold braking”?

Braking with only the front brake

Braking with only the rear brake

Braking as hard as possible until the wheels skid

Braking to the point just before the wheels lock

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When riding over an obstacle, how should you hold the hand grips?

Very tightly, with locked elbows

Firmly, with your arms relaxed

With one hand only

Loosely, with stiff arms

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If going around a hazard is not an option, what should you do during controlled emergency braking?

Lean the motorcycle and apply the front brake only

Keep the motorcycle upright and the front wheel straight while applying threshold braking

Turn the handlebars sharply and brake hard

Lean the motorcycle and apply the rear brake only

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On what type of surface may you release a locked rear brake to regain control?

Wet pavement only

Dry pavement only

Concrete only

Loose surfaces such as sand or gravel

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Why should you not take your feet off the foot pegs during emergency braking?

It reduces wind resistance

It increases stopping power

You will not be able to use the rear brake or change gears

It improves balance when stopped

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How do you initiate a controlled swerve to the right around an obstacle?

Push on the left hand grip

Pull on the right hand grip to lift the motorcycle

Pull on both grips equally

Push on the right hand grip to lean the motorcycle right

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For the quickest emergency stop when you cannot go around a problem and the motorcycle is upright, what should you do?

Use both brakes to maximum threshold

Use the front brake only

Use the rear brake only

Shift to neutral and coast

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If your motorcycle is equipped with ABS, what must you do to use it effectively?

Use only the rear brake in emergencies

Avoid using the front brake

Pump the brakes rapidly

Practice to get the feel for this type of braking

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What should you do with your body position when riding over an object?

Move your weight far forward and sit heavily

Shift your weight further back on the seat and stand slightly on the foot pegs

Sit completely upright and rigid

Lean far to one side

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If you must ride over an object you cannot avoid, what should you do first if possible?

Accelerate hard into the object

Stand completely upright and lock both brakes

Reduce speed by easing off the throttle and threshold brake before reaching it

Turn off the engine

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When you apply the brakes on a motorcycle, what happens to the weight of the rider and cargo?

It shifts forward, increasing braking force on the front wheel

It stays evenly distributed

It shifts from side to side

It shifts backward, increasing braking force on the rear wheel

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If you must brake while the front wheel is turned, how should you apply the brakes?

Only with the rear brake

Suddenly, with maximum pressure

Gradually, using smooth threshold braking with less pressure

Only with the front brake

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If your front wheel locks during braking, what should you do?

Keep the front brake fully applied

Release the hand brake lever just enough to unlock the wheel, then reapply gradually

Apply more rear brake instead

Release both brakes completely and coast

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Why is it recommended that you do not brake while swerving around an object?

Braking has no effect while leaning

A sudden change in braking while leaning can cause a loss of control

Braking increases your lean angle automatically

Braking will always straighten the motorcycle

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If you need to brake and swerve, when should you apply the brakes?

At any time without concern

Only midway through the swerve

Before you lean and after you straighten the motorcycle

Only while you are at maximum lean

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Why is it important not to lock the wheels while braking?

To reduce tire temperature

To increase stopping distance

To save fuel

To maintain steering control and prevent skidding

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Why should you check your mirrors frequently as you ride?

To be aware of what is behind you for safe emergency stops

To check fuel level

To see your passenger

To watch your own lane position

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This section focuses on equipping motorcyclists with the skills needed to respond effectively to emergencies, such as sudden stops, skids, or obstacles. It teaches crucial techniques like emergency braking, swerving, and regaining control during a slide. Emphasizing quick decision-making and calmness under pressure, the chapter ensures riders are ready to handle unforeseen challenges. By mastering these emergency handling skills, motorcyclists can significantly enhance their safety and confidence, promoting responsible riding across Alberta’s diverse road conditions.