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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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

Stop completely in your lane

Maintain normal speed and move closer

Speed up to pass quickly

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

Ride without mirrors

Wear dark clothing

Use hand signals

Turn your lights off

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

Look only in the right mirror

Shoulder check to the right

Look down at your instruments

Shoulder check to the left

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

Move into the oncoming lane

Stop on the shoulder

Speed up to prevent the pass

Maintain a constant speed and lane position

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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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Why are intersections considered high-risk areas for collisions?

Traffic lights always fail there

They have left, right, and straight-through traffic

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 your brakes will fail

That pedestrians will wait

That the light will stay green

That the other driver has seen you

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

Look only straight ahead

Look only to the left

Scan left, centre, and right several times

Look only in your mirrors

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

Centre of your lane

Left portion of your lane

Right portion of your lane

On the centre line

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

Four seconds

One second

Half a second

Two seconds

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

Reduce your speed and move to the right

Move to the left portion of the oncoming lane

Turn on your hazard lights and stop

Increase your speed

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

When it is travelling at the speed limit

When you can see far ahead

On a straight, clear highway

When it has stopped for a pedestrian

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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 driver’s face in their side mirror

The rear bumper of the vehicle behind you

The entire vehicle in your left mirror

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

At least 12 seconds

Exactly 3 seconds

At least 30 seconds

At least 5 seconds

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

Centre portion of your lane

On the centre line between lanes

Left portion of your lane

Right portion of your lane

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

Ride in the middle of the intersection

Reduce speed and brake

Turn on high beam headlights

Accelerate quickly through

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

Reduce speed or change lanes to avoid or reduce risk

Stop only if the hazard is directly in front of you

Ignore them and maintain speed

Sound your horn continuously

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How must you NOT pass other vehicles?

By signalling your intention

By checking mirrors first

By using the shoulder of the road

By shoulder checking

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

Turn off your lights

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

Move into the lane closest to the emergency vehicles

Maintain speed and ignore the scene

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

On a straight section with good visibility

On a divided highway

Near or at the top of a hill

In a clearly marked passing zone

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Passing other vehicles should be done:

Only when necessary, legal, and safe

As often as possible to reduce travel time

Whenever traffic is slow

Only on the right side

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

Walk the motorcycle out of the intersection when safe

Stay on it and wait for help

Push it to the nearest lane of moving traffic

Leave it where it stopped and walk away

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

Brake hard to slow them down

Signal right

Ignore vehicles behind you

Check your mirrors for traffic to the rear

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

Less than one second

Exactly one second

At least two to three seconds

Five to six seconds at all times

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

Ride as close to other vehicles as possible

Always ride in the centre of every lane

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

Always ride in the right lane only

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

To allow other vehicles to pass you

So you can see and be seen

To save fuel

To make room for parked cars

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

Right side

Left side

Behind it

In front of it

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

In the right portion of your lane

On the shoulder of the road

In the centre of your lane

In the left portion of your lane

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

Move to the far left portion of your lane

Stop immediately in your lane

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

Increase speed to pass before they turn

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

Rev your engine loudly

Use your turn signals and brake light

Weave within your lane

Flash your high beams constantly

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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.