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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Why should you check your mirrors frequently as you ride?

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

To see your passenger

To watch your own lane position

To check fuel level

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

Stand on one peg to test balance

Immediately accelerate to highway speed

Turn off your lights

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

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

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

It reduces wind resistance

It improves balance when stopped

It increases stopping power

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

Dry pavement only

Loose surfaces such as sand or gravel

Concrete only

Wet pavement only

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

Only with the front brake

Only with the rear brake

Gradually, using smooth threshold braking with less pressure

Suddenly, with maximum pressure

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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

Only while you are at maximum lean

Before you lean and after you straighten the motorcycle

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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 the rear brake only

Shift to neutral and coast

Use both brakes to maximum threshold

Use the front brake only

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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

Sit completely upright and rigid

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

Lean far to one side

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

Very tightly, with locked elbows

With one hand only

Loosely, with stiff arms

Firmly, with your arms relaxed

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

Pump the rear brake repeatedly

Immediately release the rear brake

Shift into a lower gear and accelerate

Keep it locked

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

Apply the front brake hard

Shift into a higher gear

Turn the handlebars quickly

Squeeze the clutch lever and use the engine kill switch

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

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

Braking has no effect while leaning

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

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

Stand completely upright and lock both brakes

Turn off the engine

Accelerate hard into the object

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What is “threshold braking”?

Braking as hard as possible until the wheels skid

Braking with only the front brake

Braking with only the rear brake

Braking to the point just before the wheels lock

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

Pull on both grips equally

Push on the left hand grip

Push on the right hand grip to lean the motorcycle right

Pull on the right hand grip to lift the motorcycle

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

Pump the brakes rapidly

Use only the rear brake in emergencies

Practice to get the feel for this type of braking

Avoid using the front brake

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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 shifts from side to side

It shifts backward, increasing braking force on the rear wheel

It stays evenly distributed

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

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 front brake only

Lean the motorcycle and apply the rear brake only

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

To increase stopping distance

To reduce tire temperature

To save fuel

To maintain steering control and prevent skidding

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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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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.