ALBERTA MOTORCYCLE TEST RULES 01

In Alberta, Canada, it is important for motorcycle riders to know and follow the traffic rules in order to ensure their safety on the roads. Firstly, all riders must have a valid Class 6 Alberta motorcycle license to operate a motorcycle legally.

Alberta Motorcycle Test 01

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What is the minimum weight for a 2 or 3 wheeled vehicle to be defined in law as a motorcycle?

45 kg

55 kg

75 kg

65 kg

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What percentage of motorcycle accidents causing injury or fatality in Alberta happen on dry roads?

43%

25%

85%

0.67

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What's the best way of protecting your hearing when riding a motorcycle?

Any of these

Use earmuffs

Use an iPod or similar music player

Use earplugs

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Which of these materials should you avoid for motorcycle clothing?

Synthetic textile

Denim

Kevlar

Leather

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Which of these types of motorcycle helmet is the most recommended?

They are all equally effective

One half coverage helmet

Three-quarter coverage helmet

Full face helmet

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What is the maximum top speed permitted for a 2 wheeled vehicle defined as a power bicycle?

28 KMH

25 KMH

35 KMH

32 KMH

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Under the Traffic Safety Act, which of these activities whilst riding will not result in a fine?

Entering information into your GPS system

None of them, they are all punishable by a fine

Personal grooming

Using a camera

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What's the safest way to navigate for your journey?

Plan and memorise your route in advance

Have a map strapped to your petrol tank

Use a satnav system

Have a passenger reading you directions over an intercom

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Under what circumstances is it acceptable to use your cellphone to talk when riding?

If it is just a brief call

There are no acceptable circumstances

If you're just listening to information, not responding

When using a hands-free kit

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What is the only compulsory piece of rider equipment required by law?

Leather gloves

Safety boots

High visibility jacket

Approved motorcycle helmet

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Why should you not buy a used motorcycle helmet?

It may have been in a collision or damaged

Because it might not fit

It may be unhygienic

It might be stolen

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While you hold a learner's license you must not…?

Ride in a group

Ride during nighttime hours

Ride over 50 KMH

Ride in towns or cities

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While you hold a learner's license your blood-alcohol concentration when riding must be…?

1.0 or lower

0.5 or lower

2.0 or lower

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Which of these is not an acceptable way for a supervisor to monitor your riding?

Watching from the curb

From another motorcycle

From your pillion seat

From a car

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How can you exit the GDL program before your probationary period is over?

By buying a more powerful motorcycle

By passing an advanced road test

By paying to upgrade your license

By not getting any demerits on your license

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Why should you be very careful to avoid rapid chilling (hypothermia) when riding?

Because it will affect your hearing

Because it will affect your concentration and reflexes

Because your hands will become shaky on the controls

Because there is a legal minimum temperature

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What's the best way of protecting your eyes and face when riding?

Wear sunglasses and a bandanna

Have a windshield on your motorcycle

Have a built-in face shield on your helmet

Wear goggles and a face mask

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What is the first point at which you can ride without a supervisor?

As soon as you have purchased your own motorcycle

As soon as you have passed the class 6 riding test

As soon as you have passed the class 6 knowledge test

As soon as you have passed a basic training course

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A person supervising you must have…?

An instructor's qualification

Their own motorcycle

A full car driver's license

A full class 6 operator's licence

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What is the most common (45%) type of improper riding causing accidents in Alberta?

Jumping red lights

Following too closely

Running off the road

Passing when unsafe

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When is it acceptable to read a text on your cellphone when riding?

When you have an emergency

When there is no traffic

When riding below 10 KMH

It is never acceptable

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What's the best way of ensuring you are visible on your motorcycle?

Padded clothing

Clothing all one color

Prominent logos

Reflective and fluorescent strips

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Under what circumstances can a learning rider supervise another learner?

On quiet country roads

When no qualified supervisor is available

Never

On empty residential streets

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Which of these shows that a motorcycle helmet is approved for use in Alberta?

A certificate from the manufacturer

A label or sticker from one of the four recognised standards organisations

An affidavit from a private seller

A letter from the dealer

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How many demerits on your license as a learner will lead to your riding privileges being suspended?

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If you choose to remain in the GDL program, how long will you remain on probation?

Two years

18 months

6 months

One year

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What is the maximum engine capacity for a 2 wheeled vehicle registered or ridden as a moped?

50 cc

30 cc

60 cc

40 cc

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What's the best thing to do when you're feeling tired and or stressed?

Leave your bike at home

Drink lots of coffee before going for a ride

Do some exercise to get your pulse rate up before going for a ride

Bring a passenger along to keep you awake

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How can you avoid overheating (hyperthermia) and dehydration?

Wear a suitable jacket with venting

Have regular rest stops in the shade

All of these

Drink plenty of water

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Why should you dress in layers when riding?

So you can change when conditions do

For maximum padding

All of these

For maximum warmth

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All riders must wear a helmet and have working mirrors on their motorcycle. It is also important for riders to follow the posted speed limit and maintain a safe following distance from other vehicles. Motorcycles are entitled to a full lane, but it is essential for riders always to be vigilant and check blind spots before changing lanes or merging onto highways. With these traffic rules in place and a dedication to safe riding practices, motorcyclists can enjoy the open roads of Alberta while minimizing the risk of accidents and injuries.

This online Alberta motorcycle practice test, with multiple choice questions, is intended to help you prepare for the AB Motorcycle driver’s test required before you can get your Motorcycle operator’s license. This free practice written driving test is a lesson that is essential for getting your Alberta motorcycle license at your local licensing office.