ALBERTA MOTORCYCLE TEST RULES 02

In Alberta, Canada, motorcycles follow the same traffic rules as other vehicles on the road. This includes stopping at red lights and stop signs, obeying speed limits, and using turn signals when changing lanes or making a turn.

Alberta Motorcycle Test 02

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What happens when you pull in the clutch?

The rear wheel starts to brake

The engine switches off

The power is disengaged

The throttle shuts down

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When riding an unfamiliar motorcycle, what precautions should you take?

Only ride at low speed at first

Find a quiet piece of road to start on

Take a quick ride round a parking lot to get used to it

Practice gear changing and braking before starting the engine

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As well as operating the brakes, you should also make sure that your brake levers…?

Require a stiff pull to use

Operate the braking light

Make a slight noise

Have some lateral play

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Where is the best place to begin practising riding?

A traffic free area

A quiet suburban road

A road with a low speed limit

A quiet country road

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When should you use a hand signal to indicate to other drivers?

If your turn signals are not working

If you want to be particularly emphatic about the manoeuvre you are about to undertake

All of these

If you suspect they may not be able to see your turn signals

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If you find a fault with your motorcycle brakes you can't fix, what should you do?

Any of these

Ride it to a garage

Make a note to have it fixed as soon as possible

Call out a mechanic

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You notice during your inspection that the motorcycle can still be pushed forward with the rear brake on. What should you do?

Tailor the speed of your ride accordingly

Do not ride the motorcycle until you can have it repaired

Only carry on if the front brake is working perfectly

Only carry on if there is at least 50% braking effect at the rear wheel

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Which of these statements is the only true one about traction?

It's not as important in cornering as the correct speed

You can always get more with different techniques

You will always be able to recover it once it's lost

There is only ever a limited amount available

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When is it safe to run through more than one gear at a time when shifting?

When upshifting

Neither upshifting nor downshifting

When upshifting or downshifting

When downshifting

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What is the most important thing to check with your throttle?

That it is easy to hold open at full throttle

That it can stay open on its own when half open

That it returns to the closed position on its own when you release it

That it opens smoothly for good acceleration

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When checking your oil, what color should it be?

Yellow

Black

Red

White

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Why should you try to feather your brakes when downshifting?

So that the clutch doesn't have to do too much work

So that you are ready to brake harder if necessary

In case you accidentally put in too much power

So that the drivers behind will see your brake light

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Which of these modifications is it permissible to make to your exhaust muffler system?

You can widen the exhaust outlet

You can attach a device which allows flame to come from your exhaust

You can attach a device to increase the noise of your exhaust

None of these modifications are permissible

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How should you assess your tire pressure?

By kicking the tire

With a pressure gauge

With your thumb

By bouncing up and down on the seat

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Why is it particularly important to select the correct speed at which to downshift?

The wrong speed might stall the engine

The wrong speed might lock up the front wheel

The wrong speed might cause a rear wheel skid

The wrong speed might cause a backfire

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On a normal manual motorcycle, what will you use to change gear?

Right hand

Right foot

Left hand

Left foot

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For normal braking, what is the best way to apply your brakes?

Front then rear

Front only

Rear then front

Both together

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When testing the clutch, what should you be looking for?

That it is tough to pull in

That the cable moves freely and feels tight

That it springs back instantly when released

That it feels nice and loose

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If your tires have worn unevenly, what might be causing this?

Bad cornering style

Excessive acceleration

Poor roads

Incorrect wheel alignment

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What is the first thing you should do before starting your motorcycle?

Put up the sidestand

Check the anti-theft lock is released

Put it in gear

Open the throttle

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How long does the average rider need between perceiving a need to stop and starting to react to that need?

.75 of a second

.5 of a second

One second

.25 of a second

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How often should you undertake a complete inspection of your motorcycle?

Before every single trip

Once a week

Every morning

Once a month

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On a chain driven motorcycle, you should check for lubrication and…?

color

Tension

Mud

Number of links

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What should you do with the throttle went upshifting?

Blip the throttle quickly

Roll on extra power

Roll right off the power

Keep the power around the middle of of the range

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Which of these should you do when storing your motorcycle for the winter?

Wrap protection around your tires

Drain the fuel tank

All of these

Remove the battery

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When parking your motorcycle at an angle to the curb, what is the furthest distance your rear wheel should be away from the curb?

1 m

50 cm

30 cm

40 cm

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What will indicate that a motorcycle is a good size for you?

You can get your right foot toe on the ground

You can bend your knees at right angles with your feet on the ground

You can get your left foot flat on the ground with your right foot on the brake

You can get the balls of both feet on the ground

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What is the friction zone?

The area where your knees rub against the saddle

The point of contact between your tire and the road

The point at which you can feel the brakes start to bite

The point at which the clutch re-engages the engine

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What's the minimum you should give your motorcycle after a winter's storage?

A vigourous polish

A light dusting

A good wash

An oil change

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Why should your right wrist be bent slightly below the level of the throttle?

So that you can apply the throttle quickly

To improve your aerodynamic position

So that you do not accidentally apply too much throttle

So that your wrist will be protected in an accident

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However, there are a few specific rules that apply only to motorcycles. For example, it is legal for motorcycles to ride between two traffic lanes in certain circumstances, also known as lane splitting. Additionally, all riders and passengers are legally required to wear helmets while on a motorcycle in Alberta. Riding a motorcycle requires more skill and awareness than driving a car, so motorcyclists need to remain alert and focused while on the road. By following traffic rules and being aware of their surroundings, motorcyclists can help ensure a safe and enjoyable riding experience.

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.