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

Require a stiff pull to use

Make a slight noise

Operate the braking light

Have some lateral play

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

Front only

Rear then front

Front then rear

Both together

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

Find a quiet piece of road to start on

Only ride at low speed at first

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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Why should you try to feather your brakes when downshifting?

So that the drivers behind will see your brake light

So that you are ready to brake harder if necessary

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

In case you accidentally put in too much power

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

Poor roads

Bad cornering style

Excessive acceleration

Incorrect wheel alignment

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

Before every single trip

Once a week

Once a month

Every morning

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

So that your wrist will be protected in an accident

So that you can apply the throttle quickly

To improve your aerodynamic position

So that you do not accidentally apply too much throttle

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What should you do with the throttle went upshifting?

Blip the throttle quickly

Roll on extra power

Keep the power around the middle of of the range

Roll right off the power

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Where is the best place to begin practising riding?

A road with a low speed limit

A quiet country road

A quiet suburban road

A traffic free area

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

All of these

If your turn signals are not working

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

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

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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?

40 cm

1 m

50 cm

30 cm

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

A good wash

A light dusting

A vigourous polish

An oil change

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

Left hand

Right foot

Left foot

Right hand

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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?

Only carry on if the front brake is working perfectly

Do not ride the motorcycle until you can have it repaired

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

Tailor the speed of your ride accordingly

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What happens when you pull in the clutch?

The engine switches off

The power is disengaged

The throttle shuts down

The rear wheel starts to brake

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

Wrap protection around your tires

All of these

Drain the fuel tank

Remove the battery

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

That the cable moves freely and feels tight

That it springs back instantly when released

That it is tough to pull in

That it feels nice and loose

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

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

You can widen the exhaust outlet

None of these modifications are permissible

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What is the friction zone?

The point at which the clutch re-engages the engine

The point of contact between your tire and the road

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

The area where your knees rub against the saddle

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

When downshifting

Neither upshifting nor downshifting

When upshifting

When upshifting or downshifting

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

color

Number of links

Tension

Mud

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

That it can stay open on its own when half open

That it opens smoothly for good acceleration

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

That it is easy to hold open at full throttle

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When checking your oil, what color should it be?

Red

Yellow

White

Black

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How should you assess your tire pressure?

With your thumb

By kicking the tire

By bouncing up and down on the seat

With a pressure gauge

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

There is only ever a limited amount available

You can always get more with different techniques

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

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

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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

.25 of a second

One second

.5 of a second

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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 the balls of both feet on the ground

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

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

Put it in gear

Check the anti-theft lock is released

Put up the sidestand

Open the throttle

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

The wrong speed might cause a backfire

The wrong speed might lock up the front wheel

The wrong speed might cause a rear wheel skid

The wrong speed might stall the engine

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

Ride it to a garage

Call out a mechanic

Any of these

Make a note to have it fixed as soon as possible

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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.