ALBERTA MOTORCYCLE TEST RULES 03

When it comes to operating a motorcycle in Alberta, there are certain traffic rules that must be followed. For example, all riders are required to wear a helmet that meets certain safety standards in order to protect themselves in the event of an accident.

Alberta Motorcycle Test 03

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You are riding at what you regard as a sensible speed for the conditions, but a driver behind indicates their intention to overtake you. What should you do?

Speed up to prevent them passing

Make hand gestures to indicate that they should not overtake

Prepare to slow down if necessary to allow them back into the lane

Move to your left to block their manoeuvre

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How can you use the lights of a vehicle ahead to help you?

You can follow their line

You can copy their braking patterns

You can copy their speed

You can use them to warn you of bumps and hollows

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Why should you always give large vehicles more of a 'space cushion'?

Because their drivers are more likely to be aggressive

Because they are louder than other vehicles

Because they have larger blind spots than other vehicles

Because they legally have right of way

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Before changing lanes, what should you do to combat the effect of the 'blind spot'?

Make a firm hand signal to warn any vehicles in your blind spot

Twist your mirror from side to side

Listen out for vehicles which may be in your blind spot

Turn and look over your shoulder

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Why should you avoid high beam headlights in fog?

They will reflect back and cause glare

They might surprise other drivers

They will use too much power

They may frighten wildlife

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If at an intersection an oncoming driver is indicating an intention to turn left, where should you position yourself?

In the opposite lane

In the left-hand portion of your lane

In the centre/right-hand portion of your lane

In the lefthand/ centre of your lane

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In very windy conditions, what should be your main way of holding on to your motorcycle?

Gripping tightly with your knees

Gripping tightly with your hands

Stiffening your upper back

Gripping tightly with your ankles

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If you are riding with high beam headlights on and are coming up behind another vehicle, what is the closest you should get before dipping your headlight?

400 m

200 m

300 m

150 m

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What's your best way to be seen at night?

Wear all white clothing

Wear black clothing

Wear clothing with reflective panels

Wear bright colored clothing

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What is the minimum distance you should be scanning ahead in urban areas?

10 seconds

5 seconds

12 seconds

8 seconds

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How far ahead should you be scanning your path of travel in rural areas?

At least 20 seconds

At least 5 seconds

At least 10 seconds

At least 15 seconds

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When should you be most aware of the danger posed by grit, dirt and sand in the roadway?

Spring

Winter

Summer

Fall

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When approaching a railroad track, what angle should you take?

Turn to cross the line at a 25° angle

Keep straight on the path of the road, regardless of the angle

Turn to cross the line at a 45° angle

Turn to cross the line at a 90° angle

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What should you do if your motorcycle starts to hydroplane?

Brake immediately

Speed up

Keep going straight and stay off the brakes

Veer to the left or right of the water

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Why should you make sure you don't ride too close to the curb?

All of these

Because pedestrians may step out

Because it encourages other drivers to move into your space

Because debris tends to gather in gutters

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When you have to brake suddenly, where is most of the braking force going to be applied?

On the rear brake

On the front brake

It depends on the speed

On both brakes equally

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When riding in a crosswind, why should you give yourself a larger space cushion?

All of these

The wind may suddenly drop

Debris may be blown into the road

Other vehicles may be veering

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As you approach an intersection, how should you prepare for it?

Get ready to sound your horn

Try to maintain a constant speed

Get ready to slow and brake

Get ready to speed up

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When should you be most vigilant about watching for animals?

In the early hours of the morning

At dawn and dusk

Around midnight

At midday

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What is the maximum permitted speed when passing emergency vehicles or tow trucks which are stopped with their lights flashing?

40 KMH

50 KMH

60 KMH

70 KMH

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What is meant by 'proactive riding'?

Forcing other vehicles to slow to your place

Overtaking wherever possible

Riding as fast as conditions will allow

Always positioning yourself in the safest place

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When it has just started raining, where is the most slippery part of the road likely to be?

Right in the gutters

The left-hand side of the lane

The centre of the lane

The right-hand side of the lane

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What is the best way to stay safe when there is ice and snow on the road?

Lower your tire pressure

Ride with both feet down

Use skidding as part of your riding style

Stay at home or use alternative transport

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What is the best way to minimise the number of lane changes you need to make?

Swerve in and out of traffic

Plan your route well in advance

Use your horn to clear a path ahead

Maintain a high speed

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When is it permissible to exceed the speed limit when overtaking?

If the vehicle you are overtaking speeds up

When you need to do so to re-enter your lane safely

It is never permissible

When you will not be able to make the overtake without doing so

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If you are riding on a dark road with high beam headlights on, what is the closest you should let an oncoming vehicle get to you before you dip the beam?

300 m

200 m

400 m

150 m

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When riding at night, what should your braking distance be?

Within the range of your headlights

The same as in the daytime

75% of what it would be in daytime

85% of what it would be in daytime

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When can you squeeze between vehicles ahead of you on a two lane carriageway?

If they are slowing down

If they are driving below the maximum speed limit

If they leave sufficient space

Never

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Ordinarily on a two lane roadway, what will be your safest place to ride?

In the centre of the lane

In the left-hand portion of the lane

It makes no difference

In the right-hand portion of the lane

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What is the minimum time gap you should leave between yourself and the vehicle in front?

2 seconds

1 second

3 seconds

4 seconds

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Motorcyclists are also expected to follow the same traffic laws as other drivers, including obeying traffic signals, yielding the right of way, and respecting the speed limits on the road. Additionally, motorcyclists should be aware of their surroundings and ensure they are visible to other drivers on the road. These measures are in place to ensure the safety of everyone on the road, and motorcyclists must take them seriously to stay safe and avoid accidents.

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.