ALBERTA MOTORCYCLE TEST RULES 04

In Alberta, motorcycles are required to follow the same traffic rules as other motor vehicles. However, there are some specific laws that apply only to motorcycles.

Alberta Motorcycle Test 04

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A person supervising you must have…?

A full class 6 operator's licence

An instructor's qualification

A full car driver's license

Their own motorcycle

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You should tell your passenger to only dismount…?

If you're near a curb

If you say it's OK

When you've stopped

At low speed

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A riding group should be...?

An even number

More than three

An odd number

None of these matter

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What's the best place for your passenger to hold on to?

The handgrips

Your waist

It doesn't matter

The edge of the seat

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When carrying a passenger, your should expect your steering to be…?

Depends on the weight of the passenger

Heavier

About the same

Lighter

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Where should you move your weight if your rear tire blows out?

You should stay as you are

You should move towards the left or right hand side

You should move it towards the gas tank

You should move it towards the rear wheel

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If your front wheel locks under braking, what should you do?

Release the brake completely

Release the brake then reapply

Stamp harder on your rear brake

Keep on braking

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When you have a load on the back of your motorcycle what should you use to secure it?

Rope

Canvas straps

Any of these

Elastic cords

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If you have to swerve around an obstacle, what should you be doing at the same time with your brakes?

Braking at half pressure

Braking as hard as possible

Only using your front brake

Not touching your brakes if possible

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What should you do with your tires if carrying a passenger?

Let a little air out

Pump up a little harder

Check tire wall/manual for correct pressures

Leave them as they are

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When carrying a passenger you should increase your stopping distance to at least…?

2 seconds

5 seconds

3 seconds

4 seconds

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If a bug or other animal causes your visor to become smeared, what should you do?

Flip up your visor and ride with it open

Pull over and clean up as soon as possible

Wipe it off with your glove as you go

Keep going until the next gas station or rest stop

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When passing another vehicle, a riding group should…?

Pass one by one

Pass in whatever way seems best at the time

Pass in one solid group

Pass in pairs

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What's the best formation to adopt when riding in a group?

Two by two

Line astern

Line abreast

Staggered

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Which of these things should you not do if your front tire blows out?

Shift your weight back in the saddle

Ease off the throttle

Apply the brakes

Keep steering straight

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You should tell your passenger that when cornering, they should…

Lean whichever way makes them feel comfortable

Stay as upright as possible

Lean in the opposite direction to you

Lean in the same direction as you

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What rule should you follow when setting the pace?

Go at a pace comfortable for the most experienced rider

Go at a pace which challenges all riders

Go at a pace comfortable for the least experienced rider

Go at a pace comfortable for the average ability of the group

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When accelerating with a sidecar attached you should be cautious of…?

It pulling to the right

It pulling to the left

A tendency to lift at the front

A tendency to settle towards the back

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If your throttle sticks, what are the first two things you should do?

Pull in the clutch then hit the engine kill switch

Brake then pull in the clutch

Brake then hit the engine kill switch

Pull in the clutch then brake

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On a four lane highway, where should the leader of a group usually ride?

In the left of the right lane

In the right of the right lane

In the left of the left lane

In the right of the left lane

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When the group wants to change lanes, who should go first?

It doesn't matter

The middle rider

The leader

The last rider

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Who should be the first rider in a group?

The oldest

The most experienced

The youngest

The least experienced

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Riding in staggered formation, what should be the minimum distance between riders 1 and 3?

2 seconds

3 seconds

4 seconds

1 second

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How should your passenger position themselves on the seat?

It won't make any difference

Right in the center of the seat

As far forward as possible

As far back as possible

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Your passenger should be as well equipped as possible, but which of these is the only compulsory equipment for them?

Approved motorcycle helmet

Motorcycle boots

Stout gloves

Proper riding jacket

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If you are forced to ride over an object, where should you move your weight?

Towards the front wheel

To the left or right hand side

To the exact middle of your bike

Towards the rear wheel

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In which of these situations should a group switch to riding single file?

Approaching a sharp curve

Approaching the crest of a hill

Approaching a narrow bridge

All of these

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If you have a trailer, how should the weight be distributed?

High up and slightly back

Low down and slightly forward

High up and slightly forward

Low down and slightly back

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What is the largest number of motorcycles you should have in a group?

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What is it compulsory for your motorcycle to have if you want to carry a passenger?

Passenger footpegs

All of these

Passenger handgrips

A passenger seat

Your score is

Lane splitting, where motorcycles ride between cars in the same lane, is illegal in Alberta. Motorcycles must also have their headlights on at all times, even during the day, for increased visibility. Furthermore, helmet usage is mandatory while operating a motorcycle in Alberta. Motorcyclists must also wear protective gear that covers their arms, legs, and feet. Motorcyclists must obey these laws and regulations to ensure their safety while navigating the roads. The fines for breaking these laws can be steep, and even worse, disregarding these laws can lead to serious injury or loss of life. Overall, motorcyclists need to be aware of the specific traffic rules in Alberta to avoid accidents and ride safely.

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.