Alberta Motorcycle Test 05

Taking the Alberta motorcycle practice test is an excellent way to prepare yourself for the mandatory motorcycle knowledge test to obtain your driver’s license in the province. With this online practice test, individuals seeking a motorcycle license can study and test their knowledge of traffic laws, road signs, and safe driving practices.

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Alberta Motorcycle Practice Test 05

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If the wind is extreme, your safest choice is...?

Follow a large truck

Not to ride

Sit upright

Ride in open areas

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Which statement is FALSE? To reduce the risk of collisions at intersections, do the following...?

Glance in your mirrors often to be aware of the traffic behind you.

Maintain a proper space cushion all around your motorcycle in your lane so you can see and be seen

Scan left, centre, and right several times as you approach the intersection to check for pedestrians, traffic, and potential hazards

When approaching an intersection, be prepared to increase your speed

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What is hydroplaning?

When the road is undrivable because of water

When a layer of water forms between the road surface and the tires causing your tires to lose contact with the road surface

When braking causes your wheels to slide

When the road floods

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In windy conditions, grip the motorcycle tightly with...?

Your thighs

None of these

Your right hand

Your left hand

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Which statement is FALSE? Do not pass if...?

Any place where you cannot see clearly ahead, like a curve

By using the shoulder (emergency stopping lane) of the road

Descending down a hill

When you are approaching or are within an intersection

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If a vehicle is indicating entering from the right side of the intersection, why should you use the left portion of your lane?

This will increase the space between you and the vehicle entering from the right

All of these

They can see you better

You can see them better

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Scan your path of travel at least how far ahead in rural areas?

12 seconds

30 seconds

20 to 25 seconds

15 seconds

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Change from your high beam to your low beam headlights before you are how far from oncoming vehicles ahead?

300 metres

150 metres

200 metres

250 metres

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If an oncoming driver is indicating turning left, or a driver is indicating entering the intersection from the left, what should you do?

Steady your speed

Reduce your speed and move to the centre or right portion of your lane

Increase your speed to get out of the intersection quickly

Tap the horn twice

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Why should you not pass by squeezing between vehicles ahead using the area between lanes?

All of these

This is illegal and dangerous

There is less traction

The motorcycle can't fit

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When a vehicle is passing you on a two-lane highway, what should you do?

Move over

Maintain a constant speed and lane position

Wave them over

Slow down

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Which statement is FALSE? Do not pass a vehicle travelling in the same direction...?

That is slowing unexpectedly

That is traveling faster than you

That has stopped for a pedestrian

That is approaching or stopped at a railway crossing

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When should you assume that the other driver has seen you?

On bright days

Always

When you're wearing reflective clothing

Never

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Scan your path of travel at least how far ahead in urban areas?

2 seconds

12 seconds

20 seconds

8 seconds

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Before the crest of a hill, which lane position should you take?

The centre

The left

The right

It doesn't matter

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A large vehicle coming toward you can cause what?

All of these

A change in wind conditions

Glare

Poor visibility

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When riding around a curve, which lane position should you take?

Always the inside

Always the outside

The position with the best traction

A position in your lane that will allow the best view along the curve ahead

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What should riders do when passing emergency vehicles or tow trucks that are stopped with their lights flashing?

Stop

None of these

Reduce speed to 60 km/h or the posted speed, whichever is lower

Keep watch for pedestrians

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If your motorcycle stalls in an intersection and cannot be started, what should happen next?

Keep attempting to start it

Stand next to it so others can see it

Place flares out so other traffic can safely pass it

It must be moved out of the intersection by walking it out

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If vehicles are indicating entering the intersection from both sides of the intersection, why should you use the left portion of your lane?

All of these

They can see you better

This allows you more space and time to react if one of the vehicles moves in front of you

You can see them better

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Why should you ride in the left portion of your lane when passing on a two-lane roadway?

To pass sooner

To be able to accelerate quicker

To increase the distance you can see ahead

All of these

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What happens if you use high beam headlights in the fog?

You may miss part of the road

It lights up too much of the road

The light will reflect off the fog back to you and cause glare

None of these

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Change from your high beam to your low beam headlights before you are how far from the vehicle ahead?

60 metres

300 metres

150 metres

100 metres

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What happens if you overdrive your headlights?

None of the above

You will dazzle the oncoming driver

You will not have time to adjust to hazards or obstructions in your path

The road becomes too dark to ride

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What should you do when your ability to see clearly is decreased?

Wear reflective clothing

Turn on your high beam headlight

Reduce speed

Don't ride

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