Alberta Motorcycle Test 03

Taking the Alberta motorcycle practice test can significantly increase your chances of passing the motorcycle knowledge test on the first try. This free online practice test is an excellent resource for testing your knowledge of various aspects of motorcycle riding in Alberta. It covers road safety, traffic laws, and motorcycle handling topics.

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Alberta Motorcycle Practice Test 03

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Why should you shift down through each gear when slowing or stopping?

It is more economical

You will know when you are in first gear

It saves the gears

It saves the brakes

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When should you reduce your speed and change gears for a curve or corner, to have the best control?

Half way around the curve or corner

Before entering the curve or corner

One third of the way around the curve or corner

As you begin to enter the curve or corner

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What is the advantage of downshifting while braking?

No advantage at all

You can avoid using your rear brakes

You can avoid using your front brakes

It will allow you to use the engine to help the motorcycle slow down

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Riding with your brake partially applied activates the brake light, may confuse other drivers, and will cause what to happen?

Unnecessary wear on the brakes

A loss of traction

All of these

Warning lights to appear

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What is push-steering also know as?

Low-steering

None of these

Counter-steering

Counter-balancing

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On a hill, it is best to park...?

Sideways

Facing downhill

At a 45-degree angle

Facing uphill

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How long does perception time normally take?

¾ of a second

½ of a second

¼ of a second

1 second

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How long does reaction time normally take?

¼ of a second

½ of a second

¾ of a second

1 second

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How would you brake when stopping under normal conditions?

Apply the front brake and rear brake at the same time

Apply the front brake and then the rear brake 2 seconds later

Apply the rear brake and then the front brake 2 seconds later

It doesn't matter

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Which of the following is not something to consider when choosing and maintaining your tires?

Wear and tread depth

Synthetic tires

Tread patterns

Tire pressure

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When both brakes are applied, there is a transfer of rider weight to where?

The right side of the motorcycle

To the opposite side of the curve

The rear of the motorcycle

The front of the motorcycle

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Your rear wheel should be within how many centimetres of the curb?

100

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If the motorcycle is going too fast for the selected gear and you downshift, what could happen?

The rear wheel locks

The front wheel locks

Nothing

The rear wheel may skid

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Which statement is FALSE? What are the factors that determine the time and distance required to stop?

Perception

Reaction

Braking

Sound

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Can you shift down several gears at a time?

Yes

Only in an emergency stop

Only while braking

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Which of the following is not a method for starting on an uphill slope?

Place your left foot firmly on the ground again, and then apply the rear brake with your right foot

Pull the clutch lever all the way in, then use your left foot to shift into first gear, continuing to hold your clutch lever in all the way

With your feet firmly on the ground, and the engine in first gear and running, use your front brake to keep the motorcycle in place

Keep the rear brake on. Release the front brake, and then open the throttle slightly with your right hand

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What is referred to as upshifting?

Changing to a higher gear

None of these

Skipping a gear

Using an automatic shifter

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Are motorcycles allowed to angle park?

Depends on the current conditions

Only where signed

Yes

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At what degree angle are you parking the motorcycle to the curb or edge of roadway?

90 degrees

45 to 60 degrees

30 degrees

25 degrees

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Which statement is FALSE? Any sudden change in acceleration or braking to the rear wheel can do what while going around a curve or corner?

Cause a surge of power

Reduce the tire contact with the road surface

Affect balance

Affect control

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What is referred to as threshold braking?

Just before the wheels lock

None of these

A pulsating braking action

A full lockup

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Why should you downshift through the gears to first gear before stopping?

So the engine won't stall

It saves fuel

So you can move forward quickly if necessary

It saves the gears

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When it is raining, when are the roads most slippery?

After the water begins to pool

After 60 minutes

During the first few minutes

After a day of rain

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Pushing on the left-hand grip will cause the motorcycle to do what?

Lean right

Balance the weight

Go straight

Lean left

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When parking your motorcycle what direction should the front wheel be facing?

All the way to the right

All the way to the left

Straight

A slight angle to the right, away from the traffic

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