Alberta Motorcycle Test 04

Taking the Alberta motorcycle practice test is a crucial step in preparing for the required Alberta motorcycle driver’s license. This test lets you determine your knowledge and understanding of traffic laws and road signs, ultimately leading to safe and responsible riding practices.

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Alberta Motorcycle Practice Test 04

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If you cannot see the driver in a vehicle's mirrors, what does that mean?

Nothing

You are well behind that vehicle

You are out of their blind spot

The driver probably cannot see you

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Which of the following is not a sign that a vehicle may pull away from a parked position?

A flashing signal light

A person in the driver's seat

An open window

Lit brake lights

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What should you do if the vehicle behind is following you too closely?

Reduce your speed slightly to allow the vehicle to pass and to increase your following distance from the vehicle in front of you

Ride closer to the right position in your lane

Speed up to get ride of them

Brake intermittently to get them to slow down

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Which statement is FALSE? Why is the left portion of a lane usually the safest place to ride on a two-lane roadway?

You see oncoming vehicles more easily

Be seen more easily in rear view mirrors of vehicles you are following

Be seen more easily by oncoming vehicles

It provides the best traction

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When you need to ride in the lane next to the dividing yellow line on a multi-lane roadway, where should you position your motorcycle?

The left portion of the lane

The centre portion of the lane

The right portion of the lane

It does not matter

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When must the motorcycle lean more?

With a right curve

With a sharper turn

With a left curve

With a greater speed

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You can apply both brakes in a curve in an emergency, but do not do this while the motorcycle is...?

Already going below 20 km/h

Exceeding 40 km/h

Entering a curve

Leaning

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What is the minimum safe following distance?

2 to 3 car lengths

When you can see the tires of the vehicle ahead

5 metres

2 to 3 seconds

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When travelling around a curve, you and the motorcycle must lean toward which direction?

The inside of the curve

The outside of the curve

Stay straight and balanced

Depends on the curve

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If a skid occurs, what should you do?

All of these

Brake firmly

Steer the opposite direction

Look and steer in the direction you want to go

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Why should you avoid riding close to the edge of your lane or to the curb?

Traction is less in those positions

All of these

It creates poor visibility

This may encourage other drivers to move into your lane

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Which statement is FALSE? Skids are often the result of...?

Improper use of the throttle

Improper use of the clutch

Improper use of the brakes

Improper weight shift

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Which statement is FALSE? A space cushion allows you...?

Improve visibility

Time and space to take action to avoid a hazard or collision

To reduce the risk of having another vehicle collide with you from behind

An escape route if stopping is not possible

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Which space cushion is easiest to control?

To the left

Behind

In front

To the right

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What is the best thing to do if you are not familiar with the road?

Call for help

Stop

Follow the path of other riders

Reduce speed

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Why should you avoid riding between a large vehicle and the curb?

You can't fit your motorcycle in that space

That vehicle may be turning right and won't see you

It reduces your aerodynamics

It creates too much wind pushing against your motorcycle

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What is the best protection you have while riding near other vehicles?

Create a manageable space cushion around you

Properly maintained brakes

The use of your horn

A good helmet

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Are you allowed to ride next to another motorcycle in the same lane?

Yes

Only within city limits

Only will riding in a group of 4 or more riders

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On a multi-lane road, which is the best riding position on a multi-lane roadway?

In the left lane

Any of the above

In the right lane

Whichever lane offers you quickest travel

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Which statement is FALSE? What risks could happen while passing a parked vehicle?

A vehicle door being opened into your path

A vehicle leaving the parked position

A trunk opening causing poor visibility ahead

A person stepping out from in front of a parked vehicle

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Which statement is FALSE? What are your options if a vehicle suddenly enters your lane?

Quickly swerve into the space they came from

Reduce your speed

Use your horn

Stop

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Where should you position your motorcycle while riding on a multi-lane roadway?

The left position

The right position

Any of the above

The centre position

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When passing parked vehicles, where should you position your motorcycle?

In the centre of your lane

In the next lane

In the left portion of your lane

Anywhere that provides the best traction

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During a curve, look well ahead and keep your eyes looking where?

At your steering

Through the curve to where you want to go

15 metres ahead on the outside of the curve

15 metres ahead on the inside of the curve

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Why should you avoid slowing or accelerating suddenly while in the curve when the motorcycle is leaning?

It can throw off your timing

The sudden change in speed could cause a sudden burst of power

It can cause the steering to straighten out too soon

The sudden change in speed could cause the motorcycle to lose traction

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