Alberta Motorcycle Test 05

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Alberta Motorcycle Practice Test 05

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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

Increase your speed to get out of the intersection quickly

Tap the horn twice

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

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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

200 metres

250 metres

150 metres

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

You may miss part of the road

None of these

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

It lights up too much of the road

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

Always

Never

When you're wearing reflective clothing

On bright days

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

When you are approaching or are within an intersection

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

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

Descending down a hill

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What happens if you overdrive your headlights?

You will dazzle the oncoming driver

The road becomes too dark to ride

None of the above

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

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

Don't ride

Wear reflective clothing

Turn on your high beam headlight

Reduce speed

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

That is slowing unexpectedly

That is approaching or stopped at a railway crossing

That is traveling faster than you

That has stopped for a pedestrian

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What is hydroplaning?

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

When the road is undrivable because of water

When the road floods

When braking causes your wheels to slide

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

Wave them over

Maintain a constant speed and lane position

Slow down

Move over

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

Your right hand

Your left hand

None of these

Your thighs

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

Stand next to it so others can see it

Keep attempting to start it

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

Place flares out so other traffic can safely pass it

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

20 to 25 seconds

15 seconds

30 seconds

12 seconds

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

The centre

The right

The left

It doesn't matter

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

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

The position with the best traction

Always the outside

Always the inside

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

2 seconds

20 seconds

12 seconds

8 seconds

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

When approaching an intersection, be prepared to increase your speed

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

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

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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

150 metres

300 metres

100 metres

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

Not to ride

Sit upright

Ride in open areas

Follow a large truck

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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?

You can see them better

They can see you better

All of these

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

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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?

You can see them better

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

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

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

None of these

Stop

Keep watch for pedestrians

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

The motorcycle can't fit

There is less traction

This is illegal and dangerous

All of these

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A large vehicle coming toward you can cause what?

Poor visibility

All of these

A change in wind conditions

Glare

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

To be able to accelerate quicker

To increase the distance you can see ahead

All of these

To pass sooner

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Questions In This Quiz

What is hydroplaning?
In windy conditions, grip the motorcycle tightly with…?
If the wind is extreme, your safest choice is…?
What happens if you use high beam headlights in the fog?
Change from your high beam to your low beam headlights before you are how far from oncoming vehicles ahead?
Change from your high beam to your low beam headlights before you are how far from the vehicle ahead?
What happens if you overdrive your headlights?
What should you do when your ability to see clearly is decreased?
Scan your path of travel at least how far ahead in rural areas?
Scan your path of travel at least how far ahead in urban areas?
When a vehicle is passing you on a two-lane highway, what should you do?
Why should you ride in the left portion of your lane when passing on a two-lane roadway?
What should riders do when passing emergency vehicles or tow trucks that are stopped with their lights flashing?
Why should you not pass by squeezing between vehicles ahead using the area between lanes?
Which statement is false? Do not pass if…?
Which statement is false? Do not pass a vehicle travelling in the same direction…?
If your motorcycle stalls in an intersection and cannot be started, what should happen next?
If vehicles are indicating entering the intersection from both sides of the intersection, why should you use the left portion of your lane?
If a vehicle is indicating entering from the right side of the intersection, why should you use the left portion of your lane?
When should you assume that the other driver has seen you?
If an oncoming driver is indicating turning left, or a driver is indicating entering the intersection from the left, what should you do?
Which statement is false? To reduce the risk of collisions at intersections, do the following…?
A large vehicle coming toward you can cause what?
When riding around a curve, which lane position should you take?
Before the crest of a hill, which lane position should you take?