Alberta Motorcycle Test 05

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Alberta Motorcycle Practice Test 05

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

Reduce speed

Don't ride

Turn on your high beam headlight

Wear reflective clothing

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

On bright days

When you're wearing reflective clothing

Always

Never

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

That is approaching or stopped at a railway crossing

That is slowing unexpectedly

That has stopped for a pedestrian

That is traveling faster than you

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

150 metres

200 metres

300 metres

250 metres

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

Descending down a hill

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

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

When you are approaching or are within an intersection

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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?

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

You can see them better

They can see you better

All of these

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

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

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

When approaching an intersection, be prepared to increase your speed

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

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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

Place flares out so other traffic can safely pass it

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

Keep attempting to start it

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A large vehicle coming toward you can cause what?

Poor visibility

Glare

A change in wind conditions

All of these

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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

Move over

Slow down

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

Ride in open areas

Not to ride

Follow a large truck

Sit upright

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

150 metres

60 metres

300 metres

100 metres

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

Always the outside

The position with the best traction

Always the inside

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

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

Your left hand

Your thighs

None of these

Your right hand

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

None of these

It lights up too much of the road

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

You may miss part of the road

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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 braking causes your wheels to slide

When the road floods

When the road is undrivable because of water

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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

All of these

To increase the distance you can see ahead

To be able to accelerate quicker

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

20 to 25 seconds

30 seconds

12 seconds

15 seconds

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What happens if you overdrive your headlights?

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

You will dazzle the oncoming driver

None of the above

The road becomes too dark to ride

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

12 seconds

2 seconds

8 seconds

20 seconds

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

The right

The left

The centre

It doesn't matter

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

There is less traction

This is illegal and dangerous

All of these

The motorcycle can't fit

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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

Keep watch for pedestrians

Stop

None of these

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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?

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

Increase your speed to get out of the intersection quickly

Steady your speed

Tap the horn twice

Your score is

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