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

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

You may miss part of the road

None of these

It lights up too much of the road

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

Maintain a constant speed and lane position

Move over

Slow down

Wave them over

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

On bright days

Never

When you're wearing reflective clothing

Always

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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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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 inside

Always the outside

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

This is illegal and dangerous

There is less traction

The motorcycle can't fit

All of these

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

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

When you are approaching or are within an intersection

Descending down a hill

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

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What happens if you overdrive your headlights?

The road becomes too dark to ride

You will dazzle the oncoming driver

None of the above

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

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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

150 metres

250 metres

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

8 seconds

20 seconds

2 seconds

12 seconds

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

The centre

It doesn't matter

The right

The left

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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

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

All 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?

Increase your speed to get out of the intersection quickly

Steady your speed

Tap the horn twice

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

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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

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

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

Turn on your high beam headlight

Reduce speed

Wear reflective clothing

Don't ride

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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

They can see you better

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

All of these

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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 pass sooner

To increase the distance you can see ahead

All 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

150 metres

100 metres

300 metres

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

Ride in open areas

Sit upright

Follow a large truck

Not to ride

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

Your thighs

None of these

Your left hand

Your right hand

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

That has stopped for a pedestrian

That is slowing unexpectedly

That is approaching or stopped at a railway crossing

That is traveling faster than you

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

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

Place flares out so other traffic can safely pass it

Stand next to it so others can see it

Keep attempting to start it

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