Alberta Motorcycle Test 05

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Alberta Motorcycle Practice Test 05

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A large vehicle coming toward you can cause what?

Glare

All of these

A change in wind conditions

Poor visibility

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

Move over

Maintain a constant speed and lane position

Slow down

Wave them over

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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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If a vehicle is indicating entering from the right side of the intersection, why should you use the left portion of your lane?

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

You can see them better

All of these

They can see you better

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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?

Never

When you're wearing reflective clothing

Always

On bright days

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

Follow a large truck

Ride in open areas

Not to ride

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?

60 metres

100 metres

300 metres

150 metres

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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.

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

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

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

That is slowing unexpectedly

That has stopped for a pedestrian

That is traveling faster than you

That is approaching or stopped at a railway crossing

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

200 metres

150 metres

300 metres

250 metres

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

20 to 25 seconds

30 seconds

15 seconds

12 seconds

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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?

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

You can see them better

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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

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

Keep attempting to start it

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 urban areas?

2 seconds

8 seconds

20 seconds

12 seconds

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

Your thighs

Your left hand

None of these

Your right hand

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

The right

The centre

The left

It doesn't matter

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What is hydroplaning?

When the road floods

When braking causes your wheels to slide

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

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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

Tap the horn twice

Increase your speed to get out of the intersection quickly

Steady your speed

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

Turn on your high beam headlight

Don't ride

Wear reflective clothing

Reduce speed

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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

The motorcycle can't fit

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 pass sooner

To be able to accelerate quicker

All of these

To increase the distance you can see ahead

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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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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

None of these

Stop

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