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?

It lights up too much of the road

You may miss part of the road

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

None of these

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

That is traveling faster than you

That is approaching or stopped at a railway crossing

That has stopped for a pedestrian

That is slowing unexpectedly

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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?

They can see you better

All of these

You can see them better

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

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

Keep attempting to start it

Place flares out so other traffic can safely pass it

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

Stand next to it so others can see it

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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

Reduce speed

Wear reflective clothing

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What is hydroplaning?

When the road floods

When braking causes your wheels to slide

When the road is undrivable because of water

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

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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

250 metres

300 metres

150 metres

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

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

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

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

When approaching an intersection, be prepared to increase your speed

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What happens if you overdrive your headlights?

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

You will dazzle the oncoming driver

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

The right

The left

It doesn't matter

The centre

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

Ride in open areas

Follow a large truck

Sit upright

Not to ride

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

They can see you better

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

You can see them better

All of these

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

All of these

This is illegal and dangerous

There is less traction

The motorcycle can't fit

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

To increase the distance you can see ahead

To pass sooner

All of these

To be able to accelerate quicker

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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

When you are approaching or are within an intersection

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

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

Never

On bright days

Always

When you're wearing reflective clothing

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

Always the inside

The position with the best traction

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

Always the outside

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

Your left hand

Your right hand

Your thighs

None of these

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A large vehicle coming toward you can cause what?

Poor visibility

A change in wind conditions

Glare

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?

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

15 seconds

20 to 25 seconds

30 seconds

12 seconds

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

Slow down

Wave them over

Maintain a constant speed and lane position

Move over

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

Keep watch for pedestrians

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

Stop

None 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

100 metres

300 metres

150 metres

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