Alberta Class 6 Mock Exam 1

All 30 questions in this test

Every question and its answer choices. The correct answers and explanations appear when you take the test above.

1. What kind of face shield or goggles should you use at night?

   1. Mirrored ones
   2. Lightly tinted ones
   3. Clear, untinted ones
   4. Yellow-tinted ones

2. Where should you find the correct tire pressure for your motorcycle?

   1. In the owner's manual
   2. On the gas station air pump
   3. On the licence plate sticker
   4. By squeezing the tire by hand

3. When must a motorcycle's headlight be on?

   1. Only at night
   2. Only on highways
   3. Whenever the motor is running
   4. Only in rain, fog or after sunset

4. As you approach an intersection, how should you scan?

   1. Only at your mirrors, to watch for traffic behind
   2. Only to the right
   3. Straight ahead only
   4. Left, centre and right several times

5. During the Class 6 road test, how does the examiner give you instructions?

   1. By riding as your passenger
   2. By one-way radio while following you in a vehicle
   3. By hand signals from the curb at each test location
   4. By written route instructions

6. You are riding an unfamiliar winding road. How can you avoid getting into a skid?

   1. Follow the vehicle ahead closely
   2. Reduce your speed and plan ahead
   3. Brake firmly in every curve
   4. Ride in a higher gear

7. Your sidecar has no brake. Which way may the unit pull when you brake?

   1. To the right
   2. To the left
   3. Up off the ground
   4. Straight ahead

8. When must you stop at a railway crossing because of an approaching train?

   1. Only when gates are down
   2. When the train is within about 500 metres
   3. When it is within about 100 metres
   4. When it is within about 2 kilometres

9. You are riding in the correct lane. On which side of you should the yellow line be?

   1. Directly under your wheels
   2. It depends on the road
   3. On your right
   4. On your left

10. During a right turn with a sidecar, the sidecar wheel begins to lift. What should you do?

    1. Brake hard to drop it
    2. Lean your body to the left
    3. Turn the bars sharply left to bring the wheel down
    4. Steer more firmly and smoothly to the right

11. What helps you keep balance while riding?

    1. Sitting on the back of the seat
    2. Pressing your knees lightly against the motorcycle
    3. Holding the grips very tightly with both arms locked
    4. Looking down at the front wheel

12. What is the minimum time a new Class 6-GDL rider spends in the probationary stage?

    1. Two years
    2. One year
    3. Six months
    4. Three years

13. What is this centre lane, shown by this sign, used for?

    
    1. Emergency vehicles only
    2. Left turns by traffic from both directions
    3. Passing slow vehicles
    4. Parking and deliveries during off-peak hours

14. In a city, a pedestrian at the curb raises an arm and points across the street. What does this mean?

    1. They intend to cross; stop before the crosswalk
    2. They are telling you to go through first before they cross
    3. They want you to turn
    4. They are hailing a taxi

15. Starting on an uphill slope, what can happen if you release the clutch too quickly?

    1. The engine may stall or the front wheel may lift
    2. The headlight will turn off
    3. The rear brake will lock
    4. The motorcycle will pop out of gear and into neutral

16. Sitting on a motorcycle that fits you, what should you be able to do?

    1. Rest both feet on the pegs while stopped and keep your balance
    2. Reach the controls by leaning forward
    3. Touch the ground with both toes only
    4. Put one foot flat down while the right foot is on the brake

17. There is a solid yellow line beside a broken yellow line, and the broken line is on your side. May you pass?

    1. Yes, when it is safe to do so
    2. Only if the other driver signals you
    3. No, the solid line means no passing
    4. Only in an urban area

18. In which situation must you NOT pass a vehicle going the same way?

    1. When the road is straight and clear
    2. When it is in the right lane of a four-lane road
    3. When it has stopped for a pedestrian
    4. When it is travelling well below the limit

19. What do these striped boards placed at a sharp bend tell you?

    
    1. The road ends at a gate
    2. The lane is closed to motorcycles
    3. There is a sharp bend or obstruction
    4. A parking lot entrance is ahead

20. With the chin strap fastened, you can pull your helmet off. What does that tell you?

    1. It is safe for city riding only, at lower speeds
    2. It is not secured properly or is the wrong size
    3. It needs a thicker liner only
    4. It is a good, comfortable fit

21. What should a good riding rainsuit do at highway speeds?

    1. Be made of thin plastic for comfort
    2. Flap to let air circulate
    3. Fit tightly under your jacket
    4. Stay intact without ballooning or tearing

22. You want to make your helmet more visible at night. What does the guide recommend?

    1. Clean it with a solvent to brighten it
    2. Paint it a bright colour
    3. Buy a helmet with built-in reflective features
    4. Add any reflective stickers you like

23. How does the guide suggest getting familiar with the brakes?

    1. Brake hard at highway speed first
    2. Test only the rear brake at first
    3. Roll it slightly and stop with each brake
    4. Ride downhill without any braking

24. Which formation should a group use within one lane?

    1. A tight single line one car length apart
    2. A staggered formation
    3. Spread across two lanes
    4. Side by side in pairs

25. Why is it important not to lock your wheels when braking?

    1. So the engine doesn't stall in a high gear
    2. So the brake light stays on
    3. So the tires don't wear
    4. So you can still steer and avoid skidding

26. Which of these describes a moped under the Rider's Guide definition?

    1. Any two-wheeler under 55 kg
    2. Engine no larger than 125 cc and top speed of 90 km/h
    3. Engine no larger than 50 cc and top speed of 70 km/h
    4. Electric motor up to 500 watts and top speed of 32 km/h

27. When you brake, about how much of the braking traction is on the front tire?

    1. None of it
    2. About three-quarters
    3. About half
    4. About one-quarter

28. What does this sign warn of?

    
    1. A school bus stop
    2. A fire hall entrance
    3. A railway crossing ahead
    4. Traffic signals ahead

29. When shopping for a helmet, how long should you wear it to judge comfort?

    1. An hour or more
    2. Five to ten minutes
    3. About 30 seconds
    4. Just long enough to fasten the strap

30. When is a playground zone in effect if no times are posted?

    1. School days only, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
    2. Every day, 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
    3. Every day, 8:30 a.m. to one hour after sunset
    4. Weekends only, sunrise to sunset