Alberta Class 6 Mock Exam 2

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. How many demerit points does running a red light carry?

   1. 3
   2. 4
   3. 6
   4. 2

2. A Class 6-GDL rider reaches eight demerit points. What happens?

   1. Nothing until 15 points
   2. They must retake the road test
   3. Their licence is automatically suspended
   4. They receive a warning letter only

3. Which of these is one of the helmet standards listed in the Rider's Guide?

   1. Transport Canada LSM
   2. Snell Memorial Foundation
   3. ISO 9001
   4. Underwriters Laboratories

4. Why should you leave extra space when following a large truck?

   1. Trucks always brake slowly
   2. Trucks create no wind
   3. The driver can't see you and your view is blocked
   4. Trucks are required to ride in the left lane

5. Which of these reduces traction for a motorcycle?

   1. A steady, moderate speed
   2. Painted lines on the road
   3. Dry, clean asphalt
   4. Warm tires at the right pressure

6. On a school day at 3:15 p.m. you enter a school zone with no other times posted. What is the speed limit?

   1. 30 km/h
   2. 20 km/h
   3. 40 km/h
   4. 50 km/h

7. When does impairment from alcohol or drugs begin?

   1. With the first drink or drug use
   2. Only above the legal limit
   3. Only after drug use
   4. After three drinks

8. A pedestrian is in an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection ahead. What must you do?

   1. Sound your horn so they hurry
   2. Continue if you got there first
   3. Pass slowly on the side away from the pedestrian
   4. Yield the right-of-way to the pedestrian

9. What can happen if you downshift while going too fast for the lower gear?

   1. The front brake will lock
   2. The headlight will dim
   3. The engine will shut off
   4. The rear wheel may skid

10. 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

11. When should you do a shoulder check?

    1. Only at night
    2. Before every lane change
    3. Only if your mirrors are dirty
    4. Only when merging onto highways

12. What does it mean to overdrive your headlights?

    1. Riding too fast to stop within the lit distance
    2. Riding at night with a burned-out or misaimed headlight
    3. Leaving headlights on in daylight
    4. Using high beams in the city

13. When choosing a motorcycle, what matters most according to the Rider's Guide?

    1. That it has the largest engine you can afford
    2. That it matches your friends' bikes
    3. That you can handle it at your skill level
    4. That it has a sidecar

14. Your front wheel locks during an emergency stop. What should you do?

    1. Pump the lever rapidly
    2. Release both brakes completely and coast until the wheel spins
    3. Keep it locked until you stop
    4. Release the lever just enough, then reapply gradually

15. 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

16. Why must motorcycle riders ride with extra caution in traffic?

    1. Many drivers do not see or expect motorcycles
    2. Motorcycles always have the right-of-way
    3. Motorcycles stop more slowly than cars
    4. Drivers must give motorcycles a full lane

17. You fail the Class 6 knowledge test and want to try again. What do you need?

    1. A new test permit for the new attempt
    2. Nothing; retests are free
    3. A letter from a training school
    4. Proof you waited 30 days

18. 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

19. How many questions are on the Alberta Class 6 knowledge test?

    1. 40
    2. 25
    3. 20
    4. 30

20. You already hold a full Class 5 licence and are learning to ride. Do you need a supervisor?

    1. No, a full Class 5 is enough
    2. Yes, until you hold a Class 6 licence
    3. Only for the first 30 days of riding on the road
    4. Only on highways

21. A pedestrian is carrying a white cane. What does this tell you?

    1. The person is a crossing guard
    2. The person may be visually impaired
    3. The person is injured
    4. The person wants a ride

22. How many demerit points does it take to suspend a fully licensed (non-GDL) driver?

    1. 15
    2. 12
    3. 8
    4. 10

23. Why does riding without a jacket in hot weather raise the risk of dehydration?

    1. Wind dries moisture from exposed skin quickly
    2. A jacket stores water for you
    3. Jackets block the sun completely and keep skin cool
    4. Bare arms absorb more oxygen

24. In a staggered formation, how far behind the leader should the second rider be?

    1. At least one second, in the other portion of the lane
    2. At least two seconds, directly behind the leader
    3. At least four seconds, in the same portion
    4. Side by side with the leader

25. Why should you avoid riding close to the curb or the edge of your lane?

    1. It blocks pedestrians
    2. It wears out your tires faster on the rough pavement edge
    3. It is illegal in Alberta
    4. It may invite drivers to move into your lane

26. Before pulling away from the curb, which check comes after looking in your mirrors?

    1. A check of the rear tire
    2. A glance at the speedometer and the gear indicator
    3. A shoulder check in the direction you will move
    4. A check of the fuel gauge

27. How does speed affect how much the motorcycle must lean in a curve?

    1. Higher speed needs less lean
    2. Lean is the same at any speed
    3. The greater the speed, the more it must lean
    4. Lean depends only on tire width, not on speed

28. What does a wide white stop line across your lane show?

    1. The start of a bicycle lane that crosses your path
    2. A speed bump ahead
    3. Where to stop at the intersection or crossing
    4. Where passing begins

29. 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

30. How far back should you stop for a pedestrian crossing in front of you?

    1. Right at the crosswalk line
    2. About two to three car lengths
    3. About half a car length
    4. About ten car lengths