Alberta Class 6 Mock Exam 3

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. Where should your feet be while the motorcycle is moving?

   1. Resting on the brake pedal
   2. Firmly on the foot pegs
   3. Dragging lightly on the ground
   4. On the gear selector

2. The light turns yellow as you approach. You can stop safely before the line. What should you do?

   1. Continue at the same speed
   2. Stop before the stop line
   3. Speed up to clear the intersection
   4. Stop in the middle of the crosswalk

3. The back of your motorcycle starts swaying side to side. What is the likely cause?

   1. The front tire has gone flat
   2. The throttle is stuck
   3. The rear tire has gone flat
   4. The chain is too tight

4. You must ride in the lane next to the yellow dividing line on a four-lane road. Where in that lane should you ride?

   1. On the yellow line itself
   2. In the left portion, next to the yellow line
   3. Exactly in the centre
   4. In the right portion, where right wheels travel

5. Why are distances harder to judge after dark?

   1. Your eyes adjust faster at night
   2. Headlights make objects look farther
   3. The contrast of light and shadow is missing
   4. Roads look narrower at night

6. 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

7. 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

8. How do you steer a motorcycle with a sidecar attached?

   1. Lean the motorcycle into the turn
   2. Push-steer as on a solo bike
   3. Shift your weight only
   4. Turn the handlebars directly, like a car

9. What does this orange sign tell you?

   
   1. Workers are digging beside the road
   2. A parade is crossing
   3. A flag person ahead will direct traffic
   4. The road is closed ahead

10. 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

11. What does the Rider's Guide say about wearing mitts on a motorcycle?

    1. They are required in winter
    2. They are fine on short trips
    3. Do not wear them; wear riding gloves
    4. They are best in cold weather

12. How should your passenger prepare for an upcoming curve?

    1. Put a foot down on the inside
    2. Sit upright and hold still against the lean
    3. Look over your shoulder in the direction of the turn
    4. Lean the opposite way to balance

13. What must you bring for the Class 6 road test?

    1. A passenger to observe the test
    2. A safe motorcycle with valid insurance and registration
    3. A rented motorcycle supplied by the registry for the test
    4. Only your learner's licence

14. You must ride over an object you saw too late. Which is correct?

    1. Sit forward on the seat with your arms locked straight
    2. Rise slightly on the pegs with weight back
    3. Turn the front wheel slightly
    4. Brake hard as the wheel hits it

15. A novice in the GDL program is found with alcohol in their body. What is the immediate penalty under IRS ZERO?

    1. A 30-day suspension and a 7-day vehicle seizure
    2. A 24-hour suspension only
    3. A warning letter only
    4. A 3-day licence suspension and a 3-day vehicle seizure

16. With a passenger aboard, what following distance should you keep?

    1. Three to four seconds
    2. Two seconds
    3. One to two seconds
    4. Six to eight seconds

17. Before starting to pass on a two-lane highway, what following distance should you keep?

    1. Half a car length
    2. Less than one second
    3. At least two seconds
    4. Three car lengths

18. On a highway with two lanes in your direction, which lane should a group normally use?

    1. The left lane, with the leader in its left portion
    2. The right lane, with the leader in its left portion
    3. The right lane, with the leader near the shoulder
    4. Both lanes, side by side

19. When should the passenger get on the motorcycle?

    1. Before you take it off the stand
    2. While the bike is on the centre stand
    3. Before you start the engine
    4. After you take the bike off the sidestand

20. An oncoming driver is signalling a left turn at the intersection ahead. Where should you move in your lane?

    1. To the left portion
    2. Close behind the car ahead
    3. To the centre or right portion
    4. Onto the right shoulder

21. When may you ride across a painted island?

    1. Only to enter or leave a driveway or alley
    2. To pass a slow vehicle
    3. To get around a queue of cars waiting at a red light
    4. Never, under any circumstances

22. Why should you keep your feet on the pegs during emergency braking?

    1. You need them for the rear brake and gears
    2. To stop the bike sliding
    3. Feet down helps you stop faster and stay upright
    4. To help steer the front wheel

23. You are stopped behind a large truck on an uphill grade. Why leave extra space in front?

    1. Its exhaust is very hot
    2. It may roll back when it starts
    3. It needs space to lower its ramp
    4. It may suddenly reverse to park

24. What is the minimum age to begin learning to ride a motorcycle in Alberta?

    1. 15
    2. 18
    3. 14
    4. 16

25. When may a motor vehicle use a marked bicycle lane?

    1. Only to turn or to enter or leave parking
    2. Whenever no cyclists are present in the lane
    3. During evening rush hour
    4. To pass vehicles on the right

26. How does being chilled affect you as a rider?

    1. It improves your balance
    2. It sharpens your concentration and keeps you alert
    3. It slows your reflexes and response time
    4. It has no real effect

27. How should a group pass a slower vehicle on a two-lane highway?

    1. All riders together in a tight line
    2. Side by side in pairs
    3. One at a time, with the leader going first
    4. The last rider first, then the rest

28. Who should ride in the lead position of a group?

    1. Whoever arrives first
    2. The rider with the biggest motorcycle
    3. The least experienced rider
    4. An experienced rider

29. A school bus ahead has red lights flashing and its stop arm out. What must you do?

    1. Stop and stay stopped until the lights go off
    2. Stop, then pass when no children are visible
    3. Sound your horn and pass
    4. Slow to 30 km/h and pass carefully

30. A warning sign before a signal has its own yellow lights flashing. What does this tell you?

    
    1. A school zone is starting
    2. The signal ahead is out of order and works as a four-way stop
    3. Be ready to stop; the light ahead is changing or red
    4. You have a green light ahead