Alberta Class 6 Mock Exam 5

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 can you use the vehicle ahead of you at night?

   1. Ride beside it for protection
   2. Its lights can show bumps and the road ahead
   3. Follow closely to share its light
   4. Use its high beams to see oncoming traffic

2. How far from an oncoming vehicle should you switch to low beams?

   1. 50 m or more
   2. 150 m or more
   3. 100 m or more
   4. 300 m or more

3. In Alberta, a flashing green light allows you to:

   1. Go only after stopping first
   2. Go straight, left or right without stopping
   3. Go straight only, with no turns
   4. Turn left only, after yielding to oncoming traffic

4. May you turn right on a red light in Alberta?

   1. No, never on a red light
   2. Only when a green arrow is also lit
   3. Yes, without a full stop, if no traffic or pedestrians are coming
   4. Yes, after a full stop and yielding, unless a sign forbids it

5. What is the default speed limit on a provincial highway outside an urban area when no sign is posted?

   1. 100 km/h
   2. 110 km/h
   3. 80 km/h
   4. 90 km/h

6. 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

7. You are approaching the crest of a hill on a two-lane road. Which lane position is best?

   1. The centre of your lane
   2. Straddling the centre line
   3. The right portion of your lane
   4. The left portion of your lane

8. A dog runs toward your motorcycle from the side. What should you do?

   1. Swerve sharply toward it
   2. Stop completely and wait for it to lose interest and leave
   3. Kick at the dog
   4. Slow and downshift, then speed away as it nears

9. 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

10. Why should a riding group have an odd number of riders?

    1. So the lead and last riders can see each other
    2. Because the law requires it
    3. So everyone has a partner
    4. So the group fits in one lane in staggered formation

11. 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

12. Which approved helmet type is the least recommended?

    1. Three-quarter coverage
    2. Full coverage
    3. Modular full face
    4. One-half coverage (shorty)

13. Which headlights should you use in fog?

    1. No lights
    2. High beams
    3. Parking lights only
    4. Low beams

14. 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

15. Your turn signal does not cancel by itself after a turn. What should you do?

    1. Use the horn instead
    2. Leave it on as a warning
    3. Turn it off yourself
    4. Leave it on until it stops

16. You are riding behind and to the side of a car. You cannot see the driver in their mirrors. What does that tell you?

    1. The driver can see you clearly
    2. The driver probably cannot see you
    3. You are at a safe following distance
    4. The driver is about to turn

17. It has just started to rain. When are the roads most slippery?

    1. During the first few minutes of rain
    2. Only once puddles form
    3. Only when the rain stops
    4. After an hour or more of steady, heavy rain

18. Which of these times is NOT one of Alberta's standard school zone periods?

    1. 3:00 to 4:30 p.m.
    2. 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
    3. 1:30 to 3:00 p.m.
    4. 8:00 to 9:30 a.m.

19. What makes up total stopping distance?

    1. Reaction distance and braking distance only
    2. Perception, reaction and braking distance
    3. Braking distance only
    4. Following distance plus braking distance

20. Your throttle sticks open. What are the first things to do?

    1. Squeeze the clutch and use the engine kill switch
    2. Brake hard with the front brake before doing anything else
    3. Turn off the headlight
    4. Shift into a higher gear

21. How far ahead should you scan when riding in a city?

    1. At least 4 seconds
    2. At least 30 seconds
    3. At least 45 seconds
    4. At least 12 seconds

22. Which of these is a distraction that can bring a fine under the Traffic Safety Act?

    1. Adjusting your lane position
    2. Checking your mirrors
    3. Entering information on a GPS unit
    4. Using hand signals

23. 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

24. A GDL rider has 5 demerit points. What can they expect?

    1. No action of any kind
    2. A warning letter
    3. An automatic suspension
    4. A 30-day vehicle seizure

25. 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

26. On a manual motorcycle, which control does your left hand operate?

    1. The throttle
    2. The clutch lever
    3. The rear brake
    4. The front brake lever

27. What should the engine cut-off switch do when you test it?

    1. Stop the engine
    2. Turn on the hazard lights
    3. Lock the steering
    4. Turn off only the headlight

28. Can a Class 6-GDL rider supervise a learning rider?

    1. Yes, if they are over 18
    2. No
    3. Yes, after one year
    4. Yes, on quiet roads only

29. What happens if you ride while your licence is suspended?

    1. A warning letter mailed to your home address
    2. Fines or jail, a new suspension, seizure
    3. Two demerit points only
    4. A one-day suspension only

30. At what blood alcohol level does IRS WARN apply to a fully licensed driver?

    1. 0.08 (80 mg per 100 mL) or more
    2. 0.10 (100 mg per 100 mL) or more
    3. 0.05 (50 mg per 100 mL) or more
    4. 0.02 (20 mg per 100 mL) or more