Alberta Class 6: Group riding

All 14 questions in this test

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1. What is the minimum following distance between riders in single file?

   1. Two seconds
   2. Four seconds
   3. Half a second
   4. One second

2. What is the largest recommended size for a motorcycle riding group?

   1. Five riders
   2. Ten riders
   3. Eight riders
   4. Three riders

3. A group on a multi-lane highway needs to change lanes. Who moves first?

   1. The lead rider
   2. The last rider in the group
   3. All riders at once, side by side
   4. The second rider

4. In a five-rider staggered group, how far behind the leader is the fifth rider?

   1. At least three seconds
   2. At least four seconds
   3. At least two seconds
   4. At least six seconds

5. When should a group switch from staggered formation to single file?

   1. Only when stopped at lights
   2. On long straight highways once cruising speed is reached
   3. Whenever traffic is light
   4. At sharp curves, hill crests or narrow bridges

6. 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

7. On a two-lane highway, which portion of the lane should the group leader use?

   1. The left portion
   2. The centre
   3. The right portion
   4. The shoulder

8. On a highway with three or more lanes in your direction, which lane is usually best for a group?

   1. The far left lane
   2. The lane farthest to the right
   3. Whichever lane is fastest
   4. The centre lane

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. In a staggered group, how far behind the leader should the third rider be?

    1. At least one second, in the other portion
    2. At least four seconds, staying in the opposite portion of the lane
    3. At least two seconds, in the leader's portion of the lane
    4. At least three seconds, in the centre

14. 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