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Alberta Class 6: Intersections and passing

Lane position at intersections, a stalled motorcycle, passing emergency vehicles, when not to pass, passing on a two-lane highway and being passed.

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Your motorcycle stalls in an intersection and will not restart. What should you do?

Study reference: Rider's Guide (Spring 2023), Ch. 5 Managing Risk in Traffic — Intersections, Passing, Tips and reminders, pp. 42–44

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  1. Your motorcycle stalls in an intersection and will not restart. What should you do?

    1. Leave it and walk to the curb
    2. Walk it clear, staying on its left side
    3. Keep trying the starter in place
    4. Push it while standing on its right side

  2. After passing a vehicle on a two-lane highway, when is it safe to return to your lane?

    1. After counting to two
    2. When the driver flashes headlights
    3. When you see its front in your right mirror and the shoulder check is clear
    4. As soon as your rear wheel clears its front bumper and you have signalled right

  3. 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

  4. Is it legal to ride between lanes of slow traffic to get ahead?

    1. No, it is illegal and dangerous
    2. Yes, on multi-lane highways
    3. Yes, under 30 km/h
    4. Yes, if traffic is stopped

  5. Which situation is a common cause of motorcycle collisions at intersections?

    1. An oncoming driver turning left across the rider's path
    2. A rider checking mirrors
    3. A rider stopping at a red light with the brake light flashing
    4. A rider using a hand signal

  6. 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

  7. You are passing a tow truck stopped with its lights flashing. What is the maximum speed?

    1. 30 km/h, regardless of the posted limit
    2. 80 km/h on a highway
    3. The posted limit minus 10 km/h
    4. 60 km/h or the posted limit, whichever is lower

  8. Vehicles are waiting to enter from both sides of the intersection ahead. Where should you ride?

    1. Next to the curb
    2. In the left portion of your lane
    3. In the right portion of your lane
    4. In the oncoming lane

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. A car is waiting to enter the intersection from a side road on your right. Which lane position should you use?

    1. The left portion of your lane
    2. The centre of your lane
    3. The shoulder
    4. The right portion of your lane

  12. How far ahead should you scan your path in a rural area?

    1. 12 seconds
    2. At least 60 seconds
    3. 20 to 25 seconds
    4. 5 seconds

  13. Where are you NOT allowed to pass?

    1. On a straight road with a broken line
    2. In a legal passing zone
    3. On a multi-lane highway
    4. Using the shoulder of the road

  14. 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

  15. A car is passing you on a two-lane highway. What must you do?

    1. Move to the left portion
    2. Brake suddenly to let it by
    3. Keep a steady speed and lane position
    4. Speed up so it can't cut in front of you

Intersections and passing: key rules to remember

Our summary of what the official handbook says on this topic, in our own words. Read it before or after the practice questions above, then check the original chapter. Read the official chapter ↗

Rider's Guide (Spring 2023), Ch. 5 Managing Risk in Traffic, pp. 42–44

  • Same rules as other drivers; high-risk areas.
  • Common collisions: rider turning left in front of oncoming traffic; oncoming driver turning left in front of a rider going straight; vehicles entering from the right or left.
  • Approach ready to slow and brake; keep space cushion; scan left, centre, right several times; check mirrors often; be ready to change lane/position.
  • Oncoming driver signalling left, or vehicle entering from the left: slow, move to centre or right portion; choose escape route.
  • Vehicle entering from the right: use left portion.
  • Vehicles entering from both sides: use left portion.
  • Never assume the other driver has seen you.
  • Don't squeeze around or between vehicles.
  • Stalled and won't restart in an intersection: when safe, walk it clear, staying on the left side of the motorcycle; turn on hazard lights if equipped.
  • Passing stopped emergency vehicles or tow trucks with lights flashing: 60 km/h or the posted speed, whichever is lower; if not in the next lane still be cautious; leave space; watch for personnel.
  • High-risk; only when necessary, in a legal zone, when safe.
  • Don't pass a vehicle stopped for a pedestrian, slowing unexpectedly, or approaching/stopped at a railway crossing.
  • Don't pass near/at the top of a hill, approaching or in an intersection, where you can't see ahead (curve), or on the shoulder.
  • Lane splitting (squeezing between vehicles in the area between lanes) is illegal and dangerous.
  • Two-lane highway pass: left portion of lane; keep at least two seconds following distance until ready; check ahead, mirrors, left shoulder check; left signal and arm signal; recheck ahead; pass; return when the front of the passed vehicle is visible in your right mirror; right shoulder check; signal and return. Exceeding the speed limit is illegal.
  • Being passed: keep constant speed and position; speeding up while being passed is illegal; if the passer needs room, slow and move right; return to left portion after.
  • Following space at least two to three seconds.
  • Scan at least 12 seconds ahead in urban areas, 20 to 25 seconds in rural areas.

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