Alberta Class 6 Practice Test 1

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. Before carrying a passenger, which adjustment may your motorcycle need?

   1. A lower handlebar
   2. Tire pressure set for the extra load
   3. A louder horn
   4. A larger fuel tank to cover the extra weight

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

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

3. You take a new over-the-counter cold medicine. What should you do before riding?

   1. Take half the dose
   2. Drink coffee to stay alert
   3. Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it affects riding
   4. Ride as long as you feel fine after the first dose

4. When does the posted speed in a construction zone apply?

   1. Only during daylight hours
   2. At all times, even when no one is working
   3. Only on weekdays
   4. Only when workers or equipment are present

5. 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

6. For a learner rider in the GDL program, when does the night-time riding period end?

   1. At 5 a.m. or one hour before sunrise, whichever is earlier
   2. At 5 a.m. or one hour before sunrise, whichever is later
   3. At sunrise, every day of the year
   4. At 6 a.m., every day of the year

7. What does a solid white line between two lanes going the same way mean?

   1. Do not change lanes across it
   2. The lane is for buses
   3. Lane changes are allowed with care
   4. Passing is allowed on the left only

8. You face a solid red light and there is no stop line or crosswalk. Where do you stop?

   1. Beside the traffic light pole
   2. Before entering the intersection
   3. Halfway into the intersection
   4. At the far side of the intersection

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. How far should riding gloves extend?

    1. Just to the base of your fingers, for better grip
    2. To your elbows
    3. Over your wrists and over the jacket sleeves
    4. To the middle of your palm

11. How does under- or over-inflating your tires affect traction?

    1. It only affects fuel economy
    2. It improves traction
    3. It reduces traction
    4. It has no effect on traction

12. According to Alberta's Driver's Guide, may a car share a lane with a motorcycle?

    1. No, the motorcycle needs the full lane
    2. Yes, if both are going slowly
    3. Yes, on roads with wide lanes
    4. Yes, if the motorcycle is in the right portion

13. 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

14. 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

15. Where should the licence plate be mounted?

    1. Under the seat
    2. On the rear mudguard or fender, clearly visible
    3. On the front fork or front fender, facing oncoming traffic
    4. On the side of the fuel tank

16. 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

17. 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

18. You borrow a motorcycle you have never ridden. What should you do before riding it on the road?

    1. Ask the owner to ride as your passenger
    2. Learn its controls and gauges from the manual
    3. Adjust only the mirrors
    4. Ride it fast to get a feel for it

19. 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

20. You wear prescription glasses and your helmet has no face shield. What should you wear?

    1. Nothing extra if you have a windshield
    2. Just your prescription glasses
    3. Tinted sunglasses over your glasses
    4. Goggles that fit over your glasses

21. How many demerit points are given for failing to stop for a school bus?

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

22. 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

23. When you brake, about how much of the braking traction is on the front tire?

    1. None of it
    2. About three-quarters
    3. About half
    4. About one-quarter

24. In a city, a pedestrian at the curb raises an arm and points across the street. What does this mean?

    1. They intend to cross; stop before the crosswalk
    2. They are telling you to go through first before they cross
    3. They want you to turn
    4. They are hailing a taxi

25. For a GDL motorcycle rider, when does the night-time riding ban begin?

    1. At midnight or one hour after sunset, whichever is later
    2. At 10 p.m., every day of the year
    3. At sunset, every day of the year
    4. At midnight or one hour after sunset, whichever is earlier

26. Which gear should you be in for a turn at an intersection?

    1. First or second
    2. Neutral
    3. The highest gear
    4. Third or fourth

27. Where are patches of ice most likely to form?

    1. In the middle of busy intersections
    2. On bridges, overpasses and shaded areas
    3. On freshly paved roads
    4. On sunny hilltops

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

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

29. Insects smear your face shield so you can barely see. What should you do?

    1. Focus on control, then pull off and clean it
    2. Lift the shield and keep going
    3. Ride on until the next town
    4. Wipe it with your glove while riding

30. 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