Alberta Class 6 Practice Test 2

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. 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

2. How far back should you stop from a school bus with its red lights flashing?

   1. About 10 metres
   2. About 50 metres
   3. About 20 metres
   4. About 5 metres

3. 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

4. How many demerit points does running a red light carry?

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

5. Why should you look for larger gaps in traffic when carrying a passenger?

   1. Your brakes work better with the added weight on board
   2. Passengers must signal for you
   3. The extra weight makes you accelerate more slowly
   4. The passenger blocks your mirrors

6. Your sidecar has no brake. Which way may the unit pull when you brake?

   1. To the right
   2. To the left
   3. Up off the ground
   4. Straight ahead

7. In Alberta, who must wear an approved motorcycle helmet?

   1. Both the operator and any passenger
   2. Only the operator
   3. Only riders on highways
   4. Only riders under 18 and their passengers

8. Why should your right wrist start slightly bent down, no higher than flat?

   1. So your arm does not get tired
   2. So the clutch is easy to pull
   3. So you can reach the horn
   4. So you do not apply too much throttle

9. 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

10. Why should you avoid following a cyclist closely?

    1. Cyclists must ride in the centre
    2. Cyclists often ride at highway speed
    3. Bicycles stop more slowly than motorcycles
    4. Bicycles have no brake lights

11. Which approved helmet type is the least recommended?

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

12. You already hold a full Class 5 licence and are learning to ride. Do you need a supervisor?

    1. No, a full Class 5 is enough
    2. Yes, until you hold a Class 6 licence
    3. Only for the first 30 days of riding on the road
    4. Only on highways

13. You are using high beams on a dark road. A vehicle is ahead of you in your lane. When must you dim?

    1. Before you are within 150 m of it
    2. Only if the driver flashes lights
    3. Before you are within 300 m of it
    4. Before you are within 50 m of it

14. 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

15. What does this sign tell you about the speed limit?

    
    1. 50 km/h applies only to trucks and vehicles towing trailers
    2. You must ride at exactly 50 km/h
    3. 50 km/h is the most allowed in ideal conditions
    4. 50 km/h is the minimum speed

16. 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

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

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

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

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

19. How fast should you approach a turn from one street onto another?

    1. At the posted speed limit
    2. About 40 km/h
    3. Less than 10 km/h
    4. Less than 20 to 25 km/h

20. 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

21. How should your mirrors be adjusted?

    1. To show only your own shoulders
    2. To show the sky above the traffic behind you
    3. To point down at the road surface
    4. To show the lane behind and your arm's edge

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. Within an urban area, may you pass safely across a single solid yellow line?

    1. Only on a one-way street
    2. Yes, if it can be done safely
    3. No, it is always illegal
    4. Only to pass a cyclist

24. Can a rider become hypothermic on a warm day?

    1. Only if it is raining
    2. No, only when the air is below freezing
    3. Yes, from constant exposure to wind
    4. Only at night

25. When must a motorcycle's headlight be on?

    1. Only at night
    2. Only on highways
    3. Whenever the motor is running
    4. Only in rain, fog or after sunset

26. 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

27. Is the front brake still useful on a slippery surface?

    1. Yes, if you squeeze it gradually
    2. No, use only the rear brake
    3. Yes, if you grab it hard
    4. No, use only engine braking

28. A large truck is coming toward you on a two-lane highway. What should you do?

    1. Move to the right portion and hold the grips firmly
    2. Release the grips to stay relaxed
    3. Speed up to pass it quickly
    4. Move to the left portion so the truck driver can see you

29. Which is a sign that a parked car may pull out into your lane?

    1. A parking ticket on the windshield
    2. Exhaust coming from the tailpipe
    3. A roof rack on top
    4. A dirty licence plate

30. An obstacle appears and you will swerve right around it. How do you start the swerve?

    1. Turn the bars sharply left
    2. Brake hard and lean right
    3. Push on the right hand grip
    4. Push on the left hand grip