Alberta Class 6 Practice Test 7

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. Why does the Rider's Guide advise against buying a used helmet?

   1. Used helmets are illegal to wear
   2. Used helmets cannot be adjusted
   3. It may have been in a crash or damaged
   4. Helmet standards change every year

2. On a road with two or more lanes each way, which lane and position should you usually use?

   1. The left lane, in its right portion
   2. The right lane, near the curb
   3. The right lane, in its left portion
   4. The left lane, beside the yellow line

3. There are no painted lines at an intersection corner. Is there a crosswalk?

   1. Only when a pedestrian signal is present
   2. Only near schools
   3. No, only painted crosswalks count
   4. Yes, unless a sign prohibits crossing

4. Which of these reduces traction for a motorcycle?

   1. A steady, moderate speed
   2. Painted lines on the road
   3. Dry, clean asphalt
   4. Warm tires at the right pressure

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. How many gears may you shift at a time when upshifting?

   1. One
   2. As many as you like
   3. Three
   4. Two

7. A sign shows a green circle around a symbol. What does it mean?

   1. The action shown is permitted
   2. A detour begins here
   3. A hazard is ahead
   4. The action shown is prohibited

8. 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

9. When is a passenger legally allowed on your motorcycle?

   1. Only after one year of riding
   2. Only on roads under 80 km/h
   3. Whenever the passenger wears an approved helmet and jacket
   4. When it has a passenger seat, hand grips and foot rests

10. On a vertical traffic light, in what order are the colours from top to bottom?

    1. Red, yellow, green
    2. Green, yellow, red
    3. Yellow, red, green
    4. Red, green, yellow

11. Your motorcycle begins to skid. What should you do?

    1. Put both feet on the ground
    2. Brake as hard as you can
    3. Look and steer in the direction you want to go
    4. Look at the hazard you are avoiding so you can track it

12. 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

13. Which sign shape and colour warns you of a hazard or change in the road ahead?

    1. A green rectangle
    2. A blue square
    3. A yellow diamond
    4. A white rectangle

14. When may you brake during a swerve around an obstacle?

    1. Only with the rear brake mid-swerve
    2. While the bike is leaning
    3. Only with the front brake mid-swerve
    4. Before you lean or after you straighten

15. Until you pass the Class 6 road test, what licence must your supervisor hold?

    1. Any Class 5 licence
    2. Any licence held for two years
    3. A full Class 6 licence, not in GDL
    4. A Class 6-GDL licence

16. What does a wide white stop line across your lane show?

    1. The start of a bicycle lane that crosses your path
    2. A speed bump ahead
    3. Where to stop at the intersection or crossing
    4. Where passing begins

17. How many demerit points are given for following too closely?

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

18. 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

19. You are following a large truck and cannot see its side mirrors. What does that mean?

    1. The truck is about to turn
    2. The driver can see you clearly in the side mirrors
    3. You are at a safe distance
    4. You are too close and the driver can't see you

20. When does impairment from alcohol or drugs begin?

    1. With the first drink or drug use
    2. Only above the legal limit
    3. Only after drug use
    4. After three drinks

21. Why should bootlaces be tucked in?

    1. So the boots look tidier
    2. So they stay dry in the rain and don't rot
    3. So they do not wear out
    4. So they do not catch on the motorcycle

22. You are hit by a strong crosswind from the left. What should you do?

    1. Move to the edge of the lane nearest the wind
    2. Lean into the wind
    3. Lean away from the wind
    4. Brake hard

23. Why should you leave extra space when following a large truck?

    1. Trucks always brake slowly
    2. Trucks create no wind
    3. The driver can't see you and your view is blocked
    4. Trucks are required to ride in the left lane

24. 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

25. You are approaching a school bus with flashing red lights from the opposite direction on a highway divided by a median. What do you do?

    1. Pull onto the shoulder and wait
    2. Stop, as all traffic must stop
    3. Stop only if children are on the road or getting off the bus
    4. Proceed with caution; only traffic behind it must stop

26. How often should you inspect your motorcycle?

    1. Once a riding season
    2. Once a month
    3. Before every ride
    4. Only before long trips

27. 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

28. How does speed affect how much the motorcycle must lean in a curve?

    1. Higher speed needs less lean
    2. Lean is the same at any speed
    3. The greater the speed, the more it must lean
    4. Lean depends only on tire width, not on speed

29. Which actions demand the most traction?

    1. Riding straight at a steady speed
    2. Coasting downhill in neutral
    3. Braking, turning, curves and accelerating
    4. Idling at a stop

30. How should the throttle behave when you check it?

    1. Move freely and snap closed on its own
    2. Return slowly to closed only if you push it
    3. Stay open where you leave it
    4. Feel stiff and hard to turn