Alberta Class 6 Practice Test 8

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1. Where is the safest place to carry cargo on a motorcycle?

   1. On the front fender
   2. Strapped to the handlebars
   3. In tank or saddle bags made for motorcycles
   4. In a backpack hanging off one side of the handlebars

2. Which of these describes a moped under the Rider's Guide definition?

   1. Any two-wheeler under 55 kg
   2. Engine no larger than 125 cc and top speed of 90 km/h
   3. Engine no larger than 50 cc and top speed of 70 km/h
   4. Electric motor up to 500 watts and top speed of 32 km/h

3. Which control does your right foot operate?

   1. The rear brake
   2. The gear shift lever
   3. The clutch
   4. The front brake

4. Your motorcycle starts to hydroplane on a wet highway. What should you do?

   1. Accelerate to regain grip
   2. Steer sharply toward the shoulder where the water is shallower
   3. Don't brake; keep eyes up and slow very gradually
   4. Brake firmly with both brakes

5. With the chin strap fastened, you can pull your helmet off. What does that tell you?

   1. It is safe for city riding only, at lower speeds
   2. It is not secured properly or is the wrong size
   3. It needs a thicker liner only
   4. It is a good, comfortable fit

6. 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

7. About how long is the Class 6 road test?

   1. 30 minutes
   2. 20 minutes
   3. 90 minutes
   4. 60 minutes

8. When may you ride across a painted island?

   1. Only to enter or leave a driveway or alley
   2. To pass a slow vehicle
   3. To get around a queue of cars waiting at a red light
   4. Never, under any circumstances

9. How should you load saddle bags?

   1. About the same weight on each side, kept low
   2. Heavier on the side you lean on
   3. All weight on the left side
   4. As high as possible on the frame, above the rear seat

10. How does the guide suggest getting familiar with the brakes?

    1. Brake hard at highway speed first
    2. Test only the rear brake at first
    3. Roll it slightly and stop with each brake
    4. Ride downhill without any braking

11. You are stopped behind a large truck on an uphill grade. Why leave extra space in front?

    1. Its exhaust is very hot
    2. It may roll back when it starts
    3. It needs space to lower its ramp
    4. It may suddenly reverse to park

12. You face a red light with a green arrow pointing right. What may you do?

    1. Wait for the full green light
    2. Turn right in the arrow's direction
    3. Turn left after yielding
    4. Go straight through carefully

13. What happens if you ride while your licence is suspended?

    1. A warning letter mailed to your home address
    2. Fines or jail, a new suspension, seizure
    3. Two demerit points only
    4. A one-day suspension only

14. What is the length of a first demerit-point suspension?

    1. Three months
    2. One month
    3. Six months
    4. One week

15. Your front wheel starts to wobble. What should you do?

    1. Don't brake; close the throttle gradually
    2. Accelerate to steady the wheel
    3. Brake firmly right away
    4. Grip the bars as tightly as you can

16. When must you stop at a railway crossing because of an approaching train?

    1. Only when gates are down
    2. When the train is within about 500 metres
    3. When it is within about 100 metres
    4. When it is within about 2 kilometres

17. 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

18. The light turns yellow as you approach. You can stop safely before the line. What should you do?

    1. Continue at the same speed
    2. Stop before the stop line
    3. Speed up to clear the intersection
    4. Stop in the middle of the crosswalk

19. You must brake hard in a curve to avoid a hazard. What should you do first?

    1. Grab the rear brake hard
    2. Shift into neutral
    3. Lean further into the curve
    4. Bring the motorcycle upright

20. You see an orange diamond-shaped sign. What kind of information does it give?

    1. Tourist attractions
    2. Hospital or police services
    3. Construction information
    4. Distance to the next town

21. What is wrong with riding with the brake partly applied?

    1. It improves traction
    2. It keeps the brakes warm and ready for a quick stop
    3. It confuses drivers and wears the brakes
    4. It saves fuel

22. How do you check the brake light during your inspection?

    1. Press only the foot brake
    2. Turn on the hazard lights
    3. Make sure both the hand and foot brakes turn it on
    4. Check that it flashes with the turn signals

23. On a manual motorcycle, which control does your left hand operate?

    1. The throttle
    2. The clutch lever
    3. The rear brake
    4. The front brake lever

24. When shopping for a helmet, how long should you wear it to judge comfort?

    1. An hour or more
    2. Five to ten minutes
    3. About 30 seconds
    4. Just long enough to fasten the strap

25. Your front wheel locks during an emergency stop. What should you do?

    1. Pump the lever rapidly
    2. Release both brakes completely and coast until the wheel spins
    3. Keep it locked until you stop
    4. Release the lever just enough, then reapply gradually

26. You are riding behind and to the side of a car. You cannot see the driver in their mirrors. What does that tell you?

    1. The driver can see you clearly
    2. The driver probably cannot see you
    3. You are at a safe following distance
    4. The driver is about to turn

27. 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

28. What does it mean to overdrive your headlights?

    1. Riding too fast to stop within the lit distance
    2. Riding at night with a burned-out or misaimed headlight
    3. Leaving headlights on in daylight
    4. Using high beams in the city

29. The Rider's Guide talks a lot about traction. What does the term mean?

    1. The strength of your brakes
    2. The power of your engine
    3. The grip of your tires on the road
    4. The weight of your motorcycle

30. 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