ALBERTA MOTORCYCLE TEST RULES 02

In Alberta, Canada, motorcycles follow the same traffic rules as other vehicles on the road. This includes stopping at red lights and stop signs, obeying speed limits, and using turn signals when changing lanes or making a turn.

Alberta Motorcycle Test 02

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What is the most important thing to check with your throttle?

That it opens smoothly for good acceleration

That it is easy to hold open at full throttle

That it can stay open on its own when half open

That it returns to the closed position on its own when you release it

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Which of these statements is the only true one about traction?

You can always get more with different techniques

There is only ever a limited amount available

It's not as important in cornering as the correct speed

You will always be able to recover it once it's lost

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Where is the best place to begin practising riding?

A quiet suburban road

A traffic free area

A quiet country road

A road with a low speed limit

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If your tires have worn unevenly, what might be causing this?

Incorrect wheel alignment

Poor roads

Bad cornering style

Excessive acceleration

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When should you use a hand signal to indicate to other drivers?

If you suspect they may not be able to see your turn signals

All of these

If your turn signals are not working

If you want to be particularly emphatic about the manoeuvre you are about to undertake

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When parking your motorcycle at an angle to the curb, what is the furthest distance your rear wheel should be away from the curb?

40 cm

1 m

30 cm

50 cm

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When checking your oil, what color should it be?

Yellow

Red

Black

White

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Which of these should you do when storing your motorcycle for the winter?

Drain the fuel tank

All of these

Remove the battery

Wrap protection around your tires

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When is it safe to run through more than one gear at a time when shifting?

When downshifting

When upshifting

When upshifting or downshifting

Neither upshifting nor downshifting

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What should you do with the throttle went upshifting?

Keep the power around the middle of of the range

Roll right off the power

Blip the throttle quickly

Roll on extra power

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How long does the average rider need between perceiving a need to stop and starting to react to that need?

One second

.75 of a second

.25 of a second

.5 of a second

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Why should you try to feather your brakes when downshifting?

So that you are ready to brake harder if necessary

In case you accidentally put in too much power

So that the drivers behind will see your brake light

So that the clutch doesn't have to do too much work

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What's the minimum you should give your motorcycle after a winter's storage?

A light dusting

A good wash

A vigourous polish

An oil change

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Why is it particularly important to select the correct speed at which to downshift?

The wrong speed might cause a backfire

The wrong speed might stall the engine

The wrong speed might cause a rear wheel skid

The wrong speed might lock up the front wheel

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If you find a fault with your motorcycle brakes you can't fix, what should you do?

Make a note to have it fixed as soon as possible

Ride it to a garage

Any of these

Call out a mechanic

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What happens when you pull in the clutch?

The rear wheel starts to brake

The engine switches off

The throttle shuts down

The power is disengaged

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Which of these modifications is it permissible to make to your exhaust muffler system?

You can attach a device to increase the noise of your exhaust

You can widen the exhaust outlet

None of these modifications are permissible

You can attach a device which allows flame to come from your exhaust

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When testing the clutch, what should you be looking for?

That it is tough to pull in

That the cable moves freely and feels tight

That it springs back instantly when released

That it feels nice and loose

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How should you assess your tire pressure?

By bouncing up and down on the seat

With a pressure gauge

With your thumb

By kicking the tire

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On a chain driven motorcycle, you should check for lubrication and…?

Number of links

color

Mud

Tension

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When riding an unfamiliar motorcycle, what precautions should you take?

Take a quick ride round a parking lot to get used to it

Only ride at low speed at first

Practice gear changing and braking before starting the engine

Find a quiet piece of road to start on

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For normal braking, what is the best way to apply your brakes?

Both together

Front then rear

Front only

Rear then front

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What is the friction zone?

The point at which you can feel the brakes start to bite

The point of contact between your tire and the road

The point at which the clutch re-engages the engine

The area where your knees rub against the saddle

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You notice during your inspection that the motorcycle can still be pushed forward with the rear brake on. What should you do?

Only carry on if the front brake is working perfectly

Only carry on if there is at least 50% braking effect at the rear wheel

Tailor the speed of your ride accordingly

Do not ride the motorcycle until you can have it repaired

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What will indicate that a motorcycle is a good size for you?

You can bend your knees at right angles with your feet on the ground

You can get the balls of both feet on the ground

You can get your left foot flat on the ground with your right foot on the brake

You can get your right foot toe on the ground

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What is the first thing you should do before starting your motorcycle?

Check the anti-theft lock is released

Put up the sidestand

Open the throttle

Put it in gear

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Why should your right wrist be bent slightly below the level of the throttle?

So that you can apply the throttle quickly

So that your wrist will be protected in an accident

To improve your aerodynamic position

So that you do not accidentally apply too much throttle

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On a normal manual motorcycle, what will you use to change gear?

Left hand

Right foot

Right hand

Left foot

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How often should you undertake a complete inspection of your motorcycle?

Every morning

Once a week

Once a month

Before every single trip

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As well as operating the brakes, you should also make sure that your brake levers…?

Operate the braking light

Make a slight noise

Require a stiff pull to use

Have some lateral play

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However, there are a few specific rules that apply only to motorcycles. For example, it is legal for motorcycles to ride between two traffic lanes in certain circumstances, also known as lane splitting. Additionally, all riders and passengers are legally required to wear helmets while on a motorcycle in Alberta. Riding a motorcycle requires more skill and awareness than driving a car, so motorcyclists need to remain alert and focused while on the road. By following traffic rules and being aware of their surroundings, motorcyclists can help ensure a safe and enjoyable riding experience.

This online Alberta motorcycle practice test, with multiple choice questions, is intended to help you prepare for the AB Motorcycle driver’s test required before you can get your Motorcycle operator’s license. This free practice written driving test is a lesson that is essential for getting your Alberta motorcycle license at your local licensing office.