Alberta Motorcycle Practice Test Class 6 Part 3

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Alberta Motorcycle Practice Test Class 6 Parts 3

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What is the relationship between cold weather and tire pressure?

Cold weather causes tire pressure to increase.

Cold weather causes tire pressure to decrease and increase.

Cold weather does not cause any difference in tire pressure.

Cold weather causes tire pressure to decrease.

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In a situation where a number of motorcyclists are traveling with each other, what kind of driving manner should they assume?

The motorcyclists should drive one behind the other in a line.

The motorcyclists should adopt a staggered formation.

The motorcyclists should drive next to each other.

The motorcyclists should drive next to each other, but in separate lanes.

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Motorcycle registration includes which documents?

It includes a vehicle permit and a license plate.

None of these

It includes insurance coverage and a license plate.

It includes insurance coverage and a vehicle permit.

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A broken line at the left of your lane means __________.

Pass only during day light hours

Pass at any time

Never pass

You may pass if the way is clear

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In case the wheels get locked, what should a motorcyclist do?

Employ the front brakes.

Employ the rear wheel brakes.

Increase the speed by applying the throttle.

Apply threshold braking.

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Unless otherwise posted, the maximum speed limit on the highway outside of a city, town, village, or built-up area is _________.

60 km/h

80 km/h

50 km/h

40 km/h

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What is the trick to quickly turning or swerving to avert a collision?

Quickly lean the motorcycle and proceed to turn in the direction you want to go.

All of these

Raise the throttle and increase the speed and then come to a stop.

Slowly tilt your motorcycle in the direction you want to turn and drive.

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When a motorcyclist is nearing a railway crossing, and a train is approaching at what distance from the closest gate or rail should the motorcyclist stop?

At least 5 metres away.

At least 15 metres away.

At least 1 metre away.

At a distance of 50 meters.

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How frequently should one look into the mirrors while driving on a freeway?

One should do so every 1-2 seconds.

One should do so every 2-4 seconds.

One should do so every 15-20 seconds.

One should do so every 5-10 seconds.

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If you are carrying cargo, at what level should it be kept?

The placement of the cargo is of little consequence as long as the motorcyclist checks on it regularly.

It should be kept low to avert a change in gravity and to prevent interference with motorcycle balance.

It should be kept high to prevent a change in gravity and to avoid any alterations in the motorcycle’s balance.

None of these statements are applicable.

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How should you react if flying debris or other objects hit you?

All answers are correct

Keep a firm grip on the handlebars and keep looking at the road.

Once it is safe, get off the road.

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In case a freeway exit is missed, what should one do?

You should move back carefully to the missed exit.

One should decrease the speed, move on to the shoulder, turn the motorcycle around, and enter the exit ramp that was missed.

One should decrease the speed, move on to the shoulder, back up and enter the exit ramp that was missed.

Proceed and take the next exit.

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How does driving over metal gratings, worn-out road facades, and grooves make a difference?

It results in an airlifting experience.

It results in a balanced and even driving experience.

All of these

It creates a sense of loss of control over the motorcycle.

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What is the risk posed to motorcyclists from turbulence from large vehicles?

The large amount of airflow created by the turbulence emanating from big vehicles on the road can negatively affect the motorcyclist’s balance and ability to maintain full control on the motorcycle and this can create risks when one tries to pass the large vehicle.

The heightened degree of air pressure exerted by the turbulence from a large vehicle hinders the motorcyclist’s ability to maintain a firm control on the motorcycle while passing the large vehicle.

All of these.

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If a motorcyclist needs to stop the motorcycle while making a turn, the following process should be used _______.

One should start downshifting.

One should only use the front brakes in such a situation.

One should use only the rear brakes in the situation.

One should use both the front brakes and the rear brakes simultaneously.

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Why are motorcyclists advised against shifting gears while turning?

The rear wheel can lock if there is jerky downshift, which may result in a skid.

Shifting gears may increase the speed, causing a loss of traction in the rear wheel and this can result in a skid.

All of these

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If the front tire blows out when on the road, the motorcyclist should ________.

Move his/her weight to the back as much as possible.

Move his/her weight to the right side.

Move his/her weight to the left side.

Move his/her weight to the front as much as possible.

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How can a motorcyclist inform others on the road that they require help?

A motorcyclist should place his/her helmet on the ground, near the road.

One should switch on the head lights.

One should switch on the tail lights.

One should leave the engine running while waiting by the road side.

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What are the documents required for registering or renewing the registration of a motorcycle?

None of these proofs are required.

Proof that one owns a motorcycle for which the registration is being conducted.

Proof that one owns a helmet.

Proof of valid insurance coverage.

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When driving a motorcycle, it is compulsory to carry which documents at all times?

Just the pink liability insurance card is required.

You should carry your driver’s license, pink liability insurance card, and permit.

Just the valid driver’s license is needed.

None of the above

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Why should you not share lanes with other vehicles?

By driving too close to other vehicles, motorcyclists are at a risk of collisions and accidents and hence sharing lanes should be avoided.

Lane sharing is useful because 2 vehicles will receive more notice than 1 and hence it is safer.

By driving close to other vehicles, one can remain safe in the company of the rest of the traffic and hence lane sharing is good.

Both the second and the third statement are correct.

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Is it permissible to carry passengers with an M1 license?

No, it is against the law to carry passengers.

One can do so on a moped while maintaining a speed that is under 60 km/h.

It is permissible in case one is driving a moped.

One can carry passengers on a motorcycle as long as a speed of below 60 km/h is maintained.

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A red signal light with a green arrow is shown at an intersection This indicates _______.

To proceed with caution in the direction of arrow

To stop and wait for a green signal before making a turn in the direction of the arrow

That the green arrow is a signal for pedestrians only

To stop and then proceed

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Why is it important to drive with your wrists low?

None of these

So that the brake is not suddenly applied.

So that the speed is not suddenly decreased.

So that the speed is not mistakenly increased.

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If you are stopped at an intersection behind a vehicle and notice another vehicle approaching from the back, and it poses the risk of hitting you and causing an accident, you need to prepare to _________.

Get closer to the vehicle in front of you.

Maintain your current position.

Move out of the way and pull alongside the vehicle ahead of you.

Speed up and shift lanes.

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On your motorcycle tires, what is the minimum depth of the tire tread that you should have?

1.5 mm

4.5 mm

2.5 mm

3.5 mm

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What style of driving does the phrase ‘staggered formation’ refer to?

It refers to a process of staggering drivers in a line one behind another in an even manner.

It refers to driving motorcycles in a staggered manner so that there is no risk to other drivers on the road or to the motorcyclists themselves.

It refers to driving motorcycles staggered in all the different lanes of the road so that a lot of distance is maintained between the motorcycles.

It refers to staggering vehicles at large distances from one another so that the following distance between vehicles is increased.

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In case of a seized engine, the motorcyclist should ___________.

Apply the clutch in order to disengage the engine from the rear wheel.

Switch the four-way flasher on.

Use the brakes hard as quickly as possible and then stop and pull over.

Begin downshifting and start decreasing the speed of the motorcycle.

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When a motorcyclist carries a passenger, the extra rider’s weight affects the motorcycle and ______.

Will help the motorcyclist to maintain batter control over the motorcycle’s balance.

Will result in the motorcycle reacting slower than usual.

Will not have any effect at all the motorcycle.

Results in the motorcycle responding faster than before.

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With an M1 level driver’s license, a motorcyclist can carry a passenger if ________.

At the M1 level a motorcyclist cannot carry a passenger under any circumstances.

The motorcycle is properly equipped with a seat for pillion riders.

They are wearing a helmet.

If the motorcycle is equipped with all the needed requirements for carrying pillion riders.

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A highly skilled motorcyclist has which of the following qualities?

The ability to drive faster and at a greater speed than others on the road.

A good driver is one who drives at a lesser speed than other drivers on the road.

The ability to react properly, even without being prepared in advance to do so.

The ability to always be ready for the errors of the other drivers.

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When a motorcyclist is turning left from a passing lane into a passing lane, which tire track position should be adopted?

The left tire track position.

The tire track position is not significant as long as the motorcyclist feels comfortable making the turn.

The right tire track position.

The centre tire track position.

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What is black ice?

It refers to a mixture of snow and ice.

It refers to the situation when a thin layer of ice covers the asphalt.

It refers to a frozen mixture of mud and snow.

It refers to recently-paved roads that are still wet.

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A driver entering a highway via an entrance ramp must ________.

Sound horn and proceed with caution

Signal and drive slowly in order to avoid an accident

Give a hand signal, and then take right-of–way

Signal and accelerate in order to merge smoothly with highway traffic

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What are some of the reasons for wobbling?

All answers are correct.

Wobbling can be caused by loose wheel bearings.

Wobbling can be caused by loose spokes.

Wobbling can be caused by worn out steering parts.

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While approaching an intersection, you notice a vehicle to your right is stopped at a stop sign. You should _________.

Move to the left tire track and decrease your speed.

Shift to the right tire track and decrease your speed.

Accelerate to speed up and then shift to the left.

Accelerate to speed up and then shift to the right.

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If you have chosen to change your lane while driving and move to the left lane before the lane change, you should _________.

Signal and check your left mirror and look over your shoulder once to make sure that all is clear and it is safe to move.

Use the right mirrors to see the lane and check whether it is secure to change.

Reduce the speed, shift the gears, and then use both brakes.

Use the left mirrors to clearly see the lane before changing.

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On approaching an intersection, you notice the road is blocked with traffic. You should ________.

Stop before entering the intersection and wait until traffic ahead moves on

Keep as close as possible to the car ahead

Sound the horn to warn cars ahead to move on

Proceed slowly into the intersection until the traffic ahead moves on

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What should motorcyclists take into consideration at railway crossings?

For heightened control over the motorcycle one should drive towards parallel tracks in one’s direction at an angle of 45 degrees minimum.

One should be alert since specific vehicles are required to stop at railway crossings as part of company policy.

All answers are correct.

Drive slowly, be careful, keep an eye on the surroundings, and note the signals, lights, gates and flag-persons.

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In case of a stuck throttle, how should a motorcyclist react?

Raise the speed with the throttle, apply the clutch, and use the kill switch to turn the engine off.

None of the above steps should be applied.

One should decrease the pressure on the throttle, pull the clutch in, and use the kill switch to turn the engine off.

Reduce throttle pressure and pull the clutch in.

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A motorcyclist should keep the mirrors positioned in such a way that he/she can ________.

While driving in heavy traffic, there is little need of mirrors.

See just the lane that is behind him/her.

See as much as possible of the adjacent lane and also a substantial part of the lane behind him/her.

See just the lane next to him/her.

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What considerations should be considered while driving a motorcycle in foggy conditions?

One should drive at a slow speed and if the motorcycle has fog lights, they should be turned on.

One should drive at high speeds to pass the fog quickly.

One should keep the high beam light on for maximum visibility.

One should stop at any time when the fog becomes too dense for clear visibility.

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When entering a freeway, what is the right time to turn on your turn signal?

There is no compulsion for motorcyclists to turn on the signal when entering a freeway.

When one reaches the entrance ramp and the freeway traffic is able to see you.

When one reaches the exit ramp, from where one is visible to the other traffic on the freeway.

The moment one reaches the acceleration lane and becomes visible to the other traffic on the freeway.

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What is implied by the phrase ‘lane splitting?’

It refers to a car and a motorcycle driving in the same lane.

All answers are correct.

It refers to two motorcycles driving in the same lane.

It refers to driving on the line between lanes of traffic.

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What are the requirements for towing a trailer with a motorcycle that can do so?

Valid motorcycle license, a registered trailer, trailer plates, and a trailer permit.

Valid motorcycle license, trailer permit, and a registered trailer.

Valid motorcycle license.

Valid motorcycle license and trailer permit.

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If the engine locks or freezes, what should a motorcyclist do?

Get the gas tank replenished.

Add the wiper fluid for the windshield.

Pull over and then wait until the engine cools down before adding oil to it.

Pull over and then wait until the engine cools down before adding gas line antifreeze to it.

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