Alberta Class 6 Motorcycle Practice Test 2026: Practice test 4

1. Question 1 of 25

   What does an anti-lock braking system (ABS) do?

   • AIt turns on the brake light at night
   • BIt brakes for you automatically
   • CIt makes the stopping distance zero
   • DIt keeps the wheels from locking when you brake hard
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   Answer: D. It keeps the wheels from locking when you brake hard

   ABS stops the wheels from locking so you can keep steering control. You still need space to stop.

2. Question 2 of 25

   The rider in the diagram presses the right handgrip forward. Which way does the motorcycle go?

   • AThe motorcycle leans left and turns left
   • BThe motorcycle goes straight and slows down
   • CThe motorcycle leans right and turns right
   • DThe front brake comes on
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   Answer: C. The motorcycle leans right and turns right

   This is countersteering. Pressing the right grip forward makes the motorcycle lean and turn right.

3. Question 3 of 25

   At what point should you set your mirrors?

   • AMirrors on motorcycles are not adjustable
   • BWhile riding on the highway
   • COnly after you start to turn
   • DBefore you ride, while sitting on the motorcycle
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   Answer: D. Before you ride, while sitting on the motorcycle

   Adjust your mirrors while seated in your riding position, before you move. Adjusting them while riding takes your attention away from the road.

4. Question 4 of 25

   If you ride regularly, how often should you check your tire pressure?

   • AOnce a season
   • BOnce a year
   • COnly before long trips
   • DAt least once a week
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   Answer: D. At least once a week

   Motorcycle tires can lose air without looking low. Check the pressure when the tires are cold and at least weekly if you ride often.

5. Question 5 of 25

   What is the "friction zone"?

   • AThe part of the clutch lever travel where power starts to reach the rear wheel
   • BThe middle of the lane where oil collects
   • CThe space between two motorcycles in a group
   • DThe area where tires touch the road
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   Answer: A. The part of the clutch lever travel where power starts to reach the rear wheel

   As you ease out the clutch, there is a zone where the clutch begins to engage. Using it smoothly lets you start and ride slowly with control.

6. Question 6 of 25

   Where should you put heavy cargo on a motorcycle?

   • ALow and centred, and secured so it cannot shift
   • BHanging from the handlebars
   • COn one side only
   • DHigh on a rack behind the passenger seat
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   Answer: A. Low and centred, and secured so it cannot shift

   A load that is low, centred and secure affects handling the least.

7. Question 7 of 25

   Where should you look when you ride through a turn?

   • AThrough the turn, to where you want to go
   • BAt the road edge beside you
   • CAt the oncoming traffic only
   • DAt the front wheel
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   Answer: A. Through the turn, to where you want to go

   The motorcycle tends to go where you look. Turn your head and look through the turn to where you want to be.

8. Question 8 of 25

   How does carrying a passenger change the way a motorcycle handles?

   • AIt takes longer to speed up, slow down and turn
   • BIt turns more sharply
   • CIt stops more quickly
   • DIt makes no difference
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   Answer: A. It takes longer to speed up, slow down and turn

   The extra weight affects acceleration, braking and steering. Leave more space and brake earlier.

9. Question 9 of 25

   Your front wheel locks while you brake hard in a straight line. What should you do?

   • APull in the clutch and coast
   • BRelease the front brake at once, then reapply it smoothly
   • CLean the motorcycle to one side
   • DKeep squeezing the front brake harder
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   Answer: B. Release the front brake at once, then reapply it smoothly

   A locked front wheel can make you fall. Release the front brake right away and reapply it firmly but smoothly.

10. Question 10 of 25

    Why is alcohol especially dangerous for motorcycle riders?

    • AAlcohol improves balance
    • BMotorcycles are not covered by impaired driving laws
    • CAlcohol only affects drivers of cars
    • DRiding needs balance and coordination, which alcohol harms
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    Answer: D. Riding needs balance and coordination, which alcohol harms

    Riding takes more balance and coordination than driving a car. Even small amounts of alcohol reduce these skills and your judgement.

11. Question 11 of 25

    At an intersection, an oncoming car is waiting to turn left across your path. What should you do?

    • AMove to the centre of the lane and look away
    • BSound your horn and keep your speed
    • CSpeed up to get through first
    • DSlow down, cover your brakes and be ready to stop or swerve
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    Answer: D. Slow down, cover your brakes and be ready to stop or swerve

    Assume the driver may not see you. Reduce speed and be ready to react.

12. Question 12 of 25

    Why should you ride with your headlight on during the day?

    • AIt warms the engine
    • BIt makes you easier for other road users to see
    • CIt charges the battery faster
    • DIt lets you ride faster
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    Answer: B. It makes you easier for other road users to see

    Motorcycles are small and easy to miss. A headlight makes you more noticeable, especially to oncoming drivers.

13. Question 13 of 25

    How does cannabis affect your riding?

    • AIt slows your reactions and harms your judgement
    • BIt improves your focus
    • CIt only affects you at night
    • DIt has no effect if you feel fine
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    Answer: A. It slows your reactions and harms your judgement

    Cannabis impairs reaction time, coordination and judgement. Riding while impaired by a drug is a crime.

14. Question 14 of 25

    Which hand do you use to work the throttle?

    • AThe right hand
    • BThe left hand
    • CEither hand
    • DNeither hand; it is a foot pedal
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    Answer: A. The right hand

    The throttle is the twist grip on the right handlebar. Turning it toward you gives more power.

15. Question 15 of 25

    Item 6 in the diagram shows boots. What kind of footwear should you wear when you ride?

    • ARunning shoes
    • BSandals
    • CLow dress shoes
    • DSturdy boots that cover your ankles
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    Answer: D. Sturdy boots that cover your ankles

    Boots that cover the ankles protect your feet and ankles and give good grip when you stop. Saskatchewan requires ankle-covering boots for new riders.

16. Question 16 of 25

    Do Canada’s Criminal Code impaired driving laws apply to people riding motorcycles?

    • ANo, they apply only to car drivers
    • BYes, they apply to anyone operating a motor vehicle
    • COnly at night
    • DOnly on highways
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    Answer: B. Yes, they apply to anyone operating a motor vehicle

    The Criminal Code impaired driving offences cover the operation of a motor vehicle, which includes a motorcycle.

17. Question 17 of 25

    A strong crosswind is pushing you toward the edge of the road. What helps?

    • AStand up on the footrests
    • BRide on the shoulder
    • CSpeed up
    • DSlow down and lean slightly into the wind
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    Answer: D. Slow down and lean slightly into the wind

    Strong wind can push a motorcycle off its line. Slow down and be ready for gusts on open roads, bridges and when passing large vehicles.

18. Question 18 of 25

    Why start a curve near the outside of your lane, as in the diagram?

    • ATo see farther through the curve
    • BTo make the curve sharper
    • CTo stay in the oil strip
    • DTo get closer to oncoming traffic
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    Answer: A. To see farther through the curve

    Starting on the outside lets you see farther around the curve. Never cross into the oncoming lane.

19. Question 19 of 25

    What part of the motorcycle should a passenger keep their legs away from?

    • AThe rear handholds
    • BThe seat
    • CThe passenger footpegs
    • DThe hot exhaust pipes and muffler
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    Answer: D. The hot exhaust pipes and muffler

    Exhaust parts get very hot and can cause serious burns. Tell your passenger before the ride.

20. Question 20 of 25

    When is a road usually most slippery in the rain?

    • AWhen the rain has stopped and the road is dry
    • BOnly when the rain is heavy
    • CJust after it starts to rain
    • DAfter several hours of steady rain
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    Answer: C. Just after it starts to rain

    When rain first falls, it mixes with oil on the road. The surface becomes very slick until the oil washes away.

21. Question 21 of 25

    How should you use the throttle through a curve?

    • AClose it fully in the middle of the curve
    • BPull in the clutch and coast
    • CKeep it steady or roll it on gently
    • DOpen it fully as you enter
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    Answer: C. Keep it steady or roll it on gently

    A steady or slightly increasing throttle keeps the motorcycle stable through the curve. Closing it suddenly can upset your balance.

22. Question 22 of 25

    You cannot avoid a small object in the road. How should you ride over it?

    • ALean hard to one side as you hit it
    • BClose your eyes and keep your feet down
    • CKeep upright, rise slightly off the seat and hold the grips firmly
    • DBrake hard at the moment you hit it
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    Answer: C. Keep upright, rise slightly off the seat and hold the grips firmly

    Hit the object as straight as you can, with the motorcycle upright. Your knees and elbows absorb the shock.

23. Question 23 of 25

    On a hot day, why should you still wear a jacket with long sleeves?

    • AIt is only needed on gravel roads
    • BIt protects your skin if you fall and shields you from wind and sun
    • CIt is only needed in cold weather
    • DIt makes the motorcycle faster
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    Answer: B. It protects your skin if you fall and shields you from wind and sun

    Riding clothing protects your skin from the road surface in a fall. It also reduces sunburn and the drying effect of the wind.

24. Question 24 of 25

    A tire suddenly loses air while you are riding. What should you do?

    • ALean the motorcycle to the side of the flat
    • BBrake hard with both brakes
    • CAccelerate to reach a garage
    • DHold the grips firmly, ease off the throttle and keep a straight course
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    Answer: D. Hold the grips firmly, ease off the throttle and keep a straight course

    Steer straight and slow down gradually. Avoid braking with the flat tire if you can, and pull off the road when you are slow.

25. Question 25 of 25

    Parked vehicles block your view of an intersection. What should you do?

    • AChoose a lane position that lets you see and be seen, and edge forward slowly
    • BRide in the bike lane
    • CStop beside the parked vehicles and wait for a signal
    • DSpeed up through the intersection
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    Answer: A. Choose a lane position that lets you see and be seen, and edge forward slowly

    Move to where drivers can see you and you can see them. Edge forward until you have a clear view.

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