Alberta Class 6 Motorcycle Test case studies
Alberta Class 6 Motorcycle Test · Put your knowledge to work in context.
The Alberta Class 6 Motorcycle Test refers to the knowledge (written) test a rider must pass to obtain an Alberta Class 6 motorcycle learner's licence, and it is the starting point of the province's graduated licensing path for motorcycles. It is intended for new riders, and for drivers who already hold a Class 5 licence and want to add motorcycle privileges. This independent study page organizes practice material around four areas: Alberta traffic laws and rules of the road as they apply to motorcycles; safe riding practices and hazard awareness; motorcycle controls, handling and vehicle familiarity; and signs, signals, road markings and right-of-way. Because it is a knowledge test rather than a riding evaluation, preparation should combine reading the official Alberta driver's guide for motorcycles with repeated multiple-choice practice and review of every missed item. The Alberta Class 6 Motorcycle Test case studies are 5 cases and about 3,713 words.
1Left Turn Across Oncoming Traffic
You are riding eastbound on a two-lane urban road with a posted speed limit of 50 km/h. You approach a signalized intersection where you intend to turn left.
689 words, about 3 min2Curve with Decreasing Radius and Gravel
You are riding a motorcycle on a two-lane rural highway with a posted advisory speed of 60 km/h for an upcoming curve. The curve is to the right and appears to tighten (decreasing radius).
774 words, about 4 min3Group Ride Formation and Communication
You are participating in a group ride with five other motorcyclists on a two-lane highway with a speed limit of 90 km/h. The group is riding in a staggered formation, with you as the third rider in the right side of the lane.
721 words, about 4 min4Night Riding with Reduced Visibility
You are riding your motorcycle at night on a two-lane rural road with no streetlights. The speed limit is 80 km/h.
779 words, about 4 min5Intersection with Stale Green Light and Pedestrian
You are riding your motorcycle on a four-lane arterial road with a speed limit of 60 km/h. You approach a signalized intersection where the light has been green for a while (a stale green).
750 words, about 4 min