Alberta Traffic Law and Rules of the Road for Motorcyclists
A motorcycle is a motor vehicle under Alberta law, so every rule that applies to cars applies to you - plus a few that exist only because you have two wheels. Know the core set: ride on the right-hand side of the roadway, keep both wheels on the pavement, and never share a lane with another vehicle. Lane splitting and lane filtering are not permitted in Alberta; a motorcycle is entitled to a full lane, and other drivers must not crowd you in it.
Riding position and passengers
Ride as far to the right of your lane as is safe for the conditions, but move to the centre or left when you need to be seen, avoid debris, or prepare to turn left. A passenger is legal only if the bike has a proper seat and footrests for them, and a rider carrying a passenger must hold a full (non-learner) Class 6 licence. Helmets are mandatory for every rider and passenger.
Signals, lights and turns
Signal every lane change and turn, and cancel it afterward - a stuck signal is a classic exam trap. Left turns at intersections are made from the left portion of your lane, not from beside a car. At a stop sign or red light, come to a complete stop; a foot-down stop is the clearest evidence you did.
Traps to watch for
Questions love edge cases: whether you may ride two abreast (no - one rider per lane position, staggered only in a group), whether a learner may carry a passenger (no), and whether you can pass on the shoulder (no). Read for the words "always" and "never" - most such absolutes are false except for helmets and sobriety.
Rule of thumb: if a manoeuvre would put two vehicles in one lane, or put you off the paved surface, it is illegal in Alberta unless a sign explicitly permits it.