About the rules test
- 30 questionsIn each rules practice test
- 25 to pass83% pass mark
- 443 questionsIn the practice bank, no repeats until you've seen them all
- 10 topicsCovered below, with an example of each
On the real Alberta Class 6 test, sign and rules questions are mixed in one 30-question test (25 correct to pass). This page lets you practise the rules on their own; the full test on the main page is mixed like the real one.
Sample questions
Tap a question to see the answer and why.
Is it legal to exceed the speed limit while passing another vehicle?
- No
- Yes, for up to 10 km/h
- Yes, if the pass is short
- Yes, on two-lane highways
No
It is illegal to exceed the speed limit when passing.
Which drivers are beginners when they first learn to ride a motorcycle?
- Everyone, even experienced drivers of other vehicles
- Only people under the age of 18
- Only people who have never driven a car before
- Only people who have never ridden a bicycle
Everyone, even experienced drivers of other vehicles
Lack of practice with control and handling is a major factor in new riders' collisions.
The safest way to carry cargo on a motorcycle is in:
- A backpack hung from the handlebars by its straps
- A bag held in one hand while you ride
- A box tied on top of the front fender with rope
- Tank bags or saddle bags made for motorcycles
Tank bags or saddle bags made for motorcycles
Small loads are fine if they are placed and fastened properly.
Before riding, check that the engine cut-off switch:
- Is taped in the RUN position
- Starts the engine
- Stops the engine
- Turns on the lights
Stops the engine
You may need it in an emergency, such as a stuck throttle.
If you are not in the lane next to a stopped emergency vehicle with lights flashing, you should:
- Keep your speed; the rule doesn't apply
- Speed up to clear the area quickly
- Still reduce speed and leave lots of space
- Stop until the emergency vehicle leaves
Still reduce speed and leave lots of space
Be watchful of personnel moving around the scene.
How do you check your blind spot before changing lanes?
- Glance over your shoulder toward the new lane
- Look in both of your mirrors one more time
- Slow down and look straight back behind you
- Turn on your signal and wait for a few seconds
Glance over your shoulder toward the new lane
Do it again just before you move. If it's not safe, start over.
A good riding rainsuit:
- Fits tightly with no room for other clothes
- Has short sleeves to keep your arms free
- Is a light poncho that covers you and the seat
- Won't balloon or tear apart at highway speeds
Won't balloon or tear apart at highway speeds
It should have long sleeves, pants and room to fit over your riding clothes.
If you're driving behind a large vehicle and can't see both of its side mirrors, you are:
- About to be passed
- At a safe distance
- In its blind spot ahead
- Too close
Too close
If you can see the driver in the side mirror, the driver can see you.
Topics on the rules test
- Right of Way (31 questions). Example: If you are not in the lane next to a stopped emergency vehicle with lights flashing, you should: Answer: Still reduce speed and leave lots of space.
- Rules of the Road (63 questions). Example: Is it legal to exceed the speed limit while passing another vehicle? Answer: No.
- Sharing the Road (16 questions). Example: If you're driving behind a large vehicle and can't see both of its side mirrors, you are: Answer: Too close.
- Impairment & Distraction (12 questions). Example: A first IRS: FAIL occurrence includes: Answer: 90 days of no driving, then a further 12-month suspension.
- Licensing & the Law (56 questions). Example: Which drivers are beginners when they first learn to ride a motorcycle? Answer: Everyone, even experienced drivers of other vehicles.
- Helmet, Gear & Maintenance (60 questions). Example: Before riding, check that the engine cut-off switch: Answer: Stops the engine.
- Controls & Riding Skills (66 questions). Example: Where should you look while riding? Answer: Well ahead, where you want to go.
- Lane Position & Visibility (45 questions). Example: How do you check your blind spot before changing lanes? Answer: Glance over your shoulder toward the new lane.
- Emergencies & Conditions (52 questions). Example: An animal is near the road ahead. You should: Answer: Slow down and be ready to steer around it or stop.
- Passengers, Cargo & Groups (42 questions). Example: The safest way to carry cargo on a motorcycle is in: Answer: Tank bags or saddle bags made for motorcycles.
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