Cheat sheet
Alberta Class 6 Motorcycle Cheat Sheet
Licensing & GDL Rules
- Not published of exam
- Test Format Licensing Path GDL Conditions Demerit Limits
Protective Gear & Fitness
- Not published of exam
- Helmet Standards Helmet Types Riding Gear Rider Fitness
Controls & Maintenance
- Not published of exam
- Pre-Trip Inspection Controls & Parking Clutch Control Yearly Maintenance
Lane Position & Traffic Risk
- Not published of exam
- Lane Position Space Cushion Intersections Signs & Signals
Braking, Curves & Emergencies
- Not published of exam
- Braking Fundamentals Cornering Technique Emergency Responses Road Hazards
Passengers, Cargo & Group Riding
- Not published of exam
- Passengers & Cargo Group Riding Rules Group Spacing Trailer Loading
Quick Facts
- Exam AB Class 6 Motorcycle
- Questions 30 total
- Pass score 25 of 30
- Format Computer-based, registry agent
- Min age 16 years old
- Fee cap $17 standard test
- Level Beginner rider knowledge
- Blueprint Rider's Guide, Spring 2023
GDL Zero Tolerance LI
- Learner or GDL Riders Get Zero BAC
- Class 7: zero alcohol Class 6-GDL: zero alcohol 8 or more demerits suspends
Class 7 vs Class 6-GDL LI
Class 7 learner
- No night-time riding
- Needs a supervisor always
- Zero alcohol, zero drugs
Class 6-GDL
- Rides without supervision
- Cannot supervise a learner
- Zero alcohol, zero drugs
- Road test is the line
Licensing Path Sequence LI
- Turning 16, no licence yet → Get Class 7 learner's
- Held Class 7 one year → Take Class 6 knowledge test
- Passed the knowledge test → Book the Class 6 road test
- Passed the road test → Pay fee, reclass licence
- Now holding Class 6-GDL → Meet two-year probation
- 18+, 12 months suspension-free → Exit the GDL program
Test & Licensing Path LI
- Questions 30 total on test
- Pass score 25 correct out of 30
- Format Computer-based, registry agent
- Fee cap $17 standard test
- Min age 16 years old
- Prerequisite Class 7 for one year
- Road test length About 60 minutes
- Reclassify Pay fee at registry
GDL BAC vs Full Licence BAC LI
GDL or learner BAC
- Zero tolerance at all times
- Any detectable amount suspends
Full licence BAC
- 0.05%-0.079% is WARN range
- 0.08% and up is criminal
- Zero, then warn, then criminal
GDL Conditions LI
- Class 6-GDL BAC Zero alcohol and drug
- Demerit limit 8 or more suspends
- Probation length Minimum two years
- Exit age At least 18 years old
- Exit rule 12 months suspension-free
- Training credit Up to 6 months off
- Class 7 night ban Midnight/sunset to 5am/sunrise
- Supervisor required Full non-GDL Class 6
Full Coverage vs Shorty Helmet PR
Full coverage
- Protects face and chin
- Best crash protection
- Recommended helmet type
Shorty helmet
- No face or chin cover
- Least protection given
- Least recommended type
- More coverage always wins
Helmet Standards & Types PR
- CSA Canadian Standards Association
- DOT US Department of Transportation
- SNELL Snell Memorial Foundation
- BSI British Standards Institute
- Full coverage Best protection, recommended
- Shorty helmet Least recommended, least protection
- Fit test Removes without loosening strap = bad
Riding Gear & Fitness PR
- Eye protection Clear lens for night riding
- Footwear Cover ankles, grip surfaces
- Hand wear Gloves, not bulky mitts
- Alcohol or drugs Never ride after using
- Fatigue Stop and rest instead
- Distractions Stop before using phone
- Full-licence BAC 0.05%-0.079% triggers WARN range
Pre-Trip Inspection CO
- Tires Check pressure, tread, damage
- Lights Head, brake, signal, horn
- Fluids Oil level and colour
- Drive system Chain, belt, or shaft
- Throttle Must return to closed
Controls & Parking CO
- Friction zone Clutch engagement starting point
- Hill start Rear brake plus friction zone
- Downshift Match gear to speed
- Angle parking 45 to 60 degrees
- Curb gap Rear wheel within 50cm
- Hill parking Park facing uphill always
Lane Position Picker LA
- Normal two-lane road → Left portion of lane
- Passing parked vehicles → Left portion of lane
- Approaching a hill crest → Right portion of lane
- Vehicle entering from right → Left portion of lane
- Oncoming vehicle turning left → Centre or right portion
- Next to dividing yellow line → Right portion of lane
- Large vehicle passing you → Right portion, firm grip
Lane Position LA
- Two-lane road Left portion is safest
- Passing parked cars Ride left portion of lane
- Hill crest ahead Move to right portion
- Multi-lane, near yellow line Use the right portion
- Large vehicle passing Right portion, grip firmly
Space Cushion & Signs LA
- Following distance At least 2-3 seconds
- Shoulder check Before every lane change
- Stop sign Red octagon, full stop
- Yield sign Slow, be ready to stop
- Passing emergency vehicles Reduce to 60 km/h
Intersections LA
- Left-turn conflict Move to centre or right
- Right-side entry Move to left portion
- Both-sides conflict Use the left portion
- Scan pattern Left, centre, right, repeat
Braking Together BR
- Front Plus Rear Equals Full Stop
- Front carries most weight Rear supports the rest Both brakes, every normal stop
Threshold Braking vs Wheel Lockup BR
Threshold braking
- Just before wheel locks
- Keeps steering control
- Maximum safe braking force
Locked wheel
- Tire skids sideways
- Loses steering control
- Harder to control bike
- Stop just short of lock
Emergency Response Picker BR
- Front wheel locks → Release, then reapply gradually
- Rear wheel locks on pavement → Keep it locked
- Hydroplaning begins → Hold speed, do not brake
- Throttle sticks open → Clutch in, kill switch
- Front wheel wobbles → Close throttle gradually ( No brakes )
- Front tire blows out → Ease throttle, no braking
- Rear tire blows out → Ease throttle, no braking
- Object cannot be avoided → Straighten, shift weight back
Braking Fundamentals BR
- Normal stop Front and rear together
- Weight transfer About 75% traction forward
- Threshold braking Just before wheel lock
- Stopping distance Perception, reaction, braking distance
Curve Sequence BR
- Slow, Look, Push, Roll Through Curves
- Slow before you enter Look through the curve Push the grip to lean Roll on smooth throttle exit
Front vs Rear Wheel Lock BR
Front wheel locks
- Release, then reapply gradually
- Steering control lost fast
Rear wheel locks
- Keep it locked usually
- Release only on loose surface
- Front eases, rear holds
Cornering Technique BR
- Push-steering Push grip to lean
- Curve entry Slow down before entering
- Visual line Look through the curve
- Skid recovery Look and steer intended path
Emergency Responses BR
- Front wheel locks Release slightly, then reapply
- Rear wheel locks Keep it locked, paved
- Swerve plus braking Never brake mid-lean
- Stuck throttle Clutch in, kill switch
- Front wheel wobble Close throttle, no brakes
- Front tire blowout No brake, ease throttle
- Hydroplaning No brake, hold speed
Road Hazards BR
- Rain just starting Most slippery first minutes
- Railway tracks Straight line, steady speed
- Gravel or sand Sharply reduces available traction
- Night high beam Low beam within 150m
Staggered Group Gaps PA
- Riders Trail One, Two, Two, Four Seconds
- 2nd rider: one second 3rd rider: two seconds 4th rider: two behind 2nd 5th rider: four seconds
Staggered vs Single File PA
Staggered formation
- Normal group riding position
- Escape route on each side
Single file
- Curves, hills, narrow bridges
- At least two seconds apart
- Tight spots need single file
Passengers & Cargo PA
- Passenger equipment Seat, hand grips, footrests
- Passenger following gap 3 to 4 seconds
- Mount or dismount Signal the rider first
- Cargo placement Low, near the rear axle
- Cargo securement Bungee cords, recheck often
Group Riding Rules PA
- Max group size No more than five
- Formation Staggered, alternating lane sides
- Odd number Helps lead and last signal
- Lead position Dominant portion of lane
- Single file Curves, hills, narrow bridges
- Trailer tongue weight 10 to 15 percent
Group Spacing & Passing PA
- Second rider gap 1 second, opposite side
- Third rider gap 2 seconds, leader's side
- Group lane change Last rider moves first
- Group passing rule One at a time only
Common Traps
Front Lock vs Rear Lock
- Front: release, then reapply ≠ Rear: usually keep it locked
Threshold Braking vs Wheel Lockup
- Threshold: just before lock ≠ Lockup: tire skids and slides
Class 7 vs Class 6-GDL
- Class 7 needs a supervisor ≠ 6-GDL rides alone, zero BAC
Staggered vs Side-by-Side Riding
- Staggered: legal, offset positions ≠ Side-by-side: illegal, same lane
GDL Zero vs WARN Range BAC
- GDL and learners: always zero ≠ Full licence: 0.05% triggers WARN
Swerve Timing vs Braking Timing
- Swerve: no braking mid-lean ≠ Brake: before lean or after
Full Coverage vs Shorty Helmet
- Full coverage: best protection given ≠ Shorty: least protection of approved
Last Minute
- 1. 30 questions, need 25 correct
- 2. Minimum age 16, Class 7 first
- 3. GDL and learners: always zero BAC
- 4. 8 or more demerits suspends riding
- 5. Normal stops use both brakes
- 6. Threshold brake: just before lockup
- 7. Full coverage helmet protects best
- 8. Max group size is five
- 9. Staggered formation only, never side-by-side
- 10. Slow before curves, never during