Cyclists, motorcycles and large trucks: Alberta Class 7 Lesson

By the ChowChow Labs editorial team · Updated November 13, 2026 · How we check our content

Short answer: Smaller road users are harder to see, and large trucks can't see you in many places.

Key points

Give cyclists plenty of room. Wait if you can't pass safely.
Check your right blind spot before turning right across a bike lane or cyclist.
Never share a lane with a motorcycle.
If you can't see a truck driver in their mirror, they can't see you.
Never squeeze into the gap beside a truck turning right.

Law or advice?

Yielding when turning across a cyclist's path is law. Leaving extra space is good practice.

Example

A truck signals right and swings left first. You stay behind it instead of moving into the space on its right.

Checked against the Government of Alberta Driver’s Guide (Spring 2026), used under the Open Government Licence – Alberta. Laws change, so check alberta.ca for the current rules before you rely on a number. Sources: Alberta Driver’s Guide, page 98: Sharing the road.

Check yourself

Try these 6 questions from our free mock exams, then tap Show answer. For more, take the rules of the road practice test.

Question 1 · Sharing the Road
You want to pass a cyclist on a narrow road with oncoming traffic. What should you do?
1. A. Honk so the cyclist moves over for you
2. B. Pass closely so you stay in your own lane
3. C. Pass on the right if there is a shoulder
4. D. Slow down and wait until you can pass with room
Show answer
Answer: D. Slow down and wait until you can pass with room
Give cyclists plenty of space. Wait if you cannot pass safely.
Source: Alberta Driver’s Guide (Spring 2026), page 98: Cyclist passing gapReviewed October 2026Report an error
Question 2 · Sharing the Road
Why should you not share a lane with a motorcycle?
1. A. Motorcyclists cannot see cars beside them
2. B. Motorcycles always ride on the lane edge
3. C. Motorcycles need the full lane for hazards
4. D. Motorcycles are always faster than cars
Show answer
Answer: C. Motorcycles need the full lane for hazards
A motorcyclist is entitled to the full lane.
Source: Alberta Driver’s Guide (Spring 2026), page 98: Motorcycle lane spaceReviewed October 2026Report an error
Question 3 · Sharing the Road
A tow truck is stopped on the shoulder with lights flashing. The lane to your left is clear. Best action?
1. A. Use the shoulder on the other side of the road to go around
2. B. Move to the far lane when it is safe
3. C. Stop beside it
4. D. Stay close to the truck
Show answer
Answer: B. Move to the far lane when it is safe
Moving over gives roadside workers more room.
Source: Government of Alberta: Roadside move when safeReviewed October 2026Report an error
Question 4 · Sharing the Road
On an undivided road, a school bus is stopped with red lights flashing. You are coming toward it. What must you do?
1. A. Stop
2. B. Continue with caution
3. C. Honk and pass
4. D. Slow down and proceed
Show answer
Answer: A. Stop
On an undivided road, traffic from both directions must stop.
Source: Alberta Driver’s Guide (Spring 2026), page 101: School bus red on undivided roadReviewed October 2026Report an error
Question 5 · Sharing the Road
On a highway divided by a median, you approach a stopped school bus from the front. Its red lights are flashing. What may you do?
1. A. Stop, as all traffic must stop for any school bus with red lights
2. B. Proceed with caution and watch for pedestrians
3. C. Speed up to pass quickly
4. D. Cross the median
Show answer
Answer: B. Proceed with caution and watch for pedestrians
On a divided highway, oncoming traffic may proceed with caution.
Source: Alberta Driver’s Guide (Spring 2026), page 102: Opposite divided roadway busReviewed October 2026Report an error
Question 6 · Sharing the Road
On a 100 km/h highway, you pass a stopped emergency vehicle with lights flashing in the next lane. What is the maximum speed?
1. A. 90 km/h
2. B. 100 km/h
3. C. 60 km/h
4. D. 80 km/h
Show answer
Answer: C. 60 km/h
In the lane next to the stopped vehicle, slow to 60 km/h or the posted limit, whichever is lower.
Source: Government of Alberta: Roadside no safe moveReviewed October 2026Report an error

Next: Night, weather and slippery roads. Conditions change how far you can see and how quickly you can stop.

Key points

Law or advice?

Example

Check yourself

You want to pass a cyclist on a narrow road with oncoming traffic. What should you do?

Why should you not share a lane with a motorcycle?

A tow truck is stopped on the shoulder with lights flashing. The lane to your left is clear. Best action?

On an undivided road, a school bus is stopped with red lights flashing. You are coming toward it. What must you do?

On a highway divided by a median, you approach a stopped school bus from the front. Its red lights are flashing. What may you do?

On a 100 km/h highway, you pass a stopped emergency vehicle with lights flashing in the next lane. What is the maximum speed?

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