Motorcycle Road Test Training with New Rider! (Alberta Class 6 License)

[@RideYEG]

***July 2022 UPDATE: thanks so much for the positive feedback, glad to hear my video helped a TON of you pass your road tests! I've received an overwhelming amount of requests to ride, and unfortunately with my schedule this summer it's unlikely I will be able to take anyone out. For that, head over to the New Riders Edmonton group, otherwise I can help with pre-exam clarification questions. I am also in the process of making a part 2 for this video based on the questions I've received. If you have ideas for topics to cover, let me know and I'll try my best to add it to part 2. Ride safe! Follow me on Instagram: @ride.yeg

[@johng1394]

Thank you, you helped me build enough confidence to book a test myself.

[@swap709]

This was a great video. I just moved to Calgary and bought a motorcycle. This helps me begin my journey

[@RideYEG]

Thanks for watching!

[@brandonbowles9344]

Watched this video helped me alot to prepare for my class 6, passed on the first try thanks!!!

[@RideYEG]

That’s awesome. Congrats and ride safe!

[@smusselman1]

Great video! Been riding for a few years now but finally going for my class 6 road test this weekend in Edmonton. Wish me luck!

[@RideYEG]

Good luck! Go in confident, ask the examiner any questions before hand, and you’ve got this. Message me how it goes.

[@TamNguyen811]

Thank you so much. Your video helped me pass the road test today! Thank you

[@RideYEG]

Glad to hear! Enjoy the license and ride safe

[@wakinyanokiye]

When you're riding in the left lane you don't go hugging the center marker. Own the lane you're riding in and stay on the left in your lane (60%).

[@colour9631]

The registry he went to for the exam is the one I went to for my class 5 test, the examiner I got was an absolute chad, super chill made me feel at ease while taking the test, passed and am now looking to get a motorcycle. I'll definitely take the exam here if I commit.

[@oazmat]

Hey man. Solid vdo! I DM’d you on IG but never got a response. Was Hoping to get some tips and advice from you on the road. Planning to take my road test soon. If that’s possible, do let me know how to proceed.

[@brock7074]

Will I need some kind of helmet blue tooth thing? Is there a cc limit on the test? I have a ducati monster 1200 S.

[@Joel-cj2cz]

I go this week, should be interesting with the 60 min road test in Alberta.

[@viniciusgoncalves644]

Awesome video man! Thanks for doing this! If you have some time to spare I would love some help in getting my license here. I have been piloting for a long time now, but not in Canada. Looking forward to learn the rules here!

[@Adeus555]

If you really wanna impress your examinar’s, pull off a nice wheelie.

[@FireWingKnight]

Hey bro Jus wondering if you could see what I’m doing wrong in my driving so I can be ready for the test. I live in airdrie

[@abhimanuepradeep554]

Hey can you please help me out with my road test in located in millwoods Edmonton.Looking to take test this summer May or june

[@KdoeG]

good tips man thank you

[@capitalequipment9142]

Hello just got my learners and I’v been watching youre videos, I hoping that I can ride with you next time to give me tips and hints before my road test, great videos hope to hear from you. Thanks

[@davegommeon2wheels794]

Hey, just watched this for the first time. Was the examiner a asian dude on a kawi? If it was it may have been a friend of mine 😂

[@turboman4736]

Yeah the US is nothing like that he go for written test you get your permit can you go back for a driver's test in order to get your motorcycle license

[@lionheart082766]

Short Guy! What's the limit to holding up bike is both feet touching ground? Fully flat? Tip toes? In between? Was able to tip toe with Honda CB750 road bike.

[@joeburrow3422]

You nailed everything you said. I got dinged for every thing you mentioned like exaggerating shoulder checks, lane positioning and belive it or not driving too slow in a residential area after a school zone finished.

[@RideYEG]

Did you end up passing??

[@user-vy4ve1ss1y]

Thanks dude very good video

[@RideYEG]

Thanks!

[@Weirdalbertan]

I see I got very lucky, there is no way I would pass a motorcycle test now right off the street. I did mine in 1998 when I was 16. The test lady came to my small town but she was in a hurry or something because all I did on my bike was shower the lights and horn worked. No road test and I failed the written test but the registry lady still let it slide haha. The first time I rode the my street bike “ 1980 Suzuki gs1000 “was to town to do the road test that I didn’t do. This Was in Alberta

[@danilog8533]

Anybody from the north side that can ride with me?I just passed my knowledge test. Thanks Dan

[@babyiron3592]

yo yk what's crazy homie just pulled out of my neighbourhood lol i live by the husky been wanting to get a bike since i was young

[@osmsis8872]

One question can i bring bike outside Canada front china and register here in Edmonton easily?

[@Djent7779]

Its like providence

[@daneroberts3741]

my bike (2015 cbr300) has a 12% difference in speedometer.

[@justinsmith8629]

I don’t have social media and iam in edmonton cause I work up north but would like to join group to get help with getting the confidence for my road test in a year how do I contact someone

[@MrDannyZ123]

I live in Edmonton and would love to ride, hollar at ya boy.

[@patrickcatacutan7097]

ILL be joining SOOn ^^but i need have a Bike first 😂

[@waqasriaz5130]

I GOT LICENCE 6 MOTORCYCLE WRITTEN TEST PASS I WOULD LIKE TO MEET YOU I LIVE IN EDMONTON

[@babyiron3592]

i feel like im just goin for a ride with you cause ik where your going

[@AspireplanningCanada]

Great video! This is helpful info. I’m picking up my first bike on Wednesday and I will be looking for Class 6 holders to ride with

[@sujitsingh6685]

What bike did you land on?

[@brianpedraza545]

So he was driving without license?

[@flames247666]

Hey, I'm from UK been riding 15+ years. Over in Alberta now and have to take bike test again which is amusing! After turning right (and hugging the right side), Is signalling left with indicator as you move over to left side of lane mandatory?

[@RideYEG]

It depends, but I believe if you are moving from right to left within a clearly defined lane then you do not need to signal (but you need to shoulder check). Often these are not clearly defined painted lanes in residential areas so in that case I would recommend shoulder checking and signalling. Ride safe!

[@obiwansama]

Going for my test next week. I might just go to that registry and hope I get the same examiner! haha.

[@RideYEG]

Best of luck! Keep us posted on how it goes ✌️

[@troybodanis9166]

Thanks for the video. 👍. Doing my test here in Ontario for my full M license on August 13th. Looks like a Suzuki Boulevard M90 in your video. That’s the bike I’m doing my test with. Safe riding 🏍

[@RideYEG]

Hey best of luck. Glad I was able to help someone in another province. Are the rules pretty similar to yours? Any differences you wouldn’t mind sharing?

[@tonymcflattie2450]

Points deducted for no high viz

[@corystuart8559]

U still doing this for new riders?

[@Richard-iv5gs]

Was looking for a group that could help learners and didn't know of any till I bumped into this video...thanks! Great video btw!

[@RideYEG]

Thanks for watching and ride safe!

[@tiffanysautner3283]

Going for my road test tomorrow morning, I’ve watched this video over and over to help ease my mind!

[@theunsuccessfultrader5681]

How'd it go. I'm going for Mine too.

[@michaelleprieur7720]

Moved to Crooked Creek near Grande Prairie from Ontario...I was licensed there but my M2 expired. I commuted to work for a season and a half in the toronto area. Should I be fine to hit the test?

[@rad.6337]

Thank you for the video, it really helped me to pass my class 6 today. You seem like a great dude and mentor for new riders. Cheers and safe riding! edit: was almost bittersweet watching him ride away with his licence at the end. 'There he goes' Hope you guys have went riding again!!

[@RideYEG]

That means a lot to me, I’m glad it helped you get your 6! And you’re right about the bittersweet feeling - being the witness for someone riding away on their own as a 6 really is special.

[@senthilkumar-fs1wq]

Thank you for this video. Helped me to get my Class-6. Can you please provide me link for FB group. I am looking for a parking space. Thank you

[@rickjunior6478]

Glad I found this site. I'm 67, retired and decided I want to finally get my 1st bike and go riding. Is there a training place for beginners? And how do they do the exam with a hearing impaired person, I cannot communicate by headsets. I can hear with hearing aids but I have to lipread as well. Thanks.

[@mrwickedsaint]

Hardest was to start driving uphill, was practicing with clutch, but using brake was obligatory. Last minute readjustment rushed my blood. All good. Good memories of 2001

[@NelsonBegay-j3r]

Frida Course

[@KF1]

That was wholesome bro. Good job, you'd make a good instructor or examiner

[@critshot4694]

This was very useful thank you. I wonder if there is a group like this in Calgary? Also i wonder if anyone has a ball-park figure on cost of full licensing is in Alberta, I am originally from BC.

[@RideYEG]

I can’t remember I think $20 for written exam and another $120-190 for the road test? Something in that range

[@sujitsingh6685]

$17 for knowledge test, $220 for road test, if you have a bike - if not rent at another $120 (at registry that take class 6 test)

[@christinakuemper6409]

I am very new rider like 4 days new. This video really helped me alot now time to get out there and practice more

[@Bcarter98]

I'm in Edmonton and really appreciate this video!

[@RideYEG]

Glad to hear that! Do you have your class 6?

[@Bcarter98]

I don't I been practicing lane position on my Honda Ruckus 😂 will buy I bike this month and hopefully go for test August/September!

[@RideYEG]

@@Bcarter98 That's awesome. DM me on Instagram maybe I'll take out my Grom and ride with you if you want exam training

[@christinakuemper6409]

I'm in Edmonton as well and really needing more riding practice before I can get my class 6

[@kimberlybrodeur9906]

Me too, taking my exam tomorrow at this same registry and grateful for this video!

[@Mrrightgetoverit]

Awesome video man very informative! I do my class 6 road test tomorrow!

[@victorsanders3439]

Did you pass???

[@jshome2298]

Hello, Thank you for the amazing training video. I’m a new rider would really appreciate if you could help me pass my test. Regards, Amar.

[@shawn576]

About speeds at 8 minutes, I think all vehicles actually read fast. My Subaru Impreza reads about 5km/h faster than I'm actually going. It's probably a good error to have - nobody wants surprise speeding tickets.

[@RideYEG]

Yeah exactly. I generally go with 10% variance but better to be slightly under

[@RobertaAnneShepherd]

I would LOVE some help and training in preparing for my class 6 road test! I am precisely anxious about not having enough practice to feel confident enough while many of my riding friends live quite far from me & it feels like a big ask to have them come to me consistently so I can practice.

[@faithhrynko1019]

I passed my class 5 drivers at that registry haha

[@RideYEG]

Haha nice! Seems to be a pretty solid one.

[@jared123123]

Hm for me I’m quite confident about riding technique and ability as I’ve owned tons of dirt bikes etc before this is just the first bike I’m legally registering/ riding lol .. I’m more concerned with the specifics on road test like the “grey areas” as mentioned in video. For example I heard your supposed to stay in the right hand portion of lane when going through intersection where someone is turning left, but left side if your turning at the same time as vehicles across from you to give you more space in case they take too wide of a turn. Then I’ve heard contradictory statements that all make some sense in their own right. Also when making a turn I get on roads like those, staying tight, signalling etc before moving to main part of lane. What about in a more congested area where there are vehicles parked or marked as parking areas on the side of curb, would you still ride in that lane and signal over in both situations? Or just move to main part at the start

[@RideYEG]

I would say all of these could be examined dependent so you should ask clarifying questions before the exam starts for the best odds

[@couchpotato4625]

been waiting

[@snowwhite3019]

Hey, my question may sound silly, how to drive to a motorcycle test without a license what happens if cop pulls over when I drive to a test without a license. Is there some kind off learner license?

[@RideYEG]

You cannot drive to the exam on your own. Technically as a learner, you will need to be chaperone or supervised by a fully licensed class 6 at all times. Including when you’re heading to the exam.

[@sujitsingh6685]

You are very good chaperone and a mentor!

[@BennSumm1]

Started the process to get a class 6 and stumbled on your video. Watching you drive past my house though feels weird on KZbin lol.

[@RideYEG]

No way, what a coincidence! Hopefully you test at that same registry then since you’ll know the area quite well.

[@nacho-bronco.]

Awesome video.. I'm from red deer and new rider ..wondering if you know of anyone around red deer willing to help a guy out. Practice practice practice hard to do without someone with ya.

[@RideYEG]

I’d put in a request to the new riders Edmonton group and see if there are any in Calgary. There might even be some smaller ones in red deer. Alternatively you can join local groups in red deer similar to your bike type etc.

[@illLucifer]

I got declined to join the fb group lol

[@donol1630]

have my class 6 tomorrow morning, i have watched this video atleast 5 times a day for almost a week straight now hoping that i will remember everything!

[@donol1630]

i passed first try 🎉 thanks for the advice

[@oliveranthony4175]

Really helpful video, I am planning to book my road test soon, is anyone available for ride together. Thanks in advance!!

[@RideYEG]

Thanks for watching! Have you joined the new riders group?

[@yogaobmale849]

can you buy and own a motorcyle in alberta even without a class 6 license? and can you drive it with a class 5 license and with a escort just like what you are doing now?

[@carameldriip]

You need to have passed the class 6 knowledge test in alberta then you can ride with someone who has a full class 6 just like in the video!

[@carameldriip]

But you can buy and own a motorcycle without the license you just cant legally be on the road till you pass the class 6 knowledge test

[@jacohavenga9379]

What is all the steps for a motorcycle license in Alberta.

[@RideYEG]

www.alberta.ca/class-6-motorcycle-licence.aspx

[@davidc285]

Hi, Thanks for posting this video, great insight on riding safely and the road test. I had rode a few dirt bikes in my day but very little time on a street bike. I bought my first street bike on May 4, a 2019 Indian Scout Bobber, went for two rides with a friend, watched a few videos, and decided to book a road test on May 16, to learn if nothing else. The road test lasted about 45 minutes. The evaluation had just one recommendation about slowing too much at a crosswalk before a yield. It was awesome! I booked a riders course prior to the road test, but it’s in July, still gonna do that of course. I’ve had my Class 5 since 1990, just to add clarity to my story.

[@RideYEG]

Thanks for watching. That’s a beauty bike you got. Ride safe!

[@srgrohn]

I had my road test at that same location with the same examiner. My experience was the worst. He was screaming in the microphone in the main road cause I wasn’t going fast enough and he was panicking. He put me on edge and needless to say I did not pass my road test.

[@RideYEG]

I’m really sorry to hear you had an experience like that. Sounds incredibly traumatizing - exams are already stressful enough on their own. Will you be retesting in the new year?

[@sujitsingh6685]

You are a cool guy!

[@batoutdahell3084]

back in the day, couldn't u get a Motorcycle licence at age 15?

[@RideYEG]

Depends where you’re from but that definitely sounds familiar from when I got my drivers license. It’s 16 in Alberta now.

[@carliecas9885]

Thanks for this video. I've been riding for 8 years and I have a week left on my class 6 written test. So I'm ripping the bandiad off and getting it done. I appreciate the insight, I'll be taking some notes to ask the examiner ahead of time.

[@RideYEG]

🤞 good luck

[@basharatullahrahmat971]

How'd it go?

[@sunday8251]

Can you get motorcycle insurance and plate for a bike with class 5 while practicing on the streets with a licensed riding partner here preparing for class 6 exam?

[@RideYEG]

Depends on the insurance. But in my case and most cases yes, I was able to.

[@sunday8251]

@@RideYEG Got it. Some insurance companies offer, others don't. Once insurance is ready, getting the registration and plate wouldn't be an issue with a class 5. Thank you.

[@tarbosa5071]

@@sunday8251 In BC you can go into a Motorcycle dealership and buy a bike and insure it without a license.

[@chloewhitten1686]

i want to learn so bad i just have no one to teach me:/

[@RideYEG]

I recommend signing up for a safety course! It lowers insurance in most cases and it’s well worth the money.

[@silas.anderson]

i hope ill pass, bought a brand new honda navi at 16 by myself. tons of work going into insuring it, booking tests, and even just finding a dealer with the bike in stock anywhere in alberta.

[@RideYEG]

Great purchase! Are you in Edmonton? Just study the book and try to get lots of seat time and you should be just fine.

[@silas.anderson]

@@RideYEG im near Edmonton i live in Leduc. i had a Honda ruckus i drove for nearly 3 summers and put probably 5k km on it and 3k km last summer alone on it. so i have lots of seat time for something like that. just the little things like the weird parking lane ill have to remember but i did fine when i did my drivers test and i feel more comfortable on a bike then car right now so i hope i do good. its killing me not being able to drive a new bike.

[@RideYEG]

@@silas.anderson Thats great to hear how much riding you've got. Been wanting to try a Ruckus for a while as I love little bikes - not sure if you saw my Grom content haha. Best of luck though let me know how it goes.

[@silas.anderson]

@@RideYEG no i haven't but i for sure will check it out. ruckus' are great just don't expect much from a stock one. mine i modified a ton and got 80 kmh out of it while still being 50cc. easiest thing you could work on too. for example, don't like the seat? that ok, 6 bolts and you can swap in a shorter one.

[@kem-res057]

Awesome 👍

[@RideYEG]

Always appreciate your support!

[@Shannon_Robbie]

I was failed by the Drive Test instructor because I slowed down too much to make a turn. It was a 2 lane highway. One lane going one way and one lane going the other way. The right hand turn lane was really short and she said I should have maintained my speed and only slowed down in this short turn lane. I tried to tell her my reasoning but she wasn't hearing it. She even told me she'd rather see someone go too fast, than too slow. To make matters worse, there's no more appointments available now. So frustrating!

[@RideYEG]

I’m sorry to hear that. That’s surprising they would say that, I also wish there would be more consistency between instructors. Best of luck when you’re able to book your next one. Where did you take the test?

[@Shannon_Robbie]

@@RideYEG Thanks! Yes I was really surprised as well. There's definite lack of consistency among the instructors. I was worried about going too fast because all the videos warned about that being an automatic fail. Meanwhile, that would have actually saved me in the end. I tried finding information about exiting speed when using a turn lane on a highway. But all I could find was info on big Freeway's like the 401. It was in Pembroke, Ontario.

[@RideYEG]

@@Shannon_Robbie Yeah I totally agree with you. Speed is a factor in the vast majority of accidents and slowing down drastically reduces that while increasing reaction time. I’m sure you’ll get it on the next one. Keep me posted on how it goes. Ride safe✌️

[@davidc285]

Great video! I will try my skills with a road test on May 16.

[@RideYEG]

Best of luck! Go in with confidence and you’ll be great as long as your practice has been in line with the book

[@comfycozygamer3892]

Congrats to you both

[@mdgh367]

Great video!

[@kartavyapatel5565]

Which bike are you riding?

[@RideYEG]

Honda rebel 500

[@pandiz]

Why did I randomly get recommended this? huh.

[@RideYEG]

Hello! Are you a rider based out of edmonton?

[@pandiz]

@@RideYEG no lol Im not even old enough to drive. I guess youtube thought I would like this? Im not from edmonton either.

[@nickert0n]

Which registry did he go to?

[@RideYEG]

Registries R Us

[@christinakuemper6409]

I'm in Edmonton and could use someone to ride with me. I very new rider and want to go for my road test by end of the year. I am close to 50 st and 118ave need to find r Registry in that area

[@mykolashatkovskyi576]

Dude, awesome video! Thank you!

[@RideYEG]

Thanks for watching! Ride safe✌️

[@sexyworm1000]

Haha deadly I did my glass 5 exams at registries r us they’re really nice examiners there hopefully this year I’ll finally get my class 6

[@RideYEG]

Best of luck!