BC Class 6 / 8 Motorcycle Mock Exam 2

All 40 questions in this test

Every question and its answer choices. The correct answers and explanations appear when you take the test above.

1. You are in the left lane of a one-way street when a fire truck comes up behind with its siren on. Where do you pull over?

   1. To the left
   2. Nowhere; keep going
   3. Into the intersection ahead
   4. To the right, crossing all lanes

2. There is no stop line, no crosswalk and no sidewalk. Where do you stop?

   1. Wherever you can see best
   2. Just before you enter the intersection
   3. One full car length back from the corner
   4. At the nearest driveway

3. Why must you remember to cancel your turn signal?

   1. Signals stop working above 50 km/h
   2. Signals drain the battery in seconds
   3. The law limits signals to five flashes
   4. Most motorcycle signals don't cancel themselves

4. At a four-way stop, two vehicles stop at about the same time. Who goes first?

   1. The vehicle on the right
   2. The vehicle turning left
   3. The vehicle on the left
   4. The vehicle going faster

5. You take your road test on a motor scooter. What restriction will your licence carry?

   1. A maximum speed of 70 km/h
   2. No passengers, on any motorcycle you ride
   3. Daylight riding only, all year
   4. You may ride motor scooters only

6. An oncoming driver turns left across your path. What type of hazard is this?

   1. A space conflict
   2. A vision block
   3. A poor road surface
   4. A mechanical problem

7. A blind pedestrian raises their white cane at a curb. What does it mean?

   1. They want you to sound your horn
   2. They are trying to hail a taxi
   3. They are telling you to go first
   4. They are unsure; stop and let them cross

8. When is it too early to signal a right turn?

   1. Anytime before you reach the stop line
   2. Whenever you are in a turning lane
   3. Only after dark, when signals are bright
   4. When driveways come before your turn

9. What does a steady green straight-ahead arrow mean?

   1. Go straight after a full stop
   2. Go straight only; no turns
   3. Yield to oncoming traffic
   4. Turn left or right only

10. How should you cross an uneven pavement edge a few centimetres high?

    1. At a shallow angle to ease onto it
    2. As close to 90 degrees as possible
    3. At full throttle to jump the edge
    4. Parallel to the edge until it ends

11. What is the maximum speed for a learner who hasn't passed the skills test?

    1. 70 km/h
    2. 80 km/h
    3. 50 km/h
    4. 60 km/h

12. How close to a crosswalk or intersection may you park?

    1. No closer than 10 m
    2. No closer than 6 m
    3. Right up to the line
    4. No closer than 3 m

13. What colour are construction zone signs?

    1. Yellow-green
    2. Orange
    3. Brown
    4. Blue

14. What does this sign warn of?

    
    1. A median ahead you may pass on either side
    2. A divided highway ends; keep right
    3. A one-way street begins ahead
    4. Two lanes merge into one ahead

15. What is a clue that black ice may be on the road?

    1. The lane markings look brighter than usual
    2. Steam rises from the road
    3. The road looks grey-white
    4. The asphalt looks shiny and black

16. You are in a lane marked by an overhead arrow sign. What must you do?

    
    1. Treat the arrows as a suggestion only
    2. Go in the direction the arrows show
    3. Change lanes in the intersection if needed
    4. Follow the arrows only during rush hour

17. On a B.C. destination sign, what unit are the distances in?

    
    1. Kilometres
    2. Minutes of travel
    3. Metres
    4. Miles

18. How does a passenger usually change the way a motorcycle handles?

    1. Faster acceleration and shorter braking
    2. No change if the passenger is light
    3. Slower acceleration and longer braking
    4. Lighter steering at low speed

19. What should you check on the tires before carrying a passenger?

    1. Only the tread depth on the front tire
    2. Nothing, since tires don't need any changes for weight
    3. Pressure for the extra load, per the manual
    4. The colour of the valve caps

20. What does a steady white rectangle on a transit priority signal mean?

    1. All traffic may turn right
    2. Motorcycles may go before cars
    3. Only buses may go
    4. Pedestrians may cross diagonally

21. Stopped traffic on your right is squeezing your group as you ride straight through an intersection. What may the group do?

    1. Use the paved shoulder on the right
    2. Ride two abreast to clear it faster
    3. Form single file on the left side of the lane
    4. Spread out across both lanes of traffic

22. How far over the limit counts as excessive speeding that can lead to impoundment?

    1. 20 km/h or more
    2. 40 km/h or more
    3. 10 km/h or more
    4. 60 km/h or more

23. Your front tire goes flat. Which brake should you use if you must brake?

    1. Both brakes hard
    2. The front brake
    3. The rear brake
    4. Neither; downshift sharply

24. Your more experienced friends take curves faster than you want. What should you do?

    1. Ride at your own safe speed and meet them later
    2. Ask them to ride side by side with you
    3. Take a shortcut so you can catch up later
    4. Keep up with them so you don't fall behind

25. A car in your mirror moves up and disappears from view. Where is it probably?

    1. In one of your blind spots
    2. Turned off onto a side road
    3. Directly in front of you
    4. Far behind you

26. A tire starts to whine or shudder while you brake. What does it mean?

    1. The ABS has switched off
    2. The brakes are working exactly as designed
    3. The tire is overinflated
    4. A wheel is about to lock; ease up

27. What does the law allow a Class 8L or 8N rider to do with a phone while riding?

    1. Use GPS voice directions on the go
    2. Use a hands-free headset for calls
    3. Call 9-1-1 to report an emergency
    4. Send short texts using voice commands

28. According to the guide, about how long does it take to get from a BAC of .08 back to zero?

    1. About one hour
    2. About 12 hours
    3. About three hours
    4. About six hours

29. Your motorcycle breaks down on a busy freeway. What should you do?

    1. Stop on the nearest bridge where it's flat
    2. Pull far off the road and stay with the bike
    3. Accept a ride from the first stranger who stops
    4. Make repairs right there in the traffic lane

30. After passing a truck, when should you move back into its lane?

    1. When you can see its headlights in your mirror
    2. After one second
    3. When the driver flashes the lights
    4. As soon as your rear wheel clears the truck's front bumper

31. What does this sign tell you to expect?

    
    1. A runaway lane ahead
    2. A truck entrance on the right
    3. A steep hill; slow down
    4. A rough road surface

32. Why can't an off-road motorcycle be ridden on the street?

    1. It lacks full lights, a horn and emission controls
    2. Its tires are too wide for pavement
    3. It has no clutch, gears or rear brake
    4. Its engine is always 50 cc or smaller

33. Stopped behind a car at an intersection, how much space should you leave?

    1. About 1 metre
    2. About 3 metres
    3. About 10 metres
    4. No space; stay close

34. Approaching an intersection, in what order should you scan the road you are crossing?

    1. Right, then left only
    2. Left, centre, right, then left again
    3. Left only, since traffic comes from there
    4. Centre only, then mirrors

35. After how many days with a Class 8L can you take the motorcycle skills test?

    1. At least 14 days
    2. At least 30 days
    3. At least 7 days
    4. At least 90 days

36. What is a decreasing-radius curve?

    1. A curve that sits on a hill crest
    2. A curve that gets sharper as you go through it
    3. A curve with a steeply banked surface
    4. A curve that opens up toward the exit

37. Who may park in a space marked with a disabled parking sign?

    1. Anyone stopping for less than ten minutes
    2. Any motorcycle, since it takes so little space
    3. A permit holder carrying a person with a disability
    4. Any vehicle with its four-way flashers on

38. A sign warns of construction ahead, but the road looks clear. What should you do?

    1. Keep your speed until you see workers
    2. Move onto the shoulder right away
    3. Slow down and be ready for hazards
    4. Speed up to get through it quickly

39. During a pre-trip check you find the horn doesn't work. What should you do?

    1. Ride if the brake light works
    2. Ride only in daylight
    3. Don't ride until it is fixed
    4. Ride but use hand signals instead

40. What is the minimum following distance in a group?

    1. Half a second
    2. One second
    3. Five seconds
    4. Two seconds