BC Class 6 / 8 Motorcycle Mock Exam 3

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. Where would you see an object marker like this one?

   
   1. At the end of a school or playground zone
   2. On an obstruction you must pass with care
   3. On the back of a slow-moving farm vehicle
   4. Above a lane that is reserved for buses

2. May motorcycles use HOV lanes in B.C.?

   1. Never, whatever signs are posted
   2. On some roads, where 'Motorcycles OK' is posted
   3. Always, on every road with an HOV lane
   4. Only when you are carrying a passenger

3. Why shouldn't you brake while swerving abruptly?

   1. You could skid and fall
   2. The ABS will switch off
   3. The brake light won't work
   4. It is illegal while signalling

4. How can you tell a helmet is approved?

   1. It has a built-in sun visor
   2. Its label shows DOT, Snell or ECE
   3. It is sold by a motorcycle dealer
   4. It covers both ears completely

5. You are blinded by low sun glare. What should you do?

   1. Speed up to get out of the glare
   2. Close your eyes for a moment until the glare passes
   3. Slow down and look down and to the sides
   4. Look straight at the light to adjust

6. You face several hazards at once. What should you deal with first?

   1. The closest one to the curb
   2. The one you saw first
   3. The most dangerous one
   4. The one on your left

7. What should you do at a painted island?

   1. Use it as a left-turn waiting area
   2. Ride over it if the lane is blocked
   3. Keep to its right; don't ride on or over it
   4. Park on it for a short stop

8. The centre line is a double solid yellow line. What does it mean?

   1. No passing
   2. Pass only on motorcycles
   3. The lane is reversible
   4. Pass with extra caution

9. 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

10. A large truck approaches from the other direction. What should you do?

    1. Move right, then return 3 seconds after it passes
    2. Brake hard until the truck has gone by you
    3. Move to the left position so you can see past the truck
    4. Speed up so you pass the truck more quickly

11. You are stopped uphill behind a truck. Why leave extra space?

    1. The truck may roll back when it starts
    2. You need room to make a U-turn
    3. Trucks always reverse at red lights
    4. The truck's exhaust is very hot

12. 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

13. On a motorcycle with linked brakes, what happens when you use either brake control?

    1. The engine is cut off right away
    2. The anti-lock braking system switches itself off
    3. Only the front brake is applied
    4. Both front and rear brakes are applied

14. What is progressive braking?

    1. Braking hard at first, then releasing fully
    2. Using only the rear brake first
    3. Increasing brake pressure gradually
    4. Pumping the front brake quickly

15. You are leaving a parking lot onto a street. Where should you first stop?

    1. At the edge of the traffic lane
    2. Only if a car is coming
    3. In the bicycle lane
    4. Before the sidewalk or pedestrian area

16. Someone is tailgating you. What should you do with your space in front?

    1. Close it so the tailgater can't pass
    2. Keep it at exactly two seconds
    3. Brake hard to warn the driver behind
    4. Slowly increase it to four seconds

17. When should you do a mirror and shoulder check?

    1. Only when a car is close behind you in traffic
    2. Only at night, when mirrors are harder to use
    3. Before pulling out, changing lanes or position, or turning
    4. Only before changing lanes on a freeway or highway

18. What does this sign warn of?

    
    1. A steep hill ahead
    2. A slippery road ahead
    3. A winding road ahead
    4. A gravel shoulder ahead

19. Someone is passing you. What should you do?

    1. Flash your brake light repeatedly
    2. Keep your speed or slow down to let them in
    3. Speed up to close the gap ahead
    4. Move toward the centre line

20. An ambulance with lights and siren approaches. What must traffic in both directions do?

    1. Pull over and stop
    2. Stop only if in the same lane
    3. Speed up to clear the road
    4. Keep moving at the same speed

21. On a slippery road, how much stopping distance should you allow?

    1. Twice the normal distance
    2. Four times the normal distance
    3. The normal distance
    4. Half the normal distance

22. What does this sign warn you about?

    
    1. The pavement ends in a short distance
    2. Two-way traffic is coming up ahead
    3. A divided road is beginning ahead
    4. A narrow structure, often a bridge

23. A school zone sign has a tab reading 30 km/h with no hours shown. When does the limit apply?

    
    1. Only during the morning and afternoon bells
    2. Only when a crossing guard is present
    3. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on school days
    4. Every day from dawn to dusk

24. Most motorcycle mirrors are convex. What does that mean for you?

    1. Vehicles look closer and larger than they really are
    2. You see only one lane behind you
    3. Vehicles look farther away than they are
    4. There are no blind spots

25. At a four-way stop, you and an oncoming driver arrive together. You turn left; they go straight. Who goes first?

    1. Whoever is on the right
    2. You, because you signalled first
    3. The oncoming driver going straight
    4. You, because motorcycles are smaller

26. When does a 30 km/h school zone end?

    1. At the next intersection you reach
    2. At the back of the sign on the other side
    3. After exactly 100 metres of road
    4. When you no longer see any children

27. Who may not use hand-held electronic devices while riding in B.C.?

    1. Only riders in the GLP program
    2. All riders, including GLP riders
    3. Only riders on numbered highways
    4. Only riders under 19 years old

28. Which is an example of a 'surprise' hazard?

    1. A driver weaving back and forth
    2. A sign warning of a curve
    3. A wide paved shoulder
    4. A painted crosswalk

29. When does the 30 km/h limit in a B.C. playground zone apply?

    1. Only when children can be seen
    2. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on school days only
    3. Weekdays from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
    4. Every day from dawn to dusk

30. What shape and colour are most warning signs?

    1. A green rectangle
    2. A yellow diamond
    3. A white rectangle
    4. A red octagon

31. In a strong crosswind from your left, what should you do?

    1. Sit upright and speed up
    2. Ride on the right edge of the lane
    3. Lean away from the wind, to the right, and speed up
    4. Lean the motorcycle into the wind, to the left

32. How should a staggered group pass a slower vehicle?

    1. All riders together, side by side
    2. The last rider first, then the others
    3. One rider at a time, starting with the leader
    4. Two riders at a time in the same lane

33. What does a yellow left-turn arrow mean?

    1. Oncoming traffic must now stop and let you go first
    2. Turn left only after a full stop
    3. You may still turn left freely
    4. The arrow is about to end; stop if you can

34. Where should a passenger hold on?

    1. The rear fender or tail light
    2. The rider's waist or the grab rail
    3. The rider's shoulders or the back of the helmet
    4. The ends of the handlebars

35. Which helmet type gives the best crash protection?

    1. A full-face helmet
    2. A half helmet
    3. A shorty helmet with goggles
    4. An open-face helmet

36. Double broken yellow lines mark a lane. What kind of lane is it?

    1. A reversible lane controlled by lane signals
    2. A passing lane for slow-moving vehicles
    3. A bus-only lane during the rush hours
    4. A two-way left-turn lane for both sides

37. Two vehicles reach an uncontrolled intersection at the same time. Who must yield?

    1. The larger vehicle always goes through first
    2. The vehicle on the left yields to the right
    3. The vehicle on the right yields to the left
    4. The motorcycle always goes through first

38. What does this sign warn of?

    
    1. Deer may be on the road
    2. A wildlife park entrance
    3. A farm crossing for cattle
    4. A hunting area beside the road

39. Which two restrictions are removed when a learner passes the motorcycle skills test?

    1. The supervisor and 60 km/h restrictions
    2. All learner restrictions
    3. The passenger and daylight restrictions
    4. The L sign and zero-alcohol restrictions

40. 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