BC Class 6 / 8 Motorcycle Mock Exam 4

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 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

2. 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

3. A friend can't reach the passenger footpegs. What should you do?

   1. Let them hold their feet up
   2. Carry them on short trips only
   3. Don't carry them
   4. Let them rest feet on the exhaust

4. Which helps you stay alert on a long ride?

   1. Taking breaks and walking around
   2. Drinking strong coffee
   3. Eating a large meal
   4. Riding faster so you finish the trip sooner

5. On a motorcycle with ABS, how should you brake in an emergency?

   1. Use only the front brake, squeezing as hard as you can
   2. Release and reapply the brakes every second
   3. Pump the brakes rapidly to help the ABS
   4. Firm, continuous, hard pressure on both brakes

6. For how long can police impound a motorcycle for excessive speeding on a first offence?

   1. 24 hours
   2. 30 days
   3. 60 days
   4. 7 days

7. What colour are construction zone signs?

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

8. How does a glass of beer compare to a glass of wine or an average cocktail?

   1. They contain about the same alcohol
   2. Beer has much more alcohol in it
   3. Beer has much less alcohol in it
   4. Beer doesn't affect riding at all, in any amount

9. How far from the nearest rail of a railway crossing must you park?

   1. At least 15 m
   2. At least 6 m
   3. At least 5 m
   4. At least 30 m

10. How do you work the gearshift lever?

    1. With your right foot, without the clutch
    2. With your left hand, on the handlebar
    3. With your left foot, together with the clutch
    4. With your right foot, after the brake

11. Behind a truck or bus, how can you tell the driver can likely see you?

    1. You can read its licence plate
    2. You are within two seconds of it
    3. Its brake lights are on
    4. You can see both of its side mirrors

12. 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

13. Your engine suddenly seizes. What should you do immediately?

    1. Squeeze the clutch lever
    2. Turn off the ignition
    3. Apply the front brake hard
    4. Kick down two gears

14. An overhead lane control signal shows a red X. What does it mean?

    1. The lane ends in 1 km
    2. The lane is for buses only
    3. You may use the lane to pass
    4. Do not ride in that lane

15. A lane control signal over your lane shows a flashing yellow X. What should you do?

    1. Continue in the lane but slow to 40 km/h
    2. Move out of the lane into one with a green arrow
    3. Use the lane only if you are turning left
    4. Stop under the signal and wait for green

16. What does this sign tell you about the cross street?

    
    1. The right lane ends just ahead
    2. A detour starts in the arrow's direction
    3. You must turn the way the arrow points
    4. Traffic on it moves only in the arrow's direction

17. You fail a motorcycle road test for the first time. How long must you wait to retake it?

    1. 24 hours
    2. 7 days
    3. 14 days
    4. 30 days

18. Why should a riding jacket fit snugly?

    1. So it is easier to sit upright
    2. So it doesn't balloon or flap in the wind
    3. So it keeps the helmet strap in place
    4. So the reflective strips line up

19. You are stopped at a red light. May you check a text on a hand-held phone?

    1. Yes, while fully stopped
    2. Yes, if the engine is off
    3. Only for under 10 seconds
    4. No; you are still driving

20. You must park on a slope. What should you do?

    1. Face uphill and leave it in gear
    2. Park across the slope on the stand
    3. Face downhill in neutral
    4. Leave the engine idling

21. How does motorcycle ABS differ from car ABS, according to the guide?

    1. It won't let you brake and steer together
    2. It always shortens your stopping distance
    3. It lets you brake hard in deep, loose gravel
    4. It works only on the rear wheel of the bike

22. Which lane position is usually the default, dominant position?

    1. The right position
    2. The left position
    3. On the lane line
    4. The centre position

23. On a freeway with three lanes each way, which lane should you usually use?

    1. Any lane; it makes no difference
    2. The centre or a right-hand lane
    3. The left lane at the speed limit
    4. The shoulder when traffic is slow

24. What is the acceleration lane of a freeway entrance for?

    1. Stopping to wait for a safe gap
    2. Parking briefly in an emergency
    3. Matching your speed to freeway traffic
    4. Passing slower traffic while still on the ramp

25. How much riding experience do experts suggest before carrying a passenger?

    1. About 500 km
    2. One full season
    3. About 10,000 km
    4. About 2,500 km

26. What is the 'load triangle'?

    1. The triangle reflector fixed to cargo
    2. The rack behind the passenger's seat
    3. The area between the two axles and your head
    4. The space under the fuel tank and seat

27. How much clear space should you keep on each side of your motorcycle?

    1. At least three metres
    2. At least 30 centimetres
    3. At least one metre
    4. Half a lane

28. How should you park a motorcycle on a street?

    1. Parallel against the curb
    2. On the boulevard beside the curb
    3. Across two marked stalls
    4. At about a 45-degree angle to the curb

29. What is the minimum following distance in good weather and road conditions?

    1. Two seconds
    2. One second
    3. Six seconds
    4. Four seconds

30. What does a maximum speed sign tell you?

    
    1. The speed you must keep in every weather condition
    2. The top legal speed in good, dry conditions
    3. The lowest speed allowed on that road
    4. A suggested speed for heavy vehicles only

31. How long must you hold a Class 8L before the Class 8 road test?

    1. At least 30 days
    2. At least 12 months
    3. At least 24 months
    4. At least 6 months

32. 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

33. 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

34. When should you accelerate to avoid a collision?

    1. Only when you are riding in first gear
    2. Whenever a car approaches from either side of you
    3. Always first, before trying to brake
    4. Only when you can't brake or steer around

35. Whose safety are you responsible for when carrying a passenger?

    1. Only your own
    2. Neither; the passenger rides at own risk
    3. Your passenger's as well as your own
    4. Only the passenger's

36. 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

37. A large truck in the next lane hides the road ahead. What kind of hazard is this?

    1. A vision block
    2. A road-design hazard
    3. A space conflict
    4. A surprise

38. Lanes are closed ahead in a construction zone. When should you merge?

    1. After passing the arrow board
    2. At the last moment
    3. As soon as possible
    4. Only when a worker waves you

39. A driver cuts you off and you feel angry. What does the guide suggest?

    1. Pass them and then brake suddenly in front
    2. Stay patient; pull over to calm down if needed
    3. Follow the driver for a while to show how angry you are
    4. Stare them down when you stop at the light

40. What colour is a school crosswalk sign in B.C.?

    1. Blue with white symbols
    2. White with a red border
    3. Fluorescent yellow-green
    4. Orange with black symbols