BC Class 6 / 8 Motorcycle Practice Test 1

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

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

2. What does this sign require you to do?

   
   1. Stop only if other vehicles are present
   2. Slow down and go if no one is coming
   3. Give way only to pedestrians, then continue without stopping
   4. Come to a complete stop, then go when it is safe

3. 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

4. Your cold medicine label warns it may cause drowsiness. What should you do?

   1. Don't ride
   2. Drink coffee and ride
   3. Ride with extra following distance
   4. Ride only on side streets

5. Where should less experienced riders be placed in a group?

   1. Just behind the leader
   2. Riding side by side with the leader
   3. At the very back
   4. In front of the leader

6. What does a disaster response route sign tell you?

   1. During a major disaster, stay off that road
   2. The road is an evacuation route at all times
   3. Emergency vehicles may use the shoulder there
   4. The road is closed on weekends for drills

7. To avoid glare from oncoming headlights at night, where should you glance?

   1. At the right edge of the road
   2. At your speedometer
   3. At the centre line
   4. Straight into the lights

8. Where is a U-turn illegal?

   1. At an intersection controlled by traffic lights
   2. At an uncontrolled intersection outside business areas
   3. On a quiet residential street
   4. In a cul-de-sac

9. Why should you slow down before entering a curve?

   1. So the engine can rev higher
   2. To keep traction in reserve with a moderate lean
   3. Because braking in the middle of a curve is more effective
   4. So you can use the rear brake only

10. 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

11. Why are sunglasses alone not enough eye protection?

    1. They make signs hard to read
    2. They fog up in every weather
    3. They are illegal to wear while riding a motorcycle
    4. They can fly off, move or shatter

12. How long can a new B.C. resident ride on a valid out-of-province motorcycle licence?

    1. One full year
    2. The first six months
    3. The first 30 days
    4. The first 90 days

13. A crossing sits just before an intersection with a red light. What should you do?

    1. Stop on the tracks behind the car ahead of you
    2. Stop before the crossing unless there's room
    3. Ride around the car ahead to clear it
    4. Stop wherever the line of traffic stops

14. You see a flashing green arrow pointing left together with a steady red light. What may you do?

    1. Go straight; left turns must wait for green
    2. Nothing until the red turns green
    3. Turn right only after stopping
    4. Turn left; through traffic must stop

15. Why should a passenger keep their legs away from the exhaust?

    1. To avoid burns
    2. To keep the bike balanced
    3. To protect the chain
    4. To reduce wind noise

16. A dog runs toward your motorcycle. What should you do?

    1. Honk and swerve into the other lane
    2. Stop fully and wait for it to leave
    3. Slow down, then steer away and speed up
    4. Kick at it as you ride past it

17. In a two-lane roundabout, which lane may you use to go straight through?

    1. The right lane only, never the left
    2. Either the left or the right lane
    3. The left lane only, never the right
    4. The truck apron around the centre

18. To swerve around an object, what do you do first?

    1. Look in the direction you want to go
    2. Look at the object
    3. Brake hard
    4. Close the throttle and lean back

19. 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

20. What does a flashing yellow light mean?

    1. Slow down and go with caution
    2. Only turning traffic may go
    3. Stop and wait for a green light
    4. The light is about to turn red

21. Who is responsible for avoiding a collision with a pedestrian?

    1. No one if the crosswalk is unmarked
    2. Whoever had the green light
    3. The rider, always
    4. The pedestrian, if jaywalking

22. 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

23. 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

24. A school bus ahead has alternately flashing red lights. What must you do?

    1. Pass slowly on the left side
    2. Stop, from either direction
    3. Stop only if you are behind it
    4. Slow to 30 km/h and continue

25. Why ride carefully on a brand-new tire?

    1. It needs to cool after fitting
    2. It has no tread pattern yet
    3. It is overinflated when it leaves the factory
    4. Its shiny finish gives less grip at first

26. Two vehicles are stopped at a two-way stop. One wants to turn left, the other to go straight. Who goes first?

    1. The vehicle turning left, since it signalled
    2. The vehicle on the right
    3. The vehicle going straight
    4. Whichever is larger

27. 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

28. 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

29. Your motorcycle weaves as you cross a steel bridge grating. What should you do?

    1. Grip hard and steer firmly against the weaving
    2. Stand up and accelerate across it
    3. Brake hard until the weaving stops
    4. Slow down and let the bike take its course

30. How do you cover your rear brake?

    1. Place your toe over the brake pedal
    2. Move your foot off the peg
    3. Press the pedal lightly the whole time
    4. Rest your heel on the pedal

31. 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

32. 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

33. What does a red oil pressure light warn you about?

    1. Low oil pressure
    2. An overheated tire
    3. A low oil level in the tank
    4. A full oil filter

34. What three parts make up total stopping distance?

    1. Perception, gear choice and braking distance
    2. Perception, reaction and braking distance
    3. Speed, weight and tire pressure
    4. Reaction, braking and skid distance

35. Why should you avoid buying a used helmet?

    1. Its colour fades and reduces visibility
    2. Used helmets are illegal to wear in B.C.
    3. It may have crash damage you can't see
    4. Its padding is always too loose

36. 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

37. Your licence requires corrective lenses and you forgot your glasses. What could happen if you ride?

    1. You could be fined
    2. Only a warning is possible
    3. Nothing if the trip is short
    4. Your licence becomes Class 8

38. 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

39. The rider behind you falls back in your mirror. What should you do?

    1. Pull over immediately
    2. Ignore it; they know the route
    3. Slow down so the group stays together
    4. Speed up to close the gap ahead

40. 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