BC Class 6 / 8 Motorcycle Practice Test 6

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. 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

2. 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

3. Which road surface is a hazard for motorcycles but barely matters to cars?

   1. A wide, dry shoulder
   2. A freshly swept dry road
   3. A storm drain or metal surface
   4. A smooth concrete lane

4. How can you warn drivers behind before you slow down?

   1. Wave your left foot out to the side
   2. Sound the horn twice as you slow down
   3. Tap a brake lightly to flash the brake light
   4. Switch on the high beam a few times

5. How should you treat an unmarked T-intersection?

   1. As if the through road must yield to you
   2. As a four-way stop
   3. Like any other uncontrolled intersection
   4. As a yield for traffic on your left only

6. You are in the lane next to a stopped vehicle with flashing lights. What else must you do if it's safe?

   1. Stop beside it
   2. Turn on your hazard lights
   3. Change lanes away from it
   4. Sound your horn as you pass

7. A railway crossing has a gate. When may you cross?

   
   1. After the gate is fully raised and it is safe
   2. When the train's last car has passed
   3. When the gate starts to rise
   4. When the bell stops ringing

8. What does this sign tell you?

   
   1. Two lanes merge into one ahead
   2. Only motorcycles may pass here
   3. Passing is not allowed on this stretch
   4. Slow vehicles must pull onto the shoulder here

9. 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

10. 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

11. You turn left from a two-way road onto a one-way road. Which lane do you turn into?

    1. The centre lane of the one-way road
    2. The right lane of the one-way road
    3. Any lane, if signalled
    4. The left lane of the one-way road

12. Which arm does a motorcyclist use to signal a right turn?

    1. Either arm
    2. The left arm
    3. The right arm
    4. Neither; only lights are allowed

13. 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

14. In B.C., what does a flashing green light usually mean?

    1. Pedestrians must wait to cross
    2. You have a protected left turn
    3. The light will stay green for one minute
    4. The light is pedestrian-controlled; go if clear

15. 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

16. 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

17. What is the 'point of no return' when approaching a stale green?

    1. The last driveway before the corner
    2. The centre of the intersection
    3. The spot past which you can't stop safely
    4. The stop line at the intersection

18. Above about 10 km/h, you want to go left. What do you do?

    1. Turn the bars sharply right
    2. Push gently on the right handgrip
    3. Push gently on the left handgrip
    4. Lean your body right

19. An aggressive driver tailgates and flashes high beams at night. What should you do?

    1. Ride straight home as fast as you can
    2. Brake suddenly to teach them a lesson
    3. Gesture back at them so they will stop
    4. Give them room; avoid eye contact or gestures

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

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

21. 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

22. Your motorcycle starts a speed wobble. What should you do?

    1. Grip firmly, ease off gradually and don't brake
    2. Brake hard right away to stop the wobble
    3. Accelerate hard to ride out of the wobble
    4. Fight the handlebars to hold them straight

23. How should your wrists be when gripping the handgrips?

    1. Bent sharply upward
    2. Raised well above the grips
    3. Flat or slightly dropped
    4. Resting on the tank

24. Is lane splitting legal in B.C.?

    1. Only on multi-lane freeways
    2. Yes, but only in stopped traffic
    3. No; it is illegal and dangerous
    4. Yes, at speeds below 30 km/h

25. Why shouldn't you wave a pedestrian across in the middle of a block?

    1. Only buses may stop for pedestrians
    2. Pedestrians must always cross at lights
    3. It slows down cyclists behind you
    4. Other drivers may not expect it

26. 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

27. A sign shows that slow traffic holding up five vehicles must use a pullout. What does that mean for a slow rider?

    1. Speed up so the line behind can keep pace
    2. Stay in your lane until the next passing lane
    3. Pull into the pullout to let the line pass
    4. Move onto the shoulder and keep riding

28. 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

29. Who must wear an approved motorcycle helmet in B.C.?

    1. Riders only, not their passengers
    2. Every rider and every passenger
    3. Riders on highways only
    4. Riders under 19 only

30. Why wear a jacket even on a very hot day?

    1. Because shorts are allowed only with a jacket
    2. To keep insurance coverage valid
    3. Because helmets require it
    4. To protect you and prevent dehydration

31. About how far does a typical train need to stop?

    1. About 2 kilometres
    2. About 500 metres
    3. About 50 metres
    4. About 200 metres on level track

32. What is the top speed of a motor-assisted cycle (e-bike) as defined in the guide?

    1. 70 km/h
    2. 50 km/h
    3. 32 km/h
    4. 20 km/h

33. 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

34. How should a passenger behave on a moving motorcycle?

    1. Sit still, feet on the pegs, lean with the bike
    2. Stand up on the pegs over bumps
    3. Lean the opposite way in every curve
    4. Turn around to watch traffic behind

35. Which type of motorcycle does the guide describe as suiting learners, with an upright posture?

    1. Sport
    2. Standard
    3. Off-road
    4. Touring

36. When are animals hardest to see and most active?

    1. Late at night only
    2. Around noon
    3. On rainy afternoons in spring
    4. Around dusk and dawn

37. What blood alcohol level is allowed for a Class 8L or 8N rider?

    1. Zero
    2. Under .05
    3. Under .08
    4. Under .02

38. Why isn't riding far below the speed of traffic always safest?

    1. It makes your brakes overheat
    2. Drivers behind may try to pass unsafely
    3. It is illegal on all B.C. roads
    4. It wears out the clutch and gearbox very quickly

39. What does a yellow line on your left tell you?

    1. Traffic beyond it is coming toward you
    2. The road is a one-way street
    3. Traffic beyond it is going the same way you are
    4. The lane is for turning only

40. 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