BC Class 6 / 8 Motorcycle Practice Test 8

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. 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

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

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

3. 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

4. How close to a fire hydrant may you park?

   1. No closer than 2 m
   2. No closer than 10 m
   3. Any distance if you stay with the bike
   4. No closer than 5 m

5. 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

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. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. What following distance should you keep in bad weather or on slippery roads?

    1. At least one second
    2. At least two seconds
    3. At least four seconds
    4. At least eight seconds

12. What must you do at this sign?

    
    1. Use the shoulder to get around slower traffic
    2. Speed up to merge ahead of other traffic
    3. Let crossing traffic and pedestrians go first
    4. Stop every time, even when the road is clear

13. 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

14. What does a solid white line between lanes going the same way mean?

    1. Passing is allowed with care
    2. The lane ends ahead
    3. Do not change lanes
    4. Change lanes when safe

15. A large animal is in your path and you can't stop. What does the guide advise?

    1. Lay the motorcycle down on its side
    2. Swerve sharply into the oncoming traffic lane
    3. Lock the brakes and hit it head-on
    4. Brake firmly and strike it at an angle

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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

19. 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

20. When is a road especially slippery in rain?

    1. Only when the temperature is below zero
    2. After several hours of steady rain
    3. Only on gravel roads
    4. In the first half hour after a long dry spell

21. 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

22. 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

23. What does a winter tire sign require while it is posted?

    1. Headlights on high beam at all times
    2. A speed below 50 km/h on that road
    3. Winter tires or chains on your vehicle
    4. An extra two seconds of following distance

24. 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

25. 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

26. How long is a Class 8L learner's licence valid?

    1. One year
    2. Six months
    3. Two years
    4. Five years

27. 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

28. What shape and colour are most warning signs?

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

29. 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

30. 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

31. Travelling at 51 km/h or more, how much room should you give a cyclist you pass?

    1. At least 0.5 metres
    2. At least 3 metres
    3. At least 1.5 metres
    4. At least 1 metre

32. 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

33. 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

34. What does this sign warn of?

    
    1. A detour around a closed road
    2. A U-turn area ahead
    3. A roundabout ahead
    4. A traffic circle you may skip

35. 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

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. 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

38. 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

39. 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

40. How should cargo be carried for the best stability?

    1. Low, close to the centre and evenly spread
    2. Hung on one side so it's easy to reach
    3. Strapped to your back in a large bag
    4. High on the rear rack for easy access