BC Motorcycle Test 04

Taking the BC motorcycle practice test is essential to obtaining a motorcycle Class 6 licence in British Columbia. By doing so, candidates will be able to prepare adequately for the official test required to obtain the licence.

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BC Motorcycle Practice Test 04

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What is the minimum following distance while riding at city speeds?

4 vehicle lengths

4 seconds

2 vehicle lengths

2 seconds

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Why should you never pass when going up a hill?

The vehicle being passed may accelerate to get up that same hill

You can't see the hazards that might be on the other side

All of these

It's tough to gain enough speed to pass

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What are the most common crash type involving motorcycles?

T-bone crashes

Rear crashes

Head-on crashes

Side swipes

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What is referred to as central vision?

None of these

The clear view you get in the mirrors

The vision you can see to the right

The vision directly ahead of you

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How far from a fire hydrant are you allowed to park?

No less than 15 metres

No less than 10 metres

Between 3 and 5 metres

Not within 5 metres

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If your view is blocked after you have stopped at an intersection, what should you do before you ride through?

Wait until all the traffic in the next lane has passed

Go quickly

Sound your horn before entering

You may need to edge forward into the intersection to see clearly

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Which statement is FALSE? You should check your mirrors...?

Passing each parked vehicle

Whenever you plan to change road position or direction, to make sure that no other road user has moved up beside you

Every few seconds

Before you slow down or stop, to make sure traffic behind will have room to stop for you

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When is the best time to brake?

Traveling downhill

When you are heading downhill

When your bike is upright and moving in a straight line

When you are heading uphill

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Is it illegal to coast downhill in neutral or with the clutch in?

In poor weather conditions only

Yes

Only on steep hills

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What is a space conflict?

When two road users try to move into the same space at the same time

All of these

When a lane ends abruptly

When the vehicle directly ahead of you stops unexpectantly

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At what speed will the bike feel steadier?

At speeds greater than 15 km/h

At speeds greater than 25 km/h

At speeds greater than 10 km/h

At speeds greater than 20 km/h

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Make sure you know what's coming up on the road by scanning at least how far ahead?

12 seconds ahead

3 seconds ahead

20 seconds ahead

25 seconds ahead

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What are space margins?

How far ahead you can see

The distance between your motorcycle and the vehicle ahead of you

Areas of space around your motorcycle

The distance the vehicle behind is following you

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When you double your speed, your braking distance increases by...?

The same

Six time

Double

Four times

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At medium or high riding speeds, the rider and the motorcycle should...?

Both lean the opposite of the curve

Lean opposite ways

None of these

Both lean into the curve at the same angle

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When doing a legal U-turn, how much visibility must you have from other vehicles?

150 metres

75 metres

90 metres

100 metres

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The front brake is the most powerful; it provides how much of your stopping power?

About 90%

About 60%

About 70%

About 85%

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When you want to slow down or stop, how should you use the gears?

Shift to neutral then skip a gear

Shift to neutral

Shift down to lower gears as you decrease speed

None of these

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Why should you park at a 45-degree angle when parking on a street?

It's easier to park the bike

All of these

It's easier to dismount your bike

To make your motorcycle visible to drivers looking for a parking space

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When you go around a curve, inertia tries to keep you going in which direction?

Around the curve

Straight ahead

To the left

To the right

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Which statement is FALSE? Use a mirror and shoulder check whenever you plan to do the following...?

Pull out from the side of the road

Dismount your bike

Change lanes

Pull over to the side of the road

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What does 'cover your brake' mean?

By placing your toe over the brake pedal

By squeezing the brake lever on the handlebar

Moving your right foot behind the brake pedal

By having your hand relaxed and ready

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When you stop behind another vehicle at an intersection, how much space should you leave between your motorcycle and the vehicle ahead?

1 metre

5 metres

3 metres

6 metres

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How do you compensate for a blocked view ahead while riding behind a large truck?

Ride closer or on the right shoulder

Ride closer to the left lane marking

None of these

Increase the following distance

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At triple the speed you will need how much braking distance?

Four times

Double

Six times

Nine times

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What will allow you to get more power?

Using a lower gear

All of these

Leaning down to reduce wind resistance

Getting up to a higher gear as quickly as you can

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What percentage of crashes in BC happen at intersections?

60%

25%

33%

75%

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Why should you check your blind spot before making a turn?

None of these

To make sure a cyclist or other road user hasn't come up beside you

To check for any debris on the road

It's the law

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At what speed has the motorcycle unsteady, wanders easily and requires constant balancing and steering correction?

Up to 20 km/h

Up to 10 km/h

Up to 5 km/h

At any speed

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Which statement is FALSE? It is illegal to park on the following...?

Across the entrance to any driveway, back lane or intersection

On a sidewalk or boulevard

Within six metres of a crosswalk or intersection

On a sloped roadway

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