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

Both lean the opposite of the curve

Lean opposite ways

Both lean into the curve at the same angle

None of these

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

90 metres

100 metres

75 metres

150 metres

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

20 seconds ahead

12 seconds ahead

25 seconds ahead

3 seconds ahead

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

2 seconds

2 vehicle lengths

4 seconds

4 vehicle lengths

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What are space margins?

How far ahead you can see

Areas of space around your motorcycle

The distance the vehicle behind is following you

The distance between your motorcycle and the vehicle ahead of you

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What percentage of crashes in BC happen at intersections?

60%

75%

25%

33%

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

None of these

Ride closer to the left lane marking

Ride closer or on the right shoulder

Increase the following distance

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

Dismount your bike

Pull over to the side of the road

Pull out from the side of the road

Change lanes

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

Up to 5 km/h

Up to 20 km/h

Up to 10 km/h

At any speed

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

Sound your horn before entering

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

Go quickly

Wait until all the traffic in the next lane has passed

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

Every few seconds

Passing each parked vehicle

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

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

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

The same

Four times

Double

Six time

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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?

5 metres

3 metres

6 metres

1 metre

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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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What is a space conflict?

When a lane ends abruptly

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

When the vehicle directly ahead of you stops unexpectantly

All of these

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What will allow you to get more power?

Getting up to a higher gear as quickly as you can

All of these

Using a lower gear

Leaning down to reduce wind resistance

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

Shift down to lower gears as you decrease speed

None of these

Shift to neutral

Shift to neutral then skip a gear

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

To check for any debris on the road

None of these

It's the law

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

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Why should you never pass when going up a hill?

All of these

It's tough to gain enough speed to pass

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

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

Double

Four times

Six times

Nine times

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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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When is the best time to brake?

When your bike is upright and moving in a straight line

When you are heading uphill

When you are heading downhill

Traveling downhill

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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

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

It's easier to dismount your bike

All of these

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

Straight ahead

Around the curve

To the right

To the left

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What are the most common crash type involving motorcycles?

T-bone crashes

Head-on crashes

Rear crashes

Side swipes

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

On a sloped roadway

On a sidewalk or boulevard

Across the entrance to any driveway, back lane or intersection

Within six metres of a crosswalk or intersection

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What does 'cover your brake' mean?

By squeezing the brake lever on the handlebar

Moving your right foot behind the brake pedal

By having your hand relaxed and ready

By placing your toe over the brake pedal

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What is referred to as central vision?

The clear view you get in the mirrors

None of these

The vision directly ahead of you

The vision you can see to the right

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

No less than 10 metres

No less than 15 metres

Not within 5 metres

Between 3 and 5 metres

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

About 90%

About 85%

About 70%

About 60%

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