BC Motorcycle Test 07

Taking the BC motorcycle practice test is an essential step towards passing the BC Motorcycle knowledge test with flying colors. By taking this test, aspiring motorcycle riders can get a solid understanding of the rules of the road, road signs, and other important safety regulations.

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BC Motorcycle Practice Test 07

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Which of the following is not a strategy for dealing with turbulence and crosswinds?

Steer into the direction of the wind. For example, if the wind is coming from your left, then lean the bike to the left

Ride upright to reduce the size of your profile and your wind resistance

Keep a firm grip on the handlebars

Slow down

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If you have any doubts about your safety when visibility is limited, what should you do?

Pull over and stop riding

Ensure your headlight is on

All of these

Ride slower

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Which of the following is not a strategy for handling other drivers' aggression while riding?

Respond with good manners — give the other road user plenty of room and the right-of-way

Never return aggression — avoid eye contact and don't gesture back. As a rider you are vulnerable. Keep away from erratic road users

Keep calm

Go home if you are being followed

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What happens if you misjudge the arc of a curve?

Look where you want to go and steer at a steady speed in that direction

Remain on the outside of the curve to be able to adjust

Stay on the inside of the curve

Slow down to a crawl and reposition your motorcycle

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Which of the following is not a strategy for riding in rain, mist or fog?

Use fog lights if you have them

Keep your face shield, goggles and windshield clean

Allow for a shorter following distance so those in front can see you

Make yourself visible. Wear brightly coloured and reflective gear

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Which of the following is not a strategy for being a safe passenger while riding?

Keep your legs away from the hot exhaust system to avoid possible burns

Avoid leaning with the motorcycle

Hold onto the rider's waist or grab rail for stability and safety. Tighten your hold when the bike is about to stop or start or when the bike makes any sudden move

Keep both feet on the passenger footpegs

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What should you do just before riding onto gravel?

Release the brakes

Apply the brakes

Speed up

Lean forward over the handlebars

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What should you do if either the high or low beam headlight burns out?

Travel slowly to your destination

Ride in well lit areas

Ride with a signal on so other traffic can see you

Use the remaining beam to get you safely off the road

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If pavement levels are uneven, as in a construction zone, approach anything higher than a couple of centimetres at an angle as close what?

90 degrees

60 degrees

45 degrees

30 degrees

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Which of the following is not a strategy for handling slippery surfaces?

If you must brake, allow twice the normal stopping distance. Brake early and apply gentle pressure to both brakes

Reduce your speed and don't make any sudden changes in speed

Leave more following distance than usual

Avoid braking when the bike is in an upright position.

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What is the best strategy for crossing railway tracks?

Ride straight across them and stay within your lane

Ride across them at a 30-degree angle

Ride across them at a 45-degree angle

Slow down to a crawl before crossing them

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Which of the following is not a strategy for cross tracks?

If necessary, brake or change gears before you begin to cross

Anticipate how much traction is available on the track crossing. Wood and metal surfaces can be slippery

Adjust your position while crossing the tracks

Keep yourself and the bike upright

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What do ABS brakes allow you to do?

Stop in a shorter period of time

None of these

Brake hard without locking your wheels

Stop quicker than conventional brakes

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Which of the following is not a strategy for overcoming contrasting light conditions?

Use sunglasses during the daytime

Keep your face shield and windshield clean and in good condition

If blinded by glare, look down and to the sides

Avoid looking directly into the light

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If you're impeding traffic, what should you do?

All of these

Keep checking your mirrors

Pull over and let the other road users go by

Keep to the right lane

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What does overriding the headlight mean?

The headlight is not bright enough

Having a poorly aligned headlight

Driving faster than light

You are not able to stop within the distance that you can see with the headlight

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What happens if either tire starts to whine or shudder when you are braking?

Your steering is locking up

You are about to lock up a wheel

Your brakes are about to fail

A wheel is about to fall off

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Which of the following is not a strategy for handling rough road surfaces?

Lean into turns a little more for balance

Watch for the warning signs that indicate rough road surfaces ahead

Keep your head and eyes up as you ride

Slow down gradually and smoothly by rolling off the throttle

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Which of the following is not a strategy for riding off-road?

Ride with a buddy

Lighten the load by reducing your riding gear

Make sure your bike meets legal requirements if you have to travel on public roads to get to the off-road site

Plan ahead. If you will be coming back at night and riding on public roads, you must have a headlight

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Why should you avoid going through standing water?

You don't know what the water may be hiding

It could splash into your face

It could flood the engine

Your feet could get wet

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How do you avoid glare from oncoming lights while riding at night?

None of these

Look past the oncoming traffic

Look ahead just in front of your motorcycle

Glance to the right edge of the road

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Why should you avoid using the high beam headlights in rain or fog?

It reflects on the rain or fog and causes glare

It doesn't help you when going uphill

It blinds the oncoming drivers

All of these

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Which of the following is not a strategy for preventing aggression while riding?

Don't split lanes

Don't race your engine unnecessarily

Rarely use turning lanes or shoulders to get ahead of backed-up traffic

Don't park in spaces reserved for people with disabilities

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It's often difficult to know what to do when faced with road users who are aggressive. Their lack of courtesy and bad driving habits can lead to...?

Loneliness

All of these

Crashes

Arguments

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Riding through tunnels on a bright sunny day can be especially dangerous for riders because...?

The extreme contrast between light and dark

All of these

It's too dark in the tunnel for the headlight

The darkness hides too much

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Which of the following is not a strategy for handling irregular surfaces?

Keep your speed slow and steady

Scan well ahead so that you have time to take action

When riding from one road surface level to a different level, stay on the seat as much as possible for balance

Don't change direction abruptly

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What is hydroplaning?

None of these

When the bike gains traction

When tires lose contact with the road surface and float on a film of water

When the bike gains speed

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By law, when must you have the headlight on?

30 minutes after sunset until 30 minutes before sunrise or if your visibility is reduced to less than 150 metres

At sunset

Once it's too dark to see

When weather is bad

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When should you dim your headlight high beam, whether you are meeting it or following it?

When you are within 150 metres of another vehicle

All of these

As soon as you can see oncoming headlights

When there is too much glare

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Which of the following is not a strategy for riding at night?

Wear reflective gear

Don't use a tinted face shield or goggles

Angle your headlight to the left

Be sure the headlight on your bike is clean and correctly adjusted

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