BC Motorcycle Test 02

Taking the BC motorcycle practice test is essential to passing the BC Motorcycle knowledge test with flying colors. The practice test helps you to familiarize yourself with the types of questions and format of the actual test, making you better prepared to answer all the questions and pass the test.

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BC Motorcycle Practice Test 02

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Do most motorcycle windshields give adequate protection for your eyes or face?

After-market screens only

Yes

Only full screens

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Which gear should the bike be in before starting it?

Neutral

First

Reverse

Third

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The soles of your footwear should be...?

Leather

Slip-resistant and flexible

Flame resistant

Smooth

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When deciding on a shield, why should you check that air can flow freely on the inside?

To allow you to breathe

All of these

To keep you cool

It prevents fogging

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The rear brake is usually operated by what?

A button on the left handlebar

A foot pedal

The lever on the right handlebar

The lever on the left handlebar

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Most newer motorcycles have an electric starter instead of what?

A pull starter

A kick starter

A push starter

None of these

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Do most motorcycle indicators cancel automatically?

Only automatic transmission bikes

Yes

Only after a turn

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Why should gloves cover your wrists and overlap the sleeves of your jacket?

Reduces sunburnt wrists

You will become more aerodynamic

All of these

It prevents cold air from flowing into your jacket and protects your skin from injury in an accident

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Which statement is FALSE? A full-face helmet provides the best protection in a collision as well as protection from...?

Dust

Wind

Sun

Rain

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Jackets and pants should fit snugly but comfortably, and should not do what while you are riding?

All of these

Blow off

Balloon out

Rip

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What is the purpose of the fuel supply valve?

It stops the fuel tank from being over-filled

Controls the flow of gasoline to the carburetor

It allows the fuel tank to be filled

It filters out impurities from the fuel system

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Where is the fuel supply valve located?

Usually located just below the fuel tank

Under the fuel cap

Under the seat

In front of the fuel tank

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Most motorcycles have neutral, plus how many other gears?

5 or 6

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Where is the throttle located?

A right foot pedal

The left handlebar grip

The right handlebar grip

A left foot pedal

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What does squeezing the clutch lever do?

It will disengage the clutch and disconnect the engine from the transmission

It will engage the clutch and connect the engine to the transmission

Begin the braking process

Allow you to brake smoothly

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What's the purpose of placing the key in the lock position before removing the key?

The steering is locked and helps prevent theft

The saddle bags cannot be opened

The wheels will not rotate

None of these

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With linked braking, applying the front or rear brake lever does what?

Cancels out both brakes

Applies the opposite brake

Cancels out the opposite brake

Applies both front and rear brakes

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What colour is the neutral light?

Green

Yellow

Blue

Red

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Why should you check that sleeve and leg cuffs are long and snug enough?

To allow them to last longer

To reduce sunburn

To keep out the wind and rain

To stop bug bites

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Will a full-face helmet restrict your hearing?

Yes

Only if you have long hair

Depending on the elements

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Clothing such as leather and good-quality synthetics, such as Kevlar and Cordura nylon, offer good protection from what?

Heatstroke

Sunburn

Abrasion

All of these

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How should you adjust the mirrors?

You should not see any part of your body

You should see the lane behind you and as much of the other lanes on the road as possible

You should see a small part of your rear wheel

Above eye level

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If you choose a helmet that doesn't have full-face protection, what else should you wear?

Nothing

A baseball hat under the helmet

Goggles

Sunglasses

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What do most motorcycles have to help start a cold engine?

A choke or enrichener

Nothing

A block heater

A throttle

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What happens if you forget to turn the fuel supply valve to 'On'?

The fuel system will suck in impurities into the fuel system

The fuel system will suck in mostly air and will not start

The motorcycle might start, but will soon stall from lack of fuel

The motorcycle will not start

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Even on warm days, the motorcycle's speed creates a wind that can do what?

Increase body temperature

Lower body temperature to the point of hypothermia

None of these

Cool your body to a comfortable level

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Which type of motorcycle does not have a fuel supply valve?

They all have a fuel supply valve

Motorcycles that are fuel injected

European motorcycles

Motorcycles that are automatic transmission

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Why should you wear the correct clothing while riding?

It will make you more visible to pedestrians crossing the street

It will keep you cool

It can give you some protection during a collision

All of these

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It's best to use gloves that are designed for what?

Motorcycle riding

Poor weather

Shoveling snow

Good ventilation

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Where is the rear brake pedal located?

On the left handlebar

Behind the right footpeg

In front of the right footpeg

In front of the left footpeg

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