BC Motorcycle Test 03

Taking the BC motorcycle practice test is wise for individuals who plan to obtain their Motorcycle Class 6 license in British Columbia. This comprehensive online test provides an excellent opportunity to assess your knowledge and understanding of the rules of the road, motorcycle riding skills, and road signs.

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BC Motorcycle Practice Test 03

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When checking the drive belt or chain, what should you be looking for?

Length

Colour

Tension

All of these

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Where there is an unmarked crosswalk, where should you stop?

At the edge of the road

Where you can see

At the stop sign

Stop where you would if there were a marked crosswalk

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If another vehicle arrives at the traffic circle at the same time as you do, who should yield?

The driver opposite

The most aggressive driver

The driver to the right

The driver to the left

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When are you allowed to cross into a bicycle lane?

If passing a slower moving vehicle

If the white line is broken

If going around a stopped vehicle

You can't

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Motorcycles use roughly how much gasoline that cars with comparable performance use?

33%

25%

75%

50%

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What's the advantage if you have a comfortable posture while riding?

You'll be better able to prevent fatigue and control your motorcycle

All of these

Your riding gear will be evenly worn

You won't have any back problems as you age

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Why should you always keep your knees close to the gas tank?

Reduces strain of your leg muscles

It's more aerodynamic

This helps you keep your balance while turning

It helps reduce wind displacement

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If your motorcycle has a side-stand switch, what does it do?

It extends the stand if the ground is uneven

It automatically shuts off the engine if you put the motorcycle into gear while the side stand is down

It will automatically raise the side stand

It will automatically lower the side stand

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Which statement is FALSE? When checking wire spoke wheels, you should check the following...?

Missing spokes

Rusted spokes

Damaged spokes

Broken spokes

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Which statement is FALSE? You should always inspect the tires for...?

Damage to the side walls

Bulges

Cuts

Dirt

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If two vehicles arrive at the same time at an uncontrolled intersection, who should be given the right of way?

The vehicle to the right

The vehicle turning right

The vehicle to the left

The vehicle going straight

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What is considered a fresh green light?

An advanced green light

A green arrow

One that has just turned green

All of these

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Which of the following are not a requirement of passing?

Make sure you know whether the pavement markings allow you to pass

Pass on the right only on a roadway that has two or more lanes going in the same direction or if a driver ahead is turning left and use the shoulder to pass if needed

Keep within the speed limit when passing

Pass on the left only when it is safe to do so and lane markings permit it. You're not permitted to pass over double yellow solid lines, and it's risky to pass over a single yellow solid line

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Is it illegal to back up into an intersection or crosswalk?

Yes

Only during a red light

Only if other vehicles are blocking your way

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If you are in the intersection waiting to turn and the light turns yellow, are you legally allowed to complete your turn?

You must back up out of the intersection

Yes

You can after sounding your horn

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What happens when the traffic lights go out or all four lights can start flashing?

Slow down

All of these

Wait for someone to wave you on

Treat the intersection like a four-way stop

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Older motorcycles produce how much more emissions per kilometre than the average new car or light-duty truck?

Up to 15 times

10 times

5 times

13 times

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When checking the throttle, how do you know it is working properly?

It should move with ease

The engine revs when it is turned

It should snap back when you let it go

It should remain in the same position when you let it go

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Which of the following is not a rule when approaching an all-way stop?

If two vehicles arrive at about the same time, the one on the right should go first

The largest of the 2 vehicle should be allowed to go first

If two vehicles are facing each other and have arrived at the intersection at about the same time, the one making a left turn must yield to the one going straight through

The first vehicle to arrive at the intersection and come to a complete stop should go first

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Why should you ride with your wrists flat or slightly dropped?

To prevent you from accidentally rolling the throttle on

All of these

To save the strain on your wrists

To avoid breaking your wrists with sudden movements

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Why should you never drive off a stand?

It could snap off

It would stall the engine

It could dig into the road when you are turning

All of these

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Are you allowed to change lanes within a roundabout?

Yes

Only to improve visibility

Only to get out quicker

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How should you treat an unmarked T-intersection?

The same way as any other uncontrolled intersection

None of these

Always stop before entering

Like a through street

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How often should you check your tire's air pressure?

Once you have noticed wear

Monthly

Daily

Once a week

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What is referred to as a stale green light?

One that has just changed to yellow

One that has just changed to green

One that has a flashing crosswalk hand at the crosswalk

One that has been green for a long time, and is about to turn yellow

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Why should you ensure the surface of the road is firm when using the bike stand?

To prevent the stand from sinking

To ensure the stand can release

To ensure the stand will engage

All of these

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When should you check your tires for proper inflation?

At the end of the day

When the tires are cool

After a ride

Between rides

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What is the proper seating position?

Back enough to keep your arms straight out

Far enough forward so that your arms are slightly bent and your back is straight

Being able to look above the handlebars

Leaning forward to gain better aerodynamics

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When are you allowed to enter an HOV lane?

Whenever there is a significant break in traffic

Only where broken lines indicate a crossing point

All of these

When directed to do so

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Where there is no stop line, no crosswalk and no sidewalk, where should you stop?

Before the curve

At the stop sign

Where you can see

Just before you enter the intersection

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