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

All of these

Slow down

Wait for someone to wave you on

Treat the intersection like a four-way stop

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

Cuts

Dirt

Bulges

Damage to the side walls

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When should you check your tires for proper inflation?

At the end of the day

Between rides

After a ride

When the tires are cool

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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?

Yes

You must back up out of the intersection

You can after sounding your horn

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

Yes

Only if other vehicles are blocking your way

Only during a red light

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

25%

75%

33%

50%

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

Tension

Colour

Length

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

Where you can see

Just before you enter the intersection

At the stop sign

Before the curve

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Which of the following are not a requirement of 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

Keep within the speed limit when 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

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What is considered a fresh green light?

A green arrow

One that has just turned green

An advanced green light

All of these

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

It will automatically raise the side stand

It extends the stand if the ground is uneven

It will automatically lower the side stand

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

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

To ensure the stand will engage

All of these

To ensure the stand can release

To prevent the stand from sinking

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Why should you never drive off a stand?

All of these

It could snap off

It could dig into the road when you are turning

It would stall the engine

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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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When are you allowed to enter an HOV lane?

All of these

When directed to do so

Only where broken lines indicate a crossing point

Whenever there is a significant break in traffic

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

At the edge of the road

Stop where you would if there were a marked crosswalk

Where you can see

At the stop sign

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

Once a week

Monthly

Daily

Once you have noticed wear

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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 driver to the left

The most aggressive driver

The driver to the right

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How should you treat an unmarked T-intersection?

None of these

Like a through street

The same way as any other uncontrolled intersection

Always stop before entering

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

To save the strain on your wrists

To avoid breaking your wrists with sudden movements

To prevent you from accidentally rolling the throttle on

All of these

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What is the proper seating position?

Leaning forward to gain better aerodynamics

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

Back enough to keep your arms straight out

Being able to look above the handlebars

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

13 times

10 times

5 times

Up to 15 times

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When are you allowed to cross into a bicycle lane?

If going around a stopped vehicle

If the white line is broken

You can't

If passing a slower moving vehicle

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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 left

The vehicle to the right

The vehicle going straight

The vehicle turning right

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

Your riding gear will be evenly worn

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

All of these

You won't have any back problems as you age

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

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 largest of the 2 vehicle should be allowed to go first

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

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

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

Missing spokes

Broken spokes

Damaged spokes

Rusted spokes

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What is referred to as a stale green light?

One that has just changed to yellow

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

One that has a flashing crosswalk hand at the crosswalk

One that has just changed to green

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