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

No less than 15 metres

No less than 10 metres

Between 3 and 5 metres

Not within 5 metres

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

Up to 20 km/h

Up to 10 km/h

At any speed

Up to 5 km/h

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

Across the entrance to any driveway, back lane or intersection

On a sloped roadway

On a sidewalk or boulevard

Within six metres of a crosswalk or intersection

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

Shift to neutral

None of these

Shift to neutral then skip a gear

Shift down to lower gears as you decrease speed

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What does 'cover your brake' mean?

Moving your right foot behind the brake pedal

By having your hand relaxed and ready

By placing your toe over the brake pedal

By squeezing the brake lever on the handlebar

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

4 vehicle lengths

4 seconds

2 seconds

2 vehicle lengths

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

None of these

It's the law

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

To check for any debris on the road

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

To the left

Around the curve

To the right

Straight ahead

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

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

Go quickly

Sound your horn before entering

Wait until all the traffic in the next lane has passed

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What is a space conflict?

All of these

When the vehicle directly ahead of you stops unexpectantly

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

When a lane ends abruptly

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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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What is referred to as central vision?

The vision you can see to the right

None of these

The vision directly ahead of you

The clear view you get in the mirrors

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

Double

Four times

The same

Six time

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

None of these

Lean opposite ways

Both lean the opposite of the curve

Both lean into the curve at the same angle

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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 20 km/h

At speeds greater than 15 km/h

At speeds greater than 10 km/h

At speeds greater than 25 km/h

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Why should you never pass when going up a hill?

You can't see the hazards that might be on the other side

It's tough to gain enough speed to pass

All of these

The vehicle being passed may accelerate to get up that same hill

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What will allow you to get more power?

Getting up to a higher gear as quickly as you can

Leaning down to reduce wind resistance

All of these

Using a lower gear

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What are the most common crash type involving motorcycles?

Head-on crashes

T-bone crashes

Rear crashes

Side swipes

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Is it illegal to coast downhill in neutral or with the clutch in?

Only on steep hills

Yes

In poor weather conditions only

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

Nine times

Double

Six times

Four times

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

12 seconds ahead

25 seconds ahead

3 seconds ahead

20 seconds ahead

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

None of these

Ride closer or on the right shoulder

Increase the following distance

Ride closer to the left lane marking

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

About 90%

About 70%

About 60%

About 85%

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

Pull out from the side of the road

Pull over to the side of the road

Dismount your bike

Change lanes

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When is the best time to brake?

When you are heading downhill

Traveling downhill

When you are heading uphill

When your bike is upright and moving in a straight line

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

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

Every few seconds

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What are space margins?

The distance the vehicle behind is following you

The distance between your motorcycle and the vehicle ahead of you

How far ahead you can see

Areas of space around your motorcycle

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What percentage of crashes in BC happen at intersections?

25%

75%

60%

33%

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

150 metres

75 metres

90 metres

100 metres

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Questions In This Quiz

At triple the speed you will need how much braking distance?
When you double your speed, your braking distance increases by…?
How do you compensate for a blocked view ahead while riding behind a large truck?
What is the minimum following distance while riding at city speeds?
When you stop behind another vehicle at an intersection, how much space should you leave between your motorcycle and the vehicle ahead?
At medium or high riding speeds, the rider and the motorcycle should…?
At what speed will the bike feel steadier?
At what speed has the motorcycle unsteady, wanders easily and requires constant balancing and steering correction?
When you go around a curve, inertia tries to keep you going in which direction?
When is the best time to brake?
The front brake is the most powerful; it provides how much of your stopping power?
What will allow you to get more power?
What does ‘cover your brake’ mean?
When you want to slow down or stop, how should you use the gears?
Is it illegal to coast downhill in neutral or with the clutch in?
What are the most common crash type involving motorcycles?
Why should you never pass when going up a hill?
What are space margins?
What is a space conflict?
Why should you check your blind spot before making a turn?
If your view is blocked after you have stopped at an intersection, what should you do before you ride through?
What percentage of crashes in BC happen at intersections?
Which statement is false? Use a mirror and shoulder check whenever you plan to do the following…?
Which statement is false? You should check your mirrors…?
What is referred to as central vision?
Make sure you know what’s coming up on the road by scanning at least how far ahead?
How far from a fire hydrant are you allowed to park?
Which statement is false? It is illegal to park on the following…?
Why should you park at a 45-degree angle when parking on a street?
When doing a legal U-turn, how much visibility must you have from other vehicles?