Nova Scotia Motorcycle Test 01

The thrill of the open road beckons to motorcycling enthusiasts, yet with that thrill comes the crucial responsibility of safety. For eager riders in Nova Scotia, the motorcycle test serves as a gateway to a life of exploration and adventure, all underpinned with confidence and safety.

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Nova Scotia Motorcycle Practice Test 01

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What are the two essential elements of motorcycle safety?

Awareness and balance

Control and awareness

Awareness and smoothness

Balance and smoothness

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Which statement is FALSE? Check both the front and rear brakes for...?

Adjustment

Fluid levels

Tension

Wear

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Which statement is FALSE? Check the condition of your battery to make sure...?

Battery cables are on the correct posts

Battery connections are tight

Terminals are clean

Battery fluid levels are correct

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How do you know the motorcycle is in neutral?

It will always show you with a light on the dash

The motorcycle will start

None of these

Roll the motorcycle backward or forward while sitting on it

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When you release the throttle it should...?

None of these

Push forward

Remain in the position you left it in

Snap closed

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When you put the helmet on, it should...?

Be slightly loose to allow for air flow

Be able to move if something hits it

Be snug

Sit at the back of your head

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Do vehicles with side mirrors on both sides have blind spots?

Yes

Depending on the size of the vehicle

Only if the mirrors are smaller in size

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If you do wear gloves, they should be made of what material?

Suede

Rubber

Anything that is comfortable

Leather

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Are windshields a substitute for proper eye protection?

Only the tall windshields

Yes

Only those from the manufacturer

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Which statement is FALSE? All helmets must meet one of the following standards...?

Canadian Standards Association Standard

MTO

Snell Memorial Foundation

United States of America Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard - 218

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Choose a helmet with...?

A bright colour

A shiny paint finish

A dull paint finish

None of these

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When checking your mirrors, which of the following is not something you should do?

Adjust your mirrors before driving

Replace or repair damaged mirrors immediately

Adjust mirrors to see directly in the lane behind you

Replace broken mirrors immediately

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When riding on a freeway with three or more lanes, why should you avoid the centre lanes?

All of these

Because that's where trucks do all their passing

Because it's too busy

Because you don't have a blocking position

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Why should bubble shields not be used?

They won't cover your full face

They don't fit right

Too many things will stick to them

They may distort your vision

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Clothing should be warm and...?

Tight

Thick

Large

Ventilated

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What is referred to as the blocking position?

None of these

Slightly to the right of the centre of the lane

Slightly to the left of the centre of the lane

The centre of the lane

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While riding your motorcycle, which of the following is not something you have to carry?

Registration card

Licence card

Travel documents

Inspection card

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Boots or shoes should be sturdy and...?

Be very flexible

All of these

High enough to protect your ankles

Have soft soles

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Is every motorcycle entitled to the full use of a traffic lane?

Only the right lane

It depends on the traffic around you

Yes

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Ideally, the helmet should have what on the back and sides?

Straps

Padding

Reflective material

Trim

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Which statement is FALSE? The best way to avoid trouble is to do the following...?

Look ahead

Anticipate

Plan your route

Take corrective action

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Your clothing should fit...?

Loose

With flaps for air flow

None of these

Snug

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What is the best protection against natural hazards like insects or debris?

All of these

Denim

Leather

Flannel

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If you do not have a clear face shield on your helmet, what can be used as alternative for good protection?

Eyeglasses

Sunglasses

All of these

Goggles

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Should gloves be worn while riding?

Only in cold weather

Only in wet weather

Yes

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You should check all four turn signals to make sure they...?

Are all there

Are the correct colour

All of these

Flash properly

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What is the best position in the lane to ride in?

Slightly to the left of the centre of the lane

Slightly to the right of the centre of the lane

In the centre of the lane

It doesn't matter

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When checking your wheels, which of the following is not something you should check?

Axle nuts

Spoke size

Rim condition

Cotter pins

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When checking your tires, which of the following is not something you should check?

Sidewall condition

Air pressure

Proper size

Tread depth

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An important aspect of operating a motorcycle is...?

To make yourself big

All of these

To make yourself visible

To make yourself heard

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