Nova Scotia Motorcycle Test 02

Whether you’re a seasoned rider relocating to Nova Scotia or a fresh rookie donning a helmet for the first time, the Nova Scotia motorcycle test is an essential rite of passage. Here is your comprehensive guide to mastering one of Atlantic Canada’s most important motorcycle examinations.

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Nova Scotia Motorcycle Practice Test 02

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Which of the following is not a best practice when encountering slippery surfaces?

Make shorter sudden movements

Be smooth

Avoid driving by pulling off the road

Reduce your speed and use both brakes

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Other drivers often have a hard time seeing a motorcycle, especially when the motorcyclist is doing what?

Riding alone

Passing

All of these

Making a left turn

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To start the motorcycle, the 'shut off' switch should be turned to what position?

The 'Park' position

The 'Run' position

The 'On' position

The 'Start' position

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When braking, you should...?

Use both brakes at the same time

Use the front brake and then the rear brake

Use just the front brake

Use the rear brake and then the front brake

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When you plan to start, stop, or change direction in traffic, it is important to check...?

All of these

Your blind spot

The turn signal

Your centre mirror

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At 100 km, you have gone 30 to 40 metres before the brakes take hold, and how many metres before you are stopped?

75 metres

50 metres

90 metres

120 metres

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What would you do if a wheel locks up?

Stay on them to make an emergency stop

Release the brake slightly and then reapply pressure

Release the brake completely and start again

Push your weight forward

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The passenger should hold on tightly to what?

The bottom of the seat

The back of the seat

The handgrips

Your waist/hips

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In an emergency, draw in the clutch, gear down, apply the front brake, and push down on the back brake...?

Off and on until you stop

One after the other

At the same time

And lean forward as much as possible

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How much stopping power do the front brakes provide?

50%

70%

90%

30%

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Most collisions between vehicles and motorcycles happen where?

At intersections

On the highway

On rural roads

At the bottom of a hill

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Which statement is FALSE? Any number of things can combine to make the road surface slippery, such as...?

Grease/oil

Rubber buildup or deposits on the roadway

Painted surfaces (lines and arrows)

Old pavement

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On a roadway with more than two lanes, why should you check the far lanes as well as the lane next to you?

You don't have to if you've been monitoring your mirrors regularly

So you can turn safely

Because it's the law

Another driver may be moving toward the same space you are

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When is the highway likely to be slippery in the rain?

The first few minutes after it starts to rain

During a very heavy downpour

After it has rained for 30 minutes or more

At any time

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What is the minimum distance you should maintain while following another vehicle under ideal conditions?

2 car lengths

3 seconds

3 car lengths

2 seconds

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At 50 km per hour, how far have you gone before your brakes start to take hold?

10 to 15 metres

35 to 30 metres

40 to 50 metres

15 to 20 metres

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If the engine is cold, what can be done to help you start the engine?

Use the choke

None of these

Pump some fuel in first

Start it in second gear

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Make sure your passenger understands that he or she must keep both feet...?

Behind them

On the footrests

Hanging down

None of these

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Must your motorcycle be equipped with a rear seat and footrests to carry a passenger?

Only if the motorcycle is above 250cc

It's just an option

Yes

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What are good motorcyclists careful to maintain to increase visibility?

A good following distance

All of these

Eye contact

The proper blocking position

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Which statement is FALSE? Once you start to carry passengers, remember that the extra weight changes the way a motorcycle handles, such as...?

The way it turns

How you do shoulder checks

Its balance

The way it speeds up and slows down

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Why should you never ride the brake?

It affect your steering

It causes unnecessary wear on your brakes

All of these

It locks the wheel

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When applying the front brake, you should...?

Your thumb

Your right foot

Use all your fingers

Your index finger

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When it comes to turns, you should do all your braking...?

Until you are one third around the corner

Until you feel you have the motorcycle under control

Before you get into a turn

Until you are half way around the corner

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If you are forced to brake when the front wheel is turned...?

None of these

Get the wheel straight and try again

Lock the front wheel so the bike continues in a straight line

Do it gradually

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Don't assume the passenger knows what to do, so tell the passenger to sit where?

As far forward as possible without crowding you

As far back as possible

Holding you tightly to improve the aerodynamics

Leaning back as much as they can

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Why should you always leave plenty of space between you and the vehicles around you?

All of these

So you can remove any back draft from that vehicle

It's the law

So that you have time to react and some place to go

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If someone is following you closely, what can you do to alert them that you may be slowing?

Lower your left arm and point to the road

Use your right arm and point up

Wave to them

Flash your brake light

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Which statement is FALSE? Having space all around your vehicle will allow the following to happen...?

It gives you a buffer zone in order to keep a vehicle from hitting you from behind

It stops having bugs hi your face

It allows you to see traffic and road conditions ahead more easily

It provides room to stop safely

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If you have a learner motorcycle licence, can you carry passengers?

Just within city limits

Yes

Only for up to one hour at a time

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Tips for Preparation and Success

Enroll in a Motorcycle Safety Course

Consider enrolling in a motorcycle safety course. These courses not only provide structured learning, but they could provide exclusive insights into the test from seasoned instructors.

Familiarize Yourself with the Motorcycle Handbook

The Motorcycle M Driver’s Handbook is your go-to source of information. Read it cover to cover, taking notes on the most challenging or critical sections for safe riding.

Get Comfortable with Different Motorcycles

You may take the test with any size motorcycle as long as it’s representative of the license you intend to obtain. Practice with various types of bikes to be prepared for whatever model you encounter on testing day.

Prepare for Different Weather Conditions

The Nova Scotia motorcycle test is not contingent on weather. Prepare to take the test in the rain, snow, or shine, and practice riding in all these conditions.