Nova Scotia Motorcycle Test 03

The Nova Scotia motorcycle test is more than a mandatory assessment; it’s a commitment to the safety of all road users. Designed to ensure that all motorcycle operators possess the skills and knowledge to handle the unique challenges of two-wheeled travel, the exam reflects the province’s dedication to road safety.

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Nova Scotia Motorcycle Practice Test 03

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During a rear wheel skid, you should...?

Look well ahead and steer that way

Steer in the opposite direction of the skid and pump the brake

Steer slightly in the direction of the skid

Pump the brake

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Which statement is FALSE? Sometimes you may see an object in your path too late to steer around it. If this happens, follow these basic rules...?

Hold onto the handlebars loosely

Accelerate slightly as the front wheel reaches the object

Stand slightly on the footrests

Shift your weight back

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If the rear wheel skid is caused by over-acceleration, correct it by doing what?

Pulling the clutch lever

Gradually closing the throttle

Quickly closing the throttle

Braking

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Which statement is FALSE? While riding with a passenger, operate at a slower speed than usual, particularly on...?

Bumps

Highways

Corners

Curves

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Why should you never ride side-by-side in the same lane?

It confuses any driver of a car just ahead of you

It could limit your ability to manoeuvre in an emergency situation

It blocks the view from riders behind you

All of these

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Group riding is acceptable but do you have special rights?

Only within city limits

Only if the group is eight or more

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The trick to making a quick turn is to get the motorcycle to...?

Lean quickly in the direction you wish to turn

None of these

Lean quickly in the opposite direction you wish to turn

Lean forward to improve traction

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While riding in a group, where should inexperienced riders ride?

Where ever they are comfortable

At the rear

Behind the leader

Beside the leader

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Which statement is FALSE? If your throttle sticks, take the following steps...?

Rotate the throttle back and forth several times

Leave the clutch lever alone

If you can't close the throttle, it is best to turn off the engine with the emergency shut-off switch or the ignition key

Steer off the road and stop

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How do you know if the rear tire goes flat?

The ride will become extremely bouncy

The back of the motorcycle will tend to slide from side to side

You can hear it pop

All of these

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When should you use high-speed highways?

When the city traffic is backed up

Only if you can keep up with the flow of traffic

When you are late and have to make up time

All of these

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Is it necessary to change your path when crossing railroad tracks that are at an angle of 90 degrees or less to the highway you are travelling on?

Only when carrying passengers

Only in severe weather conditions

Yes

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Most motorcycle skids are caused by...?

Poor brake maintenance

Braking too hard

Sharp turns

Inexperience

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Should you keep a 2 second following distance between bikes while riding in a group?

Only while in traffic

Yes

Only while on dry roads

No, bikes can stop much quicker

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What should you do as you go over the object?

Accelerate more and lean forward over the front forks

Accelerate and lean to the side to compensate for the loss of weight balance

Decelerate and move your weight forward

Decelerate and keep your weight back

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Which statement is FALSE? Wobble and weave are unstable reactions of the motorcycle, usually caused by what?

An incorrect loading of the motorcycle

Poor riding decisions

An aerodynamic imbalance

A mechanical problem

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To correct a wobble, which of the following is not a step you should use?

Grip the handlebars firmly

Brake

Ease off the throttle

Pull off the road when possible and stop

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Limit the size of your group to how many riders?

4 or 5

8 or 9

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What is a wobble?

A rapid shaking of the front wheel from side to side

A slow front wheel movement going up and down

When the front wheel becomes warped

None of these

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How do you know if the front tire goes flat?

The steering will feel heavy

All of these

You can hear it

The bike becomes extremely bumpy

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What happens if the passenger tries to remain upright during a turn or curve?

None of these

It affects the aerodynamics

They will make the bike unstable

It slows the bike down

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While riding in a group, who should set the pace?

The least experienced rider

The lead rider

The last rider

The most experienced rider

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Allow first-time passengers to get used to riding by first taking them...?

At slow speeds in light traffic

On a new subdivision without traffic

To an area they can just sit on the motorcycle while it's parked

In regular traffic

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As you are driving, why should you alert your passenger of your intentions?

So they can move the opposite way for balance

None of these

So they know where to look

So that there are no surprises

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Which statement is FALSE? If you have a blowout, you should do the following...?

With a front-tire blowout, shift your weight as far back as you can. If the rear tire blows out, stay where you are

Gradually ease off the throttle, letting the motorcycle coast

Wait until the motorcycle is going very slowly, then edge toward the side of the road and coast to a stop

Hold on loosely and try to steer straight ahead

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