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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When are you allowed to enter an HOV lane?

When directed to do so

Whenever there is a significant break in traffic

Only where broken lines indicate a crossing point

All of these

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If another vehicle arrives at the traffic circle at the same time as you do, who should yield?

The driver to the right

The driver opposite

The most aggressive driver

The driver to the left

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Which of the following are not a requirement of passing?

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

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

Make sure you know whether the pavement markings allow you to pass

Keep within the speed limit when passing

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

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

You won't have any back problems as you age

Your riding gear will be evenly worn

All of these

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

5 times

10 times

Up to 15 times

13 times

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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?

You must back up out of the intersection

You can after sounding your horn

Yes

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

Just before you enter the intersection

Before the curve

Where you can see

At the stop sign

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

Stop where you would if there were a marked crosswalk

At the edge of the road

At the stop sign

Where you can see

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

33%

75%

50%

25%

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

Length

Tension

Colour

All of these

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

Once a week

Daily

Monthly

Once you have noticed wear

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Why should you always keep your knees close to the gas tank?

It's more aerodynamic

Reduces strain of your leg muscles

This helps you keep your balance while turning

It helps reduce wind displacement

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

Bulges

Damage to the side walls

Cuts

Dirt

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

To prevent the stand from sinking

To ensure the stand can release

All of these

To ensure the stand will engage

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How should you treat an unmarked T-intersection?

None of these

Like a through street

Always stop before entering

The same way as any other uncontrolled intersection

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

To avoid breaking your wrists with sudden movements

To prevent you from accidentally rolling the throttle on

All of these

To save the strain on your wrists

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

Only during a red light

Yes

Only if other vehicles are blocking your way

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When checking the throttle, how do you know it is working properly?

It should snap back when you let it go

It should move with ease

It should remain in the same position when you let it go

The engine revs when it is turned

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

It extends the stand if the ground is uneven

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

It will automatically lower the side stand

It will automatically raise the side stand

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What is the proper seating position?

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

Leaning forward to gain better aerodynamics

Being able to look above the handlebars

Back enough to keep your arms straight out

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

Damaged spokes

Missing spokes

Rusted spokes

Broken spokes

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When are you allowed to cross into a bicycle lane?

If passing a slower moving vehicle

If the white line is broken

If going around a stopped vehicle

You can't

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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

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

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

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Why should you never drive off a stand?

It could snap off

It would stall the engine

All of these

It could dig into the road when you are turning

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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 going straight

The vehicle to the right

The vehicle turning right

The vehicle to the left

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When should you check your tires for proper inflation?

When the tires are cool

Between rides

After a ride

At the end of the day

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What is considered a fresh green light?

One that has just turned green

All of these

A green arrow

An advanced green light

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What is referred to as a stale green light?

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 yellow

One that has just changed to green

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

All of these

Treat the intersection like a four-way stop

Wait for someone to wave you on

Slow down

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Are you allowed to change lanes within a roundabout?

Only to get out quicker

Yes

Only to improve visibility

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