BC Motorcycle Test 07

Taking the BC motorcycle practice test is an essential step towards passing the BC Motorcycle knowledge test with flying colors. By taking this test, aspiring motorcycle riders can get a solid understanding of the rules of the road, road signs, and other important safety regulations.

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BC Motorcycle Practice Test 07

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What should you do if either the high or low beam headlight burns out?

Ride in well lit areas

Travel slowly to your destination

Ride with a signal on so other traffic can see you

Use the remaining beam to get you safely off the road

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What should you do just before riding onto gravel?

Lean forward over the handlebars

Speed up

Release the brakes

Apply the brakes

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Which of the following is not a strategy for preventing aggression while riding?

Rarely use turning lanes or shoulders to get ahead of backed-up traffic

Don't park in spaces reserved for people with disabilities

Don't race your engine unnecessarily

Don't split lanes

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Which of the following is not a strategy for being a safe passenger while riding?

Avoid leaning with the motorcycle

Keep both feet on the passenger footpegs

Keep your legs away from the hot exhaust system to avoid possible burns

Hold onto the rider's waist or grab rail for stability and safety. Tighten your hold when the bike is about to stop or start or when the bike makes any sudden move

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By law, when must you have the headlight on?

At sunset

Once it's too dark to see

30 minutes after sunset until 30 minutes before sunrise or if your visibility is reduced to less than 150 metres

When weather is bad

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If pavement levels are uneven, as in a construction zone, approach anything higher than a couple of centimetres at an angle as close what?

45 degrees

60 degrees

90 degrees

30 degrees

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What happens if either tire starts to whine or shudder when you are braking?

A wheel is about to fall off

Your steering is locking up

Your brakes are about to fail

You are about to lock up a wheel

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Why should you avoid going through standing water?

Your feet could get wet

It could splash into your face

You don't know what the water may be hiding

It could flood the engine

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It's often difficult to know what to do when faced with road users who are aggressive. Their lack of courtesy and bad driving habits can lead to...?

Crashes

Arguments

Loneliness

All of these

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Which of the following is not a strategy for riding at night?

Be sure the headlight on your bike is clean and correctly adjusted

Angle your headlight to the left

Don't use a tinted face shield or goggles

Wear reflective gear

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Which of the following is not a strategy for handling irregular surfaces?

Scan well ahead so that you have time to take action

Keep your speed slow and steady

Don't change direction abruptly

When riding from one road surface level to a different level, stay on the seat as much as possible for balance

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Riding through tunnels on a bright sunny day can be especially dangerous for riders because...?

It's too dark in the tunnel for the headlight

All of these

The extreme contrast between light and dark

The darkness hides too much

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Which of the following is not a strategy for riding off-road?

Ride with a buddy

Make sure your bike meets legal requirements if you have to travel on public roads to get to the off-road site

Plan ahead. If you will be coming back at night and riding on public roads, you must have a headlight

Lighten the load by reducing your riding gear

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How do you avoid glare from oncoming lights while riding at night?

None of these

Look past the oncoming traffic

Glance to the right edge of the road

Look ahead just in front of your motorcycle

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Which of the following is not a strategy for handling rough road surfaces?

Lean into turns a little more for balance

Keep your head and eyes up as you ride

Slow down gradually and smoothly by rolling off the throttle

Watch for the warning signs that indicate rough road surfaces ahead

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What is the best strategy for crossing railway tracks?

Ride across them at a 30-degree angle

Ride across them at a 45-degree angle

Ride straight across them and stay within your lane

Slow down to a crawl before crossing them

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What does overriding the headlight mean?

Having a poorly aligned headlight

You are not able to stop within the distance that you can see with the headlight

The headlight is not bright enough

Driving faster than light

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What happens if you misjudge the arc of a curve?

Stay on the inside of the curve

Remain on the outside of the curve to be able to adjust

Slow down to a crawl and reposition your motorcycle

Look where you want to go and steer at a steady speed in that direction

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What do ABS brakes allow you to do?

None of these

Brake hard without locking your wheels

Stop quicker than conventional brakes

Stop in a shorter period of time

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Which of the following is not a strategy for dealing with turbulence and crosswinds?

Keep a firm grip on the handlebars

Steer into the direction of the wind. For example, if the wind is coming from your left, then lean the bike to the left

Ride upright to reduce the size of your profile and your wind resistance

Slow down

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When should you dim your headlight high beam, whether you are meeting it or following it?

All of these

As soon as you can see oncoming headlights

When you are within 150 metres of another vehicle

When there is too much glare

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Why should you avoid using the high beam headlights in rain or fog?

It reflects on the rain or fog and causes glare

It blinds the oncoming drivers

It doesn't help you when going uphill

All of these

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If you're impeding traffic, what should you do?

Pull over and let the other road users go by

Keep checking your mirrors

All of these

Keep to the right lane

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Which of the following is not a strategy for cross tracks?

Adjust your position while crossing the tracks

Anticipate how much traction is available on the track crossing. Wood and metal surfaces can be slippery

Keep yourself and the bike upright

If necessary, brake or change gears before you begin to cross

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What is hydroplaning?

When the bike gains traction

None of these

When tires lose contact with the road surface and float on a film of water

When the bike gains speed

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Which of the following is not a strategy for handling other drivers' aggression while riding?

Keep calm

Never return aggression — avoid eye contact and don't gesture back. As a rider you are vulnerable. Keep away from erratic road users

Respond with good manners — give the other road user plenty of room and the right-of-way

Go home if you are being followed

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Which of the following is not a strategy for riding in rain, mist or fog?

Use fog lights if you have them

Make yourself visible. Wear brightly coloured and reflective gear

Allow for a shorter following distance so those in front can see you

Keep your face shield, goggles and windshield clean

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Which of the following is not a strategy for handling slippery surfaces?

Reduce your speed and don't make any sudden changes in speed

Leave more following distance than usual

Avoid braking when the bike is in an upright position.

If you must brake, allow twice the normal stopping distance. Brake early and apply gentle pressure to both brakes

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If you have any doubts about your safety when visibility is limited, what should you do?

Pull over and stop riding

Ensure your headlight is on

All of these

Ride slower

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Which of the following is not a strategy for overcoming contrasting light conditions?

Use sunglasses during the daytime

Avoid looking directly into the light

Keep your face shield and windshield clean and in good condition

If blinded by glare, look down and to the sides

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