BC Motorcycle Test 08

Taking the BC motorcycle practice test is essential to passing the BC Motorcycle knowledge test with flying colors. This online resource, with multiple choice questions, provides you with the necessary knowledge and skills to prepare for the actual test and obtain your Class 6 license.

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BC Motorcycle Practice Test 08

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With a Class 6 learner's license, your supervisor rider must be how old?

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Which of the following is not a strategy for avoiding animals?

Scan the sides of the roadway ahead for animals

Watch for animal crossing signs when riding through farming or wooded areas. Slow down in these areas

Be extra cautious around dusk and dawn. This is when animals move around to feed, and it is also harder for you to see them at these times

Tap your horn often once you see an animal close to the road

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When can you take your Class 6 road test?

After you have held a Class 6 learner's licence for at least 60 days and have passed the motorcycle skills test

After you have held a Class 6 learner's licence for at least 30 days and have passed the motorcycle skills test

After you have held a Class 6 learner's licence for at least 120 days and have passed the motorcycle skills test

After you have held a Class 6 learner's licence for at least 90 days and have passed the motorcycle skills test

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Which of the following is not a strategy for handling a flat tire?

Avoid braking if possible. But if you must brake, use the brake for the tire that isn't flat

Ease off the throttle

Shift your weight on top of the flat tire

Hold the handlebars firmly and keep the motorcycle upright

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You will be issued a licence restricting you from carrying passengers if you are taking a test on what size motorcycle?

A motorcycle 300 cc or less

A motorcycle 200 cc or less

A motorcycle 250 cc or less

A motorcycle 230 cc or less

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Which statement is FALSE? If you are caught riding or driving while you are prohibited, the following can happen...?

Doubled insurance rates

Your vehicle could be impounded

You may be subject to fines

A jail term

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After how many days with a learner's Class 8L license, you can you take the motorcycle skills test?

30 days

60 days

45 days

90 days

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Each year in BC, how many wild animals including deer, moose, elk, bears and coyotes are reported killed by collisions with vehicles?

4,700

5,800

2,100

3,500

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With a Class 8L learner's license, you must always ride within sight of a qualified adult supervisor and your supervisor must be at least how old with a valid Class 6 full-privilege licence?

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The most common reasons for a re-examination are...?

A medical report indicating a health problem or a police report indicating that the person was unsure of how to handle a common riding or driving situation

Expired insurance

An expired license for more than 30 days

All of these

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Which of the following is not a strategy for steering in an emergency?

Accelerate quickly

Apply firm pressure to the handlebar on the side to which you intend to turn

Look in the direction you want to go

To return to your original direction of travel, press on the other handlebar once you have cleared the hazard

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Which of the following is not a strategy for handling engine failure?

Stay away from the clutch lever so as not to disengage the engine from the transmission

Signal and steer to the edge of the road

Try to get to the nearest exit or service area or pull off the road as far as possible if you are on a busy highway or freeway. Avoid stopping on a bridge or in a tunnel if at all possible

Turn on your hazard lights if your motorcycle is equipped with them

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Do motorcycle ABS systems allow you to both brake and steer at the same time, just like in cars?

Only on gravel roads

Yes

Only on wet roads

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Are you allowed to use hand-held or hands-free communication devices with a Class 8L learner's license?

Yes

Only for GPS uses

Only hands-free

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Once you've held your Class 8 novice licence for how long without a driving prohibition, you may take your Class 6 road test?

At least 12 consecutive months

At least 24 consecutive months

At least 20 consecutive months

At least 18 consecutive months

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What maximum speed you are allowed to ride with a Class 8L learner's license?

70 km/h

50 km/h

80 km/h

60 km/h

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How long does a Class 8 road test take?

45 minutes

15 minutes

90 minutes

60 minutes

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What percentage of motorcycle crashes involve collisions with wildlife?

10%

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Which of the following is not a strategy for when an animal is in your path?

Assess the risks and decide on an action

Brake firmly and steer to strike the animal squarely

Check your rear-view mirror to see if there is a vehicle behind you, or if you can stop suddenly

Slow down but resist the urge to slam on your brakes when you see an animal

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Whether the wobble continues or stops, what should you do?

Gently do a slalom on the road to test for more wobbles

Steer to the side of the road and stop and examine your bike

All of these

Do a few brake tests

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Which of the following is not a strategy for avoiding a skid?

Don't accelerate suddenly

Keep your weight forward

Don't turn too sharply

Don't brake with too much force

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Do you have certain legal responsibilities if other drivers have a crash because of something you do?

Yes

Only if there is personal injury

Only if there are witnesses

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You can take the Class 8 road test after you've had your Class 8L learner's licence for at least how long?

8 months

6 months

12 months

90 days

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A Class 8L learner's license is valid for how long?

2 years

1 year

90 days

6 months

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Which statement is FALSE? You must exchange the following information with the other driver, anyone who has been injured and anyone whose property has been damaged...?

The name and address of the registered owner of the vehicle

Your name and address

The licence plate number and insurance information

Email address

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Which of the following is not a strategy for coping with wobbles?

Do not apply the brakes — that could make it worse

Adjust your speed to try to come out of the wobble

Go with the wobble while gradually slowing it down. Don't try to fight it

Grip the handlebars loosely

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What happens if you break any one of the learner driving restrictions?

You get suspended for 30 days

You may be fined and have penalty points recorded on your driving record

You lose your license and have to re-apply

You get suspended for 15 days

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Which of the following is not a strategy for handling headlight failure?

Turn on the hazard lights if your motorcycle is equipped with these

If neither low or high beam will work, slow down, pull off the road and get help

Switch from low beam to high beam or vice versa to see if the other beam will work

Immediately turn on your flashlight from your rider kit so you can be seen

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Which of the following is not a strategy for going over obstacles?

Grip the handlebars firmly

Slow down if possible

Lean over the handlebars to gain more front end grip

Approach in an upright position and try to strike the object head-on at a 90-degree angle.

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Which of the following is not a strategy for assistance at a crash scene?

Leave the those involved in the crash so you can get help

Make sure your motorcycle is parked away from the crash where it won't obstruct other traffic or emergency vehicles

Take measures to alert other drivers and riders that there has been a crash. This will help to avoid further crashes and injuries

Call for emergency services if necessary

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The practice test is free and accessible from anywhere, making it convenient for learners to study at their own pace and on their own schedule. By engaging with this resource, you will learn about road safety, traffic laws, and motorcycle handling skills – essential knowledge that not only assists you in passing the test but also enhances your safety on the road. Passing the ICBC Motorcycle knowledge test with flying colors is an accomplishment that demonstrates your competence and responsibility as a rider and assures that you can ride safely on the roads of British Columbia.