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

You are about to lock up a wheel

Your brakes are about to fail

A wheel is about to fall off

Your steering is locking up

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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

Slow down gradually and smoothly by rolling off the throttle

Watch for the warning signs that indicate rough road surfaces ahead

Keep your head and eyes up as you ride

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

When there is too much glare

When you are within 150 metres of another vehicle

As soon as you can see oncoming headlights

All of these

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

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

Keep your face shield, goggles and windshield clean

Use fog lights if you have them

Make yourself visible. Wear brightly coloured and reflective gear

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

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

Scan well ahead so that you have time to take action

Keep your speed slow and steady

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What is hydroplaning?

When the bike gains traction

When the bike gains speed

None of these

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

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

If blinded by glare, look down and to the sides

Use sunglasses during the daytime

Avoid looking directly into the light

Keep your face shield and windshield clean and in good condition

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What should you do just before riding onto gravel?

Apply the brakes

Speed up

Release the brakes

Lean forward over the handlebars

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Why should you avoid going through standing water?

It could splash into your face

It could flood the engine

Your feet could get wet

You don't know what the water may be hiding

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What happens if you misjudge the arc of a curve?

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

Slow down to a crawl and reposition your motorcycle

Stay on the inside of the curve

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

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

It blinds the oncoming drivers

It reflects on the rain or fog and causes glare

It doesn't help you when going uphill

All of these

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

Leave more following distance than usual

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

Avoid braking when the bike is in an upright position.

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

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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?

60 degrees

90 degrees

45 degrees

30 degrees

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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

All of these

Arguments

Loneliness

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What do ABS brakes allow you to do?

Stop quicker than conventional brakes

Brake hard without locking your wheels

Stop in a shorter period of time

None of these

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

Glance to the right edge of the road

Look past the oncoming traffic

Look ahead just in front of your motorcycle

None of these

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

All of these

Ride slower

Ensure your headlight is on

Pull over and stop riding

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

Don't use a tinted face shield or goggles

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

Angle your headlight to the left

Wear reflective gear

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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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What is the best strategy for crossing railway tracks?

Ride across them at a 45-degree angle

Ride across them at a 30-degree angle

Slow down to a crawl before crossing them

Ride straight across them and stay within your lane

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Which of the following is not a strategy for cross 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

Adjust your position while crossing the tracks

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What does overriding the headlight mean?

Driving faster than light

The headlight is not bright enough

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

Having a poorly aligned headlight

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By law, when must you have the headlight on?

At sunset

Once it's too dark to see

When weather is bad

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

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

Pull over and let the other road users go by

Keep to the right lane

Keep checking your mirrors

All of these

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

Slow down

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

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

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

Ride with a buddy

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

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

Lighten the load by reducing your riding gear

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

Ride in well lit areas

Use the remaining beam to get you safely off the road

Travel slowly to your destination

Ride with a signal on so other traffic can see you

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

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

Avoid leaning with the motorcycle

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

Go home if you are being followed

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

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

Keep calm

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

The extreme contrast between light and dark

All of these

The darkness hides too much

It's too dark in the tunnel for the headlight

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