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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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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By law, when must you have the headlight on?

Once it's too dark to see

When weather is bad

At sunset

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

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What is the best strategy for crossing railway tracks?

Ride across them at a 45-degree angle

Ride straight across them and stay within your lane

Ride across them at a 30-degree angle

Slow down to a crawl before crossing them

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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

Make yourself visible. Wear brightly coloured and reflective gear

Use fog lights if you have them

Keep your face shield, goggles and windshield clean

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What should you do just before riding onto gravel?

Lean forward over the handlebars

Speed up

Apply the brakes

Release the brakes

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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 riding off-road?

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

Ride with a buddy

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

Travel slowly to your destination

Ride in well lit areas

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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Why should you avoid going through standing water?

It could splash into your face

Your feet could get wet

You don't know what the water may be hiding

It could flood the engine

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

Avoid braking when the bike is in an upright position.

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

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

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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

You are about to lock up a wheel

Your brakes are about to fail

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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...?

Arguments

Loneliness

Crashes

All of these

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

All of these

Keep to the right lane

Pull over and let the other road users go by

Keep checking your mirrors

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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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What happens if you misjudge the arc of a curve?

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

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

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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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What is hydroplaning?

When the bike gains speed

When the bike gains traction

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

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

Keep a firm grip on the handlebars

Slow down

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

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What do ABS brakes allow you to do?

Stop in a shorter period of time

None of these

Brake hard without locking your wheels

Stop quicker than conventional brakes

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

Don't race your engine unnecessarily

Don't park in spaces reserved for people with disabilities

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

Don't split lanes

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

Keep calm

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

Go home if you are being followed

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

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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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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

45 degrees

30 degrees

90 degrees

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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

All of these

When you are within 150 metres of another vehicle

As soon as you can see oncoming headlights

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

Keep your face shield and windshield clean and in good condition

Avoid looking directly into the light

Use sunglasses during the daytime

If blinded by glare, look down and to the sides

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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

It's too dark in the tunnel for the headlight

The darkness hides too much

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

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

Avoid leaning with the motorcycle

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

Keep both feet on the passenger footpegs

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Questions In This Quiz

What do ABS brakes allow you to do?
What happens if either tire starts to whine or shudder when you are braking?
Which of the following is not a strategy for dealing with turbulence and crosswinds?
What happens if you misjudge the arc of a curve?
What is hydroplaning?
Why should you avoid going through standing water?
Which of the following is not a strategy for handling slippery surfaces?
Which of the following is not a strategy for cross tracks?
What is the best strategy for crossing railway tracks?
If pavement levels are uneven, as in a construction zone, approach anything higher than a couple of centimetres at an angle as close what?
Which of the following is not a strategy for handling irregular surfaces?
Which of the following is not a strategy for riding off-road?
What should you do just before riding onto gravel?
Which of the following is not a strategy for handling rough road surfaces?
What does overriding the headlight mean?
When should you dim your headlight high beam, whether you are meeting it or following it?
By law, when must you have the headlight on?
What should you do if either the high or low beam headlight burns out?
How do you avoid glare from oncoming lights while riding at night?
Which of the following is not a strategy for riding at night?
Which of the following is not a strategy for overcoming contrasting light conditions?
Riding through tunnels on a bright sunny day can be especially dangerous for riders because…?
Why should you avoid using the high beam headlights in rain or fog?
Which of the following is not a strategy for riding in rain, mist or fog?
If you have any doubts about your safety when visibility is limited, what should you do?
If you’re impeding traffic, what should you do?
Which of the following is not a strategy for preventing aggression while riding?
Which of the following is not a strategy for handling other drivers’ aggression while riding?
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…?
Which of the following is not a strategy for being a safe passenger while riding?