BC Motorcycle Knowledge Practice Test 2026: Practice test 4

Practice test 4 of 5 for the BC Motorcycle Knowledge Practice Test: 25 more questions with answers and explanations.

Motorcycle
British Columbia
117 questions
Checked October 10, 2026

Question 1 of 25
If you ride regularly, how often should you check your tire pressure?
- Once a season
- Once a year
- Only before long trips
- At least once a week
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Answer: D. At least once a week
Motorcycle tires can lose air without looking low. Check the pressure when the tires are cold and at least weekly if you ride often.
Question 2 of 25
Parked vehicles block your view of an intersection. What should you do?
- Choose a lane position that lets you see and be seen, and edge forward slowly
- Ride in the bike lane
- Stop beside the parked vehicles and wait for a signal
- Speed up through the intersection
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Answer: A. Choose a lane position that lets you see and be seen, and edge forward slowly
Move to where drivers can see you and you can see them. Edge forward until you have a clear view.
Question 3 of 25
What is the only way to bring your blood alcohol level down?
- Time
- Coffee
- Fresh air while riding
- A cold shower
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Answer: A. Time
Your body removes alcohol slowly. Coffee, cold water or exercise do not speed it up.
Question 4 of 25
Your front wheel locks while you brake hard in a straight line. What should you do?
- Pull in the clutch and coast
- Release the front brake at once, then reapply it smoothly
- Lean the motorcycle to one side
- Keep squeezing the front brake harder
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Answer: B. Release the front brake at once, then reapply it smoothly
A locked front wheel can make you fall. Release the front brake right away and reapply it firmly but smoothly.
Question 5 of 25
How much of a traffic lane does a motorcycle need?
- Only the space beside the curb
- The full lane
- Only the right third
- Half the lane
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Answer: B. The full lane
A motorcycle needs the whole lane to move away from hazards. Drivers should not share a lane with a motorcycle.
Question 6 of 25
In the diagram, which lane position is the centre third of the lane?
- Position 1
- Position 3
- The centre line itself
- Position 2
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Answer: D. Position 2
Position 2 is the middle third of the lane. Riders often avoid it near intersections, where oil drips collect.
Question 7 of 25
How does carrying a passenger change the way a motorcycle handles?
- It takes longer to speed up, slow down and turn
- It turns more sharply
- It stops more quickly
- It makes no difference
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Answer: A. It takes longer to speed up, slow down and turn
The extra weight affects acceleration, braking and steering. Leave more space and brake earlier.
Question 8 of 25
When you swerve to avoid an obstacle, what should you avoid?
- Pressing the handgrip
- Keeping your knees against the tank
- Looking where you want to go
- Braking during the swerve
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Answer: D. Braking during the swerve
Brake before or after a swerve, never during it. Braking while swerving can make the tires lose grip.
Question 9 of 25
Which brake gives the most stopping power on most motorcycles?
- The front brake
- The rear brake
- The engine cut-off switch
- Both give the same stopping power
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Answer: A. The front brake
When you brake, weight shifts forward onto the front tire. This gives the front brake most of the stopping power.
Question 10 of 25
For a slow, tight turn, such as in a parking lot, what should you do with your body?
- Lean your body further than the motorcycle
- Keep your body upright while the motorcycle leans
- Put both feet on the ground
- Lean your body the opposite way to the turn and look down
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Answer: B. Keep your body upright while the motorcycle leans
In slow, tight turns, keep your body upright and let the motorcycle lean. Turn your head and look where you want to go.
Question 11 of 25
During your pre-ride check, how should you test the brake light?
- There is no need to test it if the headlight works
- Check it only with the rear pedal
- Check that it flashes with the turn signals
- Check that it comes on with the front lever and with the rear pedal
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Answer: D. Check that it comes on with the front lever and with the rear pedal
Each brake control should turn on the brake light. Drivers behind need to see that you are slowing.
Question 12 of 25
Where should the least experienced riders be in a group?
- Just behind the leader
- Spread out at random
- In front of the leader
- At the very back
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Answer: A. Just behind the leader
Placing new riders near the front lets the leader watch them and set a pace they can handle.
Question 13 of 25
How is the front brake usually applied?
- With a pedal under your right foot
- With a pedal under your left foot
- With a lever on the right handlebar
- With a lever on the left handlebar
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Answer: C. With a lever on the right handlebar
The front brake lever is on the right handlebar, in front of the throttle. The rear brake is usually a pedal under your right foot.
Question 14 of 25
You must stop quickly while leaning in a curve. What should you do first?
- Use only the rear brake while leaning
- Brake as hard as you can while leaning
- Straighten the motorcycle, then brake firmly
- Speed up to get out of the curve
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Answer: C. Straighten the motorcycle, then brake firmly
Hard braking while leaned over can make the tires slide. Bring the motorcycle upright first, then brake.
Question 15 of 25
Why can riding a motorcycle be more tiring than driving a car?
- Motorcycles are always slower
- You are exposed to wind, noise and weather
- Motorcycles have no seats
- You cannot stop for breaks
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Answer: B. You are exposed to wind, noise and weather
Wind, noise, cold and heat wear you down. Take regular breaks and dress for the weather.
Question 16 of 25
How far ahead should you scan when you ride?
- At least 12 seconds ahead
- Only at the front wheel
- Only as far as the vehicle in front
- About 2 seconds ahead
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Answer: A. At least 12 seconds ahead
Look at least 12 seconds ahead. In the city that is about one to two blocks; on the highway it is about half a kilometre.
Question 17 of 25
You are riding past a row of parked cars on your right. Which lane position is usually best?
- The right portion, close to the parked cars
- Between the parked cars and the curb
- The left portion of the lane, away from the parked cars
- Right on the lane line
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Answer: C. The left portion of the lane, away from the parked cars
Staying away from parked cars gives you more time if a door opens or a car pulls out.
Question 18 of 25
Marker 4 in the diagram shows the passenger’s feet. When should they keep them on the passenger footpegs?
- At all times, even when the motorcycle is stopped
- Only in turns
- Only when the rider asks
- Only on the highway
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Answer: A. At all times, even when the motorcycle is stopped
The passenger keeps their feet on the footpegs at all times. The rider supports the motorcycle when it stops.
Question 19 of 25
Why should you check the side stand before you ride?
- It holds your helmet while riding
- It is needed to start the engine
- If it does not stay up, it can dig into the road in a left lean
- It helps you brake
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Answer: C. If it does not stay up, it can dig into the road in a left lean
A side stand that drops while you ride can catch on the road surface in a turn and cause a crash. Make sure the spring holds it up.
Question 20 of 25
Item 1 in the diagram is a full-face helmet. Why does it protect more than an open-face helmet?
- It weighs less
- It also covers your chin and face
- It does not need a chin strap
- It lets more air reach your face
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Answer: B. It also covers your chin and face
A full-face helmet protects your face and chin as well as your head. Many crashes involve an impact to the chin area.
Question 21 of 25
Which hand do you use to work the throttle?
- The right hand
- The left hand
- Either hand
- Neither hand; it is a foot pedal
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Answer: A. The right hand
The throttle is the twist grip on the right handlebar. Turning it toward you gives more power.
Question 22 of 25
In the staggered group in the diagram, what gap should rider 2 keep behind the leader?
- About one second
- About ten seconds
- Half a second
- Directly beside the leader
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Answer: A. About one second
In a staggered formation, the second rider stays about one second behind the leader in the other part of the lane, and two seconds behind the rider in the same track.
Question 23 of 25
Item 4 in the diagram shows gloves. What kind of gloves should a rider wear?
- Thin cotton gloves
- Full-fingered gloves made for riding
- Fingerless gloves
- No gloves, for a better feel of the controls
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Answer: B. Full-fingered gloves made for riding
Full-fingered riding gloves protect your hands in a fall and give a better grip. Saskatchewan, for example, requires finger-covering gloves for riders in its graduated program.
Question 24 of 25
In a normal turn like the one in the diagram, how should your body lean?
- Straight up while the motorcycle stays upright
- Opposite to the motorcycle
- Forward onto the fuel tank
- With the motorcycle, at the same angle
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Answer: D. With the motorcycle, at the same angle
In a normal turn, the rider and motorcycle lean together at the same angle.
Question 25 of 25
You are taking a cold medicine that warns about drowsiness. What should you do?
- Ride only on the highway
- Do not ride until you know it will not affect you
- Ride slowly with the hazard lights on
- Drink coffee and ride
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Answer: B. Do not ride until you know it will not affect you
Some medicines cause drowsiness or slow reactions. Read the label and ask a pharmacist before you ride.

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