New Brunswick Motorcycle Learner Practice Test 2026: Practice test 4

Practice test 4 of 5 for the New Brunswick Motorcycle Learner Practice Test: 25 more questions with answers and explanations.

Motorcycle
New Brunswick
109 questions
Checked October 10, 2026

Question 1 of 25
Under the Criminal Code, what blood alcohol concentration is a criminal offence?
- Any amount at all
- 80 mg or more of alcohol in 100 mL of blood
- 50 mg or more in 100 mL of blood
- 100 mg or more in 100 mL of blood
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Answer: B. 80 mg or more of alcohol in 100 mL of blood
It is a criminal offence to have a blood alcohol concentration of 80 mg or more in 100 mL of blood. Many provinces set lower limits, and new riders often must have zero.
Question 2 of 25
Which path through the curve is shown in the diagram?
- Outside of the lane, then inside, then outside again
- Outside of the lane all the way
- Inside of the lane all the way
- Across the centre line and back
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Answer: A. Outside of the lane, then inside, then outside again
An outside-inside-outside path gives you a better view and a gentler line through the curve, if traffic and the road allow.
Question 3 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 4 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 5 of 25
On most motorcycles, how do you change gears?
- With a lever in front of your left foot
- With a button on the dash
- With the rear brake pedal
- With a lever on the right handlebar
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Answer: A. With a lever in front of your left foot
The gear shift lever is in front of the left footrest. You lift it or press it down with your foot.
Question 6 of 25
Many motorcycle turn signals do not cancel on their own. What should you do?
- Turn the signal off yourself after the turn or lane change
- Use hand signals only
- Leave it on until you stop
- Never use the turn signals
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Answer: A. Turn the signal off yourself after the turn or lane change
A signal left on can make a driver think you are about to turn and pull out in front of you.
Question 7 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 8 of 25
What should you check on a motorcycle with a chain drive?
- That the chain has the right slack and is lubricated
- That the chain is as tight as possible
- That the chain is dry and clean of oil
- Nothing; chains never need checking
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Answer: A. That the chain has the right slack and is lubricated
A chain that is too loose can come off, and one that is too tight can wear quickly. Follow the owner’s manual for slack and lubrication.
Question 9 of 25
Look at the staggered formation in the diagram. In which part of the lane does the leader (rider 1) ride?
- In the right part of the lane
- In the left part of the lane
- On the shoulder
- In the centre of the lane
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Answer: B. In the left part of the lane
The leader rides in the left part of the lane. The next rider takes the right part, and the pattern repeats.
Question 10 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.
Question 11 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 12 of 25
The rider in the diagram presses the right handgrip forward. Which way does the motorcycle go?
- The motorcycle leans left and turns left
- The motorcycle goes straight and slows down
- The motorcycle leans right and turns right
- The front brake comes on
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Answer: C. The motorcycle leans right and turns right
This is countersteering. Pressing the right grip forward makes the motorcycle lean and turn right.
Question 13 of 25
How does cannabis affect your riding?
- It slows your reactions and harms your judgement
- It improves your focus
- It only affects you at night
- It has no effect if you feel fine
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Answer: A. It slows your reactions and harms your judgement
Cannabis impairs reaction time, coordination and judgement. Riding while impaired by a drug is a crime.
Question 14 of 25
You see fresh drips under your parked motorcycle. What should you do?
- Wipe the drips and ignore them
- Ride it and check again later
- Add more fuel
- Find the source before you ride
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Answer: D. Find the source before you ride
Leaking oil, brake fluid or coolant can cause a breakdown or a crash. A leak onto a tire is especially dangerous.
Question 15 of 25
When should you leave more than the minimum following distance?
- Only on dry, sunny days
- Never; two seconds is always enough
- Only when you carry a passenger in town
- On wet or slippery roads, at night and behind large vehicles
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Answer: D. On wet or slippery roads, at night and behind large vehicles
You need more time and space when traction is poor, when it is hard to see, and when a large vehicle blocks your view.
Question 16 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 17 of 25
When is a road usually most slippery in the rain?
- When the rain has stopped and the road is dry
- Only when the rain is heavy
- Just after it starts to rain
- After several hours of steady rain
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Answer: C. Just after it starts to rain
When rain first falls, it mixes with oil on the road. The surface becomes very slick until the oil washes away.
Question 18 of 25
Why start a curve near the outside of your lane, as in the diagram?
- To see farther through the curve
- To make the curve sharper
- To stay in the oil strip
- To get closer to oncoming traffic
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Answer: A. To see farther through the curve
Starting on the outside lets you see farther around the curve. Never cross into the oncoming lane.
Question 19 of 25
A large animal such as a moose is on the road ahead. What is usually safest?
- Slow down and be ready to stop
- Sound the horn and ride toward it
- Ride onto the shoulder at speed
- Speed up to pass it quickly
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Answer: A. Slow down and be ready to stop
Large animals are unpredictable. Slowing down and preparing to stop gives you the best chance to avoid them.
Question 20 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 21 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 22 of 25
Before you carry a passenger, what adjustments might you need to make?
- Remove the mirrors
- Lower the handlebars
- Tire pressure and suspension, as the owner’s manual says
- Remove the passenger footpegs
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Answer: C. Tire pressure and suspension, as the owner’s manual says
Check the owner’s manual. Many motorcycles need higher tire pressure or a suspension change for the extra load.
Question 23 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 24 of 25
Before you slow down or stop, what should you do?
- Turn off your headlight
- Sound your horn
- Shift into neutral
- Check your mirrors for traffic behind you
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Answer: D. Check your mirrors for traffic behind you
A driver behind may not expect you to slow down. Checking your mirrors tells you if you need to warn them or leave more room.
Question 25 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.

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