Newfoundland and Labrador Motorcycle Practice Test 2026: Practice test 3

1. Question 1 of 25

   During your pre-ride check, how should you test the brake light?

   • AThere is no need to test it if the headlight works
   • BCheck it only with the rear pedal
   • CCheck that it flashes with the turn signals
   • DCheck 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.

2. Question 2 of 25

   At night, what helps you see and be seen?

   • ARiding close to the vehicle ahead to use its lights
   • BUsing a tinted face shield
   • CWearing dark clothing
   • DUsing high beams when there is no oncoming traffic, slowing down and leaving more space
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   Answer: D. Using high beams when there is no oncoming traffic, slowing down and leaving more space

   At night you see less and others see you less. Use your lights well, slow down, keep more space and wear reflective gear.

3. Question 3 of 25

   You are taking a cold medicine that warns about drowsiness. What should you do?

   • ARide only on the highway
   • BDo not ride until you know it will not affect you
   • CRide slowly with the hazard lights on
   • DDrink 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.

4. Question 4 of 25

   During your pre-ride check, you twist the throttle and let go. What should happen?

   • AIt should snap back to the closed position by itself
   • BThe brake light should come on
   • CIt should stay where you left it
   • DThe engine should stall
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   Answer: A. It should snap back to the closed position by itself

   A throttle that does not close by itself is dangerous. Have it fixed before you ride.

5. Question 5 of 25

   You are riding at speed and want to turn left. Using countersteering, which grip do you press forward?

   • AThe right grip
   • BThe left grip
   • CBoth grips at once
   • DNeither grip; you shift your weight only
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   Answer: B. The left grip

   At speed, press the grip on the side you want to go. Press left to lean and go left.

6. Question 6 of 25

   Why should you check the side stand before you ride?

   • AIt holds your helmet while riding
   • BIt is needed to start the engine
   • CIf it does not stay up, it can dig into the road in a left lean
   • DIt 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.

7. Question 7 of 25

   Where should you put heavy cargo on a motorcycle?

   • ALow and centred, and secured so it cannot shift
   • BHanging from the handlebars
   • COn one side only
   • DHigh on a rack behind the passenger seat
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   Answer: A. Low and centred, and secured so it cannot shift

   A load that is low, centred and secure affects handling the least.

8. Question 8 of 25

   Which surfaces are especially slippery for a motorcycle when wet?

   • AClean, dry asphalt
   • BPainted lines, metal covers and steel plates
   • CGrass beside the road
   • DRough concrete
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   Answer: B. Painted lines, metal covers and steel plates

   Paint and metal give much less grip when wet. Try to cross them upright, with no hard braking.

9. Question 9 of 25

   If you ride regularly, how often should you check your tire pressure?

   • AOnce a season
   • BOnce a year
   • COnly before long trips
   • DAt 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.

10. Question 10 of 25

    When should a group riding in a staggered formation switch to single file?

    • AOnly at night
    • BNever
    • COnly in heavy rain
    • DIn curves, when turning and when entering or leaving a highway
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    Answer: D. In curves, when turning and when entering or leaving a highway

    Single file gives every rider room to use the whole lane in curves and while turning or merging.

11. Question 11 of 25

    Why should a rider wear brightly coloured clothing with reflective material?

    • AIt is required on every highway in Canada
    • BIt keeps the rider cooler
    • CIt makes the rider easier for other road users to see
    • DIt reduces wind noise
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    Answer: C. It makes the rider easier for other road users to see

    Many crashes happen because a driver did not see the rider. Bright colours by day and reflective material at night help you stand out.

12. Question 12 of 25

    When is the best time to slow down for a curve?

    • AIn the middle of the curve
    • BAs you leave the curve
    • CThere is no need to slow for a curve
    • DBefore you enter it, while the motorcycle is upright
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    Answer: D. Before you enter it, while the motorcycle is upright

    Brakes work best when the motorcycle is upright. Slow down before the curve so you can keep a steady throttle through it.

13. Question 13 of 25

    How do you operate the clutch on most motorcycles?

    • AWith a lever on the left handlebar
    • BWith a pedal under your right foot
    • CWith a lever on the right handlebar
    • DWith a button on the fuel tank
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    Answer: A. With a lever on the left handlebar

    The clutch lever is on the left handlebar. Squeeze it to disconnect the engine from the rear wheel.

14. Question 14 of 25

    What is a common cause of crashes where a rider runs off the road in a curve?

    • ALooking through the curve
    • BUsing the turn signals
    • CGoing into the curve too fast
    • DKeeping a steady throttle
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    Answer: C. Going into the curve too fast

    Many single-motorcycle crashes happen when riders enter a curve too fast and cannot hold their line. Slow down before the curve.

15. Question 15 of 25

    In a normal turn like the one in the diagram, how should your body lean?

    • AStraight up while the motorcycle stays upright
    • BOpposite to the motorcycle
    • CForward onto the fuel tank
    • DWith 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.

16. Question 16 of 25

    For a slow, tight turn, such as in a parking lot, what should you do with your body?

    • ALean your body further than the motorcycle
    • BKeep your body upright while the motorcycle leans
    • CPut both feet on the ground
    • DLean 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.

17. Question 17 of 25

    How much of a traffic lane does a motorcycle need?

    • AOnly the space beside the curb
    • BThe full lane
    • COnly the right third
    • DHalf 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.

18. Question 18 of 25

    On most motorcycles, how do you change gears?

    • AWith a lever in front of your left foot
    • BWith a button on the dash
    • CWith the rear brake pedal
    • DWith 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.

19. Question 19 of 25

    What is a safe way to think about other drivers?

    • AAssume they will always give you the right-of-way
    • BAssume they always see you
    • CAssume they may not see you, and ride so you are seen with room to escape
    • DAssume large vehicles always watch for motorcycles
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    Answer: C. Assume they may not see you, and ride so you are seen with room to escape

    Drivers often miss motorcycles. Ride defensively: be visible, keep space and plan an escape route.

20. Question 20 of 25

    Your front wheel locks while you brake hard in a straight line. What should you do?

    • APull in the clutch and coast
    • BRelease the front brake at once, then reapply it smoothly
    • CLean the motorcycle to one side
    • DKeep 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.

21. Question 21 of 25

    Which brake gives the most stopping power on most motorcycles?

    • AThe front brake
    • BThe rear brake
    • CThe engine cut-off switch
    • DBoth 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.

22. Question 22 of 25

    You notice you are riding beside a car, in the driver’s blind spot. What should you do?

    • ASound your horn and stay there
    • BSpeed up or drop back so the driver can see you
    • CMove closer to the car
    • DStay beside the car so you are close
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    Answer: B. Speed up or drop back so the driver can see you

    Do not ride where a driver cannot see you. Change your position so you are visible in their mirrors or ahead of them.

23. Question 23 of 25

    When should you leave more than the minimum following distance?

    • AOnly on dry, sunny days
    • BNever; two seconds is always enough
    • COnly when you carry a passenger in town
    • DOn 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.

24. Question 24 of 25

    Which part of the lane is often slippery near intersections?

    • AThe right wheel track
    • BThe centre strip, where oil and grease drip from vehicles
    • CThe left wheel track
    • DThe lane line
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    Answer: B. The centre strip, where oil and grease drip from vehicles

    Oil and grease collect in the centre of the lane where vehicles stop. It is most slippery when wet.

25. Question 25 of 25

    You are riding past a row of parked cars on your right. Which lane position is usually best?

    • AThe right portion, close to the parked cars
    • BBetween the parked cars and the curb
    • CThe left portion of the lane, away from the parked cars
    • DRight 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.

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