Newfoundland and Labrador Motorcycle Practice Test 2026: Practice test 4

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

Motorcycle
Newfoundland and Labrador
107 questions
Checked October 10, 2026

Question 1 of 25
What is the "friction zone"?
- The part of the clutch lever travel where power starts to reach the rear wheel
- The middle of the lane where oil collects
- The space between two motorcycles in a group
- The area where tires touch the road
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Answer: A. The part of the clutch lever travel where power starts to reach the rear wheel
As you ease out the clutch, there is a zone where the clutch begins to engage. Using it smoothly lets you start and ride slowly with control.
Question 2 of 25
A strong crosswind is pushing you toward the edge of the road. What helps?
- Stand up on the footrests
- Ride on the shoulder
- Speed up
- Slow down and lean slightly into the wind
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Answer: D. Slow down and lean slightly into the wind
Strong wind can push a motorcycle off its line. Slow down and be ready for gusts on open roads, bridges and when passing large vehicles.
Question 3 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 4 of 25
What part of the motorcycle should a passenger keep their legs away from?
- The rear handholds
- The seat
- The passenger footpegs
- The hot exhaust pipes and muffler
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Answer: D. The hot exhaust pipes and muffler
Exhaust parts get very hot and can cause serious burns. Tell your passenger before the ride.
Question 5 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 6 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 7 of 25
How should a passenger move in turns?
- Sit stiffly upright while the motorcycle leans
- Lean with the rider and the motorcycle
- Lean the opposite way to balance
- Put a foot down to help
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Answer: B. Lean with the rider and the motorcycle
A passenger who leans with the rider makes the motorcycle easier to control.
Question 8 of 25
Marker 3 in the diagram shows where the passenger’s hands go. What should they hold?
- The rider’s shoulders
- The rider’s waist or the passenger handholds
- The fuel tank
- Nothing; they should balance
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Answer: B. The rider’s waist or the passenger handholds
Holding the rider’s waist or the handholds keeps the passenger secure without pulling the rider off balance.
Question 9 of 25
What kind of face shield should you use when riding at night?
- A dark tinted shield
- A clear, clean shield with no deep scratches
- A mirrored shield
- No shield, so you can see better
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Answer: B. A clear, clean shield with no deep scratches
Tinted shields cut the light you need to see at night. Scratches also scatter light and blur your view.
Question 10 of 25
At what point should you set your mirrors?
- Mirrors on motorcycles are not adjustable
- While riding on the highway
- Only after you start to turn
- Before you ride, while sitting on the motorcycle
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Answer: D. Before you ride, while sitting on the motorcycle
Adjust your mirrors while seated in your riding position, before you move. Adjusting them while riding takes your attention away from the road.
Question 11 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 12 of 25
To swerve quickly to the right, what do you do?
- Pull both grips toward you
- Shift your weight back
- Press the left handgrip forward
- Press the right handgrip forward
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Answer: D. Press the right handgrip forward
A swerve is two quick countersteers. Press the grip on the side you want to go, then press the other to straighten.
Question 13 of 25
Does a windshield on your motorcycle take the place of a face shield or goggles?
- Only when it is raining
- Only on the highway
- No, wind, rain, dust and insects can still reach your eyes
- Yes, a windshield replaces eye protection
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Answer: C. No, wind, rain, dust and insects can still reach your eyes
A windshield does not protect your eyes the way a face shield or goggles do. Wear eye protection on every ride.
Question 14 of 25
What does "covering the brakes" mean?
- Using only engine braking
- Having your fingers on the front brake lever and your foot over the rear pedal
- Putting a cover on the brakes when parked
- Braking hard all the time
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Answer: B. Having your fingers on the front brake lever and your foot over the rear pedal
Covering the brakes cuts your reaction time, because you are ready to brake at once.
Question 15 of 25
The front wheel starts to wobble at speed. What should you do?
- Let go of the handlebars
- Brake hard with the front brake
- Speed up to stop the wobble
- Grip the handlebars firmly and close the throttle gradually
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Answer: D. Grip the handlebars firmly and close the throttle gradually
Do not fight the wobble or brake hard. Hold on firmly and slow down gradually.
Question 16 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 17 of 25
Why should you downshift as you slow down?
- So the clutch is not needed
- So you can turn off the engine
- So the brake light comes on
- So you are in a gear that lets you speed up again if you need to
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Answer: D. So you are in a gear that lets you speed up again if you need to
Being in the right gear lets you speed up quickly to avoid a hazard. When you stop, be in first gear, ready to move.
Question 18 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 19 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 20 of 25
A driver is tailgating you. What should you do?
- Increase the space ahead of you, or change lanes to let them pass
- Speed up as fast as you can
- Brake suddenly to warn them
- Ride on the shoulder
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Answer: A. Increase the space ahead of you, or change lanes to let them pass
More space ahead gives you and the tailgater time to stop. If you can, let them go by.
Question 21 of 25
What does an anti-lock braking system (ABS) do?
- It turns on the brake light at night
- It brakes for you automatically
- It makes the stopping distance zero
- It keeps the wheels from locking when you brake hard
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Answer: D. It keeps the wheels from locking when you brake hard
ABS stops the wheels from locking so you can keep steering control. You still need space to stop.
Question 22 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 23 of 25
How should you use the throttle through a curve?
- Close it fully in the middle of the curve
- Pull in the clutch and coast
- Keep it steady or roll it on gently
- Open it fully as you enter
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Answer: C. Keep it steady or roll it on gently
A steady or slightly increasing throttle keeps the motorcycle stable through the curve. Closing it suddenly can upset your balance.
Question 24 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 25 of 25
Which describes a correctly fitting motorcycle helmet?
- Loosely, so it is easy to take off
- With the strap open at low speeds
- Tilted back so you can see more
- Snugly all around, with the strap fastened
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Answer: D. Snugly all around, with the strap fastened
A helmet should fit snugly and stay in place when you move your head. An unfastened helmet can come off in a crash.

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