Nova Scotia Motorcycle Learner Practice Test 2026
Practise for the Nova Scotia knowledge test for a Learner Motorcycle Licence. The real test has 20 multiple-choice questions and a 30-minute limit, and you need 16 correct to pass. These questions cover Nova Scotia’s motorcycle rules and the riding skills you need.
Quick answer
The Nova Scotia motorcycle learner knowledge test has 20 questions. Pass mark: 16 of 20 (80%). Time limit: 30 minutes. It is run by Service Nova Scotia, Registry of Motor Vehicles. Minimum age: 16. Fee: $15.03 (knowledge test). Practise here for free with 117 questions, each with the answer and an explanation. Checked against official sources on October 10, 2026.
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Question 1 of 17
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Answer: C. 20
The knowledge test has 20 multiple-choice questions.
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Question 2 of 17
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Answer: B. At least 16 out of 20
You must answer at least 16 of the 20 questions correctly.
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Question 3 of 17
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Answer: B. 30 minutes
You have 30 minutes to complete the test.
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Answer: A. A driver’s licence or a Class 7 learner’s licence
You must be 16 or older and have a driver’s licence or a Class 7 learner’s licence.
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Question 5 of 17
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Answer: C. A Balance Test
You must pass a Balance Test that covers a pre-trip check, balancing, basic patterns and panic stops.
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Answer: D. Have it trailered, or have a motorcycle licence holder ride it there
You cannot ride to the Balance Test yourself. Trailer the motorcycle or have a motorcycle licence holder ride it there.
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Question 7 of 17
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Answer: D. 12 months
You must pass the Balance Test and get your licence within 12 months of the knowledge test, or retake the knowledge test.
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Answer: D. One year
A learner’s motorcycle licence issued after April 1, 2015 is good for one year. After that, you must reapply and retake all tests.
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Question 9 of 17
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Answer: A. From half an hour before sunrise to half an hour after sunset
Learners may ride only from half an hour before sunrise until half an hour after sunset.
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Question 10 of 17
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Answer: A. No, at no time
A motorcycle learner cannot carry any passengers at any time.
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Question 11 of 17
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Answer: A. A 6-month licence suspension
Learners have zero tolerance for alcohol. Any alcohol leads to a 6-month suspension.
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Answer: C. At least 6 months
The learner practice period is at least 6 months, or 3 months if you complete an approved motorcycle training course.
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Answer: C. It cuts it from 6 months to 3 months
An approved course reduces the learner practice period from 6 months to 3 months.
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Answer: D. No riding between midnight and 5 a.m.
Newly licensed riders may not ride between midnight and 5 a.m. unless they have a written exemption.
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Answer: D. 2 years
You must complete a riding period of at least 2 years before moving to the next stage.
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Question 16 of 17
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Answer: D. You get a "D" endorsement that limits you to motorcycles of 100 cc or less
A road test on a motorcycle of 100 cc or less leads to a "D" endorsement, which limits you to those motorcycles.
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Answer: C. On no highway at all
Until you actually have the learner licence, you are not allowed to ride a motorcycle on any highway.
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The real test: 16 of 20 (80%)
What to know before the test
- The knowledge test has 20 multiple-choice questions. You need at least 16 correct, and you have 30 minutes.
- You must be 16 or older and have a driver’s licence or Class 7 learner’s licence. You also pass a Balance Test: a pre-trip check, balancing, basic patterns and panic stops.
- A Learner Motorcycle Licence is valid for one year. Learners ride only from half an hour before sunrise to half an hour after sunset and may not carry passengers.
- Learners have zero tolerance for alcohol. Any alcohol leads to a 6-month suspension.
- You need at least 6 months as a learner before the Class 6N stage, or 3 months with an approved training course.
- Class 6N riders may not ride between midnight and 5 a.m. without a written exemption, and the stage lasts at least 2 years.
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are on the Nova Scotia motorcycle knowledge test?
20 multiple-choice questions. You need at least 16 correct, and you have 30 minutes.
What is the Nova Scotia motorcycle Balance Test?
A test of a pre-trip check, balancing, basic patterns and panic stops. You need it for your learner licence, and approved training courses include it.
Can I take the Nova Scotia motorcycle test online?
Yes, in English or French, using a desktop or laptop computer with a webcam. The fee is $15.03.
How long is the motorcycle learner period in Nova Scotia?
At least 6 months, or 3 months if you complete an approved motorcycle training course.
Can a Nova Scotia motorcycle learner carry a passenger?
No. Learners cannot carry passengers at any time.