New Brunswick Motorcycle Learner Practice Test 2026: Test de práctica 3

Test de práctica 3 de 5 de New Brunswick Motorcycle Learner Practice Test: 25 preguntas más con respuestas y explicaciones.

Motocicleta
Nuevo Brunswick
109 preguntas
Revisado el 10 de octubre de 2026

Pregunta 1 de 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
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: 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.
Pregunta 2 de 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
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: 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.
Pregunta 3 de 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
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: 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.
Pregunta 4 de 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
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: 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.
Pregunta 5 de 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
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: D. The hot exhaust pipes and muffler
Exhaust parts get very hot and can cause serious burns. Tell your passenger before the ride.
Pregunta 6 de 25
Do Canada’s Criminal Code impaired driving laws apply to people riding motorcycles?
- No, they apply only to car drivers
- Yes, they apply to anyone operating a motor vehicle
- Only at night
- Only on highways
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: B. Yes, they apply to anyone operating a motor vehicle
The Criminal Code impaired driving offences cover the operation of a motor vehicle, which includes a motorcycle.
Pregunta 7 de 25
How do you operate the clutch on most motorcycles?
- With a lever on the left handlebar
- With a pedal under your right foot
- With a lever on the right handlebar
- With a button on the fuel tank
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: 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.
Pregunta 8 de 25
When is the best time to slow down for a curve?
- In the middle of the curve
- As you leave the curve
- There is no need to slow for a curve
- Before you enter it, while the motorcycle is upright
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: 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.
Pregunta 9 de 25
What should you look for when you inspect your tires?
- Mud on the tire
- Only the colour of the sidewall
- Only whether the valve cap is present
- Cuts, bulges, objects stuck in the tread and worn tread
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: D. Cuts, bulges, objects stuck in the tread and worn tread
Damage or wear can cause a sudden loss of air or grip. Check tread and sidewalls before you ride.
Pregunta 10 de 25
On a hot day, why should you still wear a jacket with long sleeves?
- It is only needed on gravel roads
- It protects your skin if you fall and shields you from wind and sun
- It is only needed in cold weather
- It makes the motorcycle faster
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: B. It protects your skin if you fall and shields you from wind and sun
Riding clothing protects your skin from the road surface in a fall. It also reduces sunburn and the drying effect of the wind.
Pregunta 11 de 25
Your helmet hits the pavement hard when it falls off your seat. What should you do?
- Keep using it if you see no cracks
- Cover the scratches with paint
- Replace it, because it may be damaged inside
- Use it only for short trips
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: C. Replace it, because it may be damaged inside
A hard impact can damage the protective lining even when the outside looks fine. Replace a helmet after a hard hit.
Pregunta 12 de 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
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: 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.
Pregunta 13 de 25
On most motorcycles, how is the rear brake applied?
- By rolling off the throttle
- With a pedal under your right foot
- With a lever on the left handlebar
- With a pedal under your left foot
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: B. With a pedal under your right foot
Most motorcycles use a right foot pedal for the rear brake. Some motorcycles and scooters use hand levers instead.
Pregunta 14 de 25
At night, what helps you see and be seen?
- Riding close to the vehicle ahead to use its lights
- Using a tinted face shield
- Wearing dark clothing
- Using high beams when there is no oncoming traffic, slowing down and leaving more space
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: 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.
Pregunta 15 de 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
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: 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.
Pregunta 16 de 25
When should you check your tire pressure?
- Only once a year at a shop
- Only when a tire looks flat
- When the tires are cold, before you ride
- Right after a long ride
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: C. When the tires are cold, before you ride
Check tire pressure when the tires are cold. Warm tires give a higher reading than the true cold pressure.
Pregunta 17 de 25
You cannot avoid a small object in the road. How should you ride over it?
- Lean hard to one side as you hit it
- Close your eyes and keep your feet down
- Keep upright, rise slightly off the seat and hold the grips firmly
- Brake hard at the moment you hit it
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: C. Keep upright, rise slightly off the seat and hold the grips firmly
Hit the object as straight as you can, with the motorcycle upright. Your knees and elbows absorb the shock.
Pregunta 18 de 25
Where should you look when you ride through a turn?
- Through the turn, to where you want to go
- At the road edge beside you
- At the oncoming traffic only
- At the front wheel
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: A. Through the turn, to where you want to go
The motorcycle tends to go where you look. Turn your head and look through the turn to where you want to be.
Pregunta 19 de 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
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: B. Lean with the rider and the motorcycle
A passenger who leans with the rider makes the motorcycle easier to control.
Pregunta 20 de 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
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: 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.
Pregunta 21 de 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
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: 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.
Pregunta 22 de 25
You are following a car. Why is it usually better not to ride directly behind it in the centre of the lane?
- The driver may not see you in the mirror, and the car blocks your view
- You will get there faster
- It is too far from the car
- It uses more fuel
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: A. The driver may not see you in the mirror, and the car blocks your view
Riding in the left or right portion of the lane lets the driver ahead see you in a mirror and lets you see past the vehicle.
Pregunta 23 de 25
Which surfaces are especially slippery for a motorcycle when wet?
- Clean, dry asphalt
- Painted lines, metal covers and steel plates
- Grass beside the road
- Rough concrete
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: 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.
Pregunta 24 de 25
Which situation causes many crashes between motorcycles and cars?
- A motorcycle stopped at a red light
- A driver signalling a lane change
- A motorcycle parked at the curb
- A driver turning left in front of an oncoming motorcycle
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: D. A driver turning left in front of an oncoming motorcycle
Drivers turning left often fail to see an oncoming motorcycle or misjudge its speed. Be ready for it at every intersection.
Pregunta 25 de 25
What protective gear should a passenger wear?
- Nothing special if the ride is short
- Only sunglasses
- Only a helmet
- The same gear as the rider, including an approved helmet
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: D. The same gear as the rider, including an approved helmet
A passenger faces the same risks as the rider. They need a helmet, eye protection and protective clothing.

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