Newfoundland and Labrador Motorcycle Practice Test 2026: Test de práctica 3

Test de práctica 3 de 5 de Newfoundland and Labrador Motorcycle Practice Test: 25 preguntas más con respuestas y explicaciones.

Motocicleta
Terranova y Labrador
107 preguntas
Revisado el 10 de octubre de 2026

Pregunta 1 de 25
During your pre-ride check, how should you test the brake light?
- There is no need to test it if the headlight works
- Check it only with the rear pedal
- Check that it flashes with the turn signals
- Check that it comes on with the front lever and with the rear pedal
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: 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.
Pregunta 2 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 3 de 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
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: 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.
Pregunta 4 de 25
During your pre-ride check, you twist the throttle and let go. What should happen?
- It should snap back to the closed position by itself
- The brake light should come on
- It should stay where you left it
- The engine should stall
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: 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.
Pregunta 5 de 25
You are riding at speed and want to turn left. Using countersteering, which grip do you press forward?
- The right grip
- The left grip
- Both grips at once
- Neither grip; you shift your weight only
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: B. The left grip
At speed, press the grip on the side you want to go. Press left to lean and go left.
Pregunta 6 de 25
Why should you check the side stand before you ride?
- It holds your helmet while riding
- It is needed to start the engine
- If it does not stay up, it can dig into the road in a left lean
- It helps you brake
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: 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.
Pregunta 7 de 25
Where should you put heavy cargo on a motorcycle?
- Low and centred, and secured so it cannot shift
- Hanging from the handlebars
- On one side only
- High on a rack behind the passenger seat
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: A. Low and centred, and secured so it cannot shift
A load that is low, centred and secure affects handling the least.
Pregunta 8 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 9 de 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
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: 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.
Pregunta 10 de 25
When should a group riding in a staggered formation switch to single file?
- Only at night
- Never
- Only in heavy rain
- In curves, when turning and when entering or leaving a highway
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: 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.
Pregunta 11 de 25
Why should a rider wear brightly coloured clothing with reflective material?
- It is required on every highway in Canada
- It keeps the rider cooler
- It makes the rider easier for other road users to see
- It reduces wind noise
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: 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.
Pregunta 12 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 13 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 14 de 25
What is a common cause of crashes where a rider runs off the road in a curve?
- Looking through the curve
- Using the turn signals
- Going into the curve too fast
- Keeping a steady throttle
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: 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.
Pregunta 15 de 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
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: D. With the motorcycle, at the same angle
In a normal turn, the rider and motorcycle lean together at the same angle.
Pregunta 16 de 25
For a slow, tight turn, such as in a parking lot, what should you do with your body?
- Lean your body further than the motorcycle
- Keep your body upright while the motorcycle leans
- Put both feet on the ground
- Lean your body the opposite way to the turn and look down
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: 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.
Pregunta 17 de 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
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: B. The full lane
A motorcycle needs the whole lane to move away from hazards. Drivers should not share a lane with a motorcycle.
Pregunta 18 de 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
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: 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.
Pregunta 19 de 25
What is a safe way to think about other drivers?
- Assume they will always give you the right-of-way
- Assume they always see you
- Assume they may not see you, and ride so you are seen with room to escape
- Assume large vehicles always watch for motorcycles
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: 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.
Pregunta 20 de 25
Your front wheel locks while you brake hard in a straight line. What should you do?
- Pull in the clutch and coast
- Release the front brake at once, then reapply it smoothly
- Lean the motorcycle to one side
- Keep squeezing the front brake harder
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: 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.
Pregunta 21 de 25
Which brake gives the most stopping power on most motorcycles?
- The front brake
- The rear brake
- The engine cut-off switch
- Both give the same stopping power
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: A. The front brake
When you brake, weight shifts forward onto the front tire. This gives the front brake most of the stopping power.
Pregunta 22 de 25
You notice you are riding beside a car, in the driver’s blind spot. What should you do?
- Sound your horn and stay there
- Speed up or drop back so the driver can see you
- Move closer to the car
- Stay beside the car so you are close
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: 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.
Pregunta 23 de 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
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: 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.
Pregunta 24 de 25
Which part of the lane is often slippery near intersections?
- The right wheel track
- The centre strip, where oil and grease drip from vehicles
- The left wheel track
- The lane line
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: 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.
Pregunta 25 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.

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