BC Motorcycle Knowledge Practice Test 2026: Test d’entraînement 5

1. Question 1 sur 25

   What is a linked braking system?

   • AA brake connected to the horn
   • BA system where one brake control applies both front and rear brakes
   • CA brake that works only in the rain
   • DA system that locks both wheels when parked
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: B. A system where one brake control applies both front and rear brakes

   On a motorcycle with linked brakes, the front lever or the rear pedal can apply both brakes. Check your owner’s manual to learn how yours works.

2. Question 2 sur 25

   How can you tell that a motorcycle helmet meets a recognized safety standard?

   • AIt has a tinted visor
   • BIt is painted a bright colour
   • CIt has a label such as DOT, Snell or ECE
   • DIt was the most expensive in the store
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: C. It has a label such as DOT, Snell or ECE

   Approved helmets carry a label from a safety standard, such as DOT, Snell or ECE. Colour and price do not show that a helmet is safe.

3. Question 3 sur 25

   The rider in the diagram presses the right handgrip forward. Which way does the motorcycle go?

   • AThe motorcycle leans left and turns left
   • BThe motorcycle goes straight and slows down
   • CThe motorcycle leans right and turns right
   • DThe front brake comes on
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: C. The motorcycle leans right and turns right

   This is countersteering. Pressing the right grip forward makes the motorcycle lean and turn right.

4. Question 4 sur 25

   How does cannabis affect your riding?

   • AIt slows your reactions and harms your judgement
   • BIt improves your focus
   • CIt only affects you at night
   • DIt has no effect if you feel fine
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: A. It slows your reactions and harms your judgement

   Cannabis impairs reaction time, coordination and judgement. Riding while impaired by a drug is a crime.

5. Question 5 sur 25

   Does a windshield on your motorcycle take the place of a face shield or goggles?

   • AOnly when it is raining
   • BOnly on the highway
   • CNo, wind, rain, dust and insects can still reach your eyes
   • DYes, a windshield replaces eye protection
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: 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.

6. Question 6 sur 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
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: 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.

7. Question 7 sur 25

   Under normal riding conditions, how should you brake?

   • AUse the front and rear brakes at the same time
   • BUse only the rear brake
   • CUse only the front brake
   • DDownshift without braking
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: A. Use the front and rear brakes at the same time

   Under normal conditions, use both brakes together. This gives the most control and the shortest stop.

8. Question 8 sur 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
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: 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.

9. Question 9 sur 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
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: 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.

10. Question 10 sur 25

    Which situation causes many crashes between motorcycles and cars?

    • AA motorcycle stopped at a red light
    • BA driver signalling a lane change
    • CA motorcycle parked at the curb
    • DA driver turning left in front of an oncoming motorcycle
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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.

11. Question 11 sur 25

    How should your arms be positioned when you ride?

    • AHeld high above the grips
    • BResting on the fuel tank
    • CRelaxed, with the elbows slightly bent
    • DLocked straight
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Relaxed, with the elbows slightly bent

    Relaxed arms let you steer smoothly. Stiff, locked arms make it harder to control the motorcycle, especially over bumps.

12. Question 12 sur 25

    Before you slow down or stop, what should you do?

    • ATurn off your headlight
    • BSound your horn
    • CShift into neutral
    • DCheck your mirrors for traffic behind you
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Check your mirrors for traffic behind you

    A driver behind may not expect you to slow down. Checking your mirrors tells you if you need to warn them or leave more room.

13. Question 13 sur 25

    Why should you ride with your headlight on during the day?

    • AIt warms the engine
    • BIt makes you easier for other road users to see
    • CIt charges the battery faster
    • DIt lets you ride faster
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. It makes you easier for other road users to see

    Motorcycles are small and easy to miss. A headlight makes you more noticeable, especially to oncoming drivers.

14. Question 14 sur 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
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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.

15. Question 15 sur 25

    Why start a curve near the outside of your lane, as in the diagram?

    • ATo see farther through the curve
    • BTo make the curve sharper
    • CTo stay in the oil strip
    • DTo get closer to oncoming traffic
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. To see farther through the curve

    Starting on the outside lets you see farther around the curve. Never cross into the oncoming lane.

16. Question 16 sur 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
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Low and centred, and secured so it cannot shift

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

17. Question 17 sur 25

    What protective gear should a passenger wear?

    • ANothing special if the ride is short
    • BOnly sunglasses
    • COnly a helmet
    • DThe same gear as the rider, including an approved helmet
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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.

18. Question 18 sur 25

    Which path through the curve is shown in the diagram?

    • AOutside of the lane, then inside, then outside again
    • BOutside of the lane all the way
    • CInside of the lane all the way
    • DAcross the centre line and back
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Outside of the lane, then inside, then outside again

    An outside-inside-outside path gives you a better view and a gentler line through the curve, if traffic and the road allow.

19. Question 19 sur 25

    Do Canada’s Criminal Code impaired driving laws apply to people riding motorcycles?

    • ANo, they apply only to car drivers
    • BYes, they apply to anyone operating a motor vehicle
    • COnly at night
    • DOnly on highways
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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.

20. Question 20 sur 25

    Look at the staggered formation in the diagram. In which part of the lane does the leader (rider 1) ride?

    • AIn the right part of the lane
    • BIn the left part of the lane
    • COn the shoulder
    • DIn the centre of the lane
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. In the left part of the lane

    The leader rides in the left part of the lane. The next rider takes the right part, and the pattern repeats.

21. Question 21 sur 25

    In the diagram, which lane position is the left third of the lane, next to the centre line?

    • APosition 1
    • BPosition 3
    • CNone of the positions shown
    • DPosition 2
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Position 1

    Position 1 is the left third of the lane, closest to the centre line.

22. Question 22 sur 25

    You cannot avoid a small object in the road. How should you ride over it?

    • ALean hard to one side as you hit it
    • BClose your eyes and keep your feet down
    • CKeep upright, rise slightly off the seat and hold the grips firmly
    • DBrake hard at the moment you hit it
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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.

23. Question 23 sur 25

    Item 6 in the diagram shows boots. What kind of footwear should you wear when you ride?

    • ARunning shoes
    • BSandals
    • CLow dress shoes
    • DSturdy boots that cover your ankles
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Sturdy boots that cover your ankles

    Boots that cover the ankles protect your feet and ankles and give good grip when you stop. Saskatchewan requires ankle-covering boots for new riders.

24. Question 24 sur 25

    On most motorcycles, how is the rear brake applied?

    • ABy rolling off the throttle
    • BWith a pedal under your right foot
    • CWith a lever on the left handlebar
    • DWith a pedal under your left foot
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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.

25. Question 25 sur 25

    What does "covering the brakes" mean?

    • AUsing only engine braking
    • BHaving your fingers on the front brake lever and your foot over the rear pedal
    • CPutting a cover on the brakes when parked
    • DBraking hard all the time
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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.

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