New Brunswick Motorcycle Learner Practice Test 2026: Test d’entraînement 3

1. Question 1 sur 25

   Why should you downshift as you slow down?

   • ASo the clutch is not needed
   • BSo you can turn off the engine
   • CSo the brake light comes on
   • DSo you are in a gear that lets you speed up again if you need to
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: 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.

2. Question 2 sur 25

   In the staggered group in the diagram, what gap should rider 2 keep behind the leader?

   • AAbout one second
   • BAbout ten seconds
   • CHalf a second
   • DDirectly beside the leader
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: 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.

3. Question 3 sur 25

   You are riding past a row of parked cars on your right. Which lane position is usually best?

   • AThe right portion, close to the parked cars
   • BBetween the parked cars and the curb
   • CThe left portion of the lane, away from the parked cars
   • DRight on the lane line
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: 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.

4. Question 4 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.

5. Question 5 sur 25

   What part of the motorcycle should a passenger keep their legs away from?

   • AThe rear handholds
   • BThe seat
   • CThe passenger footpegs
   • DThe hot exhaust pipes and muffler
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: D. The hot exhaust pipes and muffler

   Exhaust parts get very hot and can cause serious burns. Tell your passenger before the ride.

6. Question 6 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.

7. Question 7 sur 25

   How do you operate the clutch on most motorcycles?

   • AWith a lever on the left handlebar
   • BWith a pedal under your right foot
   • CWith a lever on the right handlebar
   • DWith a button on the fuel tank
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: 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.

8. Question 8 sur 25

   When is the best time to slow down for a curve?

   • AIn the middle of the curve
   • BAs you leave the curve
   • CThere is no need to slow for a curve
   • DBefore you enter it, while the motorcycle is upright
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: 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.

9. Question 9 sur 25

   What should you look for when you inspect your tires?

   • AMud on the tire
   • BOnly the colour of the sidewall
   • COnly whether the valve cap is present
   • DCuts, bulges, objects stuck in the tread and worn tread
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: 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.

10. Question 10 sur 25

    On a hot day, why should you still wear a jacket with long sleeves?

    • AIt is only needed on gravel roads
    • BIt protects your skin if you fall and shields you from wind and sun
    • CIt is only needed in cold weather
    • DIt makes the motorcycle faster
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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.

11. Question 11 sur 25

    Your helmet hits the pavement hard when it falls off your seat. What should you do?

    • AKeep using it if you see no cracks
    • BCover the scratches with paint
    • CReplace it, because it may be damaged inside
    • DUse it only for short trips
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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.

12. Question 12 sur 25

    How is the front brake usually applied?

    • AWith a pedal under your right foot
    • BWith a pedal under your left foot
    • CWith a lever on the right handlebar
    • DWith a lever on the left handlebar
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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.

13. Question 13 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.

14. Question 14 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.

15. Question 15 sur 25

    What does an anti-lock braking system (ABS) do?

    • AIt turns on the brake light at night
    • BIt brakes for you automatically
    • CIt makes the stopping distance zero
    • DIt keeps the wheels from locking when you brake hard
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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.

16. Question 16 sur 25

    When should you check your tire pressure?

    • AOnly once a year at a shop
    • BOnly when a tire looks flat
    • CWhen the tires are cold, before you ride
    • DRight after a long ride
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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.

17. Question 17 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.

18. Question 18 sur 25

    Where should you look when you ride through a turn?

    • AThrough the turn, to where you want to go
    • BAt the road edge beside you
    • CAt the oncoming traffic only
    • DAt the front wheel
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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.

19. Question 19 sur 25

    How should a passenger move in turns?

    • ASit stiffly upright while the motorcycle leans
    • BLean with the rider and the motorcycle
    • CLean the opposite way to balance
    • DPut a foot down to help
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. Lean with the rider and the motorcycle

    A passenger who leans with the rider makes the motorcycle easier to control.

20. Question 20 sur 25

    To swerve quickly to the right, what do you do?

    • APull both grips toward you
    • BShift your weight back
    • CPress the left handgrip forward
    • DPress the right handgrip forward
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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.

21. Question 21 sur 25

    Which describes a correctly fitting motorcycle helmet?

    • ALoosely, so it is easy to take off
    • BWith the strap open at low speeds
    • CTilted back so you can see more
    • DSnugly all around, with the strap fastened
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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.

22. Question 22 sur 25

    You are following a car. Why is it usually better not to ride directly behind it in the centre of the lane?

    • AThe driver may not see you in the mirror, and the car blocks your view
    • BYou will get there faster
    • CIt is too far from the car
    • DIt uses more fuel
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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.

23. Question 23 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.

24. Question 24 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.

25. Question 25 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.

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