BC Motorcycle Knowledge Practice Test 2026: Oefenexamen 3

1. Vraag 1 van 25

   How should you cross railway tracks that run across the road at an angle?

   • AWhile leaning as far as possible
   • BAs close to a right angle to the tracks as you safely can
   • CParallel to the tracks
   • DWhile braking hard
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. As close to a right angle to the tracks as you safely can

   Crossing at a sharp angle can catch your front wheel in the gap beside the rail. Cross as close to straight across as is safe.

2. Vraag 2 van 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
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: 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.

3. Vraag 3 van 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
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: 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.

4. Vraag 4 van 25

   You notice you are riding beside a car, in the driver’s blind spot. What should you do?

   • ASound your horn and stay there
   • BSpeed up or drop back so the driver can see you
   • CMove closer to the car
   • DStay beside the car so you are close
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: 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.

5. Vraag 5 van 25

   A tire suddenly loses air while you are riding. What should you do?

   • ALean the motorcycle to the side of the flat
   • BBrake hard with both brakes
   • CAccelerate to reach a garage
   • DHold the grips firmly, ease off the throttle and keep a straight course
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. Hold the grips firmly, ease off the throttle and keep a straight course

   Steer straight and slow down gradually. Avoid braking with the flat tire if you can, and pull off the road when you are slow.

6. Vraag 6 van 25

   Which piece of protective gear does the most to protect you from serious injury in a crash?

   • ARiding boots
   • BRiding gloves
   • CA helmet that fits well and is fastened
   • DA leather jacket
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. A helmet that fits well and is fastened

   Head injuries cause many motorcycle deaths. A good helmet, properly fastened, is your most important gear.

7. Vraag 7 van 25

   Many motorcycle turn signals do not cancel on their own. What should you do?

   • ATurn the signal off yourself after the turn or lane change
   • BUse hand signals only
   • CLeave it on until you stop
   • DNever use the turn signals
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. Turn the signal off yourself after the turn or lane change

   A signal left on can make a driver think you are about to turn and pull out in front of you.

8. Vraag 8 van 25

   Before you carry a passenger, what adjustments might you need to make?

   • ARemove the mirrors
   • BLower the handlebars
   • CTire pressure and suspension, as the owner’s manual says
   • DRemove the passenger footpegs
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. Tire pressure and suspension, as the owner’s manual says

   Check the owner’s manual. Many motorcycles need higher tire pressure or a suspension change for the extra load.

9. Vraag 9 van 25

   Why is alcohol especially dangerous for motorcycle riders?

   • AAlcohol improves balance
   • BMotorcycles are not covered by impaired driving laws
   • CAlcohol only affects drivers of cars
   • DRiding needs balance and coordination, which alcohol harms
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. Riding needs balance and coordination, which alcohol harms

   Riding takes more balance and coordination than driving a car. Even small amounts of alcohol reduce these skills and your judgement.

10. Vraag 10 van 25

    When should a group riding in a staggered formation switch to single file?

    • AOnly at night
    • BNever
    • COnly in heavy rain
    • DIn curves, when turning and when entering or leaving a highway
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

11. Vraag 11 van 25

    How should you use the throttle through a curve?

    • AClose it fully in the middle of the curve
    • BPull in the clutch and coast
    • CKeep it steady or roll it on gently
    • DOpen it fully as you enter
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Keep it steady or roll it on gently

    A steady or slightly increasing throttle keeps the motorcycle stable through the curve. Closing it suddenly can upset your balance.

12. Vraag 12 van 25

    How do you measure your following distance?

    • ACheck your speedometer
    • BCount the number of car lengths
    • CWatch the other vehicle’s brake lights
    • DWhen the vehicle ahead passes a fixed object, count the seconds until you reach it
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. When the vehicle ahead passes a fixed object, count the seconds until you reach it

    Pick a fixed point such as a sign or post. Count from when the vehicle ahead passes it until you reach it.

13. Vraag 13 van 25

    A driver ahead looks like they may pull out of a driveway. What can you do to warn them?

    • AGive a quick tap on the horn and be ready to stop
    • BWave your arm
    • CRev the engine loudly
    • DFlash your brake light
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Give a quick tap on the horn and be ready to stop

    A short beep can alert a driver who has not seen you. Slow down and be ready in case they still pull out.

14. Vraag 14 van 25

    When is a road usually most slippery in the rain?

    • AWhen the rain has stopped and the road is dry
    • BOnly when the rain is heavy
    • CJust after it starts to rain
    • DAfter several hours of steady rain
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Just after it starts to rain

    When rain first falls, it mixes with oil on the road. The surface becomes very slick until the oil washes away.

15. Vraag 15 van 25

    The car in the diagram has just passed line A. What is the least time it should take you to reach that line?

    • AIt does not matter if the road is dry
    • BAt least two seconds
    • COne second
    • DHalf a second
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. At least two seconds

    Keep at least a two-second following distance in good conditions, and more when conditions are poor.

16. Vraag 16 van 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
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

17. Vraag 17 van 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
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

18. Vraag 18 van 25

    At what point should you set your mirrors?

    • AMirrors on motorcycles are not adjustable
    • BWhile riding on the highway
    • COnly after you start to turn
    • DBefore you ride, while sitting on the motorcycle
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Before you ride, while sitting on the motorcycle

    Adjust your mirrors while seated in your riding position, before you move. Adjusting them while riding takes your attention away from the road.

19. Vraag 19 van 25

    Your throttle sticks open. What can you use to cut engine power quickly?

    • AThe turn signal switch
    • BThe engine cut-off switch
    • CThe horn button
    • DThe choke
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. The engine cut-off switch

    The engine cut-off switch, usually near your right thumb, stops the engine. Pulling in the clutch at the same time keeps the engine from driving the rear wheel.

20. Vraag 20 van 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
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

21. Vraag 21 van 25

    What kind of face shield should you use when riding at night?

    • AA dark tinted shield
    • BA clear, clean shield with no deep scratches
    • CA mirrored shield
    • DNo shield, so you can see better
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. A clear, clean shield with no deep scratches

    Tinted shields cut the light you need to see at night. Scratches also scatter light and blur your view.

22. Vraag 22 van 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
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. The hot exhaust pipes and muffler

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

23. Vraag 23 van 25

    Why should a rider wear brightly coloured clothing with reflective material?

    • AIt is required on every highway in Canada
    • BIt keeps the rider cooler
    • CIt makes the rider easier for other road users to see
    • DIt reduces wind noise
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

24. Vraag 24 van 25

    You must ride over a patch of loose gravel. What should you do?

    • ASpeed up quickly
    • BBrake hard while on the gravel
    • CLean sharply to ride around it
    • DSlow down before it and keep the motorcycle upright with no sudden moves
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Slow down before it and keep the motorcycle upright with no sudden moves

    Gravel reduces traction. Slow before you reach it and avoid sudden braking, turning or acceleration on it.

25. Vraag 25 van 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
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Lean with the rider and the motorcycle

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

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