BC Motorcycle Knowledge Practice Test 2026: Oefenexamen 4

1. Vraag 1 van 25

   If you ride regularly, how often should you check your tire pressure?

   • AOnce a season
   • BOnce a year
   • COnly before long trips
   • DAt least once a week
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: 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.

2. Vraag 2 van 25

   Parked vehicles block your view of an intersection. What should you do?

   • AChoose a lane position that lets you see and be seen, and edge forward slowly
   • BRide in the bike lane
   • CStop beside the parked vehicles and wait for a signal
   • DSpeed up through the intersection
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. Choose a lane position that lets you see and be seen, and edge forward slowly

   Move to where drivers can see you and you can see them. Edge forward until you have a clear view.

3. Vraag 3 van 25

   What is the only way to bring your blood alcohol level down?

   • ATime
   • BCoffee
   • CFresh air while riding
   • DA cold shower
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. Time

   Your body removes alcohol slowly. Coffee, cold water or exercise do not speed it up.

4. Vraag 4 van 25

   Your front wheel locks while you brake hard in a straight line. What should you do?

   • APull in the clutch and coast
   • BRelease the front brake at once, then reapply it smoothly
   • CLean the motorcycle to one side
   • DKeep squeezing the front brake harder
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: 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.

5. Vraag 5 van 25

   How much of a traffic lane does a motorcycle need?

   • AOnly the space beside the curb
   • BThe full lane
   • COnly the right third
   • DHalf the lane
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. The full lane

   A motorcycle needs the whole lane to move away from hazards. Drivers should not share a lane with a motorcycle.

6. Vraag 6 van 25

   In the diagram, which lane position is the centre third of the lane?

   • APosition 1
   • BPosition 3
   • CThe centre line itself
   • DPosition 2
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. Position 2

   Position 2 is the middle third of the lane. Riders often avoid it near intersections, where oil drips collect.

7. Vraag 7 van 25

   How does carrying a passenger change the way a motorcycle handles?

   • AIt takes longer to speed up, slow down and turn
   • BIt turns more sharply
   • CIt stops more quickly
   • DIt makes no difference
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. It takes longer to speed up, slow down and turn

   The extra weight affects acceleration, braking and steering. Leave more space and brake earlier.

8. Vraag 8 van 25

   When you swerve to avoid an obstacle, what should you avoid?

   • APressing the handgrip
   • BKeeping your knees against the tank
   • CLooking where you want to go
   • DBraking during the swerve
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. Braking during the swerve

   Brake before or after a swerve, never during it. Braking while swerving can make the tires lose grip.

9. Vraag 9 van 25

   Which brake gives the most stopping power on most motorcycles?

   • AThe front brake
   • BThe rear brake
   • CThe engine cut-off switch
   • DBoth give the same stopping power
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. The front brake

   When you brake, weight shifts forward onto the front tire. This gives the front brake most of the stopping power.

10. Vraag 10 van 25

    For a slow, tight turn, such as in a parking lot, what should you do with your body?

    • ALean your body further than the motorcycle
    • BKeep your body upright while the motorcycle leans
    • CPut both feet on the ground
    • DLean your body the opposite way to the turn and look down
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

11. Vraag 11 van 25

    During your pre-ride check, how should you test the brake light?

    • AThere is no need to test it if the headlight works
    • BCheck it only with the rear pedal
    • CCheck that it flashes with the turn signals
    • DCheck that it comes on with the front lever and with the rear pedal
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

12. Vraag 12 van 25

    Where should the least experienced riders be in a group?

    • AJust behind the leader
    • BSpread out at random
    • CIn front of the leader
    • DAt the very back
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Just behind the leader

    Placing new riders near the front lets the leader watch them and set a pace they can handle.

13. Vraag 13 van 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
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

14. Vraag 14 van 25

    You must stop quickly while leaning in a curve. What should you do first?

    • AUse only the rear brake while leaning
    • BBrake as hard as you can while leaning
    • CStraighten the motorcycle, then brake firmly
    • DSpeed up to get out of the curve
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Straighten the motorcycle, then brake firmly

    Hard braking while leaned over can make the tires slide. Bring the motorcycle upright first, then brake.

15. Vraag 15 van 25

    Why can riding a motorcycle be more tiring than driving a car?

    • AMotorcycles are always slower
    • BYou are exposed to wind, noise and weather
    • CMotorcycles have no seats
    • DYou cannot stop for breaks
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. You are exposed to wind, noise and weather

    Wind, noise, cold and heat wear you down. Take regular breaks and dress for the weather.

16. Vraag 16 van 25

    How far ahead should you scan when you ride?

    • AAt least 12 seconds ahead
    • BOnly at the front wheel
    • COnly as far as the vehicle in front
    • DAbout 2 seconds ahead
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. At least 12 seconds ahead

    Look at least 12 seconds ahead. In the city that is about one to two blocks; on the highway it is about half a kilometre.

17. Vraag 17 van 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
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

18. Vraag 18 van 25

    Marker 4 in the diagram shows the passenger’s feet. When should they keep them on the passenger footpegs?

    • AAt all times, even when the motorcycle is stopped
    • BOnly in turns
    • COnly when the rider asks
    • DOnly on the highway
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. At all times, even when the motorcycle is stopped

    The passenger keeps their feet on the footpegs at all times. The rider supports the motorcycle when it stops.

19. Vraag 19 van 25

    Why should you check the side stand before you ride?

    • AIt holds your helmet while riding
    • BIt is needed to start the engine
    • CIf it does not stay up, it can dig into the road in a left lean
    • DIt helps you brake
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

20. Vraag 20 van 25

    Item 1 in the diagram is a full-face helmet. Why does it protect more than an open-face helmet?

    • AIt weighs less
    • BIt also covers your chin and face
    • CIt does not need a chin strap
    • DIt lets more air reach your face
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. It also covers your chin and face

    A full-face helmet protects your face and chin as well as your head. Many crashes involve an impact to the chin area.

21. Vraag 21 van 25

    Which hand do you use to work the throttle?

    • AThe right hand
    • BThe left hand
    • CEither hand
    • DNeither hand; it is a foot pedal
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. The right hand

    The throttle is the twist grip on the right handlebar. Turning it toward you gives more power.

22. Vraag 22 van 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
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

23. Vraag 23 van 25

    Item 4 in the diagram shows gloves. What kind of gloves should a rider wear?

    • AThin cotton gloves
    • BFull-fingered gloves made for riding
    • CFingerless gloves
    • DNo gloves, for a better feel of the controls
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Full-fingered gloves made for riding

    Full-fingered riding gloves protect your hands in a fall and give a better grip. Saskatchewan, for example, requires finger-covering gloves for riders in its graduated program.

24. Vraag 24 van 25

    In a normal turn like the one in the diagram, how should your body lean?

    • AStraight up while the motorcycle stays upright
    • BOpposite to the motorcycle
    • CForward onto the fuel tank
    • DWith the motorcycle, at the same angle
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. With the motorcycle, at the same angle

    In a normal turn, the rider and motorcycle lean together at the same angle.

25. Vraag 25 van 25

    You are taking a cold medicine that warns about drowsiness. What should you do?

    • ARide only on the highway
    • BDo not ride until you know it will not affect you
    • CRide slowly with the hazard lights on
    • DDrink coffee and ride
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

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