New Brunswick Motorcycle Learner Practice Test 2026: Oefenexamen 3

1. Vraag 1 van 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
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: 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. Vraag 2 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.

3. Vraag 3 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.

4. Vraag 4 van 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
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: 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. Vraag 5 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.

6. Vraag 6 van 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
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: 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. Vraag 7 van 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
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: 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. Vraag 8 van 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
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: 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. Vraag 9 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.

10. Vraag 10 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.

11. Vraag 11 van 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
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 12 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.

13. Vraag 13 van 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
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 14 van 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
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 15 van 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
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 16 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.

17. Vraag 17 van 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
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 18 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.

19. Vraag 19 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.

20. Vraag 20 van 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
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 21 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.

22. Vraag 22 van 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
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 23 van 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
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 24 van 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
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 25 van 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
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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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