New Brunswick Motorcycle Learner Practice Test 2026: Oefenexamen 5

1. Vraag 1 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.

2. Vraag 2 van 25

   Where should you keep your feet while riding?

   • AHanging down near the road
   • BOn the ground at low speeds
   • CResting on the engine guard
   • DFirmly on the footrests, with toes pointing forward
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. Firmly on the footrests, with toes pointing forward

   Keep your feet on the footrests so you are balanced and can reach the shift lever and rear brake. Toes pointing down can catch on the road.

3. Vraag 3 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.

4. Vraag 4 van 25

   The front wheel starts to wobble at speed. What should you do?

   • ALet go of the handlebars
   • BBrake hard with the front brake
   • CSpeed up to stop the wobble
   • DGrip the handlebars firmly and close the throttle gradually
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. Grip the handlebars firmly and close the throttle gradually

   Do not fight the wobble or brake hard. Hold on firmly and slow down gradually.

5. Vraag 5 van 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
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. Position 1

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

6. Vraag 6 van 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
   Toon antwoord

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

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

7. Vraag 7 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.

8. Vraag 8 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.

9. Vraag 9 van 25

   You are riding at speed and want to turn left. Using countersteering, which grip do you press forward?

   • AThe right grip
   • BThe left grip
   • CBoth grips at once
   • DNeither grip; you shift your weight only
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. The left grip

   At speed, press the grip on the side you want to go. Press left to lean and go left.

10. Vraag 10 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.

11. Vraag 11 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.

12. Vraag 12 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.

13. Vraag 13 van 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
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

14. Vraag 14 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.

15. Vraag 15 van 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
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

16. Vraag 16 van 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
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

17. Vraag 17 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.

18. Vraag 18 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.

19. Vraag 19 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.

20. Vraag 20 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.

21. Vraag 21 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.

22. Vraag 22 van 25

    At an intersection, an oncoming car is waiting to turn left across your path. What should you do?

    • AMove to the centre of the lane and look away
    • BSound your horn and keep your speed
    • CSpeed up to get through first
    • DSlow down, cover your brakes and be ready to stop or swerve
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Slow down, cover your brakes and be ready to stop or swerve

    Assume the driver may not see you. Reduce speed and be ready to react.

23. Vraag 23 van 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
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

24. Vraag 24 van 25

    A driver is tailgating you. What should you do?

    • AIncrease the space ahead of you, or change lanes to let them pass
    • BSpeed up as fast as you can
    • CBrake suddenly to warn them
    • DRide on the shoulder
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Increase the space ahead of you, or change lanes to let them pass

    More space ahead gives you and the tailgater time to stop. If you can, let them go by.

25. Vraag 25 van 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
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

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