Newfoundland and Labrador Motorcycle Practice Test 2026: Oefenexamen 2

1. Vraag 1 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.

2. Vraag 2 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.

3. Vraag 3 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.

4. Vraag 4 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.

5. Vraag 5 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.

6. Vraag 6 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.

7. Vraag 7 van 25

   You are stopped at a red light with traffic coming up behind you. Why stay in first gear and watch your mirrors?

   • ASo your headlight stays on
   • BSo you can move out of the way if a vehicle behind does not stop
   • CSo you can leave before the light turns green
   • DSo the engine does not overheat
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. So you can move out of the way if a vehicle behind does not stop

   Riders are at risk of being hit from behind while stopped. Being in gear lets you move quickly to safety.

8. Vraag 8 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.

9. Vraag 9 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.

10. Vraag 10 van 25

    Look at the staggered formation in the diagram. In which part of the lane does the leader (rider 1) ride?

    • AIn the right part of the lane
    • BIn the left part of the lane
    • COn the shoulder
    • DIn the centre of the lane
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. In the left part of the lane

    The leader rides in the left part of the lane. The next rider takes the right part, and the pattern repeats.

11. Vraag 11 van 25

    How does cannabis affect your riding?

    • AIt slows your reactions and harms your judgement
    • BIt improves your focus
    • CIt only affects you at night
    • DIt has no effect if you feel fine
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. It slows your reactions and harms your judgement

    Cannabis impairs reaction time, coordination and judgement. Riding while impaired by a drug is a crime.

12. Vraag 12 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.

13. Vraag 13 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.

14. Vraag 14 van 25

    What is a linked braking system?

    • AA brake connected to the horn
    • BA system where one brake control applies both front and rear brakes
    • CA brake that works only in the rain
    • DA system that locks both wheels when parked
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. A system where one brake control applies both front and rear brakes

    On a motorcycle with linked brakes, the front lever or the rear pedal can apply both brakes. Check your owner’s manual to learn how yours works.

15. Vraag 15 van 25

    Under the Criminal Code, what blood alcohol concentration is a criminal offence?

    • AAny amount at all
    • B80 mg or more of alcohol in 100 mL of blood
    • C50 mg or more in 100 mL of blood
    • D100 mg or more in 100 mL of blood
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. 80 mg or more of alcohol in 100 mL of blood

    It is a criminal offence to have a blood alcohol concentration of 80 mg or more in 100 mL of blood. Many provinces set lower limits, and new riders often must have zero.

16. Vraag 16 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.

17. Vraag 17 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.

18. Vraag 18 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.

19. Vraag 19 van 25

    Marker 1 in the diagram shows the rider’s head. What should your head do in a turn?

    • ATilt with the motorcycle
    • BTurn to watch the mirrors
    • CStay level, with your eyes in line with the horizon
    • DLook down at the road just ahead
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Stay level, with your eyes in line with the horizon

    Keeping your head level and your eyes on the horizon helps your balance and lets you judge the turn.

20. Vraag 20 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.

21. Vraag 21 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.

22. Vraag 22 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.

23. Vraag 23 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.

24. Vraag 24 van 25

    Item 6 in the diagram shows boots. What kind of footwear should you wear when you ride?

    • ARunning shoes
    • BSandals
    • CLow dress shoes
    • DSturdy boots that cover your ankles
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Sturdy boots that cover your ankles

    Boots that cover the ankles protect your feet and ankles and give good grip when you stop. Saskatchewan requires ankle-covering boots for new riders.

25. Vraag 25 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.

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