Nova Scotia Motorcycle Learner Practice Test 2026: Oefenexamen 3

Oefenexamen 3 van 6 voor Nova Scotia Motorcycle Learner Practice Test: 20 extra vragen met antwoorden en uitleg.

Motorfiets
Nova Scotia
117 vragen
Gecontroleerd op 10 oktober 2026

Vraag 1 van 20
Under the Criminal Code, what blood alcohol concentration is a criminal offence?
- Any amount at all
- 80 mg or more of alcohol in 100 mL of blood
- 50 mg or more in 100 mL of blood
- 100 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.
Vraag 2 van 20
What is a common cause of crashes where a rider runs off the road in a curve?
- Looking through the curve
- Using the turn signals
- Going into the curve too fast
- Keeping 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.
Vraag 3 van 20
What protective gear should a passenger wear?
- Nothing special if the ride is short
- Only sunglasses
- Only a helmet
- The 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.
Vraag 4 van 20
How do you operate the clutch on most motorcycles?
- With a lever on the left handlebar
- With a pedal under your right foot
- With a lever on the right handlebar
- With 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.
Vraag 5 van 20
Does a windshield on your motorcycle take the place of a face shield or goggles?
- Only when it is raining
- Only on the highway
- No, wind, rain, dust and insects can still reach your eyes
- Yes, 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.
Vraag 6 van 20
During your pre-ride check, how should you test the brake light?
- There is no need to test it if the headlight works
- Check it only with the rear pedal
- Check that it flashes with the turn signals
- Check 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.
Vraag 7 van 20
A strong crosswind is pushing you toward the edge of the road. What helps?
- Stand up on the footrests
- Ride on the shoulder
- Speed up
- Slow down and lean slightly into the wind
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: D. Slow down and lean slightly into the wind
Strong wind can push a motorcycle off its line. Slow down and be ready for gusts on open roads, bridges and when passing large vehicles.
Vraag 8 van 20
You notice you are riding beside a car, in the driver’s blind spot. What should you do?
- Sound your horn and stay there
- Speed up or drop back so the driver can see you
- Move closer to the car
- Stay 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.
Vraag 9 van 20
Where should you put heavy cargo on a motorcycle?
- Low and centred, and secured so it cannot shift
- Hanging from the handlebars
- On one side only
- High 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.
Vraag 10 van 20
Before you carry a passenger, what adjustments might you need to make?
- Remove the mirrors
- Lower the handlebars
- Tire pressure and suspension, as the owner’s manual says
- Remove 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.
Vraag 11 van 20
Which path through the curve is shown in the diagram?
- Outside of the lane, then inside, then outside again
- Outside of the lane all the way
- Inside of the lane all the way
- Across the centre line and back
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: A. Outside of the lane, then inside, then outside again
An outside-inside-outside path gives you a better view and a gentler line through the curve, if traffic and the road allow.
Vraag 12 van 20
At what point should you set your mirrors?
- Mirrors on motorcycles are not adjustable
- While riding on the highway
- Only after you start to turn
- Before 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.
Vraag 13 van 20
How should a passenger move in turns?
- Sit stiffly upright while the motorcycle leans
- Lean with the rider and the motorcycle
- Lean the opposite way to balance
- Put 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.
Vraag 14 van 20
Which part of the lane is often slippery near intersections?
- The right wheel track
- The centre strip, where oil and grease drip from vehicles
- The left wheel track
- The lane line
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: B. The centre strip, where oil and grease drip from vehicles
Oil and grease collect in the centre of the lane where vehicles stop. It is most slippery when wet.
Vraag 15 van 20
Which describes a correctly fitting motorcycle helmet?
- Loosely, so it is easy to take off
- With the strap open at low speeds
- Tilted back so you can see more
- Snugly 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.
Vraag 16 van 20
A driver is tailgating you. What should you do?
- Increase the space ahead of you, or change lanes to let them pass
- Speed up as fast as you can
- Brake suddenly to warn them
- Ride 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.
Vraag 17 van 20
A tire suddenly loses air while you are riding. What should you do?
- Lean the motorcycle to the side of the flat
- Brake hard with both brakes
- Accelerate to reach a garage
- Hold 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.
Vraag 18 van 20
What does "covering the brakes" mean?
- Using only engine braking
- Having your fingers on the front brake lever and your foot over the rear pedal
- Putting a cover on the brakes when parked
- Braking 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.
Vraag 19 van 20
On most motorcycles, how is the rear brake applied?
- By rolling off the throttle
- With a pedal under your right foot
- With a lever on the left handlebar
- With 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.
Vraag 20 van 20
How should you use the throttle through a curve?
- Close it fully in the middle of the curve
- Pull in the clutch and coast
- Keep it steady or roll it on gently
- Open 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.

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