Nova Scotia Motorcycle Learner Practice Test 2026: Oefenexamen 4

1. Vraag 1 van 20

   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.

2. Vraag 2 van 20

   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.

3. Vraag 3 van 20

   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.

4. Vraag 4 van 20

   You see fresh drips under your parked motorcycle. What should you do?

   • AWipe the drips and ignore them
   • BRide it and check again later
   • CAdd more fuel
   • DFind the source before you ride
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. Find the source before you ride

   Leaking oil, brake fluid or coolant can cause a breakdown or a crash. A leak onto a tire is especially dangerous.

5. Vraag 5 van 20

   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.

6. Vraag 6 van 20

   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.

7. Vraag 7 van 20

   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.

8. Vraag 8 van 20

   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.

9. Vraag 9 van 20

   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.

10. Vraag 10 van 20

    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 20

    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.

12. Vraag 12 van 20

    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.

13. Vraag 13 van 20

    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.

14. Vraag 14 van 20

    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.

15. Vraag 15 van 20

    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.

16. Vraag 16 van 20

    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.

17. Vraag 17 van 20

    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.

18. Vraag 18 van 20

    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.

19. Vraag 19 van 20

    When should you leave more than the minimum following distance?

    • AOnly on dry, sunny days
    • BNever; two seconds is always enough
    • COnly when you carry a passenger in town
    • DOn wet or slippery roads, at night and behind large vehicles
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. On wet or slippery roads, at night and behind large vehicles

    You need more time and space when traction is poor, when it is hard to see, and when a large vehicle blocks your view.

20. Vraag 20 van 20

    What should you check on a motorcycle with a chain drive?

    • AThat the chain has the right slack and is lubricated
    • BThat the chain is as tight as possible
    • CThat the chain is dry and clean of oil
    • DNothing; chains never need checking
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. That the chain has the right slack and is lubricated

    A chain that is too loose can come off, and one that is too tight can wear quickly. Follow the owner’s manual for slack and lubrication.

Toetsenbord: 1–4 om te antwoorden, Enter voor de volgende vraag.

Het echte examen: 16 of 20 (80%)