PEI Motorcycle Practice Test 2026: Oefenexamen 2

1. Vraag 1 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.

2. Vraag 2 van 25

   In a normal turn like the one in the diagram, how should your body lean?

   • AStraight up while the motorcycle stays upright
   • BOpposite to the motorcycle
   • CForward onto the fuel tank
   • DWith the motorcycle, at the same angle
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. With the motorcycle, at the same angle

   In a normal turn, the rider and motorcycle lean together at the same angle.

3. Vraag 3 van 25

   In the diagram, which lane position is the centre third of the lane?

   • APosition 1
   • BPosition 3
   • CThe centre line itself
   • DPosition 2
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. Position 2

   Position 2 is the middle third of the lane. Riders often avoid it near intersections, where oil drips collect.

4. Vraag 4 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.

5. Vraag 5 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.

6. Vraag 6 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.

7. Vraag 7 van 25

   Why should a rider wear brightly coloured clothing with reflective material?

   • AIt is required on every highway in Canada
   • BIt keeps the rider cooler
   • CIt makes the rider easier for other road users to see
   • DIt reduces wind noise
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. It makes the rider easier for other road users to see

   Many crashes happen because a driver did not see the rider. Bright colours by day and reflective material at night help you stand out.

8. Vraag 8 van 25

   How much of a traffic lane does a motorcycle need?

   • AOnly the space beside the curb
   • BThe full lane
   • COnly the right third
   • DHalf the lane
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. The full lane

   A motorcycle needs the whole lane to move away from hazards. Drivers should not share a lane with a motorcycle.

9. Vraag 9 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.

10. Vraag 10 van 25

    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.

11. Vraag 11 van 25

    You notice you are riding beside a car, in the driver’s blind spot. What should you do?

    • ASound your horn and stay there
    • BSpeed up or drop back so the driver can see you
    • CMove closer to the car
    • DStay 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.

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

    Marker 3 in the diagram shows where the passenger’s hands go. What should they hold?

    • AThe rider’s shoulders
    • BThe rider’s waist or the passenger handholds
    • CThe fuel tank
    • DNothing; they should balance
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. The rider’s waist or the passenger handholds

    Holding the rider’s waist or the handholds keeps the passenger secure without pulling the rider off balance.

14. Vraag 14 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.

15. Vraag 15 van 25

    Which path through the curve is shown in the diagram?

    • AOutside of the lane, then inside, then outside again
    • BOutside of the lane all the way
    • CInside of the lane all the way
    • DAcross 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.

16. Vraag 16 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.

17. Vraag 17 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.

18. Vraag 18 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.

19. Vraag 19 van 25

    The rider in the diagram presses the right handgrip forward. Which way does the motorcycle go?

    • AThe motorcycle leans left and turns left
    • BThe motorcycle goes straight and slows down
    • CThe motorcycle leans right and turns right
    • DThe front brake comes on
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. The motorcycle leans right and turns right

    This is countersteering. Pressing the right grip forward makes the motorcycle lean and turn right.

20. Vraag 20 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.

21. Vraag 21 van 25

    Before you carry a passenger, what adjustments might you need to make?

    • ARemove the mirrors
    • BLower the handlebars
    • CTire pressure and suspension, as the owner’s manual says
    • DRemove 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.

22. Vraag 22 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.

23. Vraag 23 van 25

    On most motorcycles, how do you change gears?

    • AWith a lever in front of your left foot
    • BWith a button on the dash
    • CWith the rear brake pedal
    • DWith a lever on the right handlebar
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. With a lever in front of your left foot

    The gear shift lever is in front of the left footrest. You lift it or press it down with your foot.

24. Vraag 24 van 25

    You are taking a cold medicine that warns about drowsiness. What should you do?

    • ARide only on the highway
    • BDo not ride until you know it will not affect you
    • CRide slowly with the hazard lights on
    • DDrink coffee and ride
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Do not ride until you know it will not affect you

    Some medicines cause drowsiness or slow reactions. Read the label and ask a pharmacist before you ride.

25. Vraag 25 van 25

    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.

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