PEI Motorcycle Practice Test 2026: Oefenexamen 3

1. Vraag 1 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.

2. Vraag 2 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.

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

   Under normal riding conditions, how should you brake?

   • AUse the front and rear brakes at the same time
   • BUse only the rear brake
   • CUse only the front brake
   • DDownshift without braking
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. Use the front and rear brakes at the same time

   Under normal conditions, use both brakes together. This gives the most control and the shortest stop.

5. Vraag 5 van 25

   What part of the motorcycle should a passenger keep their legs away from?

   • AThe rear handholds
   • BThe seat
   • CThe passenger footpegs
   • DThe hot exhaust pipes and muffler
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. The hot exhaust pipes and muffler

   Exhaust parts get very hot and can cause serious burns. Tell your passenger before the ride.

6. Vraag 6 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.

7. Vraag 7 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.

8. Vraag 8 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.

9. Vraag 9 van 25

   Where should you look when you ride through a turn?

   • AThrough the turn, to where you want to go
   • BAt the road edge beside you
   • CAt the oncoming traffic only
   • DAt the front wheel
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. Through the turn, to where you want to go

   The motorcycle tends to go where you look. Turn your head and look through the turn to where you want to be.

10. Vraag 10 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.

11. Vraag 11 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.

12. Vraag 12 van 25

    Which surfaces are especially slippery for a motorcycle when wet?

    • AClean, dry asphalt
    • BPainted lines, metal covers and steel plates
    • CGrass beside the road
    • DRough concrete
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Painted lines, metal covers and steel plates

    Paint and metal give much less grip when wet. Try to cross them upright, with no hard braking.

13. Vraag 13 van 25

    Why start a curve near the outside of your lane, as in the diagram?

    • ATo see farther through the curve
    • BTo make the curve sharper
    • CTo stay in the oil strip
    • DTo get closer to oncoming traffic
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. To see farther through the curve

    Starting on the outside lets you see farther around the curve. Never cross into the oncoming lane.

14. Vraag 14 van 25

    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.

15. Vraag 15 van 25

    During your pre-ride check, you twist the throttle and let go. What should happen?

    • AIt should snap back to the closed position by itself
    • BThe brake light should come on
    • CIt should stay where you left it
    • DThe engine should stall
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. It should snap back to the closed position by itself

    A throttle that does not close by itself is dangerous. Have it fixed before you ride.

16. Vraag 16 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.

17. Vraag 17 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.

18. Vraag 18 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.

19. Vraag 19 van 25

    How should you cross railway tracks that run across the road at an angle?

    • AWhile leaning as far as possible
    • BAs close to a right angle to the tracks as you safely can
    • CParallel to the tracks
    • DWhile braking hard
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. As close to a right angle to the tracks as you safely can

    Crossing at a sharp angle can catch your front wheel in the gap beside the rail. Cross as close to straight across as is safe.

20. Vraag 20 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.

21. Vraag 21 van 25

    What is the "friction zone"?

    • AThe part of the clutch lever travel where power starts to reach the rear wheel
    • BThe middle of the lane where oil collects
    • CThe space between two motorcycles in a group
    • DThe area where tires touch the road
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. The part of the clutch lever travel where power starts to reach the rear wheel

    As you ease out the clutch, there is a zone where the clutch begins to engage. Using it smoothly lets you start and ride slowly with control.

22. Vraag 22 van 25

    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.

23. Vraag 23 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.

24. Vraag 24 van 25

    What kind of face shield should you use when riding at night?

    • AA dark tinted shield
    • BA clear, clean shield with no deep scratches
    • CA mirrored shield
    • DNo shield, so you can see better
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. A clear, clean shield with no deep scratches

    Tinted shields cut the light you need to see at night. Scratches also scatter light and blur your view.

25. Vraag 25 van 25

    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.

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