Quebec Motorcycle Knowledge Practice Test 2026: Oefenexamen 4

Oefenexamen 4 van 5 voor Quebec Motorcycle Knowledge Practice Test: 25 extra vragen met antwoorden en uitleg.

Motorfiets
Quebec
118 vragen
Gecontroleerd op 10 oktober 2026

Vraag 1 van 25
What should you check on a motorcycle with a chain drive?
- That the chain has the right slack and is lubricated
- That the chain is as tight as possible
- That the chain is dry and clean of oil
- Nothing; 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.
Vraag 2 van 25
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 3 van 25
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 4 van 25
For a slow, tight turn, such as in a parking lot, what should you do with your body?
- Lean your body further than the motorcycle
- Keep your body upright while the motorcycle leans
- Put both feet on the ground
- Lean 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.
Vraag 5 van 25
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 25
Where should you look when you ride through a turn?
- Through the turn, to where you want to go
- At the road edge beside you
- At the oncoming traffic only
- At 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.
Vraag 7 van 25
How should your arms be positioned when you ride?
- Held high above the grips
- Resting on the fuel tank
- Relaxed, with the elbows slightly bent
- Locked straight
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: C. Relaxed, with the elbows slightly bent
Relaxed arms let you steer smoothly. Stiff, locked arms make it harder to control the motorcycle, especially over bumps.
Vraag 8 van 25
What does an anti-lock braking system (ABS) do?
- It turns on the brake light at night
- It brakes for you automatically
- It makes the stopping distance zero
- It keeps the wheels from locking when you brake hard
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: D. It keeps the wheels from locking when you brake hard
ABS stops the wheels from locking so you can keep steering control. You still need space to stop.
Vraag 9 van 25
What part of the motorcycle should a passenger keep their legs away from?
- The rear handholds
- The seat
- The passenger footpegs
- The 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.
Vraag 10 van 25
Marker 4 in the diagram shows the passenger’s feet. When should they keep them on the passenger footpegs?
- At all times, even when the motorcycle is stopped
- Only in turns
- Only when the rider asks
- Only 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.
Vraag 11 van 25
What is the only way to bring your blood alcohol level down?
- Time
- Coffee
- Fresh air while riding
- A cold shower
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: A. Time
Your body removes alcohol slowly. Coffee, cold water or exercise do not speed it up.
Vraag 12 van 25
The car in the diagram has just passed line A. What is the least time it should take you to reach that line?
- It does not matter if the road is dry
- At least two seconds
- One second
- Half 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.
Vraag 13 van 25
You must stop quickly while leaning in a curve. What should you do first?
- Use only the rear brake while leaning
- Brake as hard as you can while leaning
- Straighten the motorcycle, then brake firmly
- Speed 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.
Vraag 14 van 25
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 15 van 25
You are riding at speed and want to turn left. Using countersteering, which grip do you press forward?
- The right grip
- The left grip
- Both grips at once
- Neither 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.
Vraag 16 van 25
At an intersection, an oncoming car is waiting to turn left across your path. What should you do?
- Move to the centre of the lane and look away
- Sound your horn and keep your speed
- Speed up to get through first
- Slow 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.
Vraag 17 van 25
Item 1 in the diagram is a full-face helmet. Why does it protect more than an open-face helmet?
- It weighs less
- It also covers your chin and face
- It does not need a chin strap
- It lets more air reach your face
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: B. It also covers your chin and face
A full-face helmet protects your face and chin as well as your head. Many crashes involve an impact to the chin area.
Vraag 18 van 25
When is a road usually most slippery in the rain?
- When the rain has stopped and the road is dry
- Only when the rain is heavy
- Just after it starts to rain
- After 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.
Vraag 19 van 25
In the diagram, which lane position is the centre third of the lane?
- Position 1
- Position 3
- The centre line itself
- Position 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.
Vraag 20 van 25
The rider in the diagram presses the right handgrip forward. Which way does the motorcycle go?
- The motorcycle leans left and turns left
- The motorcycle goes straight and slows down
- The motorcycle leans right and turns right
- The 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.
Vraag 21 van 25
You must ride over a patch of loose gravel. What should you do?
- Speed up quickly
- Brake hard while on the gravel
- Lean sharply to ride around it
- Slow 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.
Vraag 22 van 25
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 23 van 25
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.
Vraag 24 van 25
Many motorcycle turn signals do not cancel on their own. What should you do?
- Turn the signal off yourself after the turn or lane change
- Use hand signals only
- Leave it on until you stop
- Never 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.
Vraag 25 van 25
How is the front brake usually applied?
- With a pedal under your right foot
- With a pedal under your left foot
- With a lever on the right handlebar
- With 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.

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