Nova Scotia Motorcycle Learner Practice Test 2026: Teste prático 4

Teste prático 4 de 6 — Nova Scotia Motorcycle Learner Practice Test: mais 20 perguntas com respostas e explicações.

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117 perguntas
Verificado em 10 de outubro de 2026

Pergunta 1 de 20
At night, what helps you see and be seen?
- Riding close to the vehicle ahead to use its lights
- Using a tinted face shield
- Wearing dark clothing
- Using high beams when there is no oncoming traffic, slowing down and leaving more space
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Resposta: 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.
Pergunta 2 de 20
Do Canada’s Criminal Code impaired driving laws apply to people riding motorcycles?
- No, they apply only to car drivers
- Yes, they apply to anyone operating a motor vehicle
- Only at night
- Only on highways
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Resposta: 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.
Pergunta 3 de 20
You cannot avoid a small object in the road. How should you ride over it?
- Lean hard to one side as you hit it
- Close your eyes and keep your feet down
- Keep upright, rise slightly off the seat and hold the grips firmly
- Brake hard at the moment you hit it
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Resposta: 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.
Pergunta 4 de 20
You see fresh drips under your parked motorcycle. What should you do?
- Wipe the drips and ignore them
- Ride it and check again later
- Add more fuel
- Find the source before you ride
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Resposta: 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.
Pergunta 5 de 20
You are riding past a row of parked cars on your right. Which lane position is usually best?
- The right portion, close to the parked cars
- Between the parked cars and the curb
- The left portion of the lane, away from the parked cars
- Right on the lane line
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Resposta: 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.
Pergunta 6 de 20
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
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Resposta: 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.
Pergunta 7 de 20
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
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Resposta: 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.
Pergunta 8 de 20
You are stopped at a red light with traffic coming up behind you. Why stay in first gear and watch your mirrors?
- So your headlight stays on
- So you can move out of the way if a vehicle behind does not stop
- So you can leave before the light turns green
- So the engine does not overheat
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Resposta: 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.
Pergunta 9 de 20
Why can riding a motorcycle be more tiring than driving a car?
- Motorcycles are always slower
- You are exposed to wind, noise and weather
- Motorcycles have no seats
- You cannot stop for breaks
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Resposta: 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.
Pergunta 10 de 20
What is the only way to bring your blood alcohol level down?
- Time
- Coffee
- Fresh air while riding
- A cold shower
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Resposta: A. Time
Your body removes alcohol slowly. Coffee, cold water or exercise do not speed it up.
Pergunta 11 de 20
When is the best time to slow down for a curve?
- In the middle of the curve
- As you leave the curve
- There is no need to slow for a curve
- Before you enter it, while the motorcycle is upright
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Resposta: 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.
Pergunta 12 de 20
In the staggered group in the diagram, what gap should rider 2 keep behind the leader?
- About one second
- About ten seconds
- Half a second
- Directly beside the leader
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Resposta: 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.
Pergunta 13 de 20
Why should you ride with your headlight on during the day?
- It warms the engine
- It makes you easier for other road users to see
- It charges the battery faster
- It lets you ride faster
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Resposta: 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.
Pergunta 14 de 20
Which brake gives the most stopping power on most motorcycles?
- The front brake
- The rear brake
- The engine cut-off switch
- Both give the same stopping power
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Resposta: A. The front brake
When you brake, weight shifts forward onto the front tire. This gives the front brake most of the stopping power.
Pergunta 15 de 20
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
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Resposta: B. The left grip
At speed, press the grip on the side you want to go. Press left to lean and go left.
Pergunta 16 de 20
Why should you check the side stand before you ride?
- It holds your helmet while riding
- It is needed to start the engine
- If it does not stay up, it can dig into the road in a left lean
- It helps you brake
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Resposta: 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.
Pergunta 17 de 20
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
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Resposta: B. At least two seconds
Keep at least a two-second following distance in good conditions, and more when conditions are poor.
Pergunta 18 de 20
Why is alcohol especially dangerous for motorcycle riders?
- Alcohol improves balance
- Motorcycles are not covered by impaired driving laws
- Alcohol only affects drivers of cars
- Riding needs balance and coordination, which alcohol harms
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Resposta: 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.
Pergunta 19 de 20
When should you leave more than the minimum following distance?
- Only on dry, sunny days
- Never; two seconds is always enough
- Only when you carry a passenger in town
- On wet or slippery roads, at night and behind large vehicles
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Resposta: 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.
Pergunta 20 de 20
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
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Resposta: 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.

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