Nova Scotia Motorcycle Learner Practice Test 2026: Övningsprov 6

1. Fråga 1 av 20

   Look at the staggered formation in the diagram. In which part of the lane does the leader (rider 1) ride?

   • AIn the right part of the lane
   • BIn the left part of the lane
   • COn the shoulder
   • DIn the centre of the lane
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   Svar: B. In the left part of the lane

   The leader rides in the left part of the lane. The next rider takes the right part, and the pattern repeats.

2. Fråga 2 av 20

   How do you measure your following distance?

   • ACheck your speedometer
   • BCount the number of car lengths
   • CWatch the other vehicle’s brake lights
   • DWhen the vehicle ahead passes a fixed object, count the seconds until you reach it
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   Svar: D. When the vehicle ahead passes a fixed object, count the seconds until you reach it

   Pick a fixed point such as a sign or post. Count from when the vehicle ahead passes it until you reach it.

3. Fråga 3 av 20

   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
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   Svar: 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.

4. Fråga 4 av 20

   How can you tell that a motorcycle helmet meets a recognized safety standard?

   • AIt has a tinted visor
   • BIt is painted a bright colour
   • CIt has a label such as DOT, Snell or ECE
   • DIt was the most expensive in the store
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   Svar: C. It has a label such as DOT, Snell or ECE

   Approved helmets carry a label from a safety standard, such as DOT, Snell or ECE. Colour and price do not show that a helmet is safe.

5. Fråga 5 av 20

   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
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   Svar: 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.

6. Fråga 6 av 20

   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
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   Svar: 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.

7. Fråga 7 av 20

   When should you check your tire pressure?

   • AOnly once a year at a shop
   • BOnly when a tire looks flat
   • CWhen the tires are cold, before you ride
   • DRight after a long ride
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   Svar: C. When the tires are cold, before you ride

   Check tire pressure when the tires are cold. Warm tires give a higher reading than the true cold pressure.

8. Fråga 8 av 20

   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
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   Svar: C. Straighten the motorcycle, then brake firmly

   Hard braking while leaned over can make the tires slide. Bring the motorcycle upright first, then brake.

9. Fråga 9 av 20

   When you swerve to avoid an obstacle, what should you avoid?

   • APressing the handgrip
   • BKeeping your knees against the tank
   • CLooking where you want to go
   • DBraking during the swerve
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   Svar: D. Braking during the swerve

   Brake before or after a swerve, never during it. Braking while swerving can make the tires lose grip.

10. Fråga 10 av 20

    What does an anti-lock braking system (ABS) do?

    • AIt turns on the brake light at night
    • BIt brakes for you automatically
    • CIt makes the stopping distance zero
    • DIt keeps the wheels from locking when you brake hard
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    Svar: 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.

11. Fråga 11 av 20

    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
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    Svar: 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.

12. Fråga 12 av 20

    Why should you downshift as you slow down?

    • ASo the clutch is not needed
    • BSo you can turn off the engine
    • CSo the brake light comes on
    • DSo you are in a gear that lets you speed up again if you need to
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    Svar: D. So you are in a gear that lets you speed up again if you need to

    Being in the right gear lets you speed up quickly to avoid a hazard. When you stop, be in first gear, ready to move.

13. Fråga 13 av 20

    What should you look for when you inspect your tires?

    • AMud on the tire
    • BOnly the colour of the sidewall
    • COnly whether the valve cap is present
    • DCuts, bulges, objects stuck in the tread and worn tread
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    Svar: D. Cuts, bulges, objects stuck in the tread and worn tread

    Damage or wear can cause a sudden loss of air or grip. Check tread and sidewalls before you ride.

14. Fråga 14 av 20

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

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

15. Fråga 15 av 20

    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
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    Svar: 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.

16. Fråga 16 av 20

    Item 4 in the diagram shows gloves. What kind of gloves should a rider wear?

    • AThin cotton gloves
    • BFull-fingered gloves made for riding
    • CFingerless gloves
    • DNo gloves, for a better feel of the controls
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    Svar: B. Full-fingered gloves made for riding

    Full-fingered riding gloves protect your hands in a fall and give a better grip. Saskatchewan, for example, requires finger-covering gloves for riders in its graduated program.

17. Fråga 17 av 20

    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
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    Svar: 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.

18. Fråga 18 av 20

    To swerve quickly to the right, what do you do?

    • APull both grips toward you
    • BShift your weight back
    • CPress the left handgrip forward
    • DPress the right handgrip forward
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    Svar: D. Press the right handgrip forward

    A swerve is two quick countersteers. Press the grip on the side you want to go, then press the other to straighten.

19. Fråga 19 av 20

    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
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    Svar: B. The full lane

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

20. Fråga 20 av 20

    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
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    Svar: 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.

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