BC MOTORCYCLE TEST RULES 01

In British Columbia, motorcycles are considered vehicles and are subject to the same traffic rules as cars and trucks.

BC Motorcycle Test 01

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Which of these is the most common cause of motorcycle crashes in British Colombia?

Alcohol

Rider confusion

Wildlife

Unsafe speed

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What's the most effective way of making sure other road users can see you?

Wearing a fluorescent jacket or vest

Wearing a reflective belt

Wearing a light-colored helmet

Wearing fluorescent gloves

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When buying your motorcycle gear, what should be the priority item, where you should buy the best you can afford?

Jacket

Helmet

Boots

Gloves

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Which of these should not be an essential consideration in choosing which motorcycle to buy?

What you intend to use it for

The height of the saddle

The weight of the motorcycle

Its top speed

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What is the most important consideration for the smart rider?

Knowing when to take risks

Always to think about safety

Having enough acceleration in hand

Keeping to a good speed

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According to the US Department of Transportation, how much more likely are you to be killed in an accident as a motorcyclist than as a car driver?

Twice as likely

Four times as likely

Sixteen times as likely

Eight times as likely

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Why should you not use a tinted face shield?

Because they can make your face too hot

Because they intimidate other drivers

Because they don't work well in the dark or rain

Because they make it more difficult for other drivers to see you

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When riding, what percentage of information about your environment do you take in through your eyes?

80%

70%

60%

50%

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What would you use your tachometer to monitor?

Engine revs

Engine temperature

Trip distance

Battery charge level

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How can you find out whether or not a used helmet has been in a crash?

There is no way to tell

Feel inside for dents

Examine the paintwork for scratches

Closely question the previous owner

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What will make you safest when faced with a road sign?

Slowing down to read it carefully

Braking hard as you approach

Judging what it might say from a distance away

Having studied and memorized all road signs

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What’s the best way of making sure you arrive at your destination on time?

Having the fastest bike you can afford

Having a good satnav system

Learning how to weave through traffic

Making sure you plan ahead

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When is it essential that your passenger should wear a proper helmet and protective gear?

When planning to ride at high speed

When going on a long trip

When the weather conditions are poor

At all times

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When you’re approaching a green light, which of these should you not do?

Keep focused on the light

Prepare to brake if the light changes

Speed up to make sure you pass on green

Watch for other traffic reacting to the light

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When can you afford not to wear your motorcycle jacket?

On very hot days

When riding in town

Never

When riding slowly

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What’s the best way to react if someone starts tailgating and honking at you?

Speed up to get away from them

Honk and gesture back

Let them pass when you safely can

Slow down to force them to slow also

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What is the best way of protecting your eyes and face while riding?

With a full face helmet and goggles

With a full face helmet and built-in face shield

With an open face helmet and goggles

With a full face helmet and sunglasses

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Why is it important to check that air can flow freely through your face shield?

To prevent overheating

To prevent suffocation

To cut down wind resistance

To prevent fogging

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You’re riding with two friends and they start to reach a speed you’re not comfortable with. What’s your best option?

Go out front and set the pace yourself

Ride at the back and follow their line

Ride between them for protection from other vehicles

Back off and catch them up in your own time

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Your motorcycle will most likely have convex mirrors to give you a wider field of view. What effect will these mirrors also have?

Things will look larger and farther away

Things will look smaller and farther away

Things will look smaller but closer

Things will look larger but closer

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In what percentage of crashes is a helmet effective in preventing head injury?

29%

48%

67%

82%

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Which of these should be given priority in your budget for motorcycling?

Maintenance

Insurance

Training

They are all as important as each other

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What is the most important thing you should ensure before pressing the starter?

That you are sitting in the saddle

That the bike is still on its stand

That the transmission is in neutral

That the bike is pointing the way you intend to go

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When starting your motorcycle from cold, what position should your choke/enricher be in?

One third open

Fully open

Fully closed

Two thirds open

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Why should you not wear high-heeled boots when riding?

Because they are heavier

Because they can snag on the controls

Because they'll change your position on the seat

Because they are more slippery

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If your motorcycle starts fine but soon stalls for no obvious reason, what is the first thing you should check?

If the choke is closed

If the fuel supply valve is open

If you have enough oil

If the battery is functioning

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After passing your skills test, what should you do next?

Continue practicing on quiet streets

Start riding like all other riders

Practice riding in busy streets

Find a clear fast road to practice on

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Where will you normally find the gearshift lever on a motorcycle?

Under your left hand

Under your right hand

By your right foot

By your left foot

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What’s the best way to deal with pedestrians and people in wheelchairs wanting to cross the road ahead?

Be ready to warn them not to cross with your horn

Pick the route you will need to swerve either side of them

Keep enough speed up to pass them before they impede you

Be aware of their presence and ready to slow down

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Which of these materials is not suitable for motorcycle clothing?

Leather

Cordura

Kevlar

Denim

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However, there are specific rules specifically for motorcycles that riders must adhere to. Helmets and proper protective gear such as jackets, gloves, and boots are mandatory for all motorcycle riders in British Columbia. Lane splitting is not legal in British Columbia, which means motorcycles must stay in their designated lanes and may not pass vehicles in the same lane. Additionally, motorcycles are not allowed to use high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes unless they have a passenger or qualify for a special permit. Motorcycle riders must obey traffic laws and be aware of their surroundings, as motorcycles can be more difficult for other drivers to see on the road. By following these rules, riders can ensure their safety and the safety of others on the road.

This online BC motorcycle practice test, with multiple choice questions, is intended to help you prepare for the ICBC Motorcycle driver’s test required before you can get your Motorcycle operator’s license. This free practice written driving test is a lesson that is essential for getting your ICBC motorcycle license at your local licensing office.