BC MOTORCYCLE TEST RULES 02

In British Columbia, Canada, motorcyclists are required to follow the same traffic rules and regulations as other motorists.

BC Motorcycle Test 02

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On a three lane highway, what is usually your safest choice of lane?

Any lane you like

The right hand lane

The left hand lane

The middle lane

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You have arrived at an intersection first, but a car driver has taken your right of way. Should you:

Swerve round them to reclaim your right of way

Wait for them to clear the intersection

Sound your horn to warn them to stop

Speed up to cut in to your right of way

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Somebody is passing you in a way you consider dangerous. Should you:

Indicate by horn and gesture that you will not yield

Match their speed so they have to back off

Speed up to get ahead of them

Back off and make room for them to re-enter your lane

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What does this sign mean?

Obstruction ahead, go to the left of it

Obstruction ahead, go to the right of it

Obstruction ahead, go either left or right of it

Obstruction ahead, keep straight on

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What does this lane marking mean?

Only drivers in the left hand lane may cross the solid line

No drivers may cross the solid line

Only drivers in the right hand lane may cross the solid line

Drivers in the left hand lane must take extra care if crossing the solid line

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If you’re making a right turn from a single lane at an intersection, where should you position yourself in your lane?

Wherever you feel comfortable

Towards the center line

Towards the curb

Exactly in the middle of the lane

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What does this sign mean?

You should take the exit at 40 kmh unless conditions are poor

The speed limit after the exit is 40 kmh

If taking the exit you must be going less than 40 kmh

If taking the exit you must be going over 40 kmh

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What does this traffic signal mean?

Only emergency vehicles can proceed

Only buses must stop

All traffic must stop

Only buses can proceed

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Which is the only one of these places where it is legal to make a U turn?

On a straight road in a business district

At an intersection without traffic lights

At an intersection with traffic lights

Seventy-five metres from a hill

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What does a flashing red light on a traffic light mean?

Come to a complete stop and wait for green

Proceed if way is clear

You have right of way

Come to a complete stop then proceed if safe

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Your horn isn't working. Should you:

Call a mechanic and don't ride until it's fixed

Make a note to have it seen to at the next service

Make a note to take it to the garage as soon as you have time

Leave it, it's not essential

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When changing lanes, what should you do to monitor vehicles behind you?

Look over your shoulders

All of these

Look in your mirrors

Listen for engine noise

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What does this sign mean?

Exit to the right

Sharp turn guides

Crosswalk ahead

Winding road ahead

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When is it permissible to move into a bus or high-occupancy vehicle lane?

When no other vehicle is using it

To reach a right turn ahead

To make way for an emergency vehicle

When all other traffic is stationary

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What does this traffic light mean?

You may turn left, if going straight you must stop

No traffic may turn right

Left turning traffic must stop

All traffic must stop, traffic turning left goes first

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What does this road marking mean?

Stop with front wheel on this line

Stop with back wheel on this line

No entry, pull around this line

Stop before this line

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When can you afford to stop monitoring for potential hazards?

When there's no one on the road

When you're at a stop at a red light

When pulling into your driveway

Never under any circumstances

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When should you check your tire pressure?

When you have ridden a few miles

When the tire is cold

Any time that is convenient

At the end of a long journey

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What does this sign mean?

Playground zone, speed limit 30 kmh dawn to dusk

Playground zone, speed limit 30 kmh

Children forbidden from playing in road, minimum speed limit 30 kmh

Children may be playing in road, slow to 30 kmh

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What does this sign mean?

Traffic island ahead

You have right of way over other road users

Give way to other road users

No entry

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What does this sign mean?

Railway crossing on side road ahead, prepare to stop

Railway running parallel to road, prepare for side winds

Railway crossing on side road ahead, do not turn right

Railway crossing on side road ahead, keep straight on

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As you approach a roundabout, you have a large truck in the lane to your right. What should you do?

Drive round the roundabout parallel to it

Switch into its lane to prevent it joining ahead of you

Speed up to join the roundabout ahead of it

Let it go first and follow it round

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You reach a traffic circle at the same time as another vehicle. Who should yield?

The driver on the right of the other vehicle

The driver with the smaller vehicle

The driver on the left of the other vehicle

The driver with the lower approach speed

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What does this sign mean?

The speed limit drops to 50 kmh ahead

You must go faster than 50 kmh

The road carries on straight for 50 kms

Speed up to 50 kmh

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What does this sign mean?

Vehicles coming from both directions must turn left

Right and left handed bends coming up

Vehicles may turn left or right

Vehicles must pass each other passenger side to passenger side

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How often should you undertake a basic pretrip inspection of your motorcycle?

Before the first trip of the day

At least once a week

Before every single trip

At least once a month

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You are passing an elementary school when a ball rolls into the road half a block ahead. What's your best course of action?

Pull as far away from the side of the ball came from as possible

Sound your horn and keep going

Maintain your speed but be ready to brake

Slow right down and come to a stop if unsure

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How far ahead should you monitor the road?

Four seconds

Three seconds

Twelve seconds

Eight seconds

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When parking your motorcycle by a curb, what’s the best position to leave it in?

90° to the curb facing in

90° to the curb facing out

Parallel to the curb

45° to the curb

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When you are switching lanes, who holds the right of way?

The vehicle switching lanes

The larger vehicle

The vehicle already in the lane

The faster vehicle

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There are specific rules that apply to motorcycles. For example, all motorcyclists are required to wear helmets while riding. Additionally, motorcycles cannot ride in HOV lanes without a passenger. Motorcyclists are also subject to lane-splitting regulations, which allow them to ride between lanes of traffic under certain circumstances. However, it is important to note that lane splitting is not legal everywhere in British Columbia, and riders should always exercise caution when doing so. Finally, motorcyclists should be aware of and abide by speed limits, as speeding is a common cause of motorcycle accidents. Overall, all motorcyclists in British Columbia must be mindful of traffic rules and regulations to ensure their safety 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.