BC MOTORCYCLE TEST RULES 03

British Columbia has specific traffic rules that must be followed by motorcycle riders. To begin with, every rider must have a valid Class 6 BC motorcycle license that authorizes them to operate a motorcycle on the roads.

BC Motorcycle Test 03

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When stopped behind another vehicle at an intersection, what's the minimum space you should leave between your vehicle and it?

1 m

4 m

2 m

3 m

2 / 30

If you're going somewhere you intend or will be tempted to drink, what's your best strategy?

Make sure you only have a small amount of drink

Make sure you have a quiet route home planned

Make sure you leave your bike at home

Make sure there's somewhere to lock your bike safely if you feel you can't ride it home

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What's the best way to alert traffic behind you to the fact that you may have to stop suddenly?

Tap the rear brake pedal gently

Sound your horn

Brake hard several times

Make hand gestures

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Which of these is the only acceptable example of using your horn?

To show your anger at someone who has annoyed you

To warn someone who is drifting into your lane

To tell someone to get out of your lane

To stop a pedestrian crossing so you don't have to brake

5 / 30

Which of these drinks contains the most alcohol?

They all contain almost the same

A standard glass of wine

A standard measure of Scotch

A standard glass of beer

6 / 30

When someone angers you by cutting you up, which of these would be your best strategy?

Catch up with them and point out what they did wrong

Speed up and reclaim the position they took from you

Pull over and let your anger subside

Sound your horn repeatedly

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When you are stopped at an intersection, in good conditions, how long will it take you to turn left and get back up to 50 km/h?

Five seconds

Nine seconds

Three seconds

Seven seconds

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You're riding along a busy highway when you hear emergency vehicle sirens. You can't see or hear where they're coming from. What should you do?

Hold your course and wait to see what develops

Pull over as soon as safe to do so and look for them

Speed up so you won't get in their way

Slow down so you can look for them

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If deciding whether or not to cross a line an oncoming train, you should consider that on average Canadian trains need what distance to stop?

1 km

2 km

500 m

100 m

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You are approaching a crosswalk with flashing green lights. There is a pedestrian standing near the control. What should you do?

Slow down and be ready to stop

Honk your horn to let him know you're approaching

Pull to the center of the road so you can go round him if he steps out

Speed up to make sure you make the green light

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If you are taking a right curve at 50 kmh, what should you do to follow the curve?

Push left-hand bar forward, lean left

Push right-hand bar forward, lean right

Push left-hand bar forward, lean right

Push right-hand bar forward, lean left

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What is the normal speed limit inside a town in British Columbia?

30 kmh

40 kmh

60 kmh

50 kmh

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You are approaching a school bus which has its top lights flashing. When should you stop?

Under all circumstances

If you can see there are children getting on

If you can see it is parked outside a school

If the driver is flagging you down

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If you need corrective lenses to ride, when is it acceptable not to use them?

On very short journeys

When rain or mist make it difficult

Never

In perfect visibility

15 / 30

You must yield to a public transport bus which is pulling out if:

You have no opportunity to pull round it

The road is busy

Doing so won't significantly affect your speed

The road has a speed limit of 60 kmh or lower

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What is your stopping distance?

Perception distance plus braking distance

Perception distance plus reaction distance plus braking distance

Perception distance plus reaction distance

Reaction distance plus braking distance

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What's the best way of stopping alcohol from affecting your riding?

Drinking coffee after it

None of these

Having something to eat with it

Taking a cold shower

18 / 30

Which of these will not help you be more alert?

Stopping to get exercise

Limiting the distance you ride

Avoiding heavy meals

Drinking coffee or caffeinated drinks

19 / 30

What percentage of people killed in motorcycle crashes have alcohol in their blood?

50%

10%

20%

30%

20 / 30

As you approach the crest of a hill, what lane position should you assume?

Center lane position

Left lane position

Right lane position

Stay in whatever position you approached the hill with

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When riding in a group, what's the most important consideration?

That you are all of a similar skills standard

That you all have bikes of a similar power

That you don't push harder than the least experienced can manage

That you are all wearing matching clothing

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What is the closest you should stop to a railway line?

4 m

1 m

2 m

5 m

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Under what circumstances should you not yield right-of-way to another driver?

When you know you can force them to yield

When it's legally your right of way

When you think you can get ahead of them

There are no such circumstances

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If a truck ahead of you is making the same right turn you want to make, what should you do?

Move up the inside to get to the turn before the truck

Hang right back until the truck has completed its turn

Go round the outside on the left

Move up the inside and go round the turn with it

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What should you be particularly aware of when looking out for cyclists?

They break the law more than other road users

Because they are narrow they can be lost in your blind spot

They are more likely to ride aggressively than other road users

They are less expert than other road users

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You see a blind person with a guide dog waiting to cross the road. They raise their white stick to show they want to cross. You are the only traffic on the street. Should you:

Slow to a complete halt

Sound your horn to warn them not to cross

Rev your engine to let them know you're there

Speed up so they can pass behind you

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How can you make sure you are not riding in a truck's blind spot?

Check whether you can see both its mirrors

Check you are more than a metre out from its side

Flash your lights and see if they react

Check you are more a metre behind the cab

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What is the number one cause of distracted driving in British Columbia?

Drinking coffee on the move

Listening to radio stations

Using cellphones

Reading maps

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You're riding in rainy weather on a highway with a truck in front of you. The truck passes a gas station sign; how long should it be (minimum) before you pass it?

Two seconds

Four seconds

Three seconds

Five seconds

30 / 30

When pulling into traffic, what's your most important consideration?

How long it will take you to achieve the same speed as the traffic

How long it will take you to finish your maneuver

The speed the traffic is flowing

All the above are equally important

Your score is

All riders must wear a DOT-approved helmet, which is a legal requirement. Motorcycles must use their headlights during the day to ensure they are visible to other motorists, and they must also signal when changing lanes or making a turn. It’s important to note that lane splitting or filtering is illegal in British Columbia, and riders must adhere to the same speed limits and traffic laws as other motorists. Lastly, it’s crucial to be aware of traffic congestion and road conditions, especially during winter, when poor weather can affect visibility, braking, and overall control. By obeying the traffic rules and regulations in British Columbia, riders can ensure their safety and reduce the risk of accidents 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 that is 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.