NOVA SCOTIA MOTORCYCLE TEST RULES 02

Motorcyclists in Nova Scotia, Canada are required to follow the same traffic rules and regulations as other drivers on the road.

Nova Scotia Motorcycle Test 02

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The front brake should be applied with...?

2 fingers

3 fingers

4 fingers

1 finger

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As you ride you should make sure that there is a 'buffer zone' ...?

To your front

To your rear

To your left

All around you

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In an emergency, which of these should you do first?

Apply the front brake

Pull in the clutch

Apply the rear brake

All of them simultaneously

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You should use both brakes to stop...?

In emergencies

When slowing from high speed

When riding in slippery conditions

At all times

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If you have to stop suddenly, you should keep looking...?

At your front wheel

At the road 5 meters ahead

At whatever is causing you to stop

Where you want to go

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What should you check with your fuel before making a trip?

That no part of the fuel system is leaking

That the fuel valve is turned on

All of these

That you have enough of the journey

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When someone is following you too closely, what should you do?

Flash your brake light

Gesture for them to back off

Accelerate away

Slow down

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Apart from your brakes, what else can you use to slow your motorcycle safely?

Downshifting

Increasing the choke

Turning off the ignition

Putting your feet down

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If you want to make a right turn and there is a designated lane for it, your best blocking position is...?

To the right of your lane

In the centre of your lane

To the left of your lane

Any of these depending on traffic

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If a wheel locks up, what should you do?

Release the brake completely and reapply

Release the brake and leave off

Release the brake slightly and reapply

Increase the braking pressure

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The best way to make yourself noticed at an intersection is too...?

Keep flashing your hazard lights

Regularly sound your horn

Shout regular warnings

Maintain a proper blocking position

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Where do the majority of collisions between vehicles and motorcycles occur?

Off ramps

Country roads

Intersections

High-speed highways

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You are following an ambulance that passes a power pole. You should not reach the same point, after its rear bumper has passed the pole, for at least...?

1 second

2 seconds

1.5 seconds

3 seconds

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What is the best way to check that your engine is in neutral?

Push the motorcycle back or forward

Turn on the ignition

Test the gear shifter

Look at the control panel

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What's the best thing to do when faced with slippery conditions such as standing water or ice?

Lean all your weight backwards

Pull off the road and wait for conditions to improve

Ride with both your feet down

Ride with both brakes on

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If you have a broken or damaged mirror, you must...?

Mend it with strong tape

Any of these is acceptable

Replace it immediately

Remove it and have it replaced at your next service

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The best way making sure it is safe to change direction in traffic is too...?

Check over your shoulder

Listen out for engine noise

Swerve towards your intended destination

Check in your mirrors

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At which of these times is the highway likely to be most slippery?

Just before the rain stops

Just after it starts to rain

Just as the pavement is drying

During a thunderstorm

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If you have to use your brakes when the front wheel is turned, you should...?

Any of these depending on road surface

Favor the front brake

Favor the rear brake

Use both brakes equally

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48. At 100 kmh, how far will you travel between the time you apply the brakes and the time they begin to take hold?

30 to 40 m

20 to 30 m

5 to 10 m

10 to 20 m

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Carrying a passenger will change...?

Acceleration

Braking

Handling

All of these things

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Where should you be particularly wary of buildups or sand and gravel?

Along central reservations

In the centre of the road

In the gutter

On the road shoulder

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On a roadway with more than two lanes, why should you check the next lane over as well as the one you want to move into?

If they are both clear you can swerve across both

For all these reasons

To see if you have space to accelerate hard

Another driver may be moving into the same space as you

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In poor conditions or when increasing speed, your following distance should...?

Remain constant

Decrease

Increase

Any of these

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Under what circumstances should you ride with the brakes permanently partially applied?

In fog

None

In rain

At night

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Ideally, when taking a turn you should do all your braking...?

In the middle third of the turn

Before entering

In the last third of the turn

Before reaching the apex

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You should tell your passenger to keep their feet on the footrests...?

Except when stopped

Except when slowing down

At all times

Except when riding over rough surfaces

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What is the choke used for on a motorcycle?

Improving fuel consumption

Increasing top speed

Starting from cold

Reducing emissions

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At 50 kmh, between the time your brakes start to take hold and you are fully stopped, you will travel at least...?

20 m

30 m

15 m

10 m

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What percentage of your stopping power does your front brake provide?

50%

70%

80%

60%

Your score is

Motorcyclists must follow the same traffic rules and regulations as other drivers on the road. This includes obeying posted speed limits, signaling turns and lane changes, and stopping at red lights and stop signs. Motorcyclists are also required to wear helmets that meet safety standards and are properly fastened while riding. Moreover, Nova Scotia motorcyclists are not allowed to ride between lanes of traffic or on the shoulder of the road. They must always remain in their designated lane and follow the road markings. Motorcyclists are particularly vulnerable on the road, so they need to be visible to other drivers by using their headlights during the daytime and wearing reflective clothing. By following these traffic rules, motorcyclists can help ensure their safety and the safety of others on the road.

This online practice test, with multiple choice questions, is intended to help you prepare for the Nova Scotia Motorcycle license written knowledge test required before getting your motorcycle licence. This free practice written test is a lesson that is essential for getting your motorcycle licence at your local licensing office.

Anyone who lives in Nova Scotia and wants to operate a motorcycle on public roads and highways needs either a separate motorcycle driver’s licence or an endorsement on their regular driver’s licence.