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

High-speed highways

Off ramps

Intersections

Country roads

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

In the last third of the turn

In the middle third of the turn

Before entering

Before reaching the apex

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

All of them simultaneously

Apply the front brake

Pull in the clutch

Apply the rear brake

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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?

10 to 20 m

30 to 40 m

5 to 10 m

20 to 30 m

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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...?

15 m

30 m

20 m

10 m

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The front brake should be applied with...?

1 finger

4 fingers

3 fingers

2 fingers

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

In fog

At night

In rain

None

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

Listen out for engine noise

Check in your mirrors

Check over your shoulder

Swerve towards your intended destination

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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...?

3 seconds

1 second

2 seconds

1.5 seconds

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

Gesture for them to back off

Flash your brake light

Accelerate away

Slow down

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Carrying a passenger will change...?

All of these things

Acceleration

Braking

Handling

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You should use both brakes to stop...?

At all times

In emergencies

When riding in slippery conditions

When slowing from high speed

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If a wheel locks up, what should you do?

Increase the braking pressure

Release the brake and leave off

Release the brake slightly and reapply

Release the brake completely and reapply

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

At the road 5 meters ahead

At whatever is causing you to stop

At your front wheel

Where you want to go

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

Use both brakes equally

Favor the rear brake

Any of these depending on road surface

Favor the front brake

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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...?

In the centre of your lane

To the right of your lane

Any of these depending on traffic

To the left of your lane

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

To your left

To your rear

All around you

To your front

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

In the gutter

On the road shoulder

Along central reservations

In the centre of the road

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

Downshifting

Putting your feet down

Turning off the ignition

Increasing the choke

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What is the choke used for on a motorcycle?

Starting from cold

Improving fuel consumption

Reducing emissions

Increasing top speed

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

70%

80%

60%

50%

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

That the fuel valve is turned on

That no part of the fuel system is leaking

That you have enough of the journey

All of these

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

Ride with both your feet down

Pull off the road and wait for conditions to improve

Lean all your weight backwards

Ride with both brakes on

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

Shout regular warnings

Maintain a proper blocking position

Regularly sound your horn

Keep flashing your hazard lights

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

Look at the control panel

Test the gear shifter

Turn on the ignition

Push the motorcycle back or forward

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

During a thunderstorm

Just before the rain stops

Just as the pavement is drying

Just after it starts to rain

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

Except when riding over rough surfaces

Except when stopped

Except when slowing down

At all times

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

Increase

Any of these

Decrease

Remain constant

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

Mend it with strong tape

Remove it and have it replaced at your next service

Any of these is acceptable

Replace it immediately

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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.