NOVA SCOTIA MOTORCYCLE TEST RULES 03

When it comes to traffic rules for motorcycles in Nova Scotia, Canada, there are several crucial regulations that riders need to be aware of.

Nova Scotia Motorcycle Test 03

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When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should go where?

At the back

Behind the leader

Out front

In the middle

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When you're carrying a passenger, you should operate at...?

Any of these depending on conditions

Your normal speed

Less than your normal speed

More than your normal speed

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If you are not confident about keeping up with the flow of traffic on a high-speed highway, what should you do?

Choose a different route

Ride as close to the verge as possible

Always ride in the left-hand lane

Always ride in the right-hand lane

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If you need to swerve around an object to the right, you should...?

Pull the right-hand grip towards you

Push the left hand grip away from you

Push the right hand grip away from you

Pull the left hand grip towards you

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If you can't find an obvious cause of a wobble, what should you do?

Carry on at slower speed than before

See if you can replicate the wobble

Have your motorcycle checked by a mechanic

Ignore it provided it doesn't happen again

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When riding in a group, the gap between yourself and the rider directly in front of you should always be no less than...?

3 seconds

1.5 seconds

1 second

2 seconds

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The pace of a group of motorcyclists should be set by...?

The most experienced rider

The leader

The rider with the smallest motorcycle

The rider at the back

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When riding over an object, how should you shift your weight?

To the right

Backwards

To the left

Forwards

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Which of these is not usually a cause of wobble and weave?

Incorrect loading

Mechanical problems

Aerodynamic imbalance

Hard acceleration

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You and 11 friends are going for a ride together. What is the minimum number of groups you should split up into?

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The first thing to do if your throttle sticks is to...?

Pull in the clutch

Apply both brakes firmly

Turn off the fuel supply valve

Increase the choke

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If you can't close your throttle after rotating it several times, what's your next move?

Hit the engine cut-off switch

Apply the brakes as hard as you can

Try to shift into neutral

Try to deliberately stall

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If your rear wheel starts to skid, what action should you take?

Steer violently away from the skid

Steer violently into the skid

Steer slightly away from the skid

Steer slightly towards the skid

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If you lend your motorcycle to another rider, what should you check?

All of these things

That they have valid insurance

That they have a valid motorcycle license

That they have plenty of experience

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To swerve around an object in an emergency, you need to...?

Brake hard

Deliberately skid

Accelerate hard

Lean your motorcycle

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If you are forced for the sake of safety to brake during a blowout, which brake should you use?

The brake on the blown tire

The brake on the good tire

Always both brakes together

Always front brake only

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You should tell your passengers that they should lean over...?

The same amount as you

In the opposite direction to you

Less than you

More than you

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To lighten your front wheel just before it hits an object, you can...?

Touch the front brake

Touch the rear brake

Throttle back slightly

Accelerate slightly

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Immediately you have realized you have a blowout, what should you do?

Accelerate

Turn quickly to the edge of the road

Brake sharply

Keep steering straight

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To avoid surprising your passenger, you should let them know...?

When you're going to make a left turn

When you're going to make a right turn

When you're about to accelerate

What you're doing before any maneuver

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Which of these motorcycle factors will affect your ability to control your bike adversely?

Being too large for you

Being of light weight

Having a small engine

Having a large engine

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If the front wheel starts to skid, what should you do?

Hit the emergency cut-off switch

Open the throttle

Release the front brake immediately

Release the rear brake immediately

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If railroad tracks are crossing the highway ahead of you at an angle of 75°, what should you do?

Slow down to walking pace

Accelerate hard towards them

Turn so that you hit them at 90°

Ride straight across on your current path

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What should you do when a wobble starts?

Ease off the throttle

Lock out your arms

Accelerate

Apply the brakes

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When riding in a group, you should never ride...?

Line astern

In staggered formation

In any of these formations

Side-by-side

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If your motorcycle does not have daytime running lights, what should you do?

Ride with headlights off

Add extra reflectors

Ride with the headlights on

Ride with warning flashers on

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You should encourage your passenger, when going through turns, to look...?

At the back of your head

Down at the seat

At the road directly below the motorcycle

Over your shoulder

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If you have to ride over an object ahead of you, how should you grip the handlebars?

Tightly

With fingertip pressure

With normal pressure

Lightly

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When your motorcycle starts to lean when taking evasive action, you should...?

Keep the handlebars straight

Turn the handlebars away from the lean

Turn the handlebars in the direction of the lean

Pull back on the handlebars

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What lets you know that you have suffered a front tire flat?

The engine will start roaring

The steering feels heavy

The motorcycle starts sliding from side to side

Gear shifting will become more difficult

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All motorcyclists require a valid motorcycle license before getting on the road. Additionally, helmet laws are strictly enforced in the province, with all the riders needing to wear a Department of Transportation-approved helmet at all times. Motorcyclists must also follow the same traffic rules as other vehicles on the road, including using turn signals, obeying speed limits, and maintaining a safe following distance. For those who wish to ride in groups, it is essential to remember that only two motorcycles are permitted to ride side by side in the same lane. Suppose you plan on riding during the winter months. In that case, it is worth noting that studded tires are not permitted in Nova Scotia, so ensuring your bike is equipped with appropriate winter tires to navigate the roads safely is crucial. By following these rules and regulations, motorcyclists can enjoy the stunning scenery of Nova Scotia with peace of mind and ensure the safety of themselves and 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.