PEI MOTORCYCLE TEST RULES 02

In PEI, Canada, motorcycles are considered a vehicle just like any other automobile. Therefore, they must follow the same traffic rules as cars and trucks on the road.

PEI Motorcycle Test 02

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Most motorcycle skids are caused by what?

Mechanical failures

Pedestrians stepping out in front

Poor road surfaces

Driver error

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The first thing to do when downshifting is to...?

Open the throttle

Close the throttle

Squeeze the clutch

Press down on the gearchange pedal

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What may happen if you are going too fast when you switch to a lower gear?

The front wheel may lock

The rear wheel may lock

The engine will seize

The clutch will break

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The majority of collisions involving motorcycles occur...?

On multilane highways

At intersections

At night

In school zones

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If the vehicle behind you is following you too closely, what should you do to your following distance to the vehicle in front?

Keep it constant

Reduce it

Increase it

Any of these depending on circumstances

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You are approaching an intersection with a car waiting to join from your left. The driver looks directly at you. You should assume...?

He will yield to you

He hasn't seen you

He will stay where he is

He has seen you

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If you have to brake in a turn, what should you try and do first?

Put a foot down

Get the motorcycle upright

Increase your lean angle

Move your weight forward

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When starting on a hill, you should initially hold the motorcycle with...?

The front brake

Your feet

The rear brake

The throttle

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Someone has been tailgating you and now they want to pass. You should...?

Accelerate to prevent them passing

Move outwards so they cannot pass

Allow them to pass, slowing down if necessary

Any of these depending on circumstances

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When you are stopped, which gear should you keep your motorcycle in?

2nd

Neutral

1st

5th

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Posted speed limits indicate...?

The maximum speed in good conditions

The minimum speed in any conditions

The minimum speed in good conditions

Any of these depending on the road

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What percentage of the stopping power of your motorcycle is provided by the front brake?

50%

90%

75%

65%

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If you want to turn left at speeds of more than 20kmh, what should you do?

Push on the right handlebar

Pull on the left handlebar

Push on the left handlebar

Pull on the right handlebar

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When you park your motorcycle, you should leave it in which gear?

Neutral

3rd

5th

1st

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You find yourself riding alongside a large truck. Which of these is not a sensible safety maneuver?

Moving to the left of your lane

Slowing down to drop back

Speeding up to get ahead

Switching over to another lane

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How much space should you leave between your motorcycle and a vehicle travelling ahead of you?

3 seconds

1 second

2 seconds

4 seconds

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Ideally, when approaching a turn you should shift gears...?

Before you reach the apex

Before more than a third of the way round

Before you reach the last third

Before entering

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Apart from using the brakes, what else can help you slow down?

Moving your weight downwards

Blipping the throttle

Upshifting

Downshifting

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As your motorcycle leans in a turn, you should...?

Remain upright

Lean with it

Lean more than it

Lean against it

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The only way to make sure you have seen every danger behind you is...?

To look over both shoulders

To look over your left shoulder

To look in both mirrors

To look in your left mirror

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As you go through a corner, where should you be looking?

At where you are going

At the centre line

At your front wheel

At the curb

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You are approaching an intersection where you have right of way. You should...?

Slow down

Accelerate

Maintain your speed

Sound your horn

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You should choose a lane position where a driver ahead of you can see you if s/he...?

Looks over his/her shoulder

Looks in the rearview mirror

Looks in the left side mirror

Looks in the right side mirror

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It is safe to share a lane with other drivers...?

When passing stopped traffic

When travelling below 15 kmh

When you are both making for an exit ramp

Never

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Going through a turn, how should you handle the throttle?

Roll it on hard

Roll it on slightly

Roll it off slightly

Keep it constant

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Which of these is the best color for visibility in motorcycle clothing?

Red

Purple

Light blue

Navy blue

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Which of these is the only sure way to protect your eyes when motorcycling?

Windshield

Sunglasses

Face shield or goggles

Contact lenses

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You are upright and moving a straight line when your rear wheel locks under emergency braking. What should you do?

Keep the brake on until you are stopped

Keep the brake pressure as it is

Increase the brake pressure

Release the brake then reapply

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What is often recommended as being the best lane position to adopt for motorcyclists?

The right tire track

The exact centre of the lane

As close to the curb as possible

The left tire track

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Passengers should get on a motorcycle at what point?

Before you mount with the motorcycle off its stand

Before you mount with the motorcycle on its stand

Once you are mounted and the motorcycle is off its stand

Once you are mounted with the motorcycle on its stand

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Motorcycles must travel on the right side of the road and obey all the speed limits and road signs. Additionally, all riders must wear a certified helmet that meets the safety standards set by the province. In PEI, it is mandatory to use headlights during the daytime because they increase the visibility of motorcycles on the road, reducing the risks of accidents. Riders must also maintain a safe distance from other vehicles and avoid lane splitting. Impaired driving laws also apply to motorcycle riders, and the consequences for breaking these laws are the same for all drivers on the road. With these regulations in place, motorcycle riders can enjoy safer and more enjoyable rides on the beautiful roads of PEI.

This online practice test, with multiple choice questions, is intended to help you prepare for the PEI Motorcycle license written knowledge test required before getting your Motorcycle licence. This free practice written driving test is a lesson that is essential for getting your Motorcycle Class 6 licence at your local licensing office.

Motorcycles and mopeds and their drivers are part of the Highway Traffic Act of Prince Edward Island. You must be licensed to drive a motorcycle or moped on a public street or highway.

This PEI Motorcycle Practice Test will provide the information, knowledge, and skills you need to be a safe and knowledgeable rider. In PEI, you must have a Class 6 licence to drive a motorcycle on streets and highways.