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

Your feet

The throttle

The rear brake

The front brake

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The majority of collisions involving motorcycles occur...?

At intersections

On multilane highways

At night

In school zones

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

4 seconds

2 seconds

1 second

3 seconds

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

Lean against it

Lean with it

Remain upright

Lean more than it

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

Accelerate

Slow down

Sound your horn

Maintain your speed

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

Move your weight forward

Increase your lean angle

Put a foot down

Get the motorcycle upright

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

Switching over to another lane

Speeding up to get ahead

Slowing down to drop back

Moving to the left of your lane

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Most motorcycle skids are caused by what?

Mechanical failures

Driver error

Pedestrians stepping out in front

Poor road surfaces

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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?

Increase it

Any of these depending on circumstances

Reduce it

Keep it constant

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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

The left tire track

As close to the curb as possible

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

Open the throttle

Press down on the gearchange pedal

Squeeze the clutch

Close the throttle

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Passengers should get on a motorcycle at what point?

Before you mount with the motorcycle on its stand

Once you are mounted with the motorcycle on its stand

Before you mount with the motorcycle off its stand

Once you are mounted and the motorcycle is off its stand

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

When you are both making for an exit ramp

Never

When travelling below 15 kmh

When passing stopped traffic

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

Face shield or goggles

Contact lenses

Windshield

Sunglasses

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Posted speed limits indicate...?

The minimum speed in any conditions

The minimum speed in good conditions

The maximum speed in good conditions

Any of these depending on the road

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

Roll it off slightly

Keep it constant

Roll it on slightly

Roll it on hard

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

Blipping the throttle

Moving your weight downwards

Upshifting

Downshifting

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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 in your left mirror

To look over your left shoulder

To look in both mirrors

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

At your front wheel

At the centre line

At the curb

At where you are going

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

Purple

Light blue

Red

Navy blue

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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 hasn't seen you

He will yield to you

He will stay where he is

He has seen you

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

Any of these depending on circumstances

Allow them to pass, slowing down if necessary

Accelerate to prevent them passing

Move outwards so they cannot pass

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

Before entering

Before more than a third of the way round

Before you reach the last third

Before you reach the apex

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

75%

90%

50%

65%

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

Release the brake then reapply

Keep the brake pressure as it is

Keep the brake on until you are stopped

Increase the brake pressure

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

Neutral

5th

3rd

1st

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

Looks in the right side mirror

Looks in the left side mirror

Looks over his/her shoulder

Looks in the rearview mirror

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

1st

5th

Neutral

2nd

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

Pull on the left handlebar

Push on the right handlebar

Push on the left handlebar

Pull on the right handlebar

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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.