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

The engine will start roaring

The motorcycle starts sliding from side to side

The steering feels heavy

Gear shifting will become more difficult

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

Steer slightly towards the skid

Steer violently away from the skid

Steer slightly away from the skid

Steer violently into the skid

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

That they have plenty of experience

All of these things

That they have a valid motorcycle license

That they have valid insurance

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

Forwards

Backwards

To the right

To the left

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

In the opposite direction to you

More than you

Less than you

The same amount as you

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

Release the rear brake immediately

Release the front brake immediately

Open the throttle

Hit the emergency cut-off switch

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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?

Ride as close to the verge as possible

Always ride in the left-hand lane

Choose a different route

Always ride in the right-hand lane

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

Apply both brakes firmly

Turn off the fuel supply valve

Increase the choke

Pull in the clutch

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

Any of these depending on conditions

Less than your normal speed

More than your normal speed

Your normal speed

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

Always both brakes together

The brake on the blown tire

Always front brake only

The brake on the good tire

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

Being too large for you

Having a large engine

Having a small engine

Being of light weight

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

Ignore it provided it doesn't happen again

See if you can replicate the wobble

Carry on at slower speed than before

Have your motorcycle checked by a mechanic

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

In any of these formations

In staggered formation

Side-by-side

Line astern

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

Try to deliberately stall

Try to shift into neutral

Apply the brakes as hard as you can

Hit the engine cut-off switch

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

Throttle back slightly

Accelerate slightly

Touch the front brake

Touch the rear brake

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

Behind the leader

Out front

In the middle

At the back

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

Ride straight across on your current path

Turn so that you hit them at 90°

Slow down to walking pace

Accelerate hard towards them

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

Ride with warning flashers on

Add extra reflectors

Ride with the headlights on

Ride with headlights off

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

The rider at the back

The most experienced rider

The leader

The rider with the smallest motorcycle

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

Deliberately skid

Lean your motorcycle

Brake hard

Accelerate hard

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

When you're going to make a right turn

When you're about to accelerate

When you're going to make a left turn

What you're doing before any maneuver

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

Brake sharply

Keep steering straight

Accelerate

Turn quickly to the edge of the road

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

Push the right hand grip away from you

Push the left hand grip away from you

Pull the right-hand grip towards you

Pull the left hand grip towards you

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

With fingertip pressure

Lightly

Tightly

With normal pressure

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

Aerodynamic imbalance

Incorrect loading

Mechanical problems

Hard acceleration

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What should you do when a wobble starts?

Accelerate

Lock out your arms

Ease off the throttle

Apply the brakes

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

Turn the handlebars away from the lean

Turn the handlebars in the direction of the lean

Keep the handlebars straight

Pull back on the handlebars

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

At the road directly below the motorcycle

Over your shoulder

At the back of your head

Down at the seat

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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...?

1.5 seconds

3 seconds

2 seconds

1 second

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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.