ICBC MOTORCYCLE KNOWLEDGE
TEST
An example of thinking like a rider is: - answer Not passing on a hill
At speeds of 15 to 20 km/h, you should turn by: - answer Pushing right to turn right
Before the crest of the hill, you should move to: - answerA or C
a. Center lane position
c. Right lane position
How many times more likely is a motorcyclist to die in a crash than a motorist? -
answer16
How much distance between you and other vehicles/obstructions should you maintain
while riding? - answerAll of the above
a. At least one metre of space between you and any other vehicle, pedestrian or cyclist
b. At least one metre of space on either side of your motorcycle
c. At least one metre of space between you and any pedestrian or cyclist
How often to motorcycle accidents result in head and neck injuries? - answerOne in 5
crashes
How should you signal if you wish to turn left? - answerStick your left arm straight out at
shoulder height
If a large vehicle in front of you does not have its brake light on: - answerIt could be
slowing down without using the brakes
If a tire goes flat while riding, it is usually best to: - answerHold the handle grips firmly
and stay off the brakes
If you are riding in rain and fog, you should turn on: - answerYour low beam (as is
illustrated in the picture)
If you become very angry at another vehicle while you are riding, you should: -
answerPull off the road until you calm down
If you have a motorcycle that fits you: - answerYour feet touches the ground while you
straddle the seat
, If you have to go over an obstacle, you should aim to strike the obstacle: - answerAt a
90 degree angle
If you have to ride off the pavement in an emergency, what should you do for a safe
transition? - answerAll of the above:
a. Slow down and steer before leaving the pavement
b. Release the brakes before leaving the pavement
c. Brake gradually favouring the rear break
If you maintain proper speed: - answerYou are going the speed limit or slower
In British Columbia, you may ride without a helmet if: - answerYou are Sikh and wear a
full turban
In low speed steering you should: - answerLean the bike over only if necessary and
keep your body upright
In order to maintain a good space margin in a possible collision, a rider must: -
answerAll of the above:
a. Have enough traction to slow down safely
b. Have a safe shoulder to move onto
c. Give vehicles behind enough space to slow down safely
In two vehicle crashes, what percentage of motorcycles are impacted in the front: -
answer79%
It is most important to flash your brake light when: - answerYou will be slowing suddenly
It's legal to park your motorcycle: - answerNone of the above:
a. Within six feet of a stop sign
b. In the yellow striped access beside handicapped parking
c. In the yellow triangle at the end of the line of parked car
Lane splitting is: - answerAlways illegal and dangerous
Motorcycles are allowed to use the HOV lanes: - answerBecause motorcycle are high
occupancy vehicles
New riders who have taken a professional training program have what percentage lower
crash rate than riders who haven't? - answer50%
On a multilane road, the dominant lane position is: - answerRight lane position while
riding in the left lane
TEST
An example of thinking like a rider is: - answer Not passing on a hill
At speeds of 15 to 20 km/h, you should turn by: - answer Pushing right to turn right
Before the crest of the hill, you should move to: - answerA or C
a. Center lane position
c. Right lane position
How many times more likely is a motorcyclist to die in a crash than a motorist? -
answer16
How much distance between you and other vehicles/obstructions should you maintain
while riding? - answerAll of the above
a. At least one metre of space between you and any other vehicle, pedestrian or cyclist
b. At least one metre of space on either side of your motorcycle
c. At least one metre of space between you and any pedestrian or cyclist
How often to motorcycle accidents result in head and neck injuries? - answerOne in 5
crashes
How should you signal if you wish to turn left? - answerStick your left arm straight out at
shoulder height
If a large vehicle in front of you does not have its brake light on: - answerIt could be
slowing down without using the brakes
If a tire goes flat while riding, it is usually best to: - answerHold the handle grips firmly
and stay off the brakes
If you are riding in rain and fog, you should turn on: - answerYour low beam (as is
illustrated in the picture)
If you become very angry at another vehicle while you are riding, you should: -
answerPull off the road until you calm down
If you have a motorcycle that fits you: - answerYour feet touches the ground while you
straddle the seat
, If you have to go over an obstacle, you should aim to strike the obstacle: - answerAt a
90 degree angle
If you have to ride off the pavement in an emergency, what should you do for a safe
transition? - answerAll of the above:
a. Slow down and steer before leaving the pavement
b. Release the brakes before leaving the pavement
c. Brake gradually favouring the rear break
If you maintain proper speed: - answerYou are going the speed limit or slower
In British Columbia, you may ride without a helmet if: - answerYou are Sikh and wear a
full turban
In low speed steering you should: - answerLean the bike over only if necessary and
keep your body upright
In order to maintain a good space margin in a possible collision, a rider must: -
answerAll of the above:
a. Have enough traction to slow down safely
b. Have a safe shoulder to move onto
c. Give vehicles behind enough space to slow down safely
In two vehicle crashes, what percentage of motorcycles are impacted in the front: -
answer79%
It is most important to flash your brake light when: - answerYou will be slowing suddenly
It's legal to park your motorcycle: - answerNone of the above:
a. Within six feet of a stop sign
b. In the yellow striped access beside handicapped parking
c. In the yellow triangle at the end of the line of parked car
Lane splitting is: - answerAlways illegal and dangerous
Motorcycles are allowed to use the HOV lanes: - answerBecause motorcycle are high
occupancy vehicles
New riders who have taken a professional training program have what percentage lower
crash rate than riders who haven't? - answer50%
On a multilane road, the dominant lane position is: - answerRight lane position while
riding in the left lane
