About the rules test
- 20 questionsIn each rules practice test
- 16 to pass80% pass mark
- 183 questionsIn the practice bank, no repeats until you've seen them all
- 6 topicsCovered below, with an example of each
Sample questions
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What should you check on the electrical system?
- Battery condition, tight connections, clean terminals, fluid level
- The chain tension, the sprockets and the rear wheel alignment
- The fuel level, the fuel valve and the fuel lines for any leaks
- The tire pressure, tread depth and the condition of the sidewalls
Battery condition, tight connections, clean terminals, fluid level
Test your horn too.
In a sudden stop, a wheel locks up. What should you do?
- Hold the brake on harder until you stop
- Let go of both brakes and coast to a stop
- Release the brake slightly, then reapply
- Turn the handlebars sharply to free it
Release the brake slightly, then reapply
You need practice to know how much pressure you can use without locking the wheels.
How much of your stopping power does the front brake provide?
- 30 per cent
- 50 per cent
- 70 per cent
- 90 per cent
70 per cent
You need both brakes to stop effectively.
When may a rider with a learner motorcycle licence ride?
- Any time of day except from midnight to 5 a.m.
- From 1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset
- From 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day, all year round
- From sunrise to sunset only, never in the half hours
From 1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset
Learners may ride in daylight hours only.
In a group, who sets the pace?
- The fastest rider
- The last bike
- The leader
- The newest rider
The last bike
No one should have to race to keep up.
On a freeway with three or more lanes, which lanes should a rider avoid?
- None; all lanes are equally good for a motorcycle
- The centre lanes, where you have no blocking position
- The left lane, because it's kept for passing only
- The right lane, because of merging traffic at ramps
The centre lanes, where you have no blocking position
In a centre lane, traffic can come up on both sides.
When should you get a problem with your motorcycle repaired?
- At the end of the riding season
- At the first sign of a problem
- Only if it fails its safety inspection
- When it stops running on the road
At the first sign of a problem
Routinely check the motorcycle and keep it in sound mechanical condition.
After a suspension ends, what happens to a GDL rider's waiting period?
- It continues where it stopped
- It's cancelled; they go straight to the road test
- It's cut in half
- They start the full waiting period again
They start the full waiting period again
No matter how long they had the licence, they go through the full waiting period again.
Topics on the rules test
- Licensing & the Law (55 questions). Example: When may a rider with a learner motorcycle licence ride? Answer: From 1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset.
- Helmet, Gear & Maintenance (29 questions). Example: What should you check on the electrical system? Answer: Battery condition, tight connections, clean terminals, fluid level.
- Controls & Riding Skills (18 questions). Example: How much of your stopping power does the front brake provide? Answer: 70 per cent.
- Lane Position & Visibility (23 questions). Example: On a freeway with three or more lanes, which lanes should a rider avoid? Answer: The centre lanes, where you have no blocking position.
- Emergencies & Conditions (41 questions). Example: In a sudden stop, a wheel locks up. What should you do? Answer: Release the brake slightly, then reapply.
- Passengers, Cargo & Groups (17 questions). Example: In a group, who sets the pace? Answer: The last bike.
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