About the rules test
- 20 questionsIn each rules practice test
- 16 to pass80% pass mark
- 229 questionsIn the practice bank, no repeats until you've seen them all
- 6 topicsCovered below, with an example of each
Sample questions
Tap a question to see the answer and why.
Which licence do you need while you're learning to ride a motorcycle?
- A Class 5 driver's licence
- A Class 8 moped licence
- An Instruction Permit (Class 7)
- No licence until the road test
An Instruction Permit (Class 7)
Drivers learning Classes 5, 6 and 9 must get an Instruction Permit.
How should you introduce a first-time passenger to riding?
- Start on the highway, where it's straight
- Take them on a group ride with friends
- Take them out at night first, when it's quiet
- Take them out at slow speeds in light traffic
Take them out at slow speeds in light traffic
Let them get used to it.
Where is reflective tape a good idea?
- On the inside of your helmet's visor
- On your motorcycle, helmet and jacket
- Only on your gloves, for hand signals
- Only on your licence plate and fender
On your motorcycle, helmet and jacket
For a motorcyclist, being seen can be the difference between life and death.
When entering the flow of traffic, you should:
- Ride along the shoulder first, then merge
- Signal and yield to other traffic
- Sound your horn and pull out right away
- Speed up so the drivers will see you
Signal and yield to other traffic
Many car drivers have trouble seeing motorcycles.
When crossing a rough surface, try to meet the obstacles:
- At an angle
- At speed
- Head-on
- Leaning over
Head-on
Slow down first.
May you share a lane with another vehicle to get around a line of stopped traffic?
- No
- Yes, in town
- Yes, on the right
- Yes, slowly
No
You won't be expected and you could be seriously hurt.
What should you do with a cable that's worn, frayed, kinked or has broken strands?
- Ignore it
- Oil it
- Replace it
- Tape it
Replace it
Make sure all cables are well lubricated.
When you corner at higher speed, what pushes the motorcycle outward?
- Centrifugal force
- Engine compression
- The rear brake
- The wind
Centrifugal force
You lean inward to counter it.
Topics on the rules test
- Licensing & the Law (46 questions). Example: Which licence do you need while you're learning to ride a motorcycle? Answer: An Instruction Permit (Class 7).
- Helmet, Gear & Maintenance (35 questions). Example: Where is reflective tape a good idea? Answer: On your motorcycle, helmet and jacket.
- Controls & Riding Skills (51 questions). Example: When entering the flow of traffic, you should: Answer: Signal and yield to other traffic.
- Lane Position & Visibility (40 questions). Example: May you share a lane with another vehicle to get around a line of stopped traffic? Answer: No.
- Emergencies & Conditions (40 questions). Example: When crossing a rough surface, try to meet the obstacles: Answer: Head-on.
- Passengers, Cargo & Groups (17 questions). Example: How should you introduce a first-time passenger to riding? Answer: Take them out at slow speeds in light traffic.
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