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Nova Scotia Class 6L Motorcycle License Test - Rules

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1 - When driving with two or more motorcyclists what is the correct safety formation to follow?

1. A single-file line

2. In a staggered formation with 2 seconds between each consecutive rider and 1 second between drivers following diagonal to each other

3. In a staggered formation with 1 seconds between each driver

4. Any formation so long as there is a 5m gap between motorcyclists

2 - What must a motorcyclist do prior to a lane change?

1. Wait for the traffic to clear the area

2. Keep at least 2-3 sec distance with vehicles in the front, signl and merge smoothly into the lane

3. Check the traffic around you by looking in mirrors, watching your blind spot and watching in the front

4. Both 2 and 3

3 - On passing the M1 exit test while using a limited speed motorcycle what category of M2 license does one receive?

1. One receives an M2 license with both an M and an L condition.

2. One receives an M2 license

3. One receives an M2 license with an M condition.

4. One receives an M2 license with an L condition.

4 - With a class M2 licence, you may drive:

1. A motorcycle/motor tricycle on any public road

2. A limited-speed motorcylce/moped on roads other than those under regulation 630 of the highway traffic act

3. Class G vehicles (under class G1 licence conditions)

4. All of the above

5 - Motorcyclists should ensure that their passenger?

1. Talks to them when approaching a problem on the road, so the passenger knows which way to lean

2. Is dressed in warm clothes

3. Always places both feet on the footrests, even when the motorcycle is stopped

4. Maintains one foot on the footrest at all times

6 - Motorcyclists should keep away from lanes near entrance/exit ramps because:

1. Motorcycles can easily skid when accelerating/decelerating

2. All of these

3. Other Vehicle might NOT see oncoming Motorcycles and can cut them off.

4. Motorcycles are not visible in heavy traffic

7 - If you must stop when making a turn, you must:

1. Use the rear brakes

2. It is not possible to stop during a turn

3. Use both brakes simultaneously

4. Use the front brakes and then rear brakes

8 - To put your licence plate onto a motorcycle, you need

1. Both 2 and 3

2. MTO consent via written letter

3. Safety standard certificate

4. Police record check

9 - What are the most common hazards for motorcycle drivers?

1. Other drivers not seeing motorcyclists

2. Uneven terrain and turbulent weather

3. Large vehicles making wide turns

4. Both 2 and 3

10 - If your front tire blows out, you must:

1. Shift your weight to back

2. Pull over and call emergency Services

3. Shift your weight to back

4. Drive normally

11 - Which of the following is not a primary control important for the operation of the motorcycle?

1. Speedometer

2. Throttle.

3. Rear brake

4. Shift lever

12 - Changing gears during a turn can result in:

1. Skidding

2. Rear wheels becoming impaired

3. Both 1 and 2

4. None of the above

13 - In order to discourage others on the road from attempting to share the right lane, in what part of the lane should the motorcyclist drive?

1. In the middle of the lane

2. In the right part of the lane, also known as the right tire track

3. It is unsafe to attempt to discourage others on the ride from attempting to share a lane; it is better to ignore other drivers who are attempting to share the lane.

4. In the left part of the lane, also known the left tire track.

14 - The standard signal for help for a stopped motorcycle is

1. Lifting your helmet in the air for other drivers to see

2. Placing the motorcycle on the ground sidways

3. Placing your helmet on the ground to the rear of the motorcycle

4. Waving your arms

15 - What is the purpose served by the throttle?

1. It plays a role in controlling the rear brakes of the motorcycle.

2. It displays the number of revolutions undergone by the engine per minute

3. The throttle is located on the right handgrip and helps control the speed of the motorcycle. When twisted inward towards the rider, the throttle releases fuel which flows to the engine.

4. It plays a role in controlling the speed of the motorcycle.

16 - What is the minimum amount of tire tread you should have on your motorcycle tires?

1. 1.5cm

2. 2.5 inches

3. 2.5mm

4. 1.5 mm

17 - Which of the following will result in the issuing of an M2 licence with an M condition?

1. The use of any motorcycle as long as you choose to ride mopeds in future

2. The use of moped for the level 1 road test

3. The use of motor tricycle for the level 1 road test

4. The use of limited-speed motorcycle for the level 1 road test

18 - Where is the rear brake lever located?

1. Near the right footrest

2. On the left handlebar

3. Near the left footrest

4. Above the rear of the vehicle

19 - Lane splitting/sharing is dangerous because:

1. Turning vehicles may not see motorcyclists beside them

2. Collisions become likely in crowded conditions

3. Motorcyclists pass through other vehicle's blind spots