What's on a motorcycle knowledge test?

[DrunkWhenSober]

I'm having it in 2 weeks. Been doing the practice ICBC one. On the actual test, is it similar to the car test where it's just road rules and situations?

 

[hedgeman]

I'm having it in 2 weeks. Been doing the practice ICBC one. On the actual test, is it similar to the car test where it's just road rules and situations?

yes, a few years ago, on a whim, while I was in renewing my license, I took it after reading the book for maybe 10 mins, I passed...don't worry about it as it's pretty easy. Never did end up getting my class 6 tho.

 

[picante55]

I'm having it in 2 weeks. Been doing the practice ICBC one. On the actual test, is it similar to the car test where it's just road rules and situations?

I took the test a few months ago. Did the same as you and completed the online test several times. However the actual test had about 25% of the online questions.
I did pass but it was a nail biter for the last few questions.

 

[emacky]

It was road rules, driving techniques, road position for riding alone and in groups, etc. I took it over a decade ago and never road once.

 

[PuntMeister]

They used to give you some verbal questions on the skills test, like 70-80% front brake for a hard stop, stopping distance to leave behind other vehicles, using side mirrors, etc.

 

[Ame123]

I took mine a couple weeks ago if you read the book learn to ride smart from icbc you should pass.the first time I took it without reading anything and I failed.one question is where do you put your helmet is you are on the side of the road broken down.

 

[Azul]

If you get to the practical road test..
A tip.. Dont stand up as you slice 'S' curves thru the cones.. Apparently... "it's not motocross son.. Do it again sitting like a street rider" hahaha
25 + yrs ago and I still laff

 

[Mrmotorscooter]

 

[poopquiz]

They used to give you some verbal questions on the skills test, like 70-80% front brake for a hard stop, stopping distance to leave behind other vehicles, using side mirrors, etc.

How did they do that during the test? It was 20+ years ago I took my skills test, so it could have changed…but at that time they just followed you on a predetermined route. No opportunity to ask you questions (it’s not like a car when they sit with you). Do they give you a comm unit while you’re getting your test or something?

 

[80watts]

The first thing to know, is how to put your name on the test; otherwise they might not know that you did the test....

2nd thing to know, if your French and young and in the military, make sure your life insurance is paid up. This includes mopeds too....

 

[PuntMeister]

How did they do that during the test? It was 20+ years ago I took my skills test, so it could have changed…but at that time they just followed you on a predetermined route. No opportunity to ask you questions (it’s not like a car when they sit with you). Do they give you a comm unit while you’re getting your test or something?

They had a series of skill test for you to do. The examiner was standing and telling you to do a low speed pylon weave, an emergency brake stop at that white line, etc. Then before or after or both they would ask you knowledge questions. I thought it was pretty good actually. .

 

[poopquiz]

They had a series of skill test for you to do. The examiner was standing and telling you to do a low speed pylon weave, an emergency brake stop at that white line, etc. Then before or after or both they would ask you knowledge questions. I thought it was pretty good actually. .

Oh right, the parking lot skills test…I was just thinking about the road test.

 

[hedgeman]

How did they do that during the test? It was 20+ years ago I took my skills test, so it could have changed…but at that time they just followed you on a predetermined route. No opportunity to ask you questions (it’s not like a car when they sit with you). Do they give you a comm unit while you’re getting your test or something?

thy do put communication gear on your helmet now, talk via radio