BC Motorcycle Test case studies
BC Motorcycle Test · Put your knowledge to work in context.
The BC Motorcycle Test, also called the ICBC Motorcycle Knowledge Test, is the written knowledge exam that British Columbia's public insurer and driver-licensing authority, ICBC, uses within its motorcycle licensing process. It is intended for riders seeking a BC motorcycle licence, whether they are new riders entering the graduated licensing system or experienced riders adding a motorcycle endorsement. The test is multiple choice and is designed to check whether a rider understands how to operate and control a motorcycle, how to ride safely and anticipate hazards, the rules of the road and traffic law, and the meaning of signs, signals and road markings. Our practice material is grouped into those four domains so you can study in a logical order and spot weak areas early. The BC Motorcycle Test case studies are 5 cases and about 3,132 words.
1Afternoon Commute on a Wet Arterial Bridge
in October and raining steadily. You are riding a 180 kg cruiser with a 21-inch front wheel and no ABS.
649 words, about 3 min2Rural Two-Lane Pass with a Hidden Driveway
You are riding a 650 cc adventure bike on a two-lane rural highway with a posted 80 km/h limit and a solid yellow center line. It is 9:15 a.m., clear and dry.
654 words, about 3 min3Night Ride with a Failing Headlight
and you are 18 km from home on an unlit two-lane road with a 90 km/h limit. You are riding a 400 cc standard with a single halogen headlight.
666 words, about 3 min4Left Turn Across Two Oncoming Lanes
You are stopped at a four-way intersection waiting to turn left from a two-way street onto a two-way street. The light is green for you, but there is no protected left-turn arrow.
548 words, about 3 min5Group Ride Through a Construction Zone
You are leading a group of five motorcycles through an active construction zone on a four-lane urban street. The right lane is closed by a line of orange drums and a sign showing a lane-closure arrow pointing left.
615 words, about 3 min