Rules of the Road and Traffic Law
Core rules every rider must know
This domain tests the legal framework: right-of-way, signals, lane use, passing, speed limits, and impaired driving. Key concepts: at an uncontrolled intersection, yield to the vehicle on your right (in most Canadian jurisdictions); signal well before turning or changing lanes; ride in a lane position that lets you be seen and gives escape room, but never share a lane with another vehicle except another motorcycle by consent.
Motorcycle-specific law
Expect questions on helmets (mandatory in BC, must be approved and properly fastened), passengers (only if the bike is designed for one, with a proper seat and footpegs), lane splitting (not legal in BC), and carrying loads securely. Also know headlight-on requirements and that a motorcycle must not be operated without proper insurance and registration.
Traps to expect
Trap answers often describe what feels safe rather than what is legal - e.g., riding on the shoulder to avoid traffic is illegal. Another trap: assuming a flashing green or a stale yellow means "go." A yellow light means stop if you can do so safely. Questions on school zones and playground zones test whether you know the reduced limits apply at posted times.
Worked rule of thumb
At a four-way stop, first to arrive goes first; if two arrive together, the vehicle on the right has right-of-way. When unsure, yield - a right-of-way is something you give, not take.