UniDrive Test

What’s the best way to react if someone starts tailgating and honking at you?

Slow down to force them to slow also
Speed up to get away from them
Honk and gesture back
Let them pass when you safely can

How can you find out whether or not a used helmet has been in a crash?

There is no way to tell
Feel inside for dents
Examine the paintwork for scratches
Closely question the previous owner

What will make you safest when faced with a road sign?

Having studied and memorized all road signs
Slowing down to read it carefully
Braking hard as you approach
Judging what it might say from a distance away

If your motorcycle starts fine but soon stalls for no obvious reason, what is the first thing you should check?

If the choke is closed
If you have enough oil
If the battery is functioning
If the fuel supply valve is open

After passing your skills test, what should you do next?

Find a clear fast road to practice on
Continue practicing on quiet streets
Practice riding in busy streets
Start riding like all other riders

Why should you not wear high-heeled boots when riding?

Because they are more slippery
Because they'll change your position on the seat
Because they can snag on the controls
Because they are heavier

You’re riding with two friends and they start to reach a speed you’re not comfortable with. What’s your best option?

Ride at the back and follow their line
Back off and catch them up in your own time
Go out front and set the pace yourself
Ride between them for protection from other vehicles

According to the US Department of Transportation, how much more likely are you to be killed in an accident as a motorcyclist than as a car driver?

Eight times as likely
Sixteen times as likely
Twice as likely
Four times as likely

Which of these materials is not suitable for motorcycle clothing?

Cordura
Denim
Leather
Kevlar

When starting your motorcycle from cold, what position should your choke/enricher be in?

Two thirds open
Fully open
Fully closed
One third open

Why should you not use a tinted face shield?

Because they make it more difficult for other drivers to see you
Because they don't work well in the dark or rain
Because they intimidate other drivers
Because they can make your face too hot

What is the most important consideration for the smart rider?

Knowing when to take risks
Always to think about safety
Having enough acceleration in hand
Keeping to a good speed

Which of these should be given priority in your budget for motorcycling?

Training
Maintenance
They are all as important as each other
Insurance

What's the most effective way of making sure other road users can see you?

Wearing fluorescent gloves
Wearing a reflective belt
Wearing a light-colored helmet
Wearing a fluorescent jacket or vest

When you’re approaching a green light, which of these should you not do?

Speed up to make sure you pass on green
Watch for other traffic reacting to the light
Keep focused on the light
Prepare to brake if the light changes

When is it essential that your passenger should wear a proper helmet and protective gear?

At all times
When the weather conditions are poor
When planning to ride at high speed
When going on a long trip

Why is it important to check that air can flow freely through your face shield?

To cut down wind resistance
To prevent fogging
To prevent suffocation
To prevent overheating

Your motorcycle will most likely have convex mirrors to give you a wider field of view. What effect will these mirrors also have?

Things will look smaller and farther away
Things will look larger and farther away
Things will look larger but closer
Things will look smaller but closer

Where will you normally find the gearshift lever on a motorcycle?

Under your right hand
By your right foot
By your left foot
Under your left hand

When buying your motorcycle gear, what should be the priority item, where you should buy the best you can afford?

Jacket
Gloves
Helmet
Boots

What’s the best way to deal with pedestrians and people in wheelchairs wanting to cross the road ahead?

Pick the route you will need to swerve either side of them
Keep enough speed up to pass them before they impede you
Be aware of their presence and ready to slow down
Be ready to warn them not to cross with your horn

When can you afford not to wear your motorcycle jacket?

On very hot days
Never
When riding slowly
When riding in town

When riding, what percentage of information about your environment do you take in through your eyes?

50%
60%
70%
80%

Which of these should not be an essential consideration in choosing which motorcycle to buy?

The weight of the motorcycle
The height of the saddle
What you intend to use it for
Its top speed

In what percentage of crashes is a helmet effective in preventing head injury?

82%
29%
67%
48%

What is the most important thing you should ensure before pressing the starter?

That you are sitting in the saddle
That the bike is pointing the way you intend to go
That the bike is still on its stand
That the transmission is in neutral

What is the best way of protecting your eyes and face while riding?

With a full face helmet and sunglasses
With a full face helmet and goggles
With a full face helmet and goggles
With an open face helmet and goggles

Which of these is the most common cause of motorcycle crashes in British Colombia?

Rider confusion
Unsafe speed
Alcohol
Wildlife

What’s the best way of making sure you arrive at your destination on time?

Learning how to weave through traffic
Making sure you plan ahead
Having the fastest bike you can afford
Having a good satnav system

What would you use your tachometer to monitor?

Battery charge level
Trip distance
Engine temperature
Engine revs

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