How many questions are on the New Brunswick motorcycle knowledge test?

The New Brunswick motorcycle knowledge test has 30 multiple-choice questions. You need at least 24 correct (80%) to pass. The test is administered by Service New Brunswick (SNB) with no formal time limit.

Do I need a separate test for the motorcycle licence in New Brunswick?

Yes. The motorcycle knowledge test is separate from the car/light-truck (Class 5) test, even if you already hold that licence. The motorcycle test covers content that doesn't appear on the car test — bike-specific controls, lane positioning, two-up riding, defensive scanning, and gear requirements.

Is lane filtering or lane splitting legal in New Brunswick?

No. Like every Canadian province, New Brunswick prohibits lane splitting and lane filtering at any speed. Motorcycles must travel one per lane in the regular flow of traffic. This is one of the most common questions on the test, and a frequent source of confusion for riders coming from places where the practices are permitted.

What helmets are approved in New Brunswick?

New Brunswick requires a helmet meeting one of the major safety standards: DOT (United States), Snell, or ECE/UNECE 22.05/22.06 (Europe). Look for the certification sticker inside the helmet. Novelty or skull-cap helmets without certification are not legal, regardless of how the helmet looks.

Can I carry a passenger as a new motorcycle rider in New Brunswick?

Generally not during the learner stage. New Brunswick (like every other Canadian province) restricts passengers during the initial supervised stage of the motorcycle GDL. Once you graduate to the next stage, passenger riding is typically allowed — provided the motorcycle has proper passenger seating, footrests, and a separate handhold.

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The New Brunswick motorcycle knowledge test has 30 questions and requires a 80% score to pass. Use these free practice tests — covering motorcycle-specific rules, gear requirements, lane positioning, and defensive scanning — to prepare before your appointment.

Last verified May 2026·New Brunswick Motorcycle Handbook

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Everything to know about the Class 6 written test

New Brunswick's motorcycle knowledge test is the entry point to the province's New Brunswick Class 6 licensing programme. The test has 30 questions covering motorcycle-specific operating rules, traffic laws, and safety considerations, and you need at least 24 correct answers (80%) to pass. It's administered by Service New Brunswick (SNB) with no formal time limit.

Motorcycle riders face a different risk profile than drivers of enclosed vehicles, and the test reflects that. Expect questions on lane positioning (a strong centreline lane position offers the best visibility and reaction room), defensive scanning (riders need to look 12 seconds ahead at minimum on highways), and how to handle road hazards that don't matter much in cars — gravel patches, painted lines in rain, oily intersection centres, and metal grates.

Helmet rules in New Brunswick require an approved certified helmet (DOT, Snell, or ECE) for both rider and any passenger. Eye protection (face shield, goggles, or windshield) is also required where the motorcycle does not have an approved windshield. The handbook covers protective gear in detail: long sleeves, long pants, over-ankle boots, and full-finger gloves are universally recommended.

Most provinces — including New Brunswick — prohibit lane filtering and lane splitting at any speed. You ride one motorcycle per lane, in line with traffic. Many new riders pick up the wrong impression from US states like California where filtering is permitted; Canada is uniform on this rule.

Cold-weather riding is a major factor in New Brunswick. Most riders stop riding from approximately late October through April due to snow, ice, and salt. The handbook covers riding-season decisions and how to inspect a motorcycle that's been in winter storage. Pre-trip inspection — chain tension, tire pressure, brake function, and fluid levels — is a tested topic.

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