Northwest Territories Motorcycle Test 01

For motorcycle enthusiasts in the Northwest Territories, obtaining a motorcycle license is more than just a legal requirement – it’s a rite of passage to freedom and the open road. However, the process can be daunting, especially the final hurdle: the motorcycle test. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore how you can take our free Northwest Territories Motorcycle Practice Test and use it to excel in the official examination, ensuring you ride off into the sunset with your new license.

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If you use a helmet without a full-face shield, what should you wear as eye protection instead?

Sunglasses

Goggles

All of these

Regular glasses

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Which statement is FALSE? Your boots or footwear should...?

Have high and thick heels so they can stay on the pegs

Be made of leather or sturdy synthetic material

Cover your ankles

Have soles made of durable material that will provide enough grip to keep your feet from slipping even in wet weather

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What should you do before every ride?

Ensure you have all of your riding gear

Plan your route

Do a complete inspection of your motorcycle

Call ahead

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It is essential to fix any problems found during your inspection before riding, but if you can't, you should...?

Limit your riding for the day

Ride in less busy areas

Seek the assistance of a professional mechanic

Avoid highway riding

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How many types of approved helmets are there?

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Which of the following is not a factor caused my hypothermia?

Responding to traffic

Your ability to concentrate

Your reflexes and response time will be slowed

Feeling well-rested

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To avoid overheating and dehydration while riding, what can you do?

Drink plenty of water

Wear cooling packs on your back

Spray your body with cool water before riding

None of these

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Why are denim jackets and pants not recommended as proper riding clothing?

They will wear through quickly when a rider is skidding on a road surface

All of these

They are not warm enough

They cause the body to overheat

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Is there a manufacturer's recommended date for safe usage of helmets?

Only with shorty helmets

Only on full-face helmets

Yes

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Which of the following is not a violation of the Traffic Safety Act for riders?

Using motorcycle controls excessively

Texting or emailing

Programming portable audio players

Using a hand-held cell phone

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Which statement is FALSE? To be effective, a face shield or eye protection must...?

Be motorcycle specific (a shield that comes on an approved helmet will also be approved)

Have no more than 8 scratches

Be strong enough to resist being penetrated

Give a clear view side-to-side as well as forward

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Is personal grooming a violation for motorcycle riders?

If taking the helmet off

Yes

In extreme situations

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While sitting on the motorcycle and before starting the engine, what should you do after getting a new motorcycle?

Practice changing gears by shifting up and down through the gears

Find the best position to sit

All of these

Adjust the mirrors

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Is there a problem with wind noise while riding?

Yes

Only on extremely windy days

Only at extreme speeds

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What is the biggest cause of hypothermia of riders?

Falling into a lake

Constant exposure to wind

Riding in winter

All of these

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The effects of hyperthermia and dehydration may be more severe if you ride...?

Without a full-face helmet

At high noon

Without a jacket

All of these

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Should a helmet be replaced after it has been involved in a collision?

You may need to replace a strap

Yes

You may only need to clean it up

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Which type of helmet is recommended?

Bucket

Shorty helmets

Open face

Full face

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When choosing a new helmet, how long should you wear it to decide if it's a good fit?

5 to 10 minutes

2 minutes

45 minutes

30 minutes

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Why is it important to wear clothing that is specifically designed for riding a motorcycle?

It provides the best protection against scrapes and cuts in a collision as well as contact with the ground or road surface

It becomes more aerodynamic

It provides protection from the weather

It provide protection from flying debris

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What is a valuable resource for detailed information on inspections?

Your supervisor

Your owner's manual

All of these

The registry's office

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Which statement is FALSE? It is best to wear gloves that are designed for motorcycle riding...?

that are thin enough to allow you to grip and operate the controls, but will allow for ventilation

The gloves should be comfortable, flexible, and made of leather or similar durable material

Cold weather and water resistant gloves are also available

They should cover your wrists and overlap the sleeves of the jacket

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Which statement is FALSE? It is important that your motorcycle fits you properly. While sitting on the motorcycle, you should be able to...?

Feel comfortable with the position of the foot pegs and hand grips

Reach and operate all controls without straining or stretching

Have one foot, preferably the left, flat on the ground, while having the right foot on the brake

Be able to see over the windscreen

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A good quality riding rainsuit should not do what at highway speeds?

Loosen and fall off

Balloon or tear

All of these

Become tighter

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Check that the tires are sufficiently inflated and that the air pressures matches...?

The pressure recommended in the owner's manual

The sidewall

The sticker on the bike

None of these

Your score is

The Ride Toward Your Motorcycle License

Mastering the motorcycle test is crucial to becoming a fully licensed rider. With the wind in your face and the thrill of the ride ahead, the safety and knowledge required to pass this test are non-negotiable. But don’t rev your engine just yet—the only way to cross the finish line is through diligent preparation and a strategic study plan. Let’s gear up for the challenge and navigate the process of acing the Northwest Territories’ motorcycle test.