Northwest Territories Motorcycle Test 02

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Which statement is false? If the motorcycle engine is liquid cooled, check...?

The hoses are not cracked

The coolant is the proper colour

The coolant fluid is at the recommended level

The hoses are not leaking

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Which statement is false? Why should you maintain a light but firm hand grip with your left hand?

You will be able to brake more smoothly

You can easily reach the horn

It will allow you to access the clutch lever easily

You will be able to reach the signal and headlight switches

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How do you check that the instrument lights are working properly?

Inserting the key

Starting the engine

Turning the key to the ON position

You have to flip the switch

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What is the correct riding position?

Your finger tips should be able to reach beyond the hand grips to allow for enough arm movement

Your arms should be as straight as possible when holding the hand grips

So that your arms are slightly bent and not tense when you hold the hand grips

Your arms should be at a 45-degree angle when holding the hand grips

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Which statement is false? Check that the battery is...?

The connections to the battery are secure

Secure

The terminals are clean

The proper size

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Which statement is false? Check the general condition of the tires such as...?

Cuts

Cracks

Scuffs

Bulges

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A smooth shift to the next gear is the result of...?

Coordinating the clutch lever release with a small amount of throttle

Fully releasing the clutch

Years of practice

Maintaining steady throttle

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Which statement is false? To prepare your motorcycle for riding, do the following...?

Sit on the seat with a leg on each side of the motorcycle

Continue to keep your feet firmly on the ground

While holding the hand grips, move the motorcycle upright and retract the side stand. Always check that your footing is secure so that you do not lose your balance

Ensure the motorcycle is in gear

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What could be an indication of an alignment problem?

The bike leans to one side

Bent spokes

Worn or uneven tread

A bumpy ride

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Which statement is false? When checking the wheels and rims, you should check for...?

Missing spokes

Thinner spokes

Loose spokes

Damaged spokes

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Where should you keep your feet while riding?

Your right foot should hover over the foot brake

Where ever you find to be the most comfortable

On the foot pegs

The left foot should be below the gear shift

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Check each tire for adequate tread depth and also look for...?

All of these

Discoloration

Bulges

Uneven or worn tread

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Which statement is false? When checking the lights, check that they all...?

Securely mounted

Not damaged

Proper wattage

Are clean

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Why should you start with your right wrist positioned with a slight bend down and no higher than flat?

It will prevent your hand from slipping off the grip

All of these

Will prevent you from using too much throttle

It is more relaxing in that position

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What is referred to as the friction zone?

When the tires begin to move

When the brakes begin to slow the motorcycle down

When the clutch is disengaged

When the connection will begin to engage again while releasing the clutch

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When properly adjusted, a mirror will show...?

The edge of your arm or shoulder

Asa much of the road as possible

None of your body

The lanes next to you or shoulder

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How do you check the brakes?

Check that the brake dashboard light comes on when applying the brake

Check that each one keeps the motorcycle stopped when you apply the brake fully

Ensure that you need both front and rear brakes applied to fully stop the bike

Ensure that the bike will only move slightly with the brakes applied

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Just before stopping you will also need to squeeze the clutch lever for what reason?

To prevent the motorcycle from stalling

To allow you to rev the engine while stopped

To apply the brakes

To change gears

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What colour is the neutral gear light?

Red

Yellow

Blue

Green

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Which statement is false? If you ride a manual shift motorcycle you will also have to practice proper gear shifting to acquire smooth coordination between...?

The clutch lever

The throttle

The brake

The signals

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Which statement is false? Before starting to ride, be sure your intended path is safe by doing the following...?

Look over your shoulder in the direction you will be moving to check your blind spot

Check each mirror

Check that the path in front of you is clear of children, pedestrians, obstacles, and other traffic

Move your motorcycle to 45-degree angle

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When checking the throttle, how should it respond?

None of these

It should remain open until you close it

It should return to the closed position easily with assistance

It should return to the closed position easily, without assistance

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Which statement is false? When checking the centre stand and side stand, they should...?

The centre stand spring is not broken

The bike will lean no more than at a 30-degree angle while on the stand

The stand should be secure when retracted

There are no cracks or bends

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Do the both the foot and hand brake controls have to activate the brake light?

Just the hand brake

Just the foot brake

Yes

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Why should you press your knees lightly against the motorcycle?

To help you keep your balance when the motorcycle is moving

To make the motorcycle more aerodynamic

To reduce on wind resistance

All of these

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