Northwest Territories Motorcycle Test 05

Knowing your material is only half the battle; understanding how to approach the test is equally important. The Northwest Territories Motorcycle Test is a multiple-choice examination, but strategic test-taking can significantly enhance performance.

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If your motorcycle stalls in an intersection and cannot be started, what should happen next?

Stand next to it so others can see it

Keep attempting to start it

Place flares out so other traffic can safely pass it

It must be moved out of the intersection by walking it out

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Which statement is false? Do not pass a vehicle travelling in the same direction...?

That is slowing unexpectedly

That is traveling faster than you

That has stopped for a pedestrian

That is approaching or stopped at a railway crossing

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Scan your path of travel at least how far ahead in urban areas?

12 seconds

20 seconds

8 seconds

2 seconds

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Why should you not pass by squeezing between vehicles ahead using the area between lanes?

The motorcycle can't fit

This is illegal and dangerous

There is less traction

All of these

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A large vehicle coming toward you can cause what?

A change in wind conditions

Glare

Poor visibility

All of these

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In windy conditions, grip the motorcycle tightly with...?

Your thighs

Your right hand

None of these

Your left hand

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Change from your high beam to your low beam headlights before you are how far from the vehicle ahead?

150 metres

60 metres

100 metres

300 metres

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What should riders do when passing emergency vehicles or tow trucks that are stopped with their lights flashing?

Keep watch for pedestrians

Reduce speed to 60 km/h or the posted speed, whichever is lower

Stop

None of these

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What happens if you use high beam headlights in the fog?

You may miss part of the road

The light will reflect off the fog back to you and cause glare

None of these

It lights up too much of the road

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When a vehicle is passing you on a two-lane highway, what should you do?

Maintain a constant speed and lane position

Slow down

Move over

Wave them over

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If a vehicle is indicating entering from the right side of the intersection, why should you use the left portion of your lane?

All of these

They can see you better

This will increase the space between you and the vehicle entering from the right

You can see them better

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Change from your high beam to your low beam headlights before you are how far from oncoming vehicles ahead?

200 metres

250 metres

150 metres

300 metres

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What happens if you overdrive your headlights?

The road becomes too dark to ride

None of these

You will not have time to adjust to hazards or obstructions in your path

You will dazzle the oncoming driver

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If the wind is extreme, your safest choice is...?

Sit upright

Not to ride

Follow a large truck

Ride in open areas

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When should you assume that the other driver has seen you?

Never

When you're wearing reflective clothing

On bright days

Always

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Which statement is false? Do not pass if...?

When you are approaching or are within an intersection

Any place where you cannot see clearly ahead, like a curve

Descending down a hill

By using the shoulder (emergency stopping lane) of the road

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If an oncoming driver is indicating turning left, or a driver is indicating entering the intersection from the left, what should you do?

Reduce your speed and move to the centre or right portion of your lane

Tap the horn twice

Steady your speed

Increase your speed to get out of the intersection quickly

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Which statement is false? To reduce the risk of collisions at intersections, do the following...?

When approaching an intersection, be prepared to increase your speed

Scan left, centre, and right several times as you approach the intersection to check for pedestrians, traffic, and potential hazards

Glance in your mirrors often to be aware of the traffic behind you.

Maintain a proper space cushion all around your motorcycle in your lane so you can see and be seen

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If vehicles are indicating entering the intersection from both sides of the intersection, why should you use the left portion of your lane?

All of these

This allows you more space and time to react if one of the vehicles moves in front of you

You can see them better

They can see you better

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Before the crest of a hill, which lane position should you take?

The left

The centre

It doesn't matter

The right

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What is hydroplaning?

When braking causes your wheels to slide

When a layer of water forms between the road surface and the tires causing your tires to lose contact with the road surface

When the road is undrivable because of water

When the road floods

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When riding around a curve, which lane position should you take?

Always the outside

Always the inside

The position with the best traction

A position in your lane that will allow the best view along the curve ahead

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Why should you ride in the left portion of your lane when passing on a two-lane roadway?

To increase the distance you can see ahead

All of these

To be able to accelerate quicker

To pass sooner

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Scan your path of travel at least how far ahead in rural areas?

15 seconds

30 seconds

12 seconds

20 to 25 seconds

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What should you do when your ability to see clearly is decreased?

Don't ride

Wear reflective clothing

Turn on your high beam headlight

Reduce speed

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A Strategic Approach to MCQs

Multiple-choice questions (MCQs) can be complex and require more than surface knowledge.

Process of Elimination

Use the process of elimination to rule out incorrect choices. This increases your odds of selecting the correct answer, even if you are unsure.

Contextual Cues

Look for contextual cues that may provide hints to the correct answer. Phrases like ‘never’ or ‘always’ within the question stem can indicate a likely answer.

Simulated Test Conditions

During your study sessions, recreate the test environment as closely as possible. This includes time constraints, test performance targets, and a quiet, distraction-free space.