Northwest Territories Motorcycle Test 07

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What is referred to as the dominant position?

The left position of the lane

The right position of the lane

The centre position of the lane

The left lane

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The third rider rides a minimum of how far behind the leader in the same portion of the lane as the leader?

A minimum of 3 seconds

A minimum of 3 car lengths

A minimum of 1 second

A minimum of 2 seconds

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The presence of a motorcycle in this position does what?

All of these

Creates a wind draft to follow

Shows the rest the best position to be in

It prevents another vehicle from entering the lane until safely past the lead rider

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When should the rider pass?

When there is a big enough back draft

When there is enough space in front of the vehicle being passed

All of these

When signaled to do so

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If you carry cargo, it is safest to carry it...?

In tank or saddle bags designed for motorcycles

Backpacks

A small trailer

None of these

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What is a staggered position?

Single file in the same lane with space on either side

The riders are in alternating right and left positions behind the leader in 2 lanes

Groups of 3 riders

The riders are in alternating right and left positions behind the leader in the same lane

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The second rider stays a minimum of how far behind the leader in the other portion of the same lane

2 car lengths

One second

2 seconds

Half second

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Is it illegal to ride side by side in the same lane?

Only when clear

Yes

When no other traffic is around

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Who should be in the lead position of the group?

The rider with the biggest bike for better visibility

An experienced rider

The rider who planned the trip

Anyone willing to be the leader

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What should you use to secure your load?

Elastic bungee cords or nets

Chains

Rope

Twine

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Are you able to use the same lane to pass another motorcycle?

Only if needed

When instructed to do so

Yes

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Where should heavy items be placed in the trailer?

At the very front of the trailer

Behind the axle

Over or as close as possible to the axle

At the very back of the trailer

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Braking forces can cause the motorcycle and sidecar to do what?

Push back

Track straight

Push forward

Pull to the side

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Mounting cargo anywhere behind the rear axle can do what?

Improve mileage

Increase speed

Affect control of the motorcycle

Act like a braking mechanism

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Why should a riding group be an odd number?

It's a more manageable group number

Easier to pass traffic

All of these

This allows the lead rider and the last rider see each other easier

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A motorcycle and sidecar unit may do what during acceleration?

Lag

Pull to the right

Lean forward

Pull to the left

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Why should you load saddle bags with about the same weight on each side of the motorcycle?

To maintain balance

It looks better

For better acceleration

It's more comfortable

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Riders on a two-lane highway must pass...?

One at a time

On a flat section

Downhill only

As a total group

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What should you do with your following distance when you carry a passenger?

Maintain the same

Keep it at 3 to 4 car lengths

Increase it to 5 to 6 seconds

Increase it to 3 or 4 seconds

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On a multi-lane highway, usually the best choice is for the group to ride in is...?

The lane with less traffic

The lane farthest left

The lane farthest to the right

The centre lane

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Unexpected or sudden movements by the passenger will cause what to happen?

The motorcycle difficult to control

None of these

Locked brakes

Poor mileage

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Riding groups should have no more than how many riders?

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Why should you instruct your passenger to look over your shoulder in the direction of an approaching turn or curve?

The passenger will be ready to lean with you when you and the motorcycle lean during a turn or curve

All of these

The passenger will have a better chance to communicate with you

The passenger will have a better scenic view

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To keep a riding group together, and maintain an adequate space cushion, how should you ride?

Single file

In a staggered pattern within the same lane

Alternating lanes

Pairs

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On a two-lane highway (one lane for travel in each direction), the leader should ride...?

Left position

Right position

Centre position

Where ever they feel comfortable

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