Yukon Motorcycle Test 06

Embrace the test as a learning opportunity and push your limits in a controlled and safe environment. With the guidance provided in this comprehensive guide, you are now empowered to take on the challenge that the Yukon Motorcycle Test presents.

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1 / 30

Where do you receive most of your riding information from?

Your mind

Traffic reports

Your eyes

Your bike

2 / 30

Which statement is false? Prescription drugs including sedatives, tranquilizers, painkillers and some antidepressants can affect...?

Concentration

Balance

Alertness

Reaction time

3 / 30

Which of the following is not a strategy for controlling your emotions while riding?

Stay focused on the driver which annoyed you to see their tendencies

Be extra courteous — switch your attention from yourself to others

Pull off the road and take a couple of moments to calm yourself

Be patient — remember that all road users make mistakes

4 / 30

Which statement is false? Carrying a passenger will affect how your bike handles, including the following...?

You may have slower acceleration

You will have longer braking distances

The bike will be balanced

Your turns may be disturbed because the passenger leans more than you expect

5 / 30

Which of the following is not a symptom that alcohol can affect a rider's sight?

Tendency to stare

Eyes lose reflex abilities

Tendency to focus

Reduced coordination of images

6 / 30

Whenever you carry a passenger, you'll need to make adjustments both to your riding techniques and to your motorcycle in order to compensate for what?

All of these

The extra weight of the passenger

Tough to see out the mirrors

Less wind resistance

7 / 30

When stopping at a railway crossing, what is the furthest you should stop to the rail?

15 metres

12 metres

10 metres

9 metres

8 / 30

Which of the following is not a strategy for staying awake while riding?

Stop and eat heavy, high fat and protein meals

Plan your trip so that you don't ride too far in one day

Start out well rested

Take breaks and walk around and get some exercise

9 / 30

Studies show that drivers who are talking on a cell phone lose about what per cent of what is going on around them, visually?

35%

50%

10%

25%

10 / 30

Which of the following is not a possible repercussion if you drink and ride?

You may spend time in jail

You may only be allowed to ride at certain times of day

You could lose your licence

You may have to pay large fines

11 / 30

What is the exception for the cellphone law?

All of these

Answering calls but not placing them

Adjusting the GPS

Calling 911

12 / 30

Which of the following is not a strategy for keeping passengers safe while riding?

Tell your passenger to keep their feet on the footpegs and to sit still. Don't let your passenger dismount while the bike is moving

Only do heavy braking and abrupt acceleration when needed

Your passenger must wear an approved motorcycle helmet

Check that your passenger is wearing adequate protective, bright clothing

13 / 30

When stopping at a railway crossing, what is the closest you should stop to the rail?

8 metres

2 metres

3 metres

5 metre

14 / 30

Which of the following is not a strategy for staying focused while riding?

Make sure you wear the right gear to avoid being too cold as it can reduce your ability to focus

Pull over and tend to whatever is distracting you: inspect your bike to identify that strange noise, check your map for the best route or get out your warmer jacket

Stare at certain areas to identify possible risks

Tell passengers who want to talk too much that you need to give all your attention to controlling the motorcycle and watching traffic

15 / 30

How should you ride in a group?

Side by side

How ever you want

Staggered formation

Single file

16 / 30

Construction zone speed limits apply for how many hours a day when posted?

12 hours

Only when workers are present

24 hours

Weekdays only

17 / 30

Which of the following is not a strategy for seeing and hearing effectively while riding?

Scan systematically as you ride

Use a face shield or goggles to protect your eyes, especially if you are wearing contact lenses

Use glasses or contact lenses if you need them

Use an amplifier to allow smaller sounds to be heard

18 / 30

Which of the following is not a strategy for identifying your riding style while riding?

Analyze your style. If you have a close call, ask yourself why it happened and think of how you can ride more safely so that it won't happen again

Do you find yourself always blaming other road users? Ask yourself: Is it really their fault, or could it be me?

When you watch a motorcycle chase scene in a movie, be critical. Ask yourself: What message am I getting? Do I agree with the message? Will this message affect my riding style?

Ask someone you trust to tell you what your riding skills and style should be

19 / 30

If you are feeling impaired after taking a drug or medication, when should you begin to ride?

After one hour

Not until the effect has worn off

Refer to the label

Once you can focus

20 / 30

Which of the following is not a strategy for handling negative peer pressure while riding?

Identify the problem. If you speed up, you're putting yourself in serious danger. If you don't speed up, you will fall behind your friends

Identify alternatives. What would happen if you rode at a safe speed and met up with them later?

Think about the consequences. If you choose to keep up, you could get into a crash and be injured. You could wreck your bike. On the other hand, you could lose face with your friends

Determine if you can throw that same pressure to others to show them how wrong it is

21 / 30

What happens if you break any one of the learner driving restrictions?

You may be fined and have penalty points recorded on your driving record

You lose your license and have to re-apply

You get suspended for 15 days

You get suspended for 30 days

22 / 30

Which of the following is not a strategy for when an animal is in your path?

Brake firmly and steer to strike the animal squarely

Assess the risks and decide on an action

Slow down but resist the urge to slam on your brakes when you see an animal

Check your rear-view mirror to see if there is a vehicle behind you, or if you can stop suddenly

23 / 30

Does the cellphone law apply whenever you are in control of the motorcycle, even when you are stopped at a light or in bumper-to-bumper traffic?

Yes

Not at stop signs

Only for those in GLP

24 / 30

Combining even a small amount of alcohol with drugs does what?

Balances out the drugs with the alcohol

Nothing to worry about

Increases your risk of a crash

Forces you to ride carefully

25 / 30

Are you allowed to carry passengers with a learner's licence or with a Class 6 or 8 licence that has a passenger restriction?

Yes, but must be 16 years of age or older

Only within the city limits

Only during daylight hours

26 / 30

Which of the following is not a strategy for leaving your phone alone while riding?

Leave your phone alone while driving, turn it off and put it somewhere it won't distract you

Let calls go to voicemail and ignore your text messages while driving

Make a 'text stop' at highway rest areas, some of which now provide free Wi-Fi

Before you get on your motorcycle, program your voice mail letting callers know that you are driving and will call them back when it is safe to do so the next time you're stopped in traffic

27 / 30

Which of the following is not a symptom that alcohol can affect a rider's thought?

Reasoning becomes unclear

Reduced concentration

Emotional state becomes unstable

Awareness is ramped up

28 / 30

Experts suggest you have about how many kilometres of riding experience before carrying a passenger?

2,500

1,500

4,000

1,000

29 / 30

Which statement is false? Which of the following would you need to do to prepare your bike to take a passenger?

Softer suspension to handle extra weight

Headlamp aim, if necessary

Tire pressure

Mirrors, after you and the passenger are seated on the bike

30 / 30

Which of the following is not a strategy for protecting yourself from impairment while riding?

Arrange to have your bike secured in a safe place and take a taxi or bus home if you are impaired

Arrange to get a ride home from someone who has had less to drink

If you know you will be drinking, leave your bike at home and arrange another way to travel

Refuse to be a passenger when the motorcyclist or driver is impaired

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Common Mistakes to Avoid During the Test

Be aware of the common pitfalls that can trip up even seasoned riders. These often include failing to do a full head-check before changing lanes, not coming to a complete stop at stop signs, and unfamiliarity with motorcycle controls, which can lead to fumbled actions during the road test.