SK Motorcycle Test 03

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Saskatchewan Motorcycle Practice Test 03

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If you find you are unable to avoid riding on a very slippery surface such as ice or snow, slow down as much as possible before you get to it and...?

Apply the brakes gently

Pull the clutch and coast across

Apply the rear brakes intermittently

Downshift rapidly

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Is the front brake more effective on slippery surfaces?

Only at high speed

Yes

With a smaller bike

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The smart thing to do while dealing with foggy conditions is...?

Slow down so you can see beyond your stopping distance

Keep your high beam headlight on

Find a safe place to stop and wait for conditions to improve

Tap your brake occasionally to be seen from behind

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Does hard-packed snow have less traction than loose snow?

No, they are the same

Loose deep snow is worse

Yes

Hard-packed snow is like pavement

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Speed limits posted on curves apply to...?

Ideal surface conditions

Expert riders

All of these

Larger motorcycles

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What lowers tire pressure the most?

Cold weather

None of these

Hot weather

Lack of use

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While riding in the rain, should you test your brakes?

Only if they have shown a problem

Yes

Only if riding without using them for more than 60 minutes

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Which statement is FALSE? To handle uneven surfaces, you should...?

Rise slightly on the footrests so that you can absorb the shock with your knees and elbows

Take the uneven surface at more than a 90-degree angle

Keep your motorcycle as upright as possible and avoid turning

Slow down to reduce the impact

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Does wind, cold and rain make you tire quickly?

Only when you're tired to start with

Only in extreme conditions

Yes

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Which statement is FALSE? By staying in the left portion of the lane, you can avoid the problems caused by...?

Drivers getting out of cars

Moving traffic

People stepping from between cars

Doors opening

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Do prescriptions, over the counter and illegal drugs all affect your brain function while driving?

Yes

Only if there is a warning label

Only if combined with alcohol

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What is the best position to ride in on a gravel road?

Close to the shoulder

Close to the centre of the road at the top of the crowning

The tire tracks

The centre of the lane

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When approaching an intersection, which lane position should you ride in?

None of these

The left lane position

The lane position that will make you the most visible

The right lane position as that will be the closest to the approaching driver

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Are motorcyclists allowed to ride two abreast?

Yes

Only on highways

Without traffic around

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Why should you not ride in thunderstorms?

To reduce the risk of being struck my lightening

All of these

To improve your visibility

To improve your traction

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Which statement is FALSE? Icy or snow-covered patches may be found at...?

Bridges

Parking garages

Shady parts of the roadway

Open, wind-swept areas

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Why should you approach an intersection slowly?

You improve your visibility into the intersection

If a driver does pull out suddenly, your chances of making a quick stop or a quick turn are better

It gives you time to decide what to do

All of these

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You should cross railway tracks at...?

45 to 90 degrees

30 degrees

15 degrees

Straight on

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What can you do to get a better view through the curve?

Move to one side of the lane or the other

Stand up on the footrests

None of these

Slow down

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What is lane splitting?

None of these

Moving from one lane to the next

Riding down the centre of the lane

Riding on the line between lanes of traffic

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When it is safe to change lanes, you should look, then signal and...?

Move

Speed up

Look again

Slow down

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Oil from other vehicles tends to build up in the centre of the lane, particularly near...?

All of these

The bottom of hills

Intersections where vehicles slow down or stop

The top of hills

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If someone is following you too closely, you should...?

Speed up

Change lanes and let them pass

Change lane position

Wave them to pass

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Old, worn pavement is smooth and slippery and these extra-slippery sections are visible if you look for...?

The shiny areas on the road

The dips in the pavement

The standing water

All of these

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What's the main problem with highway pegs?

All of these

It takes too long to reach the foot brake in an emergency

They reduce aerodynamics

They cause a leg cramp

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What is a sissy bar?

A high bar or frame mounted on the back of the seat

A higher-than-normal handlebar

A handlebar extension

Footpegs

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Motorcycle drivers in the MGDL program are prohibited from riding between which hours?

9 pm to midnight

6 pm to 6 am

Midnight to 6 am

1/2 hour before sunset until the 1/2 hour after sunrise

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Why is it important to stay away from the edge of the road when you make sharp turns at intersections or enter and leave freeways?

The curves are sharper

All of these

Dirt and gravel tend to collect along the sides of the pavement

Water tends to pool there

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What are highway pegs?

None of these

Pegs mounted on the front of the motorcycle to allow the rider to stretch their legs

Pegs mounted behind the footrests to allow for better aerodynamics

Longer pegs that stick out from the motorcycle than regular pegs

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If there is a car ahead at night, how can you use it to your advantage?

It means you won't need to use your headlight

Its lights can give you a better view of the road ahead than your own light

All of these

It can find road defects that you can avoid

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Questions In This Quiz

What is a sissy bar?
What’s the main problem with highway pegs?
What are highway pegs?
Does wind, cold and rain make you tire quickly?
Do prescriptions, over the counter and illegal drugs all affect your brain function while driving?
What lowers tire pressure the most?
Does hard-packed snow have less traction than loose snow?
If you find you are unable to avoid riding on a very slippery surface such as ice or snow, slow down as much as possible before you get to it and…?
Which statement is false? Icy or snow-covered patches may be found at…?
The smart thing to do while dealing with foggy conditions is…?
Why should you not ride in thunderstorms?
While riding in the rain, should you test your brakes?
You should cross railway tracks at…?
Which statement is false? To handle uneven surfaces, you should…?
What is the best position to ride in on a gravel road?
Why is it important to stay away from the edge of the road when you make sharp turns at intersections or enter and leave freeways?
Old, worn pavement is smooth and slippery and these extra-slippery sections are visible if you look for…?
Oil from other vehicles tends to build up in the centre of the lane, particularly near…?
Is the front brake more effective on slippery surfaces?
Speed limits posted on curves apply to…?
If there is a car ahead at night, how can you use it to your advantage?
Motorcycle drivers in the MGDL program are prohibited from riding between which hours?
When approaching an intersection, which lane position should you ride in?
Why should you approach an intersection slowly?
What can you do to get a better view through the curve?
If someone is following you too closely, you should…?
What is lane splitting?
Are motorcyclists allowed to ride two abreast?
When it is safe to change lanes, you should look, then signal and…?
Which statement is false? By staying in the left portion of the lane, you can avoid the problems caused by…?