Northwest Territories Motorcycle Test 01

For motorcycle enthusiasts in the Northwest Territories, obtaining a motorcycle license is more than just a legal requirement – it’s a rite of passage to freedom and the open road. However, the process can be daunting, especially the final hurdle: the motorcycle test. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore how you can take our free Northwest Territories Motorcycle Practice Test and use it to excel in the official examination, ensuring you ride off into the sunset with your new license.

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What is a valuable resource for detailed information on inspections?

Your owner's manual

All of these

Your supervisor

The registry's office

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While sitting on the motorcycle and before starting the engine, what should you do after getting a new motorcycle?

All of these

Adjust the mirrors

Find the best position to sit

Practice changing gears by shifting up and down through the gears

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Which statement is FALSE? It is best to wear gloves that are designed for motorcycle riding...?

They should cover your wrists and overlap the sleeves of the jacket

The gloves should be comfortable, flexible, and made of leather or similar durable material

that are thin enough to allow you to grip and operate the controls, but will allow for ventilation

Cold weather and water resistant gloves are also available

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When choosing a new helmet, how long should you wear it to decide if it's a good fit?

2 minutes

45 minutes

5 to 10 minutes

30 minutes

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A good quality riding rainsuit should not do what at highway speeds?

Loosen and fall off

Become tighter

All of these

Balloon or tear

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Which of the following is not a violation of the Traffic Safety Act for riders?

Texting or emailing

Using motorcycle controls excessively

Using a hand-held cell phone

Programming portable audio players

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Why are denim jackets and pants not recommended as proper riding clothing?

They are not warm enough

All of these

They will wear through quickly when a rider is skidding on a road surface

They cause the body to overheat

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Which type of helmet is recommended?

Shorty helmets

Bucket

Full face

Open face

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It is essential to fix any problems found during your inspection before riding, but if you can't, you should...?

Avoid highway riding

Ride in less busy areas

Limit your riding for the day

Seek the assistance of a professional mechanic

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Check that the tires are sufficiently inflated and that the air pressures matches...?

The sticker on the bike

The sidewall

The pressure recommended in the owner's manual

None of these

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Which of the following is not a factor caused my hypothermia?

Responding to traffic

Feeling well-rested

Your reflexes and response time will be slowed

Your ability to concentrate

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Which statement is FALSE? Your boots or footwear should...?

Have soles made of durable material that will provide enough grip to keep your feet from slipping even in wet weather

Have high and thick heels so they can stay on the pegs

Cover your ankles

Be made of leather or sturdy synthetic material

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Which statement is FALSE? It is important that your motorcycle fits you properly. While sitting on the motorcycle, you should be able to...?

Feel comfortable with the position of the foot pegs and hand grips

Be able to see over the windscreen

Have one foot, preferably the left, flat on the ground, while having the right foot on the brake

Reach and operate all controls without straining or stretching

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What should you do before every ride?

Ensure you have all of your riding gear

Do a complete inspection of your motorcycle

Plan your route

Call ahead

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Is personal grooming a violation for motorcycle riders?

Yes

In extreme situations

If taking the helmet off

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Why is it important to wear clothing that is specifically designed for riding a motorcycle?

It provides the best protection against scrapes and cuts in a collision as well as contact with the ground or road surface

It provide protection from flying debris

It provides protection from the weather

It becomes more aerodynamic

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The effects of hyperthermia and dehydration may be more severe if you ride...?

At high noon

Without a jacket

All of these

Without a full-face helmet

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Is there a problem with wind noise while riding?

Only at extreme speeds

Only on extremely windy days

Yes

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Which statement is FALSE? To be effective, a face shield or eye protection must...?

Be motorcycle specific (a shield that comes on an approved helmet will also be approved)

Be strong enough to resist being penetrated

Give a clear view side-to-side as well as forward

Have no more than 8 scratches

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If you use a helmet without a full-face shield, what should you wear as eye protection instead?

Regular glasses

All of these

Sunglasses

Goggles

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To avoid overheating and dehydration while riding, what can you do?

Drink plenty of water

Spray your body with cool water before riding

Wear cooling packs on your back

None of these

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Is there a manufacturer's recommended date for safe usage of helmets?

Only with shorty helmets

Only on full-face helmets

Yes

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Should a helmet be replaced after it has been involved in a collision?

Yes

You may only need to clean it up

You may need to replace a strap

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What is the biggest cause of hypothermia of riders?

Constant exposure to wind

Falling into a lake

Riding in winter

All of these

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How many types of approved helmets are there?

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The Ride Toward Your Motorcycle License

Mastering the motorcycle test is crucial to becoming a fully licensed rider. With the wind in your face and the thrill of the ride ahead, the safety and knowledge required to pass this test are non-negotiable. But don’t rev your engine just yet—the only way to cross the finish line is through diligent preparation and a strategic study plan. Let’s gear up for the challenge and navigate the process of acing the Northwest Territories’ motorcycle test.