Northwest Territories Motorcycle Test 03

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Pushing on the left-hand grip will cause the motorcycle to do what?

Lean right

Go straight

Balance the weight

Lean left

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Why should you shift down through each gear when slowing or stopping?

It saves the gears

It saves the brakes

You will know when you are in first gear

It is more economical

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Which statement is false? Any sudden change in acceleration or braking to the rear wheel can do what while going around a curve or corner?

Cause a surge of power

Affect control

Reduce the tire contact with the road surface

Affect balance

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How long does perception time normally take?

½ of a second

¾ of a second

¼ of a second

1 second

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On a hill, it is best to park...?

At a 45-degree angle

Facing downhill

Sideways

Facing uphill

6 / 25

Which of the following is not something to consider when choosing and maintaining your tires?

Synthetic tires

Tread patterns

Wear and tread depth

Tire pressure

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Which statement is false? What are the factors that determine the time and distance required to stop?

Perception

Reaction

Sound

Braking

8 / 25

What is referred to as threshold braking?

Just before the wheels lock

None of these

A pulsating braking action

A full lockup

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Which of the following is not a method for starting on an uphill slope?

With your feet firmly on the ground, and the engine in first gear and running, use your front brake to keep the motorcycle in place

Place your left foot firmly on the ground again, and then apply the rear brake with your right foot

Keep the rear brake on. Release the front brake, and then open the throttle slightly with your right hand

Pull the clutch lever all the way in, then use your left foot to shift into first gear, continuing to hold your clutch lever in all the way

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Your rear wheel should be within how many centimetres of the curb?

100

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When it is raining, when are the roads most slippery?

During the first few minutes

After 60 minutes

After the water begins to pool

After a day of rain

12 / 25

When parking your motorcycle what direction should the front wheel be facing?

All the way to the right

Straight

All the way to the left

A slight angle to the right, away from the traffic

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What is push-steering also know as?

None of these

Counter-steering

Counter-balancing

Low-steering

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Can you shift down several gears at a time?

Yes

Only in an emergency stop

Only while braking

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If the motorcycle is going too fast for the selected gear and you downshift, what could happen?

Nothing

The rear wheel may skid

The rear wheel locks

The front wheel locks

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What is the advantage of downshifting while braking?

You can avoid using your rear brakes

No advantage at all

You can avoid using your front brakes

It will allow you to use the engine to help the motorcycle slow down

17 / 25

At what degree angle are you parking the motorcycle to the curb or edge of roadway?

45 to 60 degrees

90 degrees

30 degrees

25 degrees

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When should you reduce your speed and change gears for a curve or corner, to have the best control?

Half way around the curve or corner

Before entering the curve or corner

One third of the way around the curve or corner

As you begin to enter the curve or corner

19 / 25

How long does reaction time normally take?

½ of a second

¾ of a second

¼ of a second

1 second

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Why should you downshift through the gears to first gear before stopping?

It saves fuel

So the engine won't stall

So you can move forward quickly if necessary

It saves the gears

21 / 25

Are motorcycles allowed to angle park?

Depends on the current conditions

Yes

Only where signed

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How would you brake when stopping under normal conditions?

Apply the front brake and rear brake at the same time

Apply the rear brake and then the front brake 2 seconds later

It doesn't matter

Apply the front brake and then the rear brake 2 seconds later

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When both brakes are applied, there is a transfer of rider weight to where?

To the opposite side of the curve

The front of the motorcycle

The rear of the motorcycle

The right side of the motorcycle

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Riding with your brake partially applied activates the brake light, may confuse other drivers, and will cause what to happen?

All of these

A loss of traction

Warning lights to appear

Unnecessary wear on the brakes

25 / 25

What is referred to as upshifting?

Skipping a gear

Changing to a higher gear

Using an automatic shifter

None of these

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