Northwest Territories Motorcycle Test 04

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1 / 25

When travelling around a curve, you and the motorcycle must lean toward which direction?

Depends on the curve

The inside of the curve

The outside of the curve

Stay straight and balanced

2 / 25

What should you do if the vehicle behind is following you too closely?

Reduce your speed slightly to allow the vehicle to pass and to increase your following distance from the vehicle in front of you

Ride closer to the right position in your lane

Speed up to get ride of them

Brake intermittently to get them to slow down

3 / 25

Which space cushion is easiest to control?

To the right

In front

To the left

Behind

4 / 25

Where should you position your motorcycle while riding on a multi-lane roadway?

Any of the above

The centre position

The right position

The left position

5 / 25

Which statement is false? Why is the left portion of a lane usually the safest place to ride on a two-lane roadway?

Be seen more easily in rear view mirrors of vehicles you are following

You see oncoming vehicles more easily

It provides the best traction

Be seen more easily by oncoming vehicles

6 / 25

Which statement is false? What are your options if a vehicle suddenly enters your lane?

Use your horn

Reduce your speed

Stop

Quickly swerve into the space they came from

7 / 25

Are you allowed to ride next to another motorcycle in the same lane?

Only will riding in a group of 4 or more riders

Yes

Only within city limits

8 / 25

When passing parked vehicles, where should you position your motorcycle?

In the centre of your lane

In the left portion of your lane

In the next lane

Anywhere that provides the best traction

9 / 25

Why should you avoid riding close to the edge of your lane or to the curb?

All of these

Traction is less in those positions

This may encourage other drivers to move into your lane

It creates poor visibility

10 / 25

Why should you avoid slowing or accelerating suddenly while in the curve when the motorcycle is leaning?

The sudden change in speed could cause the motorcycle to lose traction

It can throw off your timing

The sudden change in speed could cause a sudden burst of power

It can cause the steering to straighten out too soon

11 / 25

If you cannot see the driver in a vehicle's mirrors, what does that mean?

Nothing

You are well behind that vehicle

The driver probably cannot see you

You are out of their blind spot

12 / 25

Which statement is false? A space cushion allows you...?

Improve visibility

Time and space to take action to avoid a hazard or collision

An escape route if stopping is not possible

To reduce the risk of having another vehicle collide with you from behind

13 / 25

What is the minimum safe following distance?

2 to 3 car lengths

2 to 3 seconds

When you can see the tires of the vehicle ahead

5 metres

14 / 25

On a multi-lane road, which is the best riding position on a multi-lane roadway?

In the left lane

In the right lane

Whichever lane offers you quickest travel

Any of the above

15 / 25

When you need to ride in the lane next to the dividing yellow line on a multi-lane roadway, where should you position your motorcycle?

It does not matter

The centre portion of the lane

The left portion of the lane

The right portion of the lane

16 / 25

When must the motorcycle lean more?

With a sharper turn

With a left curve

With a right curve

With a greater speed

17 / 25

What is the best thing to do if you are not familiar with the road?

Follow the path of other riders

Stop

Call for help

Reduce speed

18 / 25

Which of the following is not a sign that a vehicle may pull away from a parked position?

An open window

A flashing signal light

A person in the driver's seat

Lit brake lights

19 / 25

You can apply both brakes in a curve in an emergency, but do not do this while the motorcycle is...?

Exceeding 40 km/h

Leaning

Entering a curve

Already going below 20 km/h

20 / 25

Which statement is false? What risks could happen while passing a parked vehicle?

A person stepping out from in front of a parked vehicle

A vehicle leaving the parked position

A trunk opening causing poor visibility ahead

A vehicle door being opened into your path

21 / 25

If a skid occurs, what should you do?

Look and steer in the direction you want to go

Steer the opposite direction

All of these

Brake firmly

22 / 25

Which statement is false? Skids are often the result of...?

Improper use of the throttle

Improper use of the clutch

Improper weight shift

Improper use of the brakes

23 / 25

During a curve, look well ahead and keep your eyes looking where?

15 metres ahead on the outside of the curve

15 metres ahead on the inside of the curve

Through the curve to where you want to go

At your steering

24 / 25

Why should you avoid riding between a large vehicle and the curb?

It creates too much wind pushing against your motorcycle

You can't fit your motorcycle in that space

It reduces your aerodynamics

That vehicle may be turning right and won't see you

25 / 25

What is the best protection you have while riding near other vehicles?

Create a manageable space cushion around you

Properly maintained brakes

A good helmet

The use of your horn

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