Northwest Territories Motorcycle Test 05

Knowing your material is only half the battle; understanding how to approach the test is equally important. The Northwest Territories Motorcycle Test is a multiple-choice examination, but strategic test-taking can significantly enhance performance.

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In windy conditions, grip the motorcycle tightly with...?

Your right hand

None of these

Your thighs

Your left hand

2 / 25

Scan your path of travel at least how far ahead in urban areas?

12 seconds

20 seconds

8 seconds

2 seconds

3 / 25

Which statement is false? Do not pass if...?

When you are approaching or are within an intersection

Descending down a hill

Any place where you cannot see clearly ahead, like a curve

By using the shoulder (emergency stopping lane) of the road

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A large vehicle coming toward you can cause what?

A change in wind conditions

Poor visibility

Glare

All of these

5 / 25

Before the crest of a hill, which lane position should you take?

It doesn't matter

The right

The centre

The left

6 / 25

If your motorcycle stalls in an intersection and cannot be started, what should happen next?

Stand next to it so others can see it

Place flares out so other traffic can safely pass it

It must be moved out of the intersection by walking it out

Keep attempting to start it

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If an oncoming driver is indicating turning left, or a driver is indicating entering the intersection from the left, what should you do?

Steady your speed

Reduce your speed and move to the centre or right portion of your lane

Tap the horn twice

Increase your speed to get out of the intersection quickly

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Why should you not pass by squeezing between vehicles ahead using the area between lanes?

All of these

This is illegal and dangerous

The motorcycle can't fit

There is less traction

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Why should you ride in the left portion of your lane when passing on a two-lane roadway?

To pass sooner

To be able to accelerate quicker

To increase the distance you can see ahead

All of these

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What is hydroplaning?

When a layer of water forms between the road surface and the tires causing your tires to lose contact with the road surface

When braking causes your wheels to slide

When the road is undrivable because of water

When the road floods

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What happens if you overdrive your headlights?

You will not have time to adjust to hazards or obstructions in your path

The road becomes too dark to ride

You will dazzle the oncoming driver

None of these

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If a vehicle is indicating entering from the right side of the intersection, why should you use the left portion of your lane?

This will increase the space between you and the vehicle entering from the right

All of these

You can see them better

They can see you better

13 / 25

Change from your high beam to your low beam headlights before you are how far from oncoming vehicles ahead?

150 metres

200 metres

300 metres

250 metres

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When a vehicle is passing you on a two-lane highway, what should you do?

Wave them over

Maintain a constant speed and lane position

Slow down

Move over

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When riding around a curve, which lane position should you take?

Always the outside

The position with the best traction

A position in your lane that will allow the best view along the curve ahead

Always the inside

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What should you do when your ability to see clearly is decreased?

Reduce speed

Wear reflective clothing

Turn on your high beam headlight

Don't ride

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Which statement is false? To reduce the risk of collisions at intersections, do the following...?

Glance in your mirrors often to be aware of the traffic behind you.

When approaching an intersection, be prepared to increase your speed

Maintain a proper space cushion all around your motorcycle in your lane so you can see and be seen

Scan left, centre, and right several times as you approach the intersection to check for pedestrians, traffic, and potential hazards

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What happens if you use high beam headlights in the fog?

The light will reflect off the fog back to you and cause glare

None of these

You may miss part of the road

It lights up too much of the road

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If vehicles are indicating entering the intersection from both sides of the intersection, why should you use the left portion of your lane?

All of these

They can see you better

You can see them better

This allows you more space and time to react if one of the vehicles moves in front of you

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Which statement is false? Do not pass a vehicle travelling in the same direction...?

That is traveling faster than you

That is approaching or stopped at a railway crossing

That is slowing unexpectedly

That has stopped for a pedestrian

21 / 25

Scan your path of travel at least how far ahead in rural areas?

20 to 25 seconds

15 seconds

30 seconds

12 seconds

22 / 25

If the wind is extreme, your safest choice is...?

Sit upright

Follow a large truck

Not to ride

Ride in open areas

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What should riders do when passing emergency vehicles or tow trucks that are stopped with their lights flashing?

Keep watch for pedestrians

None of these

Stop

Reduce speed to 60 km/h or the posted speed, whichever is lower

24 / 25

Change from your high beam to your low beam headlights before you are how far from the vehicle ahead?

60 metres

150 metres

100 metres

300 metres

25 / 25

When should you assume that the other driver has seen you?

When you're wearing reflective clothing

Never

Always

On bright days

Your score is

A Strategic Approach to MCQs

Multiple-choice questions (MCQs) can be complex and require more than surface knowledge.

Process of Elimination

Use the process of elimination to rule out incorrect choices. This increases your odds of selecting the correct answer, even if you are unsure.

Contextual Cues

Look for contextual cues that may provide hints to the correct answer. Phrases like ‘never’ or ‘always’ within the question stem can indicate a likely answer.

Simulated Test Conditions

During your study sessions, recreate the test environment as closely as possible. This includes time constraints, test performance targets, and a quiet, distraction-free space.